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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
4
A column extols cash payments over credit, recounting a man who insisted on paying 20 cents for two weeks’ subscription to avoid debt. It argues that urgency for cash keeps honest habits, praising a forty four year record of debt-free living and urging moderation in credit use for both individuals and merchants.
An obituary tribute to Uncle Oliver, 88, celebrated for his orderly, generous life. A private letter recalls daily memoranda, a cottage home, and unwavering integrity rooted in Do unto others. The piece links his timeless virtues to American character and warns of a modern speed craze.
Athens files recount a long running dispute over a calf claimed by Rice and Warren's ownership. The case has endured many trials, ballooning costs beyond the cow's value, and now awaits May term before Justice Foster. It is expected to rise to the Supreme Court for a decisive ruling on the law of the case. Also notes a large lease for J. W. Smith’s gin works and bobbin machinery at Lyndon property, and a memorial address to be delivered by H. H. Carlton in Madison on April 26, with several Athenians likely to attend.
A county fair organization was formed Friday morning in Clarke County with Hugh W. White elected president James W. Morton named first vice president B W Carroll named secretary A steering committee and a ways and means committee will be appointed The action aims to launch a county fair this fall tied to the State College of Agriculture and local farmers expect strong support despite an anticipated small scale. Attendees included T Larry Gantt Dr T E Jago Jones Purcell S W Carroll L D Benton Fleet Lanter G E Waskey and several women PORT
An advertisement promotes mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a pure greaseless option that cleanses scalp and hair without alkali damage. It claims rich lather from a teaspoon or two mixed with water, quick drying, and silky results, emphasizing cost and availability at drug stores.
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