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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1922
Page
4
A fragment from an old report notes confidence in the functioning of the office and its personnel. The statement suggests satisfaction with local governance or judicial administration within the circuit, implying orderly proceedings and trust in public officials.
The Yanner-Herald reports Athens welcomes hundreds of state women for the annual Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs convention. The Moderated Club members are praised for civic, social, and educational efforts. The event aims to highlight citizenship issues, with visitors urged to explore Athens historical sites.
A plan outlines the Jefferson Davis Highway crossing six states from Richmond to Vicksburg with a Savannah branch at Vidalia. Led by Sam R. Bowden of Fitzgerald as president and Isadore Geld of Fitzgerald Leader as secretary, the route favors interior historic points and mid coastal access, pending a river crossing near McRae and Fitzgerald.
A 22 year old Greek immigrant Gus Lessis astonishes crowds in Youngstown Ohio by lifting a one ton steel beam and carrying it upstairs. He weighs 185 pounds yet claims immense strength stems from will power. He bends a three quarter inch iron bar around his neck, then unwinds it to entertain onlookers. He travels to perform, charging admission and arguing that willpower, not muscle alone, fuels extraordinary feats.
In April 1895 Athens Banner notes a small audience for the Barlow Minstrels due to bad weather. The act opens with classic minstrel gags, but end men amuse the crowd. Coal freight rates hinder local manufacturing, while residents Misses Mabel Cress Clyde Lyndlin and Moselle Lyndon return from Washington. Guests at the Lipscomb Talmadge wedding include Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ellis and visitors Will Draper Henry Francis Fred Threadcraft.
The Georgia senatorial contest to replace Thomas E. Watson grips the state. Analysts center on Gov Hardwick and Judge George as the main contenders while other candidates receive limited support. Prohibition issues linger, with Wright’s record cited in assessing voter sentiment.
The senior state candidate will be Governor Hardwick or Judge George. If the prediction misses the mark, supporters are ready to accept the result. Solicit or Dean of the Western Circuit stands out as a highly effective and popular prosecuting attorney. He is affable and fair, earning broad respect among those who appear before him and within the community.
GALVESTON Texas A tremendous increase in cotton exports for the week ending October 6 compared with the same period last year is reported by the Cotton Exchange. Exports this week reached 126,825 bales versus 30,442 bales the year prior.
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