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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
6
An old advertisement urges buyers to insist on Bayer for legitimate aspirin products. It stresses checking for Bayer packaging and proper directions, notes Po boxes and small retailers selling bottles of 24 and 100, and mentions the chemical basis as Monoacetic acid ester of Balicylic acid.
A brief health note records recurring cases of malaria with fever and chills. Medical officials note spikes in fever symptoms and outline routine care strategies.
An ad touts Petersons Ointment for sore feet, claiming relief for inflamed aching feet and overnight work. It markets suitability for piles, old sores, eczema and itching with promotional phrasing and archaic wording.
Special notice warns second installment of city taxes due July 15 to August 1, inclusive. Taxpayers must pay by August 1 or incur a penalty. City marshal ARRELL to issue notices regarding delinquents.
A candidate announces intent to run for the Superior Court seat in the Democratic Primary, succeeding the current judge and seeking election to the high court. The formal declaration names intent to pursue the office and participate in party proceedings.
A statement from H Brand announces his run in the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia under Democratic Primary rules. He thanks supporters and expresses intent to seek the people’s approval for another term, stating his appreciation for past support.
Jack Frost, famed southern college pitcher, pitched 11 innings with seven hits allowed as Moultrie and Albany battled to a 2-2 tie. Sensational plays marked the game including Graybill’s leaping catch from Watson and a double play spark. The two teams meet again in Moultrie and Albany on Friday and Saturday.
Southern League results include Birmingham 5 New Dreams 3 Nashville 3 Memphis 5 with others rained out. American League scores show Boston 3 Chicago 2 and St Louis 1 Philadelphia 0. New York 6 Detroit 1. Washington 2 Cleveland 3. National League games: St Louis 6 Boston 4. Cincinnati 3 New York 7. Chicago 7 Brooklyn 11. Pittsburg 2 Philadelphia 1. Standings list New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston with varying records and games played. Upcoming matchups feature Detroit at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia among others.
Bedgood defeated Smith 11 to 6 after thirteen innings in a dramatic YY League game. H C Kytle delivered a three bagger in the 13th, bringing Dub Thornton and others home. Smith rallied with a six in the sixth on a Smith triple, while Paul Conolly’s twelfth inning two base hit sparked the decisive rally.
L A Clarke, with the usual handicap, defeated Archie Griffith 3-2 in the opening match of the Cloverhurst four-flight event. Clarke, winner of the third flight, advances to face the winner of Dr W H Bocock versus Joel Stewart, a match likely to be completed today. Stewart claimed the fourth flight title while Bocock won the first-flight maneuverings.
The 1,800 summer school students at the University will have July 22 as a holiday. Saturday will now be a day of rest with students taking short visits out of Athens, enjoying recreation, and visiting their homes. Classes had previously met on Saturdays during early weeks of the session.
The Palace theatre drew large crowds after extensive advertising for Bachelor Daddy. Audiences enjoyed the feature matinee and evening show, praising Meighan and Leatrice Joy. The story follows a man who adopts his dying friend’s five children amid reminders of his distant wedding, with praise for the cast, location choices, and production. Harold Morris contributed with vocal selections as the comedy offered strong laughs this weekend.
Delegates from across the country gather in Atlanta for the twenty third Gideons of America convention with sessions through Saturday. Mayor James I Key and W C Foote welcome attendees and a committee setup occupies the opening day followed by a Stone Mountain excursion.
Delegates at the ninth annual International New Thought Congress met in Atlanta Georgia. The morning opened with a session on mediation for power led by Chandler of the Miami Metaphysical Society. Frederick R. Anstades delivered district leadership instructions. The day included a business meeting a healing session at noon and further deliberations by delegates.
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until noon city time on July 25 1922 for making additions to the Oconee Street School and alterations in the main building of the High School. Plans and specifications free in the WBA City Engineer.
Palace advertises repeated shows of The Bachelor Daddy and a matinee for children under 12 at ten cents. The copy features promotional copy about a man protecting a group of orphans, describing a romantic subplot and the film’s moral themes, with emphasis on the audience’s entertainment value.
The annual convention of colored Baptists Sunday Schools and B Y P U closes Friday night at Hills Baptist Church with a singing contest and officer elections. Rev L P Pinckney of Augusta elected president of the Sunday School department. Rev C H Hobinson of Atlanta elected vice president at large. Hattie Forrest treasurer. Rev P James Bryant of Atlanta elected president of the B Y P U department. Prof Hughes of Dublin and Rev R J Johnson of Augusta named secretaries, with Rev C H Sharpe of Atlanta as treasurer. The merged convention supports missions and education across Georgia with 56,845 Negro Baptists, 2,500 Sunday schools, 800 BY PU s, and several colleges and seminaries aided by contributions.
President L. P. Pinckney delivered his annual address stressing home training and active participation of all church members in Sunday school work. He urged centralized, firmer Baptist associational schools, stronger denominational support, and bolstering Missionary and educational efforts in Georgia. D. D. Crawford spoke on Georgia Baptist opportunities, urging better support for Missionary and educational work, with D. W. Cannon outlining the National Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U, and Wm. Craft introducing the B Y P U program.
Evard of Atlanta appears nervous while Elouine McDonald of Sacksonville Florida is badly bruised. Mrs J A Wallace of 1703 Hatton Ave Tampa Florida sustains back and facial bruises in separate reports.
The next paving project to be undertaken by Captain Barnett's forces follows the Boulevard completion, focusing on Broad street in front of the campus. Villa canaries were described as gray or green. Larry Gantt's Column arrived with a rope to hang him, but indigent citizens responded, a warning from friends led Governor Mathews to advise retreat. The Revolutionary soldier returned home and then left for Virginia, unable to face the state's indignant people. his burial location is unknown.
Senator Nix denounces governor and twenty five senators who voted to repeal the equalization law, calling them demagogues and destructive statesmen. He cites an earlier speech as evidence of alleged corruption and loyalty to office duties, urging accountability and integrity in fiscal decisions.
A Southland Limited passenger train from Chicago to Jacksonville derailed at Adams station between Smithville and Leesburg north of Albany Georgia. Eight people were injured, one seriously, when 15 coaches including three Pullmans and a diner rolled over after a broken rail. The Central of Georgia line between Macon and Albany handled the wreck, with injuries ranging from back and shoulder damage to scalp lacerations and a broken knee. The train’s baggage and mail cars remained on track. Victims were taken to a local Albany hospital. The Southland operates via Southern Railway and Central of Georgia traffic.
Local cotton showed little change Thursday with good middling at 22.24 cents per pound at close, the market reflecting mixed weather reports and light offerings. New York futures fluctuated, with October near 22.34 and Dec around 22.29 as buyers from Japan and Wall Street returned amid rain in eastern belts and dry Texas heat.
Fragmentary phrase questions character of a man who sits in a chair and is implied to lack courage or integrity. The garbled OCR text hints at a debate over personal virtue and leadership, using an older newspaper voice.
Clifford Devereaux, famed for Sheridan, Goldsmith and Shaw works, opens a University Summer School entertainment series. He will perform The Romancers Rostand tonight, Magic at matinee, and A Woman’s Husband at Saturday night. Miss Zinita Graff stars, praised as a prodigy. Tickets on sale at the Academic Building Friday and Saturday.
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