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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

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Rutherford defended history in Southern schools insists on true Civil War record

In this column, T Larry Gantt praises Miss Mildred Rutherford for urging honest history in Southern schools. He cites Rutherford’s defense of Southern perspectives, listing authorities and 20 claimed points she supports about the Civil War, secession, Reconstruction, and the roles of Lincoln and the North. He argues Northern writers biased against the South and lauds Rutherford’s research.

T. Larry Gantt Mildred Rutherford Miss Rutherford South Mixa Rutherford Han Ineisha Abraham Lincoln Horace Greeley Zack Chandler Wendell Philips Simon*Camerson Salmon Chase William Seward Benjamin Butler Stephen Douglas W. T.¢Sherman Gen. Grant Davy Crockett Max Mildred Rutherford Geist Hag United States Andersonville Republican Ivery Supreme Court Jefferon Davig North Jefferson Davis Abrahamh Lincoln

Old Time Darkies Will Feature Athens Big Fair

Athens plans its first large fair with Old Time Darky Day as a central attraction. Committees and officers are named including Miss Mildred Rutherford and Larry Gantt, with sites being considered for the exposition and a Friday meeting to finalize grounds and tasks.

Athens Clarke County Mildred Rutherford Larry Gantt Ape. Man J Mary American Legion Womans Club Secret Order Ford Clarke County, State Association Chamber of Commerce T 9 Howard Scott H. T. Culp J. K. Giles Ebc. Weston J. W. Barnett E. W. Carroll Percy Johnson Hugh W. White James W. Morton C. D. Flan Lgen J. H. Dozier T. Larry Gantt Mike Costa J. W. Harnett Thos. F. Green J. T. Pittard Pond M. G. Nicholson Simon Michael Marian Colle C. H. Phinizy J. W. Jarrell, Jr J.L. McLoroy Rufus Crane Dave Paddock B. E. Lamkin Wv. Paine P. H- Conolly Harrie W. Dews Hugh H. Gordon A. C. Erwin Sidney Boley Frank A. Holden Carl F. Crossley C. E. James H. J. Reid Frank J. Lawler Chas. E. Martin Ww. L. Erwin Joel A. Wier H. McHatton Arthur Booth R. W. Holman G. Palmasino Jake Joel Sol J. Boley Bob McWhort

Distribution Plan to Provide Coal Supply Effective

Washington reports the administration presses ahead with a coal distribution plan as the rail strike continues. The Interstate Commerce Commission issued priority orders to route fuel and food shipments east of the Mississippi and to slash congestion by bypassing established routings. Producing fields and railroad experts joined the effort, awaiting President Harding's formal establishment of the directing agency for emergency control.

Railroad Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi Ingain Hard-_ Ing

Many After Heavy Eaters Belt L by Walter Fore

Athens Rotarians and Kiwanis join for first annual barbecue at East Lake Thursday at 6 pm. Walter Forbes and Pat Lamkin lead Rotarian and Kiwanian efforts. heavy eater belt competition rumored among Stege, Dorsey, Cobb, Jester, Snellings, Phinizy. All members urged to attend Costi’s between 6 and 6 with cars coordinating rides.

Athens East Lake Mike ‘Costx Pat “Lamkin Clube Stege Ed Dorsey Judge Cobb Carlton Jester Dean Snellings Billups Phinizy Walter Forbes W. T North Georgia Hugh Gordon Hugh Gordon, “W. T.” and Uncle Frank, Edwards Claim They Have A “"Y. M. C. A Chipa Cit Ctwl Costi

Two New Motor Cops Ride Harley-Davidsons in City

Two new Harley-Davidson motorcycles arrived for the city traffic department and were put into service by traffic guardians Bill McKinnon and W. P. Martin. McKinnon started the machines Wednesday morning and prepared them for immediate use as part of renewed efforts to target violators.

Poligy Bill McKinnon W. P P. Martin McKinnon

Mr. Bailey Back From Shoe Market

Harvey Bailey, manager of Michaels shoe department, returns from leading markets in the country. He speaks enthusiastically about new fall styles in women's footwear and notes the styles Michaels will offer.

Harvey Bailey Michael West Baily

Oconee Man Found Guilty in Wife Murder Case

Charlie Robinson of Oconee County was found guilty in Superior Court at Watkinsville for shooting his wife and dumping her body in a well. The jury recommended life imprisonment. John Bostwick Jr was acquitted of speeding. Additional murder cases against Hamp Dooley Jim Dooley and Cal Hawkes are set for trial.

Charlie Robinson Oconee Counse Ty Negro Watkinsville John Bostwick, Jr Hamp Dooley Jim Dooley Cal Hawkes George Lowe Wes Hale

Athens merchants set weekly 1 o'clock shopping drive

Athens merchants sign an agreement to close stores for a daily 1 PM half holiday all summer. Housewives urged to shop early to join the car drive and theatre party plan as groceries and essentials are featured.

Sarah Athens Ing

Harding Urges Reopening of Labor Board Hearings

President Harding urged the labor board to reopen hearings as railway strikes and traffic disruptions persisted. Dean’s telegram warned against using military force or conscription to manage mines or railways, while government control of freight traffic limited further spread of the walkout. Authorities increased troop deployments in several states as violence threats rose.

Ciation Chattanooga Tenn Dean Rail-Labor Board American Rd Harding Chicago Montreal Balti Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shawnee Okla Moberly Trarond Ca Elerks Netion Npoine Pennsylvania Montana Great Northern Railway Neff Texas National

Senator Harris Praises Cobb In Georgia Address

Senator Harris delivered a high praise filled address at the Summer School chapel, lauding Judge Cobb and the Harris family. He recounted Cobb’s near appointment by President Wilson, noted Cobb’s age ineligibility, and highlighted Georgia’s senators’ roles in agriculture, tariffs, and immigration while stressing the influence of women voters and teachers.

Andrew J. Cobb United States William J. Barris Georgia Harris Wilson Cobb Emory Speer Senate Jutze Cobb Senaor Senator Harris Normal School University Chapel Washington Stewart Cedartown Jim Seale Hunter Peter Bill Jehan Jarris Lam J Jin Birmingham Appropriations Committee Immigration Indian Affairs Philippines Hawaii T the Fortifications Committee Eatonton

Building Operations In Athens Hit July $30,000 Mark

The Athens area saw a sharp surge in building activity in July with permits issued nearing $30,000 by midweek. Most permits cover home construction and renovations, signaling a strong market as the city expects a record year in new residences and improvements.

Athens Barnett Caskey Sun Misa Heid Idaha

Smiling Through at Palace Today in Athens

Athens audiences will see the film Smiling Through starring Miss Norma Talmadge, a staged favorite Miss Madge. The story is moving yet uplifting with tears and smiles and has drawn strong praise in New York for its charm and performance.

Jane Cowl Atheny Miss Cowl Athens Miss Talmadge New York Broadway Talmadge Ross

Old-Fashioned Phaeton In City

A vintage phaeton drawn by two horses traced a city tour on Wednesday afternoon. In the elegant car Miss Norma Talmadge's Smiling Through was shown in the 1890 style vehicle named seagoing hack style. A costumed page with a trumpet marched beside, while the Palace Theatre advertised the film for Thursday and Friday.

Ea Gidley Athens France Norma Talmadge Palace ‘Theatre

Women Start War In Mine Fields War in Toledo

Forty women wives and relatives of striking railway employees attacked a party of nonunion railroad shopmen en route to work at the New York Central shops in Toledo Ohio. Police responding to the disturbance faced a brick and stone barrage prompting officers to deploy.

Toledo Ohio New York Central Railroad Leriathe

Noted Writer Mi Study Athens

A fragment notes a writer named Mi and a study in Athens, mentioning an outside and inside context. The text is fragmented and lacks clear events, dates, or organizations to confirm a full news item. This compact card preserves the readable entities and local tone without asserting unverified details.

Repair Work on School Building Details Fragment

Repair work described on a school building project with ongoing site conditions and timelines. Fragmentary OCR text references May scheduling and scaffolding or contractor activity. No clear names, places, dates, or documents available.

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