W S Harts Newest Picture Thrills at Palace
W S Hart stars as a Canadian Mounted Police hero in O Malley of the Mount a Paramount release shown today and Thursday at the Palace theatre. Hart wrote the story Lambert Hillyer directed it follows a real detective chase in the western wilds with a romance twist and a dramatic ending. The program includes Clyde Cook comedy Haunted Spooks and a wild rodeo sequence with bronco busters and riders.
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Ni Imasinao
Eva No
Clyde Cook
Three Favorites At Local Movies Today
William S. Hart stars in O Malley of the Mount ed at the Palace today and tomorrow showing his western persona with his horse. At the Elite D W Griffiths The Love Flower with Carol Dempster and Richard Bartholemess returns after a Palace hit drawing crowds today.
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William S. Hart
Hart
Palace
O'Malley
the Mounted
Paramount
D. W. Griffith
Carol Dempster
Richard Barthlemess
Demand For Silk Stockings Grips Atlanta Shoppers
Atlanta merchants report heavy demand for silk hosiery with stock scarce as cotton versus silk options surge. Short skirts and summer fashions boost silk hose interest while cotton dresses gain traction in the Buy Cotton Clothes campaign.
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Atlanta
Atlante
Peachtree Arcade
Get Rid of Rheumatism With Chamberlain’s Liniment
Advertisement urges readers troubled by rheumatism to buy Chamberlain's Liniment and massage affected parts twice daily for relief. Benefits are claimed even for severe cases.
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Brodie
Dempsey Early Fights in New York and Early Boxing Purses
Dempsey’s 1916 New York bouts featured ten round no decision fights with Andre Anderson Wild Burt Kenney and John Lester Johnson where Johnson halted Dempsey with rib damage. Purses were reported in the hundreds of thousands with Anderson paid 16 Kenney 43 and Johnson 100 after a 500 bid. Carpentier and Descamps rise are noted with early career fights and knockout records shaping their paths to prominence.
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Associated Press
Dempsey
New York
Andre Anderson
Wild Burt Kenney
John Lester Johnson
Anderson
Kenney
Johnson
Colorado
Jack
New York City
Jack Kearns
Two Youthful Stars Grace Elite Screen
Miss Carol Dempster stars in United Artists The Love Flower at the Elite today. She is praised as a graceful screen performer in the DW Griffith organization with a distinctive facial charm and poised manner.
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Elite Screen
Carol Dempster
United Artists
Love Flower
D. W. Grifith Motion Picture Organization
Catarrh Cure Claim Advertised by Ohio Druggists
An old advertisement touts a cure for catarrh as a constitutional remedy taken internally and through the blood, promising relief via a foundational agent. It mentions Chaney & Coy druggists of To les Ohio offering free circulars.
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Chaney & Coy
Toles
Ohio
Actress Charm and Real Sincerity Highlight The Love Flower Cast
The piece praises a leading actress for natural warmth and motherly appeal. It notes Richard Barthelmess, a star of D. W. Griffiths The Love Flower, was born in New York on May 9, 1996 and married Mary Hay in New York on June 18, residing in Harrison, New York.
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Richard Barthelmess
D. W. Griffith
New York City
Mr. Barthlemess
Mary Hay
Caldwell
Diversified Farming In Georgia Shows Growth Over Ten Years
United States Department of Agriculture reports mark gains in Georgia livestock and corn production with equal or greater increases in oats peanuts potatoes fruits and vegetables. Ten farmers at home now versus one five years ago, all selling surplus due to improved markets processing and distribution. Physical handling facilities have increased tenfold in five years, signaling progress toward Georgia becoming a leading state in agricultural output and wealth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Athens Illiteracy Figures From Census Bureau
Census Bureau figures for Athens Georgia in January 1920 show 1 457 persons ages ten and over illiterate. Of these 290 native white 7 foreign born white and 1 160 negro individuals. Overall illiteracy rate 10 6 percent down from 1910 17 2 percent. Native white 3 6 percent foreign born white 4 1 percent and negro 21 2 percent.
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Census Bureau
Athens
Baseball Scores From Southern and American Leagues
New Orleans defeated Little Rock 7 to 4, Nashville beat Chattanooga 5 to 3, Atlanta at 2.3, Memphis won 8 to 1, Mobile 6 to 2, Birmingham 3 and 3. In the American League, New York 8 to 5 over Boston, Washington 1 to 5 Philadelphia, Cleveland 9 to 6 over Detroit, St. Louis 4 to 3, Chicago 3.
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New Orleans
Little Rock
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Memphis
Mobile
Birmingham
New York
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New Y M C A Baseball Schedule Released
The schedule lists Buffaloes Tigers Wild Cats Bull Dogs Bear Cats and Eagles matchups from June 30 through July 22 with daily games. Captains include Bear Cats Marlon Conolly and Bull Dogs Robert McWhorter among many players. notes a July 18-22 lineup and multiple cross-team games across dates.
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William Crane
Paul Conolly
Walter Pope
M. B. Wingfield
Paul Weather Y
Pope Holliday
W. A. Clarke
T N. Baxter
John Nicholson
R. W. Me‘rum
F. O. Miller
Bull Dogs
Robert McWhorter
Abel Link
Booze
McWhorter
Harrie Dews
George Thornton, Jr
EB. E. Jamkin
W. B. Thornton
Gus Rocca
Davis Dorsey and Others Face Eagles versus Tigers
Local names Davis H H Dorsey Hugh Hodg son W T Forbes Clyde Ander ton Cook Meadow Abit Nix and others are listed in a regional matchup pitting Eagles against Tigers. The fragment hints at a sports event with multiple participants and teams.
Erwin Wins Three Games Right In Row
Julian Erwin won his third straight game while allowing six hits in a recent matchup. Bacon starred behind the plate as catcher and drove in three runs. The Bear Cats’ pitcher Walter Pope gave way to M. Conolly after three walks in the first inning. Pittard doubled for the Bear Cats, while Wingfield and Gus Clark added hits.
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Erwin
Eagles
Julian
Bacon
Holden
Williams
Owen
Bedgood
Bed
Starsmith
Walter Pope
Bear Cats
M. Conolly
Brother Paul
Pittard
Bear Cat
Wingfield
George Williams
Head
Dr. Holliday
Cabaniss
P.colly
Gus Clark
Boose
McWhorter
Hope Smith
Holliday
Dr. Slaughter
Ike
Billy Crane
Julien Erwin
Pitterd
Redgood
Local Baseball Banter Sparks Laughs at Clubhouse
The men trade quips about umpires and field skills while promoting Pephops soda and teaming with Austin Bell. Dr. Cabaniss mocks umpire eyesight as Gus Clark admits field nerves. A playful scene highlights teammates pushing affordability.
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Atlanta
Gus Clark
Clarke County Fair Planned With Local Support
Clarke County Farm Bureau and Athens Chamber of Commerce push for a county fair this fall. Directors meet Thursday to decide backing and details as multiple local organizations join the effort after years without a full fair. Banner Want Ads, Phone 76.
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Clarke County
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Banner
Athy Men Face Rug Beating After Midnight Return
fragmentary report notes Athy men returning home at night and wives urging restraint as domestic unrest or punishment arises. details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Gloria
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Babe” Rutht
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Marlon Conolly
W. F. Pittard
M. 8. Hodgson
W. H. Cabaniss
Neibling
Howard McWhorter
Starr Smith
J. D. Bradwell
Randy Price
Fred McEntire
D. D. Quillian
William Sizer
Guy Hancock
Harry Cason
L. Mitchell
David Michael
Frank Murray
Chandler Wingfeld
Henry Boon
W. R. Hedgood
Frank Holden
Chick’ Owens
Rucker Ginn
Ed Hightower
Tames Head
Harry Burton
Howell Obb
Ed Porter
Sam Foster
W. E. Hopkins
J.C. Hutching, Jr
Ernest Bollingsworth
Alec Goodman
Fred Dean
Fleet Lawier
Whitey
Sam Woods
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Daily Banner
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Sunday Herald
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