Athens Daily Banner news and campaign notes
The Athens Banner lists subscription details and rates, notes no carrier can collect, and highlights a string of political items. It references Pettigrew, Roosevelt, Wilson, Underwood, and local figures like Archibald, Holder, Charters, Bell, and Davison, plus remarks on prohibition, education, prisons, and labor. The piece mixes editorials with public notices and local campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder
Col. Charters
Tom Bell
Prison reform urged for youths and mentally ill in Georgia
The Georgia State Prison Commission report chaired by R E Tavison urges reforms for youths aged 10 to 16 in reformatory care and better treatment and housing for the criminally insane. It notes doubling the negro housing at about $2000, Lovvorn appointed superintendent, and calls for shops to train boys for trades to aid future livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davison
The
Prison Commission
R. E. Tavison
Georgia State Prison Commission
Davison
Economist
Reformatory
Joseph E. Lovvorn
Thonsand
Atention
General Assembly
Reforming National Conventions Urges Closed Sessions
Leaders from both parties push for conventions limited to delegates and press, arguing spectator riotous demonstrations waste hours and drown floor debate. They contend secrecy is unnecessary yet full publicity can occur without twenty thousand noisy attendees hindering orderly business.
State Tax Board Measure Tabled by Georgia Senate
Atlanta July 12 Senator W. J. Harris failed to advance a bill to create state and county boards for tax returns and valuation. The senate tabled the measure by viva voce vote after nearly two hours of debate criticizing the current method as a pass the hat system. The proposal sought just and adequate returns of property and equitable valuations for taxation.
Elks Banish Goat Riding In Initiation
Portland Oregon Elks lodge adopts new rule abolishing goat riding during candidate initiation. Trough house work is also eliminated by a large majority, signaling a shift in lodge traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Portland
Oregon
Lodge of Elks of the World
Insurance Payout for J N Booth's Life Revealed
Lexington Georgia July 12 Former Ath ens family comforted by Royal Arcanum payment of two thousand dollars on Jno N Booth life policy. Local treasurer William Gottheimer reports funds authorized and to be paid to Mrs Booth promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Lexington, Ga
Athens
Jno. N. Booth
Royal Arcanum
Gottheimer
Booth
Health and beauty through open air and Chamberlain’s Tablets
A 1920s style ad urges housewives to get daily sunlight and fresh air and to keep digestion in order with Chamberlain’s Tablets. The copy promises health and beauty from these practices and promotes the product as available at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Size Of Scores Growing in Big League Games
The article notes a general trend toward smaller scoring in major league games, with several games ending 1-4 or 0-4. It lists yesterday's results across American and National leagues, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile, Nashville, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, and Buffalo versus Toronto, amid rain delays and mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Southern
Atlanta-New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Memphis
South Atlantic
Jacksonville
Albany
Columbia-Macon
Savannah
Columbus
National
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
New York-St. Louis
American
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Buffalo
Toronto
Office Men Triumph Over Mechanic Nine
The Office Men ended a losing streak by defeating the Mechanic team 5 to 3 yesterday afternoon. A reorganized lineup and quick inside play led to a strong all around performance, signaling they may be the league’s form team. The Mechanics dropped to near the cellar with a new catcher sidelined by injury.
Notes of Yesterdays Doings in Georgia Legislature
The Georgia House discusses probe into secretary of state and comptroller general fees. Senate judiciary backs a suit against Georgia Power over Wallulah Falls. Senator Copelan proposes a marriage licensing history check. Filibuster blocks abolishing solicitor general and creating county attorney, amid many members absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Georgia Power and Railway Company
Wallulah Falls
House
Athens and Madison Fail to Meet for Big Weekend Games
Madison GA July 12 The Madisonian notes planned games between Athens and Madison for Thursday and Friday. Athens unable to appear despite strong lineups. Madison wins 10 0 over Eatonton on Friday. 7 0 over Watkinsville on Friday with notable pitching by Paines and Duggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Madisonian
Athens
Rawson
Brannen
Peeler
Hodgson
Anderson
Camerata
Short
Goodwyn
McWhorter
Nunnally
Bryant
Orr
Haines
Stokes
Bostwick
Mashburn
Williams
Perry Burruss
Harris Burruss
Hugh Cochran
Lem Baker
Eatonton
Shannonhouse
Baker
Ellison
Watkinsville
Paines
Duggins
Engram
L. Thrasher
Union Meeting Preparations in Commerce Georgia
Congregations in Commerce Georgia organize for a Great Union Meet starting the first Sunday in August. Rev W L Pickard of Savannah will preach the commencement sermon at the University of Georgia this year. Preachers will swap pulpits as preparatory services run three Sundays, alternating among uptown churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Church Folks of Commerce
W. L. Pickard
D. D
Savannah
University of Georgia
New Presbyterian
First Baptist
First Methodist
G. M. Telford
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Dobbs
Frank _Quillian
Methodist Church
Beet With 13-Pound Claim Stirs Lavonia Crowd
In Lavonia Georgia on July 12 Mr J L Vickery Route 4 exhibited a 13 pound beet to curious locals. Crowned king of beets in Franklin county the turnip beet was red and tender and touted as the largest beet grown locally. A note mentions Commerce Georgia claiming a larger beet but lacks proof and a sleeping policeman tale remains unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavonia
J. L. Vickery
Route 4
Georgia
Vickery
Franklin County
Commerce
Leaders Clash In Quad League Showdown At Five
The Quad League leaders meet at 5 pm this afternoon in a potentially pivotal contest. Southern Manufacturing Co. has won its last two games and eyes first place, while the Y M C A can seize first with a win and risk second with a loss. standings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Manufacturing Co
Children 5c Today at Colonial Stores
Local notices advertise five cent prices for children at Colonial venues including Educator Crackers Bent's water biscuits whole wheat biscuits and Sunshine sugar cakes. Arnold and Abney are listed among participating shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educator Crackers
Bent’s
Arnold & Abney
Fire damages quilts in East Athens blaze
Yesterday morning about 6 o'clock the fire department was called to a negro house on River street in East Athens. Fire had fallen from an open chimney and several quilts and bedding caught. Little damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Athens
River Street
School official to speak on local taxation at Monroe event
Monroe Ga July 12 Hoon M L Duggan of Sparta state school supervisor will speak at Monroe teachers Institute on the fourth Saturday of this month urging support for local taxation for school purposes and urging children to attend Colonial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Hoon
U M. L. Duggan
Sparta
Hancock County
Teachers’ Institute i i
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Carrier Bay
Pettigrew
Pettish
Desorts
Roosevelt
Dixie
Atlanta
Hound Dawg
Baltimore
Wilson
Archhbald
Underwood
Clarke County
Stanley
Commerce and Labor Department
J. N. Booth
Ari
Clothiers
Bankers
Sanford Field
Lt Cohen
D. Michael
Wingfield
Maddox
Michael P
Elder
Kinnibrew
Smith
Martin
Daniel
Cook
Weatherby
Tuck
Parker
J Holden
L. Michael
L. Micheal
Fluker
Ga. R. R
Athens Bus
A. LR. R
Athens Bus. College
Capitol
Secretary of State
Copelan
Great Union
Y. M. CA
Mfg
Colonial
Colonial Today
Walton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!