Weather forecast and cold wave hit Georgia region
Rain probable in the morning with clearing to follow, then much colder Thursday. Gusty south to east winds shift as a Gulf of Mexico storm tracks northward through the cotton states. Snow possible in western areas, with temperatures dipping to around 25 degrees in Georgia by Friday morning, Athens.
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Georgia
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Tennessee
Alabama
Gulf of Mexico
New Meridian
Miss
Cotton
Jedr
Mississi
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North Insag City
St. Louis
Chi
Des Moines
Thne
Texas
Athens
Miscellaneous ads promote old mattresses and direct sales
Old mattresses remade by J. L. Hewatt advertises phone 21. Another ad offers 360 per week selling top quality household necessities directly to housewives. Training and franchise info from A. M. Lowell, Dradnization Manager, 3018 Ilerrs Island, Pitts burgh. A lost fur, a Stone Martin Fur, is offered with reward. contact phone 1426.
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America
A. M. Lowell
Ilerrs Island
Pittsburgh
Damle
Central of Georgia Depot
Woman's Club
Stone Martin
Mrs Frix Sues Street Car Co
Mrs Allie Irix filed a damage suit in city court against Athens Railway and Electric for 7500 dollars. She alleges a street car struck her wagon at Lumpkin Street and Milledge Avenue, throwing her and causing ongoing injuries. Attorneys Shackelford and Shackelford represent the plaintiff.
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Allie Irix
The
Athens Railway & Electric Company
Lumpkin Street
Milledge Avenue
Shackelford and
Shackelford
Doctors Made It Famous Gude's Pento-Mangan Tonic
A vintage advertisement touts Gude's Pento-Mangan as a highly absorbable iron tonic. It claims it strengthens blood, boosts vitality, and colors cheeks, urging weak and nervous readers to use the product at meals for weeks to feel renewed.
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A. Gude
United States
Gude
Christmas Good Cheer by Athens YMCA Boys Charity
The Christmas Good Cheer committee of the Athens YMCA boys has sustained nine years of Christmas relief, each year organized into teams who find and assist needy families. In 1920, 118 boys across six teams aided six families with provisions clothing fuel and toys, selecting captains and teams by vote, and personally delivering gifts on Christmas Eve to ensure happy holidays. A captain once discovered a destitute family lacking fires meat and fuel and led efforts to load crocus sacks with coal and gather food and clothing for immediate aid.
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Red Cross
Good Cheer committees toil unseen for nine years
The message praises the Good Cheer committees for nine years of work carried out quietly and fruitfully, noting that only God knows the full impact until the final revelation when all is unfolded.
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Gtmas
Woman criticizes American govt at Wisconsin meeting
Elizabeth J. Hauser of Girard Ohio, director of the Fourth Region of the National League of Women Voters, told Wisconsin attendees that average government reflects the citizenry. She cited past voting exclusions for aliens and praised efforts in Indiana to make citizenship a voting prerequisite, urging a standard for native Americans as well.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Elizabeth J. Hauser
Girard
Ohio
National League of Women Voters
Wisconsin
Bryce
American Commonwealth
South Dakota
League of Women Voters
Indiana
Strike of England Lawn Tennis Stringers Delays Deliveries
In England a three week strike by racket stringers and related workers disrupts tennis racket production. Employers offered wage cuts to reflect living costs but were rejected. Delivery to retailers, normally starting in March, will be delayed and repairs are currently impossible. Stringing rackets is skilled work with a limited number of men, who typically earn six to eight pounds weekly on piecework.
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London
England
Arbuckle Case: U Ren Objects to Five Chicago Depositions
Milton T. U Ren assistant district attorney in San Francisco objected in superior court to the defense request to take depositions from five Chicago doctors. He argued the petition failed to show how the witnesses would affect the Roscoe C Fatty Arbuckle manslaughter case concerning the death of Miss Virginia Rappe.
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Milton T. U'Ren
Superior Court
Chicago
Roscoe C
Fatty Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
U'Ren
Witne
Central Asks To Discontinue Several Trains
Savannah Ga Special Central of Georgia Railway seeks permission to discontinue unprofitable passenger trains. President W A Winburn cites higher coal taxes labor costs and other expenses since 1916 while noting economies already achieved and a current shortfall. He argues for economy to provide safe dependable service and expects public approval.
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Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
W. A. Winburn
Winburn
Tiger Vanguard Arrives in Augusta for Spring Training
Augusta dispatch reports Detroit Tigers arrive for spring training in North Augusta across the river from Augusta. Manager Tyrus Cobb welcomes the squad and escorts players to the housing. Second baseman Young joins rookie recruits Danny Sam Barnes and Young Moharat as arrivals.
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Augusta
Detroit
Tyrus Cobb
Tigers
North Augusta
D. C
Young
Danny Sam Barnes
Young Moharat
Rheumatism Ad Promises Money-Back Remedy
A late advertisement promotes Rheuma from Rarpier Drug Stores claiming a large demand for a rheumatism remedy with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy emphasizes weather as a factor and guarantees customer satisfaction.
Kidney and Bladder Trouble Remedy Advertisement
A dated health ad claims kidney and bladder weakness arise from uric acid. It advises four ounces of Jad Salts mixed with water, taken for two to three days, to neutralize urine acids and relieve bladder irritation, touting its safety and affordability.
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Rmacist
Couple found dead in Pact home in suspected death pact
Henry Klingzer, 62, and his wife Catherine, 56, were found dead in their Pact, New Jersey, home on Wednesday by their two children who woke to a gunshot. A revolver in Klingzer’s hand led Prosecutor Mills to believe he shot his wife and then died by his own hand. Prosecutor suspects recent grief over a child’s death prompted the pact.
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Boooton
N.J
Henry Klingzer
Catherine
Klingzer
Mills
Cotton market slides on tender notices in New York trading
In New York on Wednesday cotton futures and cash markets moved on tender notices for 35 000 to 40 000 bales of local inferred stock for March contracts. Near months liquidated, with March and May showing gains before weather and market sentiment pressured prices. World-wide leads pointed to firmer selling, while New Orleans and Liverpool quotes reflected softness. Cotton closed steady with March around 18.08 and May near 17.28, amid broader market fluctuations on cold Southwest weather and grain softness.
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Spot House
March
Texas
Liverpool
Bot Aerican
Egyptain
Manchester
New Orleans
Community Council Did Not Recommend School Bond Amount
The Community Council states it has not acted on a school bond proposal. It has only discussed the issue and formed a committee to obtain information from the Board of Education. The correction note is signed by A. Edwards, chairman, and James L. Sibley, secretary.
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Banner-Herald
Community Council
Board of Education
A. & Edwards
James L. Sibley
Wall Street distress hits brokers as firms suspend
The Wall Street wave of financial distress continues with Walter J. Schinlat and Company at 03 Broad Street suspending its business. A statement cited the need to conserve creditors and customers during the period of uneasiness, noting the firm specialized in railroad stocks. The report also mentions a short interest in the stock market covering its contracts at the open.
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New York
Walter J. Schinlat and Company
Broad Street
Schmidt
Chicago Markets Grain and Livestock Report
Chicago grain prices slipped with mixed openings and declines across corn oats and wheat amid bullish Liverpool cues. Wheat May 1.46% and July 1.23% while corn moved around 60% to 62% bids. St. Louis quotes showed No. 2 white corn at 59% and wheat with 1.387% May. Cattle and hogs faced uneven demand with mixed steady to lower prices. hogs mostly 10 to 15 lower, cattle steady to firm on select lots, calves unevenly lower. Sheep slow with bid recess.
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LOUIS
ST. Louis
Chicago Livestock Chicago
Texas
Lamba
Chicago and New York Markets Mixed on Dairy and Sugar
Dairy prices rise and fall across markets with butter firm in New York and Chicago, creamery extras around 35 to 37 cents, eggs steady in New York at 31 to 32 cents, and sugar unchanged near 72 dollars per hundredweight for centrifugals while granulated remains at 6.10. Potatoes show steady Chicago quotes with Wisconsin and Idaho sacks ranging 1.80 to 2.15 cwt. naval stores hold firm rosin at 10.59 with receipts and stocks noted.
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Wisconsin
Idaho
Ru Tals
Tuenets
NAVAL
New York
Dental Clinic to Be Established in Athens
The county health officer Dr J D Applewhite announces a free dental clinic to be established in an Athens hospital to serve city's poor at no cost. He adds free examinations for suspected tuberculosis and access to typhoid serum at the city health office.
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Athens
J.D. Applewittr
Market shifts trim gains as lines and sugar boosts lift
Pacific Sugar and food specials extended yesterday's gain while National Biscuit rose three points. Market street railway's preferred issue receded. Studebaker fell amid pressure from rising short interest. Chandler and Pierce Arrow edged down one to two points, with sugar and pulp trends cited.
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National Biscuit
Market Street Railway
Studebiker
Chandler and
Pierce Arrow
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