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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
4
The text states The Associated Press holds republication rights for all dispatches not credited to this paper and reserves rights for special dispatches. It indicates exclusive entitlement to use for republication in this publication.
Under President A Rhodes the Chamber of Commerce seeks a spirited year of growth for Athens. The group touts past civic gains, promises new meetings, and urges every citizen and business to enroll as a member to back joint efforts and a stronger city.
Members of the Woman’s Club in the city engage in a discussion about amending Mothers’ Compensation Law proposals. The group voices interest in reviewing how benefits might apply to mothers and families.
The Georgia legislature weighs a plan to compensate widowed mothers, arguing children fare better with maternal care than in institutions. Civic groups push the measure, noting reduced veteran funding could free state dollars, and emphasizing mothers’ attention aids child health.
A retrospective praising President Woodrow Wilson's eight years in office and the nations wartime leadership. It highlights the inauguration of the federal reserve system tariff revisions and the mobilization of added armed forces as key achievements. Mentions broader world impact and notable figures in communication history.
A fragmentary literary verse piece by D G Bickers contrasts spontaneous prayer with studied supplication. It frames the inner ascent of sincere plea versus formal petitions, and briefly recalls the peril of vanity and the defense of purity against scandal in a brief, evocative lyric form.
Answers cover Saladin as sultan, the Koran as Mohammedan Bible, draughts as checkers, Arhea as ostrich, Canada village naming, Canton as China's largest city, Bridges as Poet Laureate, fathom length, MED and D D S degrees, and round numbers. New questions ask about frontispiece and nainsook.
The fragment asks about Latin meaning of a phrase, the Flying Dutchman legend, Mother Carey’s Chickens seabird lore, the person William KE. Glidstone, and the island St Helena where Napoleon I died in exile. The text mixes terms, titles, and locations without complete context.
Jackson Miss Feb 28 All of the 165 insurance companies involved in the billion dollar antitrust suit started by the state revenue agent retired from the state body today by failing to renew state licenses which expired today.
A Moscow report today says rumors circulate that Soviet authorities in Petrograd were overthrown. The tip cites unverified chatter and cannot confirm the claim.
Rickard announces he has taken over the interests of Brady and Cochrane in the world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. He says the fight will be held July 2 with a possible thirty day extension for choosing the venue.
Dublin reports that at least five soldiers were killed and eleven wounded tonight in Cork when attacked by armed civilians. The soldiers were unarmed and walking along the street at the time, according to a military communiqué.
Dr Charles Herty editor of Journal of Industrial Chemistry protests Du Pont hiring German chemists. He argues American chemists must be wary of guidance from workers who once produced high explosives and poison gases. He urges an eastward emigration for these Germans and cites anti German sentiment in industry and society.
An editorial urges the Du Ponts to dismiss German chemists from their laboratories, arguing it would protect national honor and civilization despite costly severance. It condemns Germany as a rotten nation and warns against employing its professionals during wartime.
Parks Feb 28 Great military activity was noted today along the Rhine near Mayence bridge head as preparations continued for Germany to refuse reparations.
A 1000 year old Koran handwritten on nearly transparent parchment rests in a Georgia university library. It dates to the eighth century and was donated by Hillman of Birmingham Alabama. Curators note the parchment and ink have survived ten centuries with remarkable clarity.
Announcement by Rev. A F Nunn after prayer service states the quarterly conference of the Oconee Street Methodist Church will be held with Rev G F Venable presiding. Included is data noting large weekly sermon reach in 1901 and 1919 U S marriage and housing figures.
F C Mc Clure of Lafayette W G Cooper of Atlanta and L W Brown of Greensboro are chosen to present the Demosthenian Literary Society in the annual freshman debut. Edwin Thomas of Haxted named alternate. Seven entered trials amid keen competition. University announces Freshman debut around Marvel 22 and March 29. T O M Johnson of Overerrd Hive elected president of the Vint Keone Literary Society. Senior banquet planned for commence ment night in June. committee named. banquet aims to be the most lavish yet.
The Red and Black reports a raid by students after AL ALC events last Tuesday at the Strand Theater. Management withdrew all advertising from college publications including the Red and Black and the Georgia Cracker, affecting student media funding and access.
Eight business men warn Athens citizens and University of Georgia supporters that repeated disturbances at picture shows must end. They say disruptive acts during a recent event were meant as fun but have become a problem and threaten property rights. They call for restraint from students and locals to preserve public decorum and respect for theater property.
Quick work by a detachment from the University saved the Central railroad bridge near the Agricultural College from burning. Grass along the tracks ignited and spread to the trestle as a soldier spotted the fire and alerted his first sergeant who mobilized the men to extinguish the blaze and prevent damage to the bridge.
Funeral services for 77 year old Mr J C Simmons who died yesterday morning at 9 at his sister Mrs O T Adams home on the Danielsvilly road near Vere will be held at his old home near Candler Hall county this afternoon A prayer service will be held at Dorsey funeral parlors before the party leaves for Candler Rev Walter Anthony pastor of the First Methodist Church will conduct the service Simmons a Cobb Delaney Camp Confederate Veterans member is expected to be joined by the veterans at the service He had many relatives in Athens and elsewhere
Mrs Wagner of Palm Beach Florida recounts severe cramps at 19 eased by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits regular use with stopping pain and urges others to try the remedy, noting it may help other girls or women suffering monthly cramps.
Letters from the People report South Lumpkin street property owners will meet at 8 pm in the council chamber to discuss paving. The mayor council and University authorities are invited, recalling a prior bond pledge to pave the street and remedy traffic congestion. Additionally an ad promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for constipation with simple dosing after supper.
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