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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
4
The Georgia Legislature opens a session focused on balancing the state budget. Governor Hardwick pushes to cut waste and limit appropriations while considering an income tax. A shift toward modern, efficient government is urged for counties and cities as well.
Analyzes rising living costs since pre war levels from the National Industrial Conference Board. Notes wages earner cost of living up 65 percent and price hikes in food shelter clothing fuel and sundries. contrasts Germany price disparities, dollar purchasing power, and calls for prudent living and health to extend life toward 100. Mentions Woolworth building as symbol of modern economy and notes long term value of savings and planning.
Grace McLellan will start dancing classes for children in Athens next Thursday afternoon with a Valentine party in Dupree hall at 3 30 pm. Pupils may mail Valentines for friends and sweethearts from the post office. The event promises a pleasant time and invitations are extended to all youths.
Chicago dispatch reports 400000 shopmen and other railroad workers could join a strike if Wage Board decisions are kept and a 60 million dollar wage reduction stands. Railroads weigh continued operation with essential crews while officials say big four unions unaffected until July. In London, Victoria Station’s glass roof spans ten acres.
A prosperous colored farmer near Princeton brings a cotton stalk with blooms and several squares free of weevils to the Banner-Herald. He planted 13 acres to three plows and trims pests by hand rather than using calcium arsenate. He has corn, peas, and lives at home, with cotton growing over six feet high and little bothered by weevils.
An old advertisement touts calomel as a safe, gentle remedy that “straightens you right up” with quick results and claims it can be given to children. It markets Liver Tone as a milder alternative and promises no sickness or salivation, urging use for prompt relief.
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