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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
4
Government chemists warn that flour dust is highly explosive and has wrecked mills since 1860. Dust from coal cork rubber and other materials can ignite, posing widespread risk in about 21 000 factories. Scientists see potential for future atomic power to transform energy use, possibly replacing gasoline coal and electricity.
A New York report shows American home insurance at 92 billion dollars, nearly four times the national debt. The piece argues the vast fire insurance market reflects national wealth and providence, noting insurers protect realty and underpin a major industry. It contrasts U S wealth with Britain’s number of lecturers.
The Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company reports a standout year with a higher dividend from 30 and 1 3 1 3 percent to 33 1 3 percent and surplus rising from 953,301.12 to 1,052,272.33. Premium receipts reached 360,000 with 150,000 profit after dividends and losses, under the guidance of President Billups Phinizy and Secretary Arthur E. Griffith, amid boll weevil, deflation, and other pressures.
Athens social notes and campus event recap from 27 years ago highlight the Phi Kappa anniversary contest. Judges Hon James Barrett Revo TM W Black Col B S Price praised the excellent editions and close competition won by Green Johnson of Eatonton with The Glory of Today. The piece also notes Georgia women's wit cited in a joke about a servant girl named Mary and a recount of Mrs Cleveland’s White House tea with Miss Cornelia Jackson and Miss May Hall among Georgia guests.
A China government mission student, Shu, educated at Wisconsin University, studies cotton farming at Obe Smith's farm near Tia, speaking fluent English and embracing Christianity. He notes China may boost cotton yield with cheap labor and plans to return home after learning U S methods. The piece also praises The Athens Banner's broad local reach and reader confidence.
Fragmentary OCR text warns against calomel usage noting sickness and cramping. It mentions time to turn on you next time and cautions readers not to take calomies. The legible fragments suggest warnings about health hazards and unsafe dosing.
The article praises Woodville in Greene County for its rapid growth, featuring Warren J. Conolly's shipping venture and Daniel Spring water plans. It profiles Dr. John Durham and his family legacy in medicine, noting connections to Oconee County and the late Mr. W. P. McWhorter.
Peggy Marie Beal, charged with killing Frank Warren Anderson, Kansas City department store welfare director, was reported to be recovering steadily from a self inflicted wound. She continued to withhold personal information. No charge had been filed against her. Anderson's body remained unclaimed late last night.
Lincoln Illinois report from Associated Press notes a former United States figure in a debate over history books. The snippet lacks complete details, but suggests a discussion on burning or preserving history texts and related political or cultural dispute.
A testimonial from Mrs. A. M. Burkholder of Wauseon Ohio credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her daughter from backache and weakness to full strength after two years. The letter urges others to use the remedy for balance and relief of symptoms caused by female ailments.
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman told Lincoln College students on Wednesday that all school histories ought to be burned. He argued that finding exceptions would illuminate a disordered world more than silence, and that new ideals must be taught and practiced or civilization will be quenched.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local notice concerning an event or action. No clear names, places, dates, or entities are readable to specify details or outcome.
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