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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
4
H J Rowe presides as editor with rates listed for daily and Sunday subscriptions including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. The Associated Press retains republication rights and local news provided in this paper, with exclusive rights to certain dispatches.
The Alabama senator, praised as a statesman of old days, vows to support the Harding administration’s policies regardless of party. He emphasizes national interest over party and says he will back good policies even if they come from Republicans, projecting influence across the nation.
The article argues for tougher traffic rules by state and local authorities to curb frequent wrecks and fatalities. It cites high highway death figures, notes that drivers are mainly responsible for accidents, and praises Athens for its comprehensive traffic ordinances while urging broader application.
New York June 3 Associated Press says publishers and newspaper photoengravers ended a strike by signing an agreement to return to work on old conditions pending a new contract. If no agreement is reached an arbitration board will be formed.
Elberton defeated Winterville 13 to 11 in a local June game. J. Watson led hitters with five plate appearances while Bill Watson stole home in the fourth inning to highlight the contest.
A reflective poem contemplates judgment and fate with a refrain on recording deeds. It recalls a philosophical family named Philosophy and credits Wonder as their progenitor, tracing origins through introspection.
Answers to Yester day's Kwiz cover topics from mineral content in coal to graphology, anatomy terms, and geography. It lists questions about presidents born in Ohio, wheel nave, tympanum, deaf asylum founder, and planetary data, with scattered misspellings and unclear entries.
Belfast report describes an attempted jail delivery blocked by rapid police arrival. Men disguised as officials drove to the jail in taxis and demanded keys to the Sin Feiners detention section. The warden seized the moment, threw keys away, and raised an alarm.
An Athens traveling salesman Gina at 590 Barber St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his severe kidney trouble after past gravel pain. He reports immediate relief from the first box and has recommended it to others. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y advertised.
Toe Clarke County Farm Bureau plans its regular meeting at the courthouse Tuesday at 3 30 pm. County Agent Jerigs Purcell notes few weevil complaints this year and reports strong progress in pig and corn clubs. Clarke County boys have earned prizes at state fairs and international shows, with corn club members expected to perform well this year.
A cricket game at Trinity College grounds in Dublin was disrupted when six shots were fired from Nassau Street. Miss Katherine Weight, a spectator, was struck in the breast and killed. Police investigation ordered as crowds dispersed.
Commodity and financial prices across markets show cotton levels in New York and New Orleans with steady to quiet tone. Grain and bond quotations from Chicago and Liberty Bonds appear with brief commentary from Cities Service Securities and Henry L. Doherty Co.
Secretary Hoover discusses a voluntary agreement with railroads to set seasonal coal rates to ease winter congestion and price spikes. The report notes an upcoming annual policyholders meeting for Southern Mutual Insurance Company in Athens Georgia on Tuesday June 7 1921 at 11 am. A E Griffith secretary.
Obituary notices report the death of Misa Susie Wilgyn at a private residence with funeral arrangements by Bunhar Dunawas Co. and burial at Antioch Church. Also noted are services for Paul Lea Melan Jr and James D Bowles with arrivals from Driv S.C. and east coast connections. final details pending.
About 500000 cotton mill operatives in Manchester will stop work tomorrow due to an unresolved wage dispute. The stoppage follows failed negotiations between the cotton spinners and manufacturers association and union representatives over a proposed 30 percent wage cut.
Seventh district athletes win the interscholastic track meet at Sewanee, led by Reynolds and Jonas. Parker and Simms set marks in shot put and pole vault, with Hitchcock and Simms tying for high marks in the pole vault and long jump, as teams from the Seventh, Fourth, and Ninth tally top points.
A play performed at the New York Lighthouse for the Blind featured blind high school girls acting without guides. The production of King Rene’s Daughter showcased their courage and joy, with proceeds split between the Lighthouse for the Blind Committee and the New York Association for the Blind.
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