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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
4
The Athens Banner publishes subscription rates effective July 1 1921 for Daily Banner and Sunday issues. Rates cover weekly monthly and quarterly options with discounts for combined daily and Sunday copies and notes on advance payments and automatic discontinuation at expiry.
An Athens newspaper column argues advertising benefits merchants by highlighting a dynamic economy. It notes that population growth, competition, and receptiveness to new ideas drive demand, while tomorrow’s consumers start as today’s babies, worth long term value to local papers and advertisers.
The appointment of Hon. Toombs Du Bose of Clarke as chairman of the house committee on appropriations and finance is a merited tribute to a capable Georgia legislator. Du Bose, with years on the appropriations committee and as former vice chairman, is highly knowledgeable, diligent, and trusted. Speaker Neill’s selection reflects confidence in his leadership to streamline tax funding and merged Ways and Means with Appropriations for financial planning.
The Banner asserts Athens is set to become a major brick producer in the South, signaling a sharp industrial rise for the city. The report frames Athens as a forthcoming brick hub, highlighting future growth and regional significance.
Plans are under way to develop a brick industry in and around Athens as demand for common brick hollow tile face brick paving brick and sewer pipe grows with a future building program. Athens aims to join Chattanooga Macon Augusta and other regional centers as a brick production center. The Banner expects a definite announcement soon pleasing local business interests.
The McLendon Plan for Relief is praised as a feasible short term fix to ease Georgia’s cash crunch. It proposes funding Western and Atlantic Railroad income to raise immediate funds while urging new tax laws to replace this revenue in the longer term. If the legislature fails to reform tax collection, the plan loses usefulness. the core issue is raising equitable revenue, not merely cutting appropriations.
A letter argues against a proposed bill to abolish the solicitor general and create a county prosecuting officer in each county. It contends costs would rise beyond savings, and that current system best secures capable prosecutors while maintaining independence from local influence. It notes difficulty in securing qualified lawyers across all counties and praises established law and compensation for solicitors-general.
A verse by D G Bickers and a leisure hour vignette reflect on choosing topics for writing. The poet laments indecision between devotional or light themes and claims to have already written fourteen lines, pondering artistry and subject selection.
Henry Clews & Co reports on the week in New York finance noting a final settlement of the British goal strike and Germany’s reparations, with favorable foreign exchange, improving banking conditions, and a generally hopeful but cautious outlook. It discusses better business sentiment, railroad recovery, lower commodity prices, and anticipated Treasury funding of Allied debt.
A collage of trivia: Venice’s Bridge of Sighs name origin for condemned prisoners. British India as top rice producer. white rhinoceros two horns. Augustan Era before Christian Era. Spanish American War under McKinley. Zatter pigment from cobalt ore with silica. Utah larger than Idaho. Florida nicknamed Everglade State. Philadelphia as Pennsylvania's largest city. Red River origin in Texas. questions on western French seaport largest Rhode Island city shipboard timepieces palmistry Mt Katahdin location Barriers Burned Away author Maine vs New Hampshire area blue gum tree in Australia Georgia plate name Brazil Brazil tree fruit notes.
The lawn fete at the high school, hosted by the Woman's Club June committee, drew a large crowd with Japanese lanterns and Morrix Orchestra. Miss Bluma Funkenstein performed a standout aesthetic dance after returning from Atlanta, while fortune tellers and a fish pond added variety. Proceeds fund a municipal band, public park, swimming pool, and playgrounds.
Alive Brady is playing at the Palace today with Out of the Chorus offering Miss Brady a splendid role. The Palace also shows Pt the news. At the Elite Edith Roberts stars in Thunder Island with Dead Easy in the comedy pairing.
Foreign money quotes show Sterling at 3.78 with francs and marks cited. cot ton markets list bids and asks across cities including Athens and Savannah. The BEER'S MARKET LETTER notes Manchester trade revival and UK weather crops outlook, with commentary on mill resumes, exports, and the dreary agricultural outlook in parts of the U S grain market, including corn and oats.
Atlanta notes a ten minute senate session with one bill offered by Sen. Pat Haralson. The proposal, backed by Gov. Hardwick, would dispose of the mansion for 460000 and set aside 100000 for a new house while the rest goes to the state treasury to pay bonded debt. Capitol Removal Association vows to oppose the measures in both chambers.
Jack Dempsey quietly left his New York hotel and boarded a train to Salt Lake City to visit his mother, with a possible California trip later. The day also saw Frank Spellman suing Dempsey for $100,000 over a motion picture venture, while counsel for the International Reform Bureau sought to move a assault charge against Carpentier into court.
Reverend L W Collins and Mr J L Browne led fifty boys from the Winder Methodist Sunday school and invited guests on a ten day camp from Winder Georgia to Nacourber above Helen. The outing promises enjoyment and strong supervision for the young men.
Prof. J.P. Caslé, superintendent of Winder public schools, has spent three weeks in Calhoun, Georgia, conducting an institute for teachers and students. A renowned educator, he is in high demand for state institute work and is expected to return this Saturday.
Six Italian masterpieces stolen from the Church of Jesus and Mars in Naples were recovered. Blamed on a nighttime burglary, the works include pieces by Bernardino Siciliani Paul Di Mato and Sonning. Police traced no trace of the thieves.
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