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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1921
Page
4
H J Rowe president and editor advertises subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions: one month six tenths, three months one fifty, six months three dollars, and one year six dollars. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches and special reports.
The piece calls for rapid, decisive court action in cases of assaults on women, insisting on full due process but no delays or racial bias. It argues special terms of court, grand juries, and true bills when warranted, with punishment aligned to the offense to preserve public moral and safety.
The Colorado juvenile court judge Ben Lindsey is hailed for his loyalty and refusal to betray confidences from troubled youths. A 1915 case in which Neal Wright, then 14, disclosed his father's murder to the judge led to contempt charges and a $500 fine, which Lindsey fought through higher courts but ultimately paid. He defends the principle of protecting a child's trust as vital to justice.
A reflective piece contrasts singing old melodies with modern creations. It links memory and sentiment to distant times while poking fun at change and variety. Trivia items and definitions follow, touching on ships davits, acquittances, Be douin sheik, erysipelas, and other terms.
New York cotton quotes mark Tone steady with middling at 12.65c and 11.75c for another grade. Futures close around 11.82 to 13.40 cents across May July October and December contracts. Foreign money rates list Sterling 3.99 percent, Francs 18.78, Marks 1.66. Chicago grain data and Citles Service securities cited with regional bids and prices. Market note from Citles Service and a Beer’s Market Letter discuss investment attitudes and crop prospects.
Athens resident Ike Hill of R F D No. 2 testifies he suffered years of kidney pain from hard work and jolting rides. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with restoring health, noting no further kidney troubles after use. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Milwaukee, Wis. adv.
In a humorous fragment a character named Johnnie asks about his brother's age and a cousin quips about a dog. The exchange features playful banter on legs and walking, with a rural dialect tone and light family dynamics.
Mrs. Thomas L. Christy of 704 West Mound Street Columbus Ohio describes extreme illness before childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Pinkham’s Sanative Wash with relief and urges others to consider them.
Martial law was declared in Mingo County after a spate of shootings along the Kentucky West Virginia border. Major T B Davis arrived to enforce the governor’s proclamation, meeting Sheriff A C Pinson and Captain J BR Brockus. State police were mobilized and armed, with Merrimac, West Virginia, reported fired upon from across the border.
Washington May 20 Investigation of German filed patents and patent assignments to Krupp the German munitions maker reveals 228 cases with a majority tied to military devices. Secretary Week said a careful review is underway of all patent assignments.
The notice lists sermons and Sunday school hours at First Baptist and East Athens Baptist churches. Rev. J. C. Wilkinson and Evangelist LR Walker lead services. B Y P U groups meet. baptisms planned for revival converts. pastor A F Nunn delivers a message on making a Christian life.
Central Presbyterian: Rev Samuel J Cartledge leads 11 am and 8 30 pm sermons with 9 45 am Sunday school and 3 30 pm 7 30 pm Endeavor meetings. First Methodist: Rev Walter Anthony preaches at 11 15 am Canaan or the Wilderness and evangelistic 8 pm service with 10 am Sunday school led by B J Bondurant. Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 pm.
Clouds linger over Athens and vicinity with no temperature change expected. Georgia sees cloudy conditions with no temperature change and fair weather in Athens as winds shift southerly. Rain and showers continue along the Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Jacksonville, while the central valley warms reaching 70 or more. A northwest depression brings low barometer readings near 29.14 inches at Williston, N. C.
The Georgia State Board of Embalming meets Tuesday June 14 at 10 a m at the Wigwam Hotel Indian Springs Ga for examination of applicants for licensure to practice embalming. All applications must be in the hands of the secretary by June 4 for consideration. For more information address H Dunbar Athens Ga.
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