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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
4
Rates shown include Sunday one month sixty cents Bundy three months one dollar sixty Sunday six months three dollars and Sunday one year six dollars The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish its dispatches and local news in this paper Any republication restrictions apply to specials or dispatches as noted.
Local leaders urge Athens to become a convention hub citing past success hosting large gatherings. They note strong cooperation from residents and the Chamber of Commerce and plan inviting groups like the BY P U and American Legion to meet next year. Educational institutions are highlighted as a key draw for Georgians.
A Cleveland National League of Women Voters fete calls on women nationwide to vote by principle not party. An Illinois vote showed women split, undermining hopes of solid bloc support, while Ohio officials urge independence and ethical use of the ballot. The piece argues women should exercise franchise without party ties.
A man identified as Tyrus Donnia died at his Atlanta home this morning. The report notes his years of work on a so called perpetual motion device based on expansion and heat, and mentions his claims of a self running machine.
A reflective verse explores a soul rising above crowd noise and temptation, with love keeping doubt at bay. A second fragment titled The Egotist describes a man who uses a single letter to read inward motives and outward actions, framing self-focus.
The market report shows ruling prices for New York and New Orleans cotton with tone and close figures. It notes foreign money rates, liberty bonds, and regional cotton quotes, followed by a grim forecast on this year’s crop with expected reduced acreage and fertilizer use, plus potential weevil damage.
A compact list of quiz responses covers topics from government salaries and instrument definitions to chemistry, geography, and anatomy. It includes speaker salary, viola size, ether distillation, typhoon origins, balance of trade, Atlanta as Georgia’s largest city, Meade at Gettysburg, creosix bone death, Hymen as god of marriage, and the ear's auricle, plus questions on graphology, salmon-peel, Ohio presidents, oxalic acid source, Idaho’s largest city, nave of a wheel, nave of a church, atheism, and tympanum description.
The Fifth District federation of women drivers a resolution at their convention opposing sale or disposal of the Governor's mansion property in Atlanta. They urge Georgia General Assembly to retain perpetual possession and consider leasing the grounds if usage shifts, sending copies to state officials and organizations.
John J. Pulleyn president of the Savings Bank Association urges Americans to adopt thrift and curb spending, arguing for a shift toward disciplined saving and reduced consumption.
Director Harvey T. Wiley warns home brew is the poorest and most dangerous form of beer. He advocates scientific methods for brewing and promotes using Read Banner Want Ads to profit and obtain results.
Special to The Banner reports Atlanta and Georgia towns experience renewed building activity. Labor shortages ease and hammer sounds rise as capital resumes movement, signaling housing recovery and stronger buying power. Business leaders see improved morale and civic confidence, calling it a tonic for the economy.
Special to The Banner details Senator Chas N Bond of Bowman Thirtieth district advocating a luxury tax to raise funds for state pensions and relieve treasury strain He opposes a one cent per gallon gasoline tax citing constitutional and fairness concerns and notes current vehicle taxes fees and inspection costs already tax motorists.
The annual meeting of policyholders of the Southern Mutual Tolerance Company will be held in the com munes navy's office in Athens on June 7, 1921 at 11.
A reader outlines opposition to a one cent per glass soft drink tax and proposes a state level levy on syrup makers and distributors instead. By taxing syrup directly at a percentage equivalent to half a cent per bottle, the plan aims to keep costs from bottlers and to fund state pensions, arguing the move would largely fund public needs without overburdening consumers.
The fragment states a purpose to secure and honor ideas in a design or drawing. It emphasizes that the method should prevent others from thwarting the creator’s aim through competing schemes. The text shows deliberation on intellectual property and safeguarding originality.
The Bacnet agency releases a notice detailing a purge of outdated result listings. Officials emphasize accuracy and encourage users to verify current records with the agency’s searchable database.
Greensboro Georgia June 2 Postmaster D Smith was robbed at 12 oclock last night as he balanced cash. Unmasked gunman demanded watch and pocketbook while a second thief rifled the safe and took stamps and money orders. Suspects fled in a Ford toward Sparta with four men seen, pursued to Sparta then lost.
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