Examination for Appointments in the Regular Army
A final examination for appointment as second lieutenants of the regular army will be held on August 22, 1921. Applications must be submitted beforehand and a preliminary exam taken. The tests will likely be in Atlanta. After April’s exam, over 2,000 vacancies remain in commissioned ranks, some in first lieutenant grade after reorganization. Vacancies will be filled in Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, Engineers, Air Service, Signal Corps, Quartermaster, Ordnance, Warfare Services, Chemical Warfare, and Philippine Scouts. Eligible age 21 to 30. Eligible candidates include enlisted regulars with two years, Officers Reserve or National Guard members, or technical graduates. Civilians meeting age requirements may qualify via the preliminary exam to enter class (b) or (c). For details contact Major B. L. Burch, University of Georgia.
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Atlanta
Army
Infantry
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Engineers
Air Service
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Ordna Warfare Service
Chemical Warfare Service
Philippine Scouts
Secretary of War
B. L. Burch
University of Georgia
City Fathers Zion Passed Ordinance Overlooking Skirts
Zion mayors and council face a flawed ordinance that bans short dresses but neglects skirt lengths. The 1 to 200 dollar fines target peekaboo stockings and exposed necks while skirts remain undefined, drawing scrutiny of civic law’s reach and modesty standards.
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City Fathers Zion
Associated Press
Zion
Elity Fathers
City of
W. Hurd Clendinen
Southern Cotton Men Off to Liverpool
Special to The Banner from Atlanta dated June 4 reports a large number of American delegates to the World Cotton conference sailing from New York aboard the Adriatic for Liverpool, June 13 to 23. Named delegates include William W. Arnold and B. Austin of LaGrange, R. H. Johnson and Arthur J. Draper of Charlotte, Florence Howard, Laura Weightman, Edward S. Butler, Misa Oderheimer, Sarah Freyhan, Killy Isaacs of New Orleans, H. W. Butterworth of Philadelphia, and John Bancroft of…
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Atlanta
Liverpool
New York
William W. Arnold
Austin
LaGrange
R. H. Johnson
Arthur J. Draper
Charlotte
N. C
Florence
Life Insurance School Speaker to Address Athens Un terwriters
The Life Insurance School of Georgia Tech will present a faculty address to the Athens Association of Life Underwriters at city hall at 8 30 Tuesday evening June 7. It marks the first in a series of talks by Tech faculty and other prominent insurance men on the role of life insurance in society and invites the public to attend.
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Life Insurance School of
Georgia Tech
Athens Association of Life Unterwriters
Tech School
Ford Is Doing a Record Business In May
Ford Motor Co shows strong expansion amid auto industry unsettlement as New York branch reports May as record for sales and profits. From Kearney New Jersey plant 500 cars per day are shipped, up from 300 two months earlier. Despite potential demand slump, signs point to continued high output through summer with unlikely immediate price cuts.
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Ford Motor Co
New York
Ford Branch
Kearney
N. J
New Jersey
Ford
China Fund Campaign Drawing To A Close
Atlanta, June 4. Those who have not yet contributed to the China Famine Fund are urged to send checks to local or national treasurers. The campaign will soon be withdrawn, though the need for relief is stated as still present. The south reports large church donations and a Chinese merchant from the Straits Settlements gave 1,800,000.
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Atlanta
China Famine Fund
Elf
Vernon Motfae
Bible House
New York City
Straits Settlements
Weather Summary for Athens and Georgia Coast
Fair Sunday in Athens and vicinity with cloudy conditions across Georgia and the cotton belt. Expect showers in parts from Texas to southern Georgia and Florida, with scattered showers in New England and the Ohio valley. A Florida disturbance moves east, high pressure to the north brings moderate temperatures. A House bill proposes coinage of peace dollars.
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Athens
Georgia
Cotton Belt
Texas
Florida
New England
Ohio Valley
Central
West
Imported Wash Fabrics Clearance at $1.58 a Yard
Fine cotton goods including dotted and embroidered Swiss and French voiles in color rich combinations. Textiles used for high quality dresses, offered at a clearance price of $1.58 per yard, regularly $2.50 to $2.75. Limited stock on exclusive patterns.
Heavy Silk Pongee Sold By Yard At 1.18
The advertisement touts heavy silk pongee priced at 1.18 per yard, noting it is the 1.50 quality widely sold. It emphasizes the fabric’s good looks and suitability for summer blouses frocks and skirts, with a full 36 inch width.
Beautiful imported organza and organdies 98c yard sale
Pride is half the regular price for printed organdies and imported organza. Fabrics sold at 1.95 per yard previously, now 98 cents at clearance sale. Limited quantities remain. 45 inch width and fine quality noted.
Extra Fine Long Cloths at 4.38 Per 10 Yard Piece
Bargain buyers can secure Extra Fine Long Cloths in 36 inch width with a clove-weave finish for 4.38 per 10 yard piece, a sharp drop from common prices of 5.45 to 5.95. Sold fast while supplies last, these Very Special cloths offer notable value.
Linen Finish Fabric Sale at 19 Cents Per Yard
Indian Head The Linen Finish offered at 19 cents per yard. Wholesalers may purchase one bolt per customer at this special price, a rare deal aimed to limit sales despite broad merchant interest.
Imported Dimity 49c Per Yard For Baby Dresses
Lovers of fine materials appreciate these dimities woven in Ireland. They are ideal for infants and children's wear and for summer dresses. The material is 27 inches wide with neat pretty stripes. Very special, 49c per yard.
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Ireland
Studebaker Reports Record May Business in 1921
South Bend Indiana June 4 In a statement A R Erkine president of Studebaker Corp May 31 he says sales totaled 6589 cars up from 2602 last year May sales 7400 vs 4034 last year with about 7000 unfulfilled orders May earnings exceed 12 million dollars and first quarter accounted for 13 percent of U S total and this quarter 15 percent (excluding Ford) profits likely over 5 million before taxes price adjustments driven by lower costs maintain leadership in the industry reduction of car prices aids market confidence but pre war levels not expected as quality and wages rise product makers will profit. industry to flourish and lead in exports. Despite peanuts prices drop to four and a half cents per pound endger still receives a dime per sack of goobers.
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South Bend
Ind
A. R. Erkine
Studebaker Corporation
Ford
United States
President Harding Heads Committee for Light houses for the Blind
President Harding and Mrs. Harding met Miss Winifred Holt at the White House and agreed to serve as Honorary Chairman of the Committee for Light houses for the Blind. Franklin D. Roosevelt chairs the committee with Andrew W. Mellon as honorary treasurer and a $2,000,000 fundraising campaign planned in New York. Contributions are directed to Lewis L. Clarke at East Fifty-ninth Street.
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Harding
Miss Winifred Holt
White House
America
France
Italy
Miss Holt
Committee For Lighthouses For the
New York
Herding
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary
Secretary of Treasury
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lewis L.clarke
East Fifty-ninth Street
New York City
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Durham
F. BE. Richrdson
M. BR. Richardson
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Ala
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Waco
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