Fragmentary civic reminder echoes in oblique plea
The fragment notes a citizen duty to care for front and back yards, urging vigilance for those who have reined or are unable to act. It reads as a cautious civic reminder embedded in stray prose.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Fresh Eggs 20c Today in Season Closeout
Local ad notes eggs at 20 cents a dozen with Abney phone 1076 and Rhone 1076 as contact points. Item emphasizes season end and limited stock with a direct sale offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abney
First Day Deposits Hit 10051 At New Bank In Athens
The Anderson Banking Company opened yesterday at 9 am and collected 10051.25 in personal check deposits. Prizes awarded for largest accounts went to J H Hubert and L M Coleman, with M B Morton and Lucy Miller also honored, while John Ayers won a $5 award for largest laboring man deposit as the bank logs an encouraging first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Banking Company
J. H. Hubert
L. M. Coleman
M. B. Morton
Lucy Miller
John Ayers
Athens
Twenty Reasons for Subscribing to the Association
A list presents twenty motives urging subscription, stressing timely action, community benefits, support for boys, building improvements, social and spiritual growth, facilities like a swimming pool and dormitories, education, and long term moral and financial gains for Athens and future generations. The item urges immediate action with a bold closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Rising Tide Luncheon Supports Eightday Campaign
The second luncheon for the eightday campaign drew strong enthusiasm as reports showed 24 hours of effort. The committee noted cabinet members are interested in the welfare of men and boys, and the meal is a full dinner served free by the ladies with no contributions requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tates Sams Ee
Names of Committees Lead By Aaron Cohen Team Found Funds
Aaron Cohen's team led with 1,300 from 16 subscribers, topping the Business Men's Committee and the Young Men's Committee. F A Lipscomb's company raised 565 from 9 subscribers, keeping the grand total lead with 2,115 from 16 contributors, while F C Shackelford's team stood second with 1,425 from 15 contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Committee
John J. Wilkins
J. W. Barnett
L. C. Brown
Aaron Cohen
F. C. Shackelford
W. H. Shelton
A. S. B. Wingfield, Jr
Wees
Young Men's Committee
Harry Hodgson
Ia. C. Erwin
W. Roy Finch
F. A. Lipscoms
D. M
Hodgson
E. N. G. Slaughter
F. M. M. Stephenson Son
Joel A. Wier
Citizen’s Committee
F. A. Lipscomb
Campaign Notes Show Spirit of Cooperation and Help
The document praises the spirit of cooperation and willingness to assist in the campaign effort. It notes that Mr A V Clifton consented to provide photographs used for newspaper cuts, marking an early contribution to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Clifton
R F D Athens Set For One Day Convention
The R F D carriers district will hold its annual convention in Athens on the 30th. About seventy five white carriers are expected, with nearly all attending. Athens has hosted the organization before and a splendid program is planned. Key matters will be discussed and officers for the ensuing year will be elected after business is transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
R. F.D
Atheny
Red and Black baseball honors Captain Bob McWhorter
At a Georgia dinner an annual end of season event selected Red and Black baseball captain for next year. McWhorter, star center fielder and All-Southern player, received the honor as teammates prepared to take on future duties. Luncheon committees led by Mrs. T F Green and Mrs. E Hodgson Jr. organized Tuesday and Wednesday events with several members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Rob” McWhorte
Cath Ot
Luncheon Menu and Hostesses for Today
Menu Luncheon today offers Meat Loaf, Chicken Galad with capers, boiled potatoes, stewed tomatoes, rice, hot rolls, beaten biscuit, pickles, salted almonds, cheese straws, coffee and tea. The luncheon will be served under the chairmanship of Mrs. J. Van Gtraaten by Mesdames W. A. Carlton, J. P. Campbell, J. W. Davison, J. N. Dornblatt, Dan DuPree, J. M. Hood, S. O. Hutcheson, Lee Morris, W. J. Peeples, H. J. Rowe, Jos. Wolfe, Misses Bertha Kate Davison, Hortell Hood, Hannah Joel, and Gertrude Van Straaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Green
Mesdames
Mesdames Jos
J. van Gtraaten
W. A. Carlton
J. P. Campbell
J. W. Davison
J. N. Dornblatt
Dan DuPree
J. M. Hood
O. Hutcheson
Lee Morris
W. J. Peeples
H. J. Rowe
Jos. Wolfe
Bertha Kate Davison
Hortell Hood
Hannah Joel
Gertrude van Straaten
Georgia Retail Hardware Association Opens 1912 Convention
The Georgia Retail Hardware Association gathers at the Georgian Hotel for its seven year meeting. Officers will be elected and the next meeting site chosen with Americus bidding for the 1913 convention as Athens hosts lectures, barbecues, and social events amid praise for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Retail Hardware Association
Georgian Hotel
Mfe
Americus
Fresh Cucumbers and Home Raised Beets Market Notes
Goods listed include fresh cucumbers green snap beans home raised beets and new potatoes with Arnold and Abney as sellers. Local buyers offered varying prices and the items were displayed at the town market in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Abney
Weather Summary for Atlanta and Regions Nearby May 22
The Weather section notes a dissolving disturbance off southern Florida with rain along the south Atlantic coast and parts of the east Gulf coast, largest amounts 2.86 inches in New Orleans and 1.28 in Miami. A broad barometric depression spans the upper Rockies to Minnesota with widespread clouds and rain from the Lakes to the Pacific. Duluth reports 48 mph winds while Atlanta may see another fair day with brisk west winds after a temperature drop below freezing from Modena to Wianemuces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Florida
South Atlantic
Hatteras
East Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Miami
Wilmington
Rocky Mountain
Kansas
Minnesota
Lakes
Pacific Coast
Upper Lake
Duluth
Modena
Wianemuces
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Rhone
New Bank
Nold & Abney
Jilding
THE
Young Men's Christian Association
Bob’ Mwhorter
Menu Lungheon Today
Mr. F. C. Shackelford
State College
Tibbett’s Park
M. G. Michael
Otto Krasseit
Hed
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