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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
4
The Athens Banner announces July 1 1921 subscription rates for Daily Banner and Sunday issues. Rates cover daily, weekly, monthly terms and combined Daily and Sunday options with different durations and prices. Subscriptions are payable in advance and may be discontinued at expiration.
The state assembly faces pressure to speed tax bills to align with governor Hardwick and the appropriations process. Chairman DuBose and the governor want knowledge of available funds before reporting appropriations, a shift from the prior method of passing tax laws after or with appropriations. If tax measures lag, time for the appropriations bill shrinks in both houses.
An analysis of typhoid mortality in 1920 shows steep declines across large U S cities. Pittsburgh drops from 65.0 to 2.7 per 100 000, Philadelphia from 41.7 to 3.3, Baltimore from 35.1 to 4.7, and San Francisco from 27.3 to 3.1, with several others also sliding markedly.
The piece discusses rising divorces among June couples and asks how to address the causes. It argues lack of congeniality and hasty marriages as factors, but emphasizes two virtues: bear and forbear. It urges self sacrifice, adjustment, and considerate living to strengthen marriage bonds and prevent separations.
The piece argues patriotism motivates sacrifice and cooperation, countering pacifist and internationalist currents. It claims patriotism ties individuals to national deeds, shaping character to serve the common good and humanity, urging educators to raise young people as good patriots.
A 1920s bulletin notes typhoid decline due to better water supply and inoculations in large U S cities. It cites Journal of the American Medical Association data showing deaths dropping from 19.6 to 3.5 per 100 000 and highlights New York and Chicago’s low rates. It folds in moral reform calls by a district attorney urging schools to teach law obedience.
A compact list of trivia answers and new questions covering topics from Thoreau to Greek letters, geography, and colonial history, with ten finished items and ten new prompts including Maine's nickname and Hawaii's island sizes.
Sarepta Baptist association holds Sunday School and B Y P U convention at Cabin Creek church near Nicholson on July 19 and 20 with Rev E H Jennings of Athens as president and W W T Bush of Lexington as secretary. The program lists devotions, organization, lessons, sermons, and talks on Sunday school work and youth topics.
The program lists multiple readings and sermons by Irene Rankin Charley Edwards Lillian Cate C W Henderson Raymond Stapleton and Mrs EB Callaway with 2:40 five minute numbers by Sunday schools and B Y P U representatives followed by a 3:30 miscellaneous session adjournment and a call to all Sunday schools to participate.
A Westinghouse six and a half pound iron was developed with input from women users. The design answers questions on weight handle shape cord attachment and balance. The result features graceful lines durable cord beveled edge broad base and steel clad heating unit.
Day school and B P A officials plan a convention in Athens with many representatives. Auto Trails Guide urged to join the second day program. Cabin Creek residents prepare to entertain attendees. James W. Merritt and H L Batts are expected to attend, adding interest to the gathering. Banner Want Ads. Phone 75.
The Chamber of Commerce reports that Athens will be among ten U S cities receiving a complete city map in the next Rand McNally Auto Guide issued by Rand McNally Company of Chicago. The map aims to aid motorists and promote local business in Athens.
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