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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1921

Page

5

Pivotal Georgia Legion Convention to Feature Pinafore on River

Columbus gears up for the Georgia American Legion convention with National Commander John G. Emery attending and a slate including the first state Woman's Auxiliary convention. A river stage production of H.M.S. Pinafore will entertain July 4th, aboard the steamer Pinafore with a 6,000-seat wharf venue and a lavish parade to follow.

Columbus John G. Emery American Legion F. W. Galbraith, Jr Woman's Auxiliary Georgia Legion 1 Convention Bureau Chamber of Commerce Columbus League For War Service Woman's Organization Chattahoochee Dick Deadeye Sidney Lanier Thedmiral Lieut Phil Gallagher Floyd M. Hutsell New York City Camp Tike Tors Mer Big 29Th Infantry Kiwanis Rotary Woman’s Auxiliary Confederate Veterans Athens South Driving Park

Two Million Needed to Pay Pensioners in 1923

Atlanta June 28 Pension Commissioner Lindsey estimates a $2,300,000 appropriation to pay 16 1565 pensioners in 1922 at $150 each plus distribution fees. For 1923 he forecasts 13 601 pensioners at $175 each, with automatic $25 annual increases, under the existing law.

Atlanta General Assembly John W. Lindsey

Simple Remedy Found to Eradicate Cotton Boll Weevil

A local report claims a simple, cheap remedy can eliminate boll weevils. A mix of calcium arsenate two pounds dissolved in two quarts of water and one gallon of molasses is said to kill all weevils on 100 acres if used properly, though results may vary.

Resolution Passed By Mass. Carriers Association Lowell

Massachusetts Letter Carriers association at Lowell convention pledges members to promote saving and investment in US government savings securities. Refers to 1920 scams swindling $500 million and urges adoption of regular saving, investment in securities, and forming government savings associations in their offices.

America Massachusetts Carriers’ Association Lowell Treasury Department of United States Massachusetts Letter Carriers’ Association Mass Treasury Department Treasuy Department

Financial death by own action in barn tragedy

A hired man discovers John Jones dead in the hay mow from hanging. The coroner convenes a jury to investigate. The inquest determines Jones’s death was self-inflicted, drawing comparisons to Connie Mack’s pennant chances as part of the sensational reporting.

John Jones John Connie Mack

Financial death by own action and saving smartly

A moral essay uses the phrase financial death by own action to contrast suicide with the failure to save money. It argues that avoiding personal ruin requires setting aside a surplus, with Treasury savings stamps and certificates promoted as safe, convenient tools to safeguard funds and earn profit. The column defends prudent saving to meet emergencies in American life.

John J. Jones Treasury Savings

Olive Tell Stars In A Woman's Business Cast

Olive Tell returns with a star filled cast in the feature A Woman's Business. Edmond Lowe appears opposite Tell in a demanding role. Donald Hall Lucille Lee Stewart and others complete the notable ensemble. A playful family note ends the page.

Charming Dive Tell Edmond Lowe Miss Tell Hanilex Mr. Lowell New York David Belasco Donald Hall Lucille Lee Stewart

Constance Binney Stars in Such a Little Queen at Palace

Constance Binney headlines the Palace Theater today in Such a Little Queen a Bealart production adapted from Channing Pollock stage success. The plot follows a queen who loses her throne and works in a Harlem flat then in a Wall Street office where she encounters a real prince and faces a love triangle with a former betrothed king. Binney praises democracy and delivers the title role with charm as Pathe News accompanies the program.

Constance Binney Bealart Palace Theater Binney J. Clarkson Miter Lawrences McCloskey Channing Pollock Elsie Ferguson Europe Ann Harlem Wall Street Wind Miss Binneya Pathe News

Such a Little Queen at the Palace today

Piquant Constance Binney stars in Such a Little Queen a five reel Realart feature showing today at the Palace Variety program includes Binney news events in Pathe's Weekly. The piece promises a charming portrayal by Binney, drawing fans to today’s matinee.

Constance Binney Realart Studios Miss Binney

Presbyterian Church Conferences July 4 8

The Athens Presbytery schedules worship and outreach conferences at six towns from July 4 to 8 with 10 30 a m sessions and 12 30 p m meals. Teams of ministers and lay leaders will lead evangelism and stewardship programs. Bring a lunch basket and join churches in Thyatira Homer Mizpah Cornelia Winder Lavonia New Hope Royston Danielsville and Sharon.

Athens Thyatira Homer Mizpah Cornelia Winder Lavonia New Hope Royston Danielsville Sharon

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