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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

Page

6

Atlanta urged to raise million for University of Georgia

The Athintt Journal appeals Atlanta and Georgia alumni to fund a million dollar drive for the University of Georgia. It argues the goal will strengthen the state, noting the university’s needs, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate equipment, and underpaid faculty. local citizens are urged to support the effort fully.

The Athintt Journal University of Georgia Atlanta Commonwealth Georgia University of Georgian Criais Journal Beapeaka

Court Adjourns For War Memorial Pageant Tuesday

The court ordered a recess from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. so jurors and attendees could view the University pageant chaired by Wage Blanton Fort. The morning session focused on a claim case with M Link opposing J L Davis and T G Dorough as claimant. The grand jury was not in session Tuesday and will reconvene Wednesday morning.

Wage Blanton Fort M. Link J. L. Davis T. G. Dorough

Extra Gold Offer Drives Subscriptions Tight Race

Practically every drive member has reported progress and pledges to push harder this week. With four days left to secure subscriptions the push intensifies for more business and to win one of three cars or $100 in gold.

Banner-Herald

Pacific Problems in Disarmament Debate

Herbert Quick argues that disarmament hinges on resolving Pacific issues before naval cuts. Britain, Japan, and the United States must agree on naval limits, while Japan’s moves in Korea, China, and the Pacific threaten stability. China’s inclusion aims to ensure a stable, comprehensive settlement.

Herbert Quick Washington Borah Poland Russia Bulgaria Hungary France Germany Pacific Harding Beause Great Britain Japan United States Balkan States British Empire

Mob kills Black man in Mount Pleasant Texas

In Camp County near Leesburg a Black man named Wy lie McNeeley was killed by a mob after being arrested on alleged assault charges. The mob seized him as he tried to flee from a jail and set him alight before he could be spirited away. A separate Paris report notes a British resident rode a horse through a busy boulevard to a cafe at peak hour without shattering glass.

Mount Pleasant Texas Wylie McNeeley Leesburg Camp County Miortly Paris Paria

Revival Services Highlight Christ Seeker and Saviour of Souls

At First Methodist revival Dr Anthony led Tuesday evening with the theme Christ the Seeker and Saviour of Souls. The message used the tale of Zacchaeus the publican to show Christ seeks men regardless of possessions or reputation. The sermon urged immediate response and confession.

Christ Anthony Taccheus Abelr

Christ Life Reflected in Labor-Saving Inventions Sermon

A sermon notes restitution and acknowledgment of Christ’s lordship, linking episodes from Christ’s life to labor-saving devices and transformations. The speaker argues surrender to Christ is required for the savior to use one’s life, inviting nightly services at a stated hour this week.

Chris Christ

Shorty Andrews and Wife Honeymoon Trip to Harvard

Mr and Mrs Ernest K Andrews of Toccoa Georgia travel with the Georgia football team on its first trip to Harvard during their honeymoon. Shorty Andrews, beloved Georgia cheerleader, joins his bride for the journey to Cambridge to witness the classic matchup.

Shorty Andrews Wife Harvard Boston Ernest K. Andrews Toccoa Cambridge Mr. Andrews Georgia Anthem of Georgia Spirit Shorty Georgia Eleven East

Costly Macon Fire Destroys Several Buildings

A dawn blaze in Macon Georgia gutted an I Kessler building on Poplar Street, causing over 40000 in damage. The fire destroyed two stores a pawn shop and an upper story. Big Five Department Store faced about 15000 loss National Dry Goods 10000 and Golden Rule Pawn Shop were also hit.

Macon I. Kessler Poplar Street Big Five National Dry Goods Company Golden Rule

Many Prizes Awarded In Boys Pig and Corn Show

The Clarke County Pig and Corn clubs held their third annual show at the State College of Agriculture. The event was the most successful yet, with about $100 in prizes. Large crowds viewed exhibits in the agricultural building as experts encouraged progress in all farm areas. Over score of boys entered, with many winning prizes.

Marke County State College of Agriculture Clarke C Boyw

Pig and Corn Club Prize Winners and Food Law Note

Prize listings from the Pig and Corn Club show spread across multiple categories with names such as Frank Johnson Curtis Simmons Hoyd Butler Ralph Hardman Hal Vaughn J. C. Butler Horachel Simmons Walter Lester Robert Morton Y H Dactel Poland China Pigs and Duroc boar pigs. The Polish government also announced a death penalty for smuggling food out of Warsaw.

Ing Frank Johnson Curtis Simmons Hoyd Butler Ralph Hardman Hal Vaughn J. C. Butler Horachel Simmons Walter Lester Y. H. Daniel Poland Morton Lat Berkshire Arent Chemb Warsaw

Where The Best Eats Are Today

Local grocers advertise fresh fruits vegetables and baked goods including Brazil nuts prunes walnuts pecans apples oranges grapes and lettuce. Arnold Abney & Co lists muskmelon pears peaches and cauliflowers while Piggly Wiggly promotes grapes oranges apples and honeydew melons with Swanadown cake flour in stock.

Brazil Arnold Abney & CO Troeberg THE Whitten Grocery ‘Co Arnold Abney 4 CO Swanadown Norfolk Brookfield New York State

Heywood Issues Second Ward Alderman Platform to Women Voters

Dr H B Heywood steps into the City election race for Alderman from the Second Ward with a platform addressed to women voters. He urges support in the upcoming preliminary, touts Athens public schools and urges woman participation on the Board of Education, plus city business reforms including incentives for manufacturing and affordable sites and taxes. He signs as H B Heywood.

Dr.Heywood H. B. Heywood Dr. Heywood Athens Sehoy Board of Education Prig Aginsy

The Gumps It Can t Come Without a Squawk

A fragmented text item appears to reference The Gumps with a playful line about coming with a squawk. The readable portion suggests a light feature or caption rather than a full story and lacks clear names dates or places to add more detail.

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