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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
8
Weather report notes little change in temperatures across South Carolina Georgia and Florida with generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. An area in extreme south Florida may see slight variation in temperatures while other regions remain largely stable.
Allen R Fleming Post of SBE American Legion has rented offices in the Homin building and will experiment for a few weeks with club rooms to provide Wiese rooms.
Extreme weather shifts in fall bring colds coughs and throat chest bronchial trouble. For quick relief use Foley's Honey and Tar a non opiate remedy. It claims to be the world’s best selling cough medicine and praises by a user in El Dara Ohio.
Luncheon offerings listed for Oct 12 1922 include vegetable soup pan pie or roast beef beans corn on the cob creamed potatoes muffins hot biscuit sweet potato pudding and beverages such as coffee tea or milk also breaded veal chop French fries creamed corn beans hot rolls baked a coffee or tea.
Robert A. Bowen of Forsyth was elected editor in chief of Pandora the University of Georgia senior class book. Edwin Thomas of Griffin and Marlon Adams of Augusta were named associate editors on Bowen’s ticket, while E A Lowe Carr's Station and Austin Dean Gainesville led the opposing GOP slate with Sam L Varnadoe Savannah as associate editor. The election drew 158 voters with a near even split of female support.
Shuffin Phil Douglas, former star pitcher for the New York Giants, banished from baseball, was jailed in Birmingham on disorderly conduct charges after his wife called police. She reported two blackened eyes and said the abuse occurred in front of their two children. Douglas had recently moved from Florida, ending the season with Lakeland semipro. Local grocery ad material follows.
The Sporting World reports Furman’s 7-6 upset of Florida with key players sidelined. Captain Whelchel wears a cast on his left shoulder while Paige Bennett returns from knee surgery but cannot practice soon. Toccoa brings a strong squad to Athens as the Bulldogs face tough prep and high school schedules loom.
Pittsburg Pa Associated Press reports Nation League club president Barney Drewfus hinted catcher Walter Schmidt may not be with the Pirates next season due to salary demands. No contract has been signed or announced.
Two no hit games marked the 1922 major league season, the seventh and eighth in league history, as heavy hitting persisted. Charlie Robertson rose from rookie to star by blanking the Detroit Tigers on April 30, and Jess Barnes joined the Hall of Fame on May 7 with an almost perfect game against the Philadelphia Quakers. Barnes’ steady work helped the Giants win the pennant and World Series.
Atheng H prepares under Coach Charlie Wiehra as Athens High, practicing at the Y lot, readies for a clash with Toccoa High. Coaches Wiehra and Wollers push for sharper play, noting earlier Washington game injuries and a tougher week ahead with improving speed and snap.
The American Legion special train bound for the New Orleans national convention will make a stop in Ath- area, en route over the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
A Washington D C based Georgia Washington Post band will perform a ten minute concert Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at the station. The announcement was made yesterday.
Prime Minister Lloyd has announced he will publicly reply to criticisms of Britain's eastern policy. The sudden statement shocks domestic politics as rumors grow of a possible early breakup of the current coalition. The improved near eastern outlook influences the debate and boosts confidence among political writers.
The Oorang Indians assemble a star lineup under Jim Thorpe as they tour for NFL competition. The group includes Carlisle’s Pete Calac and other ex-Carlisle players with a mascot coyotes named Long Time Bleap. Practices continue daily with wresting and long runs as the team prepares for fall games across the United States.
Analysis suggests Lloyd George will not resign and will mount a strong defense for the coalition with Austen Chamberlain backing him. Reports outline potential reshuffles, a new post for a London legation counselor, and U S debt funding plans. The dispatch also notes Troop movements and officers, with Gen Connor to depart for the Philippines and China via Fort Benning.
Brig. Gen. William D. Connor is relieved from assistant chief of staff duties and assigned to command the American expeditionary force headquarters at Tientsin. The move follows a changing military and diplomatic setup amid recent department decisions affecting postings and staffing.
The Associated Press reports that a Romilas likely will be appointed by the new Greek government as minister of foreign affairs until August 1910. He is currently in New York awaiting the decision.
Classified notice highlights new Honey Cream Layer Cakes and carrot loaf ideas. Also mentions lettuce, beanstalk toys, and a call to try Banner-Herald want ads for payment. Compact teaser style reflects old newspaper tone with mixed product offerings.
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