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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1921
Page
8
The text repeats an Associated Press copyright and republication caveat. It asserts AP exclusivity for news dispatches and local content and reserves rights for special dispatches. No dated events or names are provided.
Editorial notes Dr David Mell and his son Jeter Mell as leading figures in Georgia Baptists. The piece praises their parliamentarian skills and calls for Jeter Mell to be presented for the Southern Baptist convention presidency, citing character and tradition.
The Allen Jeming Post of the American Legion led a community drive to raise funds to continue Red Cross war relief and welfare efforts in Athens and Clarke County after April 1. Local women volunteers, civic groups, and authorities coordinated food aid and assistance, with a small remaining shortfall to keep the service going.
Large numbers of tourists pass through Athens yearly from Florida and South Georgia. They need a parking area for tourist cars with water and full conveniences. Many stay at hotels and park for days, making it ideal advertising. leaders should push to provide such accommodations.
Atlanta reports heavy demand for the 1921 Metropolitan Opera season tickets as the last week of the season ticket sale approaches. Single tickets go on sale April 4 and mail orders flood the office of G. d. Bidwell, treasurer of the Atlanta Music Festival association. Two auditorium sections are held for out-of-town patrons and mail orders.
A mixed fragmentary piece presents a dusk to dawn meditation on dreams and daily duties, reflecting on holiness, memory, and aim. It includes scattered definitions and trivia about colors, birds, fabrics, and language, interspersed with questions.
A list of seven trivia items asks about a country produced, flavors with berries, the Eddystone Light location, plantigrade animals, and the navigator credited with discovering the Philippines.
Associated Press reports after three months in office President Obregon has not shown a ruthless grip on power. He faced agrarian, banking, and industrial challenges, with Catholic opposition to reform and regional unrest. Commissions study Indian peon needs while promises of schools and aid follow.
The text notes Obregon often stays at the Palace despite illness, meeting about ten people daily, and engaging in leisure with his soldiers, unlike Carranza who avoided direct answers. It also mentions a New York court ruling that a married housewife need not attend school despite age.
Fashion notes describe a louse style outfit with a pongee silk blouse and plaid flannel skirt. Front button blouse features a notch collar and a large button. Skirt designed with plaits and specifies yardage for materials and sizes, listing Pictorial Review patterns No. 9291 and 9131 with prices.
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