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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
4
The South shows rapid growth in construction with many new residences and business houses going up. February contracts total about 85.77 million dollars, with anticipated projects adding roughly 91.38 million. Roads, schools, and miscellaneous enterprises dominate, while sewer and waterworks plans near 15 million. Home building and new plants expand as municipalities increase public works and bond-funded projects.
The National Surety Company of New York urged school superintendents to hold weekly honesty talks in all U.S. schools. The appeal cites a nationwide crime wave and urges prepared lessons with concrete real life examples showing that honesty pays, to foster a correct viewpoint among pupils.
The piece argues Supreme Court justices should refrain from public political comment. It notes judges inevitably hold opinions yet must avoid public expressions that could prejudge cases. Public remarks risk diminishing judicial influence and inviting criticism without foundation.
Federal officers pursue the red liquor while local police haul in white liquor, signaling tough times for residents seeking their habitual eye opener. Campaign efforts and civic tensions surface as community leaders discuss upcoming elections and enforcement.
From The Athens Banner, February 10 1901. No regular services held as the church awaited Rev Ashford B Reeves newly called pastor expected by Thursday for a reception. Reeves, a Kentucky University graduate, recently led a Richmond Christian church. Also notes 30th anniversary Georgia Gamma chapter Kappa Alpha toast list and other local items including Y M C A convention closure and city schedule changes.
A health note outlines that cancer is most dangerous in early stages and often fatal if untreated. It discusses that heredity plays a role but is not the sole cause and emphasizes that risk rises after age 40 with no known cure. It cautions readers to seek medical advice from physicians.
Medical notice warns that skin changes may become cancerous and should be removed if irritated. Loss of appetite weight loss and digestive disturbances plus non healing sores warrant physician consultation. Any breast lump or irregular vaginal bleeding after forty signals potential cancer and requires attention.
The piece notes cancer deaths rising while tuberculosis declines. It states people over forty face higher cancer risk than TB pneumonia or typhoid and that one in eight women and one in fourteen men over forty die from cancer. Early detection and prompt operation offer the best chance, as delays reduce survival. Contributed by the Southern Division, American Red Cross.
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