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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
8
The report notes Frank Parnell injured in another auto crash. fragmentary text implies night collision with a vehicle lacking tail lights. Authorities suggest proper tail light use could reduce such incidents, and a city court session is canceled due to a judge's schedule with only essential police operations remaining.
A woman teacher risked her life to save five or more children when a school fire broke out. She hurled a burning cloak from a window to shield the youngsters as flames enveloped her clothing. Several children and onlookers sustained minor burns while the hero aided others, and the building was damaged beyond repair.
A 1922 gridiron season summary highlights massive scoring with 83 colleges collectively totaling about 11,000 points, an average near 13.3 per game, and 19 points per game. California led with high-powered offense. Michigan and Indiana allowed few points. Notable players include Covington with a six drop kicks in a game, Robertson with seven field goals, and Hanson with 80 extra points.
Atlanta reports Thanksgiving observance to outshine recent years as the South enjoys five-year prosperity. Produce markets show strong demand with many orders in Atlantans and Georgians. Football schedule highlights Riverside Military Academy versus Gainesville and Gordon Institute, with Riverside hosting and a large turnout expected.
St Paul residents know Pierce Butler as a towering figure in law and politics. Born in a log cabin 56 years ago, he attended Carleton College with hardship, earning funds to finish by manual labor. A Democratic insider, he has served as assistant and county attorney and on civic boards, while consistently avoiding running for office.
Friends in Athens report Judge Charles II Brand from the Eighth District congressman is improving after illness in Washington. He expects to return here within the next ten days, ending several weeks of absence.
The text argues that desire drives business and production. Advertising shapes elemental needs into refined desires, forming the demand that sustains civilization. Art and Industry produce supplies from raw nature, while Advertising converts basic wants for food, shelter, and clothing into demand for premium AI and industrial goods. The time has come to recognize this interdependence.
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