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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
5
A garbled OCR passage mentions a price for an oil bill and a demonstration. It references a picture star who made a speech, a fable about a woman and a war, and a note about a front key under something in Birmingham. Names and details are incomplete.
Fragmentary notes reference an election and political maneuvering involving Democrats and opposition. The text mentions a gymnasium project at a state normal school, and references to crafts trades and employment amid union actions. No clear event date or full names are identifiable.
Wall Street opened with a firmer tone as wage reductions and stronger foreign exchange markets influenced trading. Gains from junior rails and several blue chips contrasted with widespread investment moves, while mentions of Mexican Petroleum and major names like Famous Players and American Tobacco highlighted a broad active list.
A condensed survey of commodity quotes across markets including wheat corn oats and potatoes with references to stock levels, shipments and stock values. The report lists dairy butter prices and poultry quotes from New York and New Orleans markets noting steady live poultry and varied dressed meat prices.
Chicago May wheat slides as big speculator sells May contracts causing a sharp price fall to about 1.18% per bushel. Corn and oats weaken modestly while provisions rise on wheat gains. Cattle, hogs, and sheep trade seen with mixed demand and mostly steady to lower prices across animal classes.
Advances in futures Monday lift local prices to around 21.5 cents per pound for good middling, with New York and New Orleans markets showing gains and Liverpool steady. Weather and boll weevil reports influence trading as prices fluctuate through the session.
Athens High and Industrial School presents exhibits from its leading Black school program with items including laboratory works and industrial displays. Prof Harris leads the effort and the event draws visitors from Morehouse Alabama and nearby colleges.
A partial roster lists Jefferson Wanttams Ernest Dunkins and many other educators across departments. Highlights include principal and faculty such as Latin J Gabriel science A M Burney English Ruth Murden history and music, plus primaries led by Mary D ler Julie Reed and Marie Pinkle among others.
Notice served in Pittsburgh to Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor warning him to revoke a prohibition against the car porters local joining a labor council. The action centers on union affiliations and authorized councils.
First returns from the Budapest parliamentary race show an overwhelming government victory. Partial results indicate broad support for the ruling party in the capital amid a windy election night.
Abney returns from a convention with a noted engagement and stated purpose. The report mentions organizational representation and ongoing activities, highlighting a prominent figure's involvement and anticipated plans.
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