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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
6
A promotional note urges using Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo over harsh soaps and alkalis. It promises a greaseless formula, rich lather, thorough cleaning, and quick drying hair that remains silky and easy to manage. The ad claims it lasts months and is inexpensive with druggist availability.
A Chicago glasses seller announces wide recognition for fit and promises a risk free trial. Readers may receive Extra Large Tortiose Spectacles to test at home for ten days, with no money due unless fully satisfied.
A dubious advertisement promises a free pair of tortoise shell glasses with mail order. It asks age and years using glasses, offers a prepaid return if unsatisfied and a $4.49 credit, and lists Dr Ritholz at Madison and Laflin Streets Chicago Illinois with vague contact details.
Alumni at Georgia praise Dr H C White for dedicated service during a luncheon at Den Mark Hall. Chancellor Barrow stresses student governance, campus growth, and justice. Trustees approve a War Memorial Fund expansion plan totaling 3.5 million dollars, urging continued alumni support. The event features alumni groups from 1872 to 1922 and a lively, ceremonial close.
The article lists delegates including Porter Miss Glady Styron Miss Erline Donda Miss Florence Cross and Rev. Walter Anthony with the Congo Group of Emory University and Dr. W A Shelton. Chapters in the territory have sent lists to Frank Co Bunting Marietta Ga and reserved rooms at Emory University Academy for the Oxford assembly. Many expect to submit remaining lists by Sunday as Oxford plans ambitious entertainment.
In the service from homebound to Congressional Medal recipients, veterans across all ranks are highlighted as the Allen R. Fleming post of the American Legion promotes itself as the community’s best post. Frank A. Holden, Commander, and Allen R. Fleming, Jr., Post American Legion urge support and membership.
Trustees approve a bill authorizing a levy for education taxes. Hodgson urges alumni under a board to better retain Georgia University love across the state. Dr Boland praises alumni work and urges class organization with a secretary to track members and improve post graduate recordkeeping.
Washington Ga coroners jury orders exhumations to probe deaths of Charles Wilbanks and the first Mrs Saggus amid Dr Saggus arrest on charges of poisoning both spouses. He denies the charges calling it a frameup. Mrs Saggus corroborates his denial while jury evidence points to murder.
The column recalls Henry W. Grady giving his last Georgia speech before a fatal voyage and notes the antebellum duel ground on the river. It also reports Frank Rhodes visiting town, detailing his career as State Game and Fish Commissioner, his roles in Athens, and his past involvement in securing the white primary to curb black voting power.
National League Boston 0 Cincinnati 2. American League Detroit 9 Boston 8. Cleveland 5 New York 6. St Louis 7 Philadelphia 3. Chicago 6 Washington 9 in 13 innings. Southern League Atlanta a Little Rock 1. Mobile 2. New Orleans 7. Birmingham Memphis rain.
A scrambled shopper’s note lists fresh rolls and cakes from Worrica, produce from KING HODGSON CO and ARNOLD ABNEY & CO, plus exotic costume trends. It describes bold jewelry and accessories cascading from ears to wrists, with oriental influences, jeweled daggers for turbans, and a striking mix of trinkets from India to Persia.
A tribute recounts Pleas A Stovall as a deft journalist and loyal Democrat. It praises his early work at the Athens Banner, leadership at the Savannah Times and Press, service as Minister to Switzerland under President Wilson, and his enduring integrity and courage in public life. The piece notes his role in shaping Southern journalism and his recognition by Belgium for wartime services.
Georgia Supreme Court upholds the death penalty for Glen M. Hudson a Dougherty County farmer convicted of murdering his two stepsons aged 9 and 4. Hudson shot the boys to avoid supporting them and was moved for safety from Albany to Macon jail as the case drew national attention.
The thirty second annual reunion of United Confederate Veterans opened in Richmond Virginia amid strong sentiment and traditional nostalgia. General Freeman called the session to order as Governor Trinkle welcomed the veterans and Senator Harrison of Mississippi hailed their noble war aims and enduring memory.
Elliott Patrick, charged with killing his wife and mother in law, was jailed in Richland County after bodies were found in an automobile near Olloto and Dover. Patrick told reporters he killed his wife due to jealousy of her attention to other men, and said his mother-in-law’s death was accidental as she tried to stop the shooting.
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