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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
4
The report notes discoveries of cliff dwelling ruins northeast of the Navajo mountains in Colorado. Discoverers claim the ruins may predate Mesa Verde and are unusually large and well preserved. A white observer is reported as the first to view the site, located in a nearly inaccessible area.
The Chamber of Deputies passes a law requiring physical education through the 10th year, while Japan has 20 years of such education and Sweden and Britain show varied adoption. The United States lags, with only about one tenth of pupils meeting the standard and over half below it in surveys. Draft boards reveal a third of young men unfit for service, prompting debate on national fitness and policy. The piece argues for stronger US action to build lifelong physical capability.
Fragmentary text discusses deflation, unemployment, and trade, noting United States should aid world economies yet face isolation. It cites wage and price imbalances, farm prices, and labor costs, with commentary on recovery prospects and domestic employment as a path to price relief.
The author argues that excessive fear of profit has impeded resource development in Alaska and nationwide. Government control pockets natural wealth while private enterprise hesitates due to fear of wealth realization. Alaska’s coal timber and pulp potential remains underused, limiting growth and tax revenue. The piece urges judicious management to prevent monopolies and encourage enterprise.
The text shows garbled lines and odd phrases such as A Goda Morning to You and references to counting the cost, waiting, and cowardice. It reads like a damaged wartime column or poetry fragment with scattered proper nouns and uncertain names beyond clear context.
Answers cover topics from a Connecticut town origin and leap year rules to Joseph Le Conte, leatherback turtles, leguminous plants, New Mexico versus Arizona area, Copal resin and coping in masonry. The fragment includes several misprints and incomplete items.
The fragment lists questions about geography and history including the Lena River location, the target city in Nevada, the figure Hattie known as the Hattie of the Nations, and comparisons of state sizes. It also asks about calomel and camomile, a French inheritance share from Grove City, and references to German casualties and Harvard students, indicating a mixed quiz or text selection from a historic source.
Athens steady as New York and New Orleans quote mixed cotton futures. Prices shown: New York Open 12.34 High 12.66 Low 12.65 Close 12.72 for Mar. New Orleans at 10.38 steady. sterling at 2.74% and dollars in foreign exchange. Bank of England lowers discount rate to 6 percent amid textile wage dispute and English cotton mill concerns.
The report outlines light to four inch rainfall in some districts with near coastal areas seeing general rain beneficial to crops at this stage. Weevil activity and anticipated higher rain in the eastern belt may affect yields while excessive rains on the western belt hinder crops. July crop condition report expected to show some monthly improvements. The British labor situation shows signs of revival after the Lanlop lockout ending.
A fragment recounts a June disaster in Berlin with a high toll from an explosion and fire damp. The text notes a hundred wounded, some in dying condition, and mentions Mont Cenis as part of the calamity. The wording is garbled but indicates a major fatal incident with extensive injuries.
AP reports from Old Point Cordfort June 23 that aircraft advocates claim bombers and airships will prove superior to battleships in defense. Army and navy crews will test radio controlled former German warships as anchored targets to study bombing accuracy without live gunnery.
The article notes leadership changes at Knox Lahn Inde school and Athend industrial school for negroes with Prot. 1. 8, Clark of Athend lathe cipal recently appointed by EA 8, Stewart, AM, Ped.D., in charge of overseeing education for negroes at the university.
A vintage calling to protect money by saving weekly amount in Savings Treasury stamps or certificates. Emphasizes balancing Head and Money to avoid loss in prosperity or disaster. Encourages prudent saving as safe, profitable finance amid varying fortunes.
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