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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR weather note suggests fair and cool conditions, with cooler spells midweek. Mentions northern area with diminished weather, few lake showers, moderate temperatures, and high atmospheric stability.
An ad seeks ladies dressmaking and tailoring work with alterations and repairs. It mentions long experience, location near Spain and Chase, phone or box contact. Also a rental notice for furnished rooms with board in suburban homes preferred by a business man, box contact.
George Li Texsy of 83 Downing St Buffalo says Tanlac helped his family gain weight and ease indigestion calling it the world’s greatest family medicine. The testimonial notes the product is sold in Athens by Warren pemulth Brow and leading drug stores.
The new State Route 17 crosses Elbert County from Royston through Bowman Dewey Rose Fisherton Fortsonia and Bell. Twelve point six miles northwest of Elberton are finished and open with 12 grade crossings removed. Southeast section five miles near Elberton is nearly done by Dunn Woodall of Atlanta, and six miles toward the Broad River is being built by O A Mann Co of LaGrange, Ga, including a reinforced concrete bridge over Dry Fork Creek. The finished road will replace an almost impassable stretch in winter months.
Barrow County voters approved a $50000 bond tax for a new courthouse and related work. The 1193 to 15 tally signals strong support and improves the county’s financial standing as officials tout a premier county building.
Rivalries among state colleges fade as religious leaders back the War Memorial Campaign for the University of Georgia. UMendors from Weaver of Mercer and Quillian of Wesleyan call for support, emphasizing education and endowment growth. Mercer, Wesleyan, and Baptist and Methodist leaders cite unity and the shared good of higher education.
The undersigned corporation states its intention, ten days hence, to apply to the Georgia Securities Commission for a license to sell 3000 shares of preferred stock and 1060 shares of common stock at par twenty five dollars and sale price thirty five dollars. The business is lending money on personal endorsements or other security under Park's Code. Authorized capital stock is one hundred thousand dollars, with principal offices in Athens, Clarke County. Incorporators listed: M. E MoS, DB, Goon Win, Cc, Tater Don P Lane, dated October 1, 1921.
Railroad schedules list Gainesville lines and Georgia routes with times for arrivals and departures. The timetable notes key stations including Macon and Georgia State Line, with morning and afternoon service times and mileage between hubs.
New York opens with mixed signals as December climbs to about 14.38 cents while December futures trade near 19.18 cents for New York and 18.90 cents for New Orleans. Liverpool futures ease with prices in the mid-teens, reflecting softer overseas demand. Openings show hedge activity and covering ahead of anticipated domestic demand, with notable gains for some months and steadier tone overall.
Republican leaders aim to pass a revised tax bill next week despite bitter opposition. Treasury figures show repeals would lose 197 million dollars while new taxes offset losses, with key fights over income surtax estate tax and corporate tax rates. Senators plan to offer substitutes on war tax and related measures as amendments loom.
Grain futures showed steady to firm indexes with December and May corn futures up over the inside figure. Cash quotes listed mixed Wheat numbers and livestock markets in Chicago reflected steady cattle and hog prices with strong demand for certain classes. Cattle receipts totaled about 12 000 while hogs ranged 8 1/2 to 9 6 per cwt and sheep and lambs saw firm to higher bids.
O R Dobbs enters the race for mayor as a prominent business man. The Herald notes his platform and ties to the administration, while his supporters say he will push for reform and fiscal responsibility. The odds of winning in November remain uncertain as he campaigns across Ath city.
In Washington the Borah bill faced strong Republican opposition as it moves toward final action. Senator Lodge and several Republicans argued against the measure while others, including Teano and American figures, voiced support or concern amid tense debate on tolls and policy implications.
Fragmented report from Mulberry Baptist Church in Winder describing a gathering at Appalachee and a missionary event led by Rev. F. C. Ha and Rev. E. B. Coiling. Rev. W. H. Faust of Winder is noted, with board involvement and church delegates.
Early session shows mixed moves with Paramount losing 5-8 points while leaders like Transport gain 13-4 points. Standard Oil New Jersey and Piére were higher, and industry groups such as rail and gear sectors faced declines. Market broadens with losses in American Woolen and International Paper among others.
The Colonial opens with The Bit, a sensational mystery praised for its pace and suspense. Followed by Miss Ja-Batt, Nightle Night, George White's Scandals, and Whit's Scandals, Athens audiences await a string of major musical and dramatic productions through December and into summer, starring Emme Bunting, Harry Stubbs, Joane Cowl, and others.
Fragmentary report notes a claim of no work no pay, an arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses, and a court order to return to work. It also references a labor exchange officers and an upcoming state department investigation conference with representatives at ten o'clock on Tuesday.
Market notes show butter and eggs firm with improved butter scores and range prices in New York. Cheese steady. live poultry down slightly while potatoes in Chicago stay steady with various regional price ranges. Also brief items note copper disk records sent back to Britain, a wedding postponement in London, Athens mayoral candidacy, a 16 hour rescue in France, and a minor voting incident involving a child in a by election.
Quick action for real estate loans offered by law offices Holman Building Athens Georgia. We urge prompt processing and advise customers not to wait until year end. Contact details included for expedited service.
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