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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1921

Page

9

Poisoned Molasses Not As Effective As Plain Dusting In Weevil Control

R B Coad reports on tests comparing a molasses arsenate mix with plain calcium arsenate dusting for cotton hull weevil control. Field and cage trials show dusted calcium arsenate generally superior, with molasses offering only limited, weather dependent control on very small plants, and little benefit after squaring.

R. B. Coad B. R. Coad Viking Departmentef Agcicattare Pat Ficvie Fia Beste Axias Ewele Bhite Coton Plaints

Petrograd Seen Saved By Soviet Council Action

The Soviet Council of Labor and Defense moved to revive Petrograd, promising fuel and transport privileges, a food district for the city, and aid from all of Russia. Premier Lenin heads a commission with Zinoviev to implement relief as industry operates at a fraction of prewar levels. The plan aims to restore Moscow‑level supplies and support Petrograd’s population and industry amid food and fuel shortages.

Reval Esthenia Russian Soviet Council of Labor and Defense Petrograd Moscow Central Executive Lenine Zinovieff

Federal officers seek alleged slackers in draft case

Atlanta officials report federal officers are pursuing 63 draft related bills in district court against alleged slackers. Between 160 and 200 more bills are expected. Bench warrants will follow for those named. Assistant District Attorney Gordon Combs says careful investigation preceded the bills and most charges stem from technical violations, such as improper questionnaire returns.

Atlanta Gordon Combs I Torralles

Freight Rate Hearing Sways Atlanta Conference

Railroads and shippers meet in Atlanta to readjust southbound freight rates. Northbound rates have already been settled per Interstate Commerce Commission guidance. The commission ordered talks to attempt agreement on all rates.

Atlanta Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Territory

Tyrol Government Abandons Stranger Money Scheme

Innsbruck, Austria. The Tyrol government revokes its stranger's money plan after summer visitors canceling rooms forced protests by hotel keepers. New residents were compelled to buy and spend the new currency at an unfavorable rate, leading to a high head tax on visitors being substituted.

Innsbruck Austria Tyrol

Week of Stage Programs at Palace Theatre

Monday to Saturday listings include Zena Keefe in Proxies Pathe News Bobby Harron in Coin Cidence Amateur Night and Man Woman Marriage at nine, Wanda Hawley Outside Woman, Elaine Hammerstein Girl from Nowhere, Al Hart Cowby Ace, Shorty Hamilton pen Vulture Yellow Arm, Katherine MacDonald Curtain, Roy Stewart Boss of Lazy Y Olive Tell Love Without Question, George Beban One Man in a Million Queen of Diamonds. Tuesday night Amateur Night at Palace promises new faces and surprises with strong turnout expected.

Zena Keefe Pathe News Bobby Harron Wanda Hawley Allstar Elaine Hammerstein Ellie Monday al Hart Rolin Shorty Hamilton Yellow Arm Katherine MacDonala Roy Stewart Olive Tell George Beban Palace Theatre

Proxies Unusual Screen Photoplay at Palace Theatre

A reformed crook poses as a real man in the new Cosmopolitan Paramount picture Proxies. Norman Kerry plays Peter the butler who, despite a prison record, risks imprisonment to protect his benefactor from a con artist. Zena Virginia Keefe co stars in a dramatic tale of thrills and societal ascent. Directed by George D. Baker from Frank R. Adams story. Also Pathe News extra. Palace shows Monday with Amateur Night at 9 o clock.

Paramount Peter Norman Kerry Paramount Picture Zena Virginia Keefe George D. Baker Frank R. Adams Pathe News Extra

Youthful Mishaps to Headline Palace Theatre Tuesday

A Metro released production titled Youthful Mishaps will be the feature attraction at the Palace Theatre Tuesday next. The film is touted as one of the most entertaining offerings of the season.

Palace Theatre Metro

New Attraction Coincidence Opens at Palace Tonight

Palace patrons await new entertainment as Coincidence arrives with a lively story and a solid cast led by Robert E. Hlarron and June. The feature promises a strong comedy act and a fresh attraction for Tuesday night audiences.

Coincidence romps through its length in high pace

The film stars June Walker in a brisk comedy about Billy Jenks who travels to New York, lands a Fifth Avenue department store job, drops money on the street, and woos a pretty girl as a series of coincidences pile up. Howard J. Morton wrote it, Brian Hooker adapted it, Chet Withey directed, Louis C. Bitzer photographed. Cast includes Robert Harron and June Walker with Bradley Barker and others. Evening shows feature amateur hour plus daily screenings.

Howardt ‘J. Morton Brian Hooker Chet Withey Louis C. Bitzer Robert Harron June Walker Bradley Barker William Frederic Frank Belcher June Terry Ally the

Al Hart shines in The Cowboy Ace at Elite Theatre

Al Hart delivers his best Western role in The Cowboy Ace from Story of the West as It Is, produced by Westart Pictures. The film headlines a showing at the Elite theatre Monday with a Rolin comedy. A Boston chemist announces a cloth fireproofing solution.

AL Hart Westart Pictures, Inc

Young Evansville Girl Praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s

Evansville Indiana eighteen year old girl reports relief from irregular menstruation after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says she feels better during her periods and has advised other girls, urging trial of the remedy. The testimonial mentions times and symptoms and promotes the medicine with local address at 6 Second St.

Evansville Ind Stella Link Wiler Second St Indiana

Potato flour shipments resume from Holland to U S

Holland resumes large scale export of potato flour to the United States amid steady trade. shipments are reported en route to major ports with merchants noting sustained demand for baking and industrial uses. the revival follows recent market adjustments and favorable shipping conditions.

Holland United States

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