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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
Staff correspondent reports on the thriving Athens territory as diversified farming and new small industries fuel growth. The piece highlights local towns, expanding enterprises, and the steady rise in prosperity across the region.
Maysville Georgia presents a thriving community with fine people and a bracing climate. Merchants and residents collaborate to promote growth in commerce, agriculture, and local culture, highlighting a prosperous, welcoming town in a fertile region.
A historical sketch of Mayaville Georgia detailing its location in the Piedmont Blue Ridge area, population estimated between 1000 and 1200, and its energetic push for community betterment. It recounts the town’s incorporation in 1879, initial commissioners, charter amendments in 1885, notable descendants of early leaders, and the evolution of commerce with Athens as a trading hub. Mentions of long-standing merchants and stores illustrate the commercial life fueling Mayaville’s growth.
The 1921 session of the University of Georgia Summer School ends Thursday at 8 45 p m with diplomas awarded to 34 graduates by Chancellor Barrow. Dr A S Edwards oversees the program in W J Wooster's absence. The ceremony includes a War Memorial fund appeal and a class program with orchestra and vocal selections.
The weather bureau reported cotton made fair to very good growth last week overall. Rain hindered development in the lower Mississippi valley. In Georgia cotton is fruiting well but with serious weevil damage observed there.
Riga Bolshevik and American circles react to Secretary Hughes note asking for immediate release of American prisoners in Russia after Hoover's message to Maxim Gorky. Some Baltic State officials and American authorities call for strong policy, possibly embargoes or port blockades, to secure their freedom.
Aupacarsd TS Ly tod Snuine Hatt New United ships were seized by the United States ship board on charges of decency in payment of charter. They offered to purchase outright. The board applied for a venue change from state to federal, seeking court injunctions to regain control of vessels. arguments set for Thursday. The company did not disclose whether foreign or American capital backs its bid.
Dr. W. E. Stone, president of Purdue University, died in Banff Alberta while attempting to save his wife who fell on a cliff face. After failing to haul her up by rope he began to scale the cliff with her, lost his footing and fell to the chasm bottom. She survived, grown weak after eight days without food, and is expected to recover. Both were experienced climbers.
Ambition and enthusiasm drive a readership drive promising more than 5000 dollars in cars and prizes to Cuba Crip readers who send name and subscriptions. Start now by inviting friends, making a strong pitch, and avoiding timidity to win Lexington Lark, Columbia Sportster, or Chevrolet. Club headquarters listed with telephone for signups.
A seeksee of bigamist case reveals a wife in New York and financial stakes involving property and money. The article includes pictures of Arthur A Irwin and his Boston wife, suggesting a wider intrigue surrounding the alleged acts and assets.
Washington voters see bipartisan support for an administration plan to substitute agricultural credits for Norris bill. Norris accuses a political machine behind Hoover Meyers Kellogg draft, as Congress moves to a substitute modeled after Kellogg and prepared by a House Agriculture subcommittee for a Thursday report.
Washington DC The House adopted by 177 to 84 a joint resolution granting relief to cotton state farmers driven from noncotton fields by pest eradication efforts. The measure, already passed by the Senate, moves to conference as differences exist over fair rental values versus actual losses.
Nashville records show Jacksonville Florida chosen as the 1922 meeting site for the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr Hight Moore, recording secretary, announced that the executive committee secured written guarantees from Jacksonville for hotel accommodations and an auditorium.
Harry H. Duryea, 47, a New Yorker who inherited a form from his father Hiram Duryea former National Starch president, shot himself Wednesday. His attorney said Duryea’s business affairs were in order and friends saw no worries.
Washington reports say the administration plans to push the tax bill through the House and several Senate measures by August 6 to allow Congress to recess into late autumn. The president reportedly seeks enactment before the Fordney tariff, with some saying the tariff bill may wait until the winter session.
The article lists Chicago, Mo Louta, Ben Levi, Louis Levi, and Burns among eleven defendants in a Cincinnati conspiracy case. It notes bets on Cincinnati and ties to a larger plot, with Harry Redman from Bulls testifying about a key witness. The piece highlights limited direct evidence, naming Zork as the alleged initiator and the “little redhead.”
Dannie Smith two and one half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Smith of Winder died at a local hospital here on Wednesday after a 24 hour illness. Remains were taken to Winder for funeral Thursday at 3 30 o'clock from the First Christian church conducted by Rev J H Wood of Rome. Pallbearers were Carter Daniel Jack Daniel Shannon Smith and Lamar Smith uncles of the child. Surviving are the parents a brother and a sister.
Col. Charles M. Snelling dean of the University of Georgia and Judge E. H. Calla of Augusta, chair of the legislative committee, spend several days in Atlanta to promote the University. They attend luncheons, dinners, and conferences hosted by Georgia alumni, with expected reports from the appropriations committee and the University and its branches. Snelling spent Wednesday in Athens and will return to Atlanta soon.
City Marshal G. O'Farrell announced late Wednesday that only a few days remain for Athena residents to pay their use taxes before the deadline. The audit notes August 1 as the looming final date, urging prompt compliance.
Fragmentary note references consents regarding Far Eastern issues and official satisfaction signals. The text hints at forecasts and discussions in official circles, mentioning particular nations and satisfaction evidenced by observers, but the fragmentary source limits clarity on specific topics or outcomes.
Winder Georgia hosts an August 26 bond election for Barrow County’s courthouse project totaling 50000 dollars. If defeated, funds will be raised by direct taxation. Ordinary Parker presides over the ballot measure.
The executive committee of the Fair Aron held a productive Wednesday afternoon session at the Chamber of Gom Arwota. Darwii Peacock and Hodgson were chosen to join the ways and means and site selection groups, with location work continuing as the project advances. discussions covered midway amusements and a bold race feature with plans underway for top horse and auto racing events to headline the exposition.
Miss Fay Hollis of Rutledge was severely cut about the face when a Dodge touring car driven by William Harrett Jr of Jersey collided with a Ford sedan near Monroe. Ed Trotter of Rutledge and Frank Blasingame were passengers. the men escaped injury. Hollis was treated and expected to recover in a few days.
Lewis Arthur Scarborough, once in the army, has lived as an Athens resident for two and a half years. Originating from Columbus, he is registered in the Kiwanis club as a Chemist and is connected with Oilite Masons and Kappa Alpha.
A plain clothes officer along with Gege and L. H. Miller are listed in the report as involved parties or witnesses. The fragment notes their roles but lacks full context or actions.
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