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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
7
An ad urges rapid processing of real estate loans in Athens Georgia. It emphasizes not waiting for year end due to seasonal rushes and cites Il M. Rylee of Holman Building. The text also includes fragmented rail timetable snippets for Gainesville, Georgia and Central of Georgia notices.
Georgia Masons prepare for the 155th annual convocation of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Macon with about 1,200 delegates expected. Endowment drive for the Masonic Home has raised over 100000 dollars to aid orphans, while leaders including Dr. James Taylor of Luthersville travel to attend sessions in the city auditorium.
In Sharon South Carolina the Diana Club of girls stands out for outdoor amusement over sewing circles. A NEA Service story quotes Miss Susie Hartness, president, noting the appeal of outdoor leisure and early marriages.
Advertisement touts Ironized Yeast as a powerful iron vitamin tonic to build strength, color the cheeks, and fight fatigue. Claims many run-down people regain vitality, with bottles lasting 19 days for 1.00 and directions for children included. Distributed by Ironized Yeast Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The New York cotton market opened steady with prices fluctuating as liquidation pressures eased and buying interest emerged. December futures rose to around 20.00 cents before backing off, while Liverpool and New Orleans markets showed weakness but spot demand improved in the U S South.
Wheat futures touched new lows before recovering as offerings moved to strong hands. Corn oats followed, hogs provisions dragged by lower quotes, cattle receipts 15,000 with steers scarce and beef prices steady to lower, lambs and sheep receipts 18,000 with early gains for fat native lambs and strong feeder activity.
Major General Leonard Wood retired from active service to accept appointment as governor general of the Philippines. His career spanned 36 years with service in the Apache campaign, the Rough Riders in Cuba, world war training camp planning, and civilian training camp concepts later used in rapid mobilization.
Quotations from the Athens and Atlanta offices of Henry L. Doherty and Co show bid and asked prices for Cities Service debentures at around 6 percent, with a preferred rate near 6 percent and various yield quotes. The Cities Service common stock trades around 139 to 148, with bankers’ quotes at 15 to 16 percent.
A theater pageant depicting educa tion in diverse roles opens the University of Georgia million dollar drive on Tuesday. Directed by Mrs. Leey Leath Mathiy of Ath ens High School, the event includes faculty and student participants, floats, costumes and a large turnout. A morning pageant will be followed by an evening banquet at the Donmar dining hall.
Inmates at the Michigan State Reformatory faced debris removal after a Wednesday blaze that destroyed much of the facility. Only the dining room kitchen and a furniture factory survived. About 680 convicts were checked with one escapee. Officials expect a rebuild decision soon and temporary housing in the factory. An official fire cause points to faulty wiring in the administrative building.
Wall Street traders reported waning demand as prices drifted lower at market open. Sumatra Tobacco fell 2.25 points after its quarterly dividend, while Mexican Petroleum slid 1.25 points though Pan-American Petroleum rose one point.
Richmond authorities postpone for days the rigid questioning of Miss Sarah Knox and Roger Eastlake in the Colton Beach murder case. Eastlake, a naval officer, insists jealousy driven Knox killed his wife. Knox sits under observation in jail as officials plan grand jury proceedings in Montross on October 24.
A set of campaign declarations from Athens figures announces candidacies for mayor and several alderman seats. GEORGE N. GENTRY H. B. HEYWOOD ER H YOUNKIN AL HOWLAND and others seek Democratic primary support stressing clean government and local improvements.
Butter and cheese futures show firmness in New York with butter at 38 and 45 cents and firsts at 42 and 44. Eggs rise in Chicago with firsts at 39 to 42 cents. Potatoes steady across regions with Midwest Reds near 2.00 to 2.20 a cwt and Idaho russets at 2.25. Sugar futures quiet in New York with raw at 4.23 and refined at 5.50 per hundredweight.
Increased business is expected as the first biennial textile products show opens in Greenville for one week. Representatives from cotton mills, merchants, and agents gather to view exhibits in the Southern Textile hall. The South Carolina cotton manufacturers association will meet October 7 in connection with the exposition. Tom Brightwell Jr of the University was visited in Maxeys by his parents Tuesday.
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