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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

7

Fire Engineers Inspect Hose at Atlanta Convention

Atlanta delegates at the National Association of Fire Engineers convention study pumps and hose from various firms. Business sessions coincide with tests at the city waterworks, allowing all chiefs to observe demonstrations of equipment used by municipal fire services. Curtains advertised for pink bedrooms feature white dimity and pink thread with picot edges.

Atlanta Ntional Association of Fire Engineers United States Canada

Mayoral and Alderman Announcements for Athens Candidates

A batch of 1920s style notices shows George C. Thomas O R Dobbs E H Youngkin A L Howland George N Gentry H Heywood and Louis M Johnson announcing Mayoral and Alderman candidacies in Athens, all subject to Democratic primary rules. The clarion call emphasizes support from voters including women and men and pledges for clean governance and public services.

Athens Democratic Executive Committee George C. Thomas E. H. Youngkin Arz George N. Gentry Lous M. Johnson

Employment plans sent to President by Hoover conference

Washington D C national conference on unemployment transmitted its resolutions to President Harding. Hoover said the recommendations aim to guide future policy and urge congressional action on key issues. Reports from shipping construction and public works committees were to be presented, with unanimous conclusions before considering minority views.

Washington, D. C National Conference Harding Hoover Congress Washington

Real Estate Loan Quick Action by Athens Lender H M Rylee

Real estate loan officer H M Rylee of Holman Building Athens Georgia urges prompt application for loans. He warns against waiting until year end when demand increases, promising quicker processing and avoiding delays.

H. M. Rylee Holman Bldg Athens

Chicago Dairy Produce and Livestock Market Report

Chicago dairy and live stock report notes higher poultry prices and steady cotton futures. Cattle receipts near 7,000 with mixed gains. hogs 13,000 with declines and best grades softer. sheep at 27,000 with varied early quotes. Potatoes listed as dull with regional price ranges.

Liverpool Chicago Montana

Construction Costs and Wage Panel Report Delays

The report urges local action by governors and mayors with a cooperating committee. It notes substantial cuts in many construction material costs but wholesale price trends have not fully aligned. The panel warns fair wage reductions are essential to prevent construction slowdowns and expects further group opinions on Thursday.

AY Walkers Have No Alibi In City

Athens police direct traffic flow by marking business streets to indicate pedestrian walkways and parking zones. Chief notes drivers park at fire plugs and on pedestrian paths, with jaywalking rising. Work expected to finish this week.

Athens Police Department Athens Thes

Press Congress of the World Opens In Honolulu

The opening of the Press Congress of the World in Honolulu featured a message from Hawaii Governor Farrington. Walter Williams of Columbia Missouri urged journalists to disarm the press and proposed a league of journalists to end secret diplomacy and imperialism, promoting justice and fair play.

Honolulu Press Congress FN Py Wh Farrington Hawaii Walter Williams Columbia Congress

Superior Court Regular Session Opens with Divorces

The superior court convened Wednesday morning with Judge Blanton Fortson presiding. Early business included two divorce cases, one involving a couple described as two negroes in a tolerable marriage and another involving two unrepresented individuals. Divorces were granted in both suits, and R. W. church damages case over a cabbages shipment from Crawford & Merry va was heard next, with attorneys still arguing at lunch recess.

Superior Court Blanton Fortson Crawford & Merry Va R. W. Church

Michael Brothers Store Reborn in Athens After Fire

In Athens Georgia a devastating fire damaged the Michael Brothers mercantile complex but did not extinguish the business spirit. The piece credits founders and community, praising resilience and the repurposing into bigger, better premises while anticipating continued service for many years.

Athens Lfe Michael Bros Michael Brothers

If You Are Well Bred You Should Dance Promptly

A social conduct note urges well bred individuals to be punctual in dances. It advises excusing from current partners for the next dance, inviting the hostess to dance, and not leaving a young woman waiting. It also suggests returning with her to her chaperon or finding her a seat. The text also includes a recipe tip for Malaga grapes dipped in fondant and chocolate.

Mastin Vytamon Warren J Smith & Bros

Banker On Trial For Embezzlement In Butler Georgia

A. H. Hendricks, former cashier of the Bank of Mauk, faces trial on charges of forging a draft for 3500 with the name of J. T. Cochran and embezzling 22000 of bank funds. The case, paused for a witness illness, resumed in Butler as the bank’s losses are estimated around 50000.

Butler A. H. Hendricks Bank of Mauk Hendricks J. T. Cochran Rupert

Naturalist Islaize Hursell Feared Dead in Georgia Hike

Saltsville reports a body found in Georgia mountains, likely Islaize Hursell, a Bedford clubman and naturalist who vanished last February while prospecting. Detectives traced a hiking route from Roanoke to the Georgia border, with the body said to have lain in the mountains for months.

Georgia Saltville Islaize IL Hursell Bedford Tearch Naturails Harsell Roanoke Cacon County

United States Court Weighs Mann Act Conspiracy Case

With the evidence all in arguments began in United States court here Wednesday in the case of the government against Dr. James F P William, 45, and Maude McAbee, 24, of Spartanburg County charged jointly with conspiracy to violate the Mann Act.

Greenville 8. C United States James FP. Williama Maude McAbee Spartanburg County

Frosts Expected Across Interior East Gulf and South Atlantic

Weather bureau forecast shows frosts Wednesday night reaching interior east gulf states and South Atlantic states except Florida. Lower temperatures anticipated along Atlantic states and East Gulf coast. Generally fair weather expected tonight and Thursday east of the Mississippi River. Temperatures were noted as dropping.

Washington East Gulf States

Weather forecast widespread frost and warming across states

Frost reported across the west gulf states and east of the Mississippi with exceptions in Florida and the North Atlantic states. Frost also noted in the middle and upper Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys. Warmer weather expected Thursday in the Ohio valley, Tennessee and the East Gulf states.

West Gulf States Mississippi River Florida North Atlantic States Mississipi Ohio Valleys Ohio Valley Tennessee East Gulf States

Masonic Notice for Mount Vernon Lodge meeting

Mount Vernon Lodge Ni aD will hold a communication at K of P Hall this Thursday evening October 1st at eight o'clock. All candidates ready for the examination for the several degrees should present themselves promptly. By order of K. G. STORY W.M MNO. G QUINN Secretary.

Mount Vernon Lodge P. Hall

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