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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

4

Banner Publishing Company notice and masthead

Published every morning except Monday by The Banner Publishing Company at 176 Lumpkin Street. H.5. Rowe serves as president and editor. Subscribers urged to report late deliveries promptly to the business office. Associated Press members receive local news and dispatches with republication rights reserved.

The Banner Publishing Company Lumpkin Street H. 5. Rowe Associated Presa Republicatior Ail Nowa

Harding Loses Ground as Campaign Frays in Maryland Visit

Report outlines Harding’s faltering campaign as hecklers draw questions about Maryland trip. It notes GOP leaders forced selection to heal party rifts, Harding retreats to Ohio after defeat signals. Cox favored by labor and Wilson administration gains momentum, predicting Democratic victory.

Harding Republican Party Gallimore Savannah Forsh Maryland Tip Ohio Hardine Woo Cox Wilson

Showdown Likely Over Federal Aid to Southern Farmers

The speaker warned that if storage and pricing aid are not provided in warehouses or on farms, the federal reserve banks must face a public showdown to disclose their stance on assisting Southern farmers, with the confrontation urged to come soon.

Federal Reserve Banks

Column of brief factual trivia prompts from a historical quiz

A saturated OCR fragment lists definitions and questions about withers, the Columb ia River boundary, the addressograph invention, Ferris Wheel origin, clock synchronization, Jason and the Argonauts, Nathaniel’s The Marble Faun, Virginia as Mother of Presidents, and Mohair. followed by new questions about Webster’s Dictionary, legal tender, Uranus, a bight, ayblight, Diss, Weatminater Whey, the Nightmare, greenbacks, and the High Seas.

Jason Nathaniel Virginia Webster's Dictionary Uranus High Seas

A Lesson in Verse Making from a Regency Style Guide

An extended spoof explains how to craft a verse by fixed measures and a telegraph skeleton. It sketches steps from choosing rhythm to finalizing quatrains with strategic word placement, ending with a humorous example about a Morning Twin Brother and rhymes for family names.

Standstill on Cotton Credit Sparks Federal Reserve Clash

Officials of the Federal Reserve Board exchange conflicting statements on cotton lending policy. The New Orleans exchange convenes with Governor Harding to obtain a direct stance from the system head. A recent interview by LB Jackson claims banks have lent four million dollars on cotton while most of the crop remains unginned or in warehouses, prompting growers to seek clarity on policy and credit flow.

Freral Reserve Board New Orleans Exchange Cation’ Naar Harding Fadert Press Pnd Cavary Dotel Jack Non Huresutt Markets

Sermons to Live By on Spurgeon and His Choice

Reginald Campbell recalls Charles Haddon Spurgeon at his ministry start. A voice in his conscience led him to seek great things no more, choosing the higher Master over worldly gain. The speaker notes how Spurgeon faced ridicule yet earned lasting respect for sincerity and selflessness.

Spurgeon Charles Haddon Spurgeon Liying Avery Fogland Eid Ha Reginald T.campbell

Athens Y M C A reports strong four month community use

The Athens Y M C A record highlights four months May to August with 37 meetings and 2511 attendees, a vigorous extension program, near 100 dormitory residents, and broad facility use by clubs and groups. It notes spiritual work, Bible study, and youth activities, plus plans for 1920 21 and messages of service by General Secretary Walter T Forbes.

Athens Anountaing Norte Cgeorgh Jesus Christ Clarke County Weems Neighorhood House C. A Aews Mac

Red Cross Rural Service Supports Rural Welfare Efforts

The American Red Cross Rural Service aids small communities under 8 000 population by promoting public health, welfare education, and social life. It organizes picnics, pageants, clubs, sports, and libraries, funds nursing and first aid instruction, and coordinates with local groups to improve community standards and facilities.

Kted Cross Red Cross Red Cross Rural Service Ife Public Hearth Chiltdren Mieny Jogtances United

Emma Bunting on digestion and dietary advice

Emma Bunting recommends improving digestion through sparing meat, spacing meals by at least five hours, avoiding between meal snacks, drinking ample water, and taking one of Chamberlain's Tablets after supper. The guidance emphasizes slowing meal frequency to aid digestion.

Chamberlain

Local remedy claims cure for catarrh and throat ailments

An old advertisement promotes a patent remedy named Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts internal action to heal the nasopharyngeal surfaces, claiming benefits from a blend of minerals and organic compounds. Include testimonials and pricing details, noting it as a medical patent medicine of the era.

Laeane

World Exposition Opens In 1924 Spain Progress Display

Barcelona reports plans for the International Exposition of Electrical Industries to open in 1924. Under General Rubio a vast 270 acre site will host up to 220 acres more if needed, with 2,200,000 square feet of buildings and the Palace of Light featuring recent electric lighting inventions. Spanish and South American pavilions highlight industry, commerce, science, art, and social life.

Palace of Light Npath South American Republica

Gaspe Georgia Gin Warning Notices Spotted

Atlanta news notes scattered gin warning notices in Georgia and that the Department of Justice has taken cognizance but no federal grounds for indictments are known. District Attorney Hooper Alexander says state authorities may handle the matter and no further postings have reached the state capitol.

Atlanta Hooper Alexander Department of Justice Washington Alexander Bureau of Investigation Gore State

Sloan's Liniment Ad Reflects Old Rheumatism Relief

An old fashioned cold and rheumatic ailment complaint is eased by Sloan's Liniment. The advertisement promises quick penetration without rubbing to relieve muscle pain stiffness lumbago sciatica sprains and external soreness. It urges readers to buy at their druggists with typical prices listed.

Sioan Sloan

Wholesale Grocers Meet On Co operative Competition

Atlanta Oct. 13 Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association will hold its first meeting at the Ansley Hotel tomorrow at 10 o clock. President A B Small of Macon will speak on cooperative competition. J C Brewer of Douglas and others will address the gathering with participants from Macon Atlanta Augusta and more listed among attendees.

Atlanta Georgia Wholesalew Grocers, Association Ansley Hotel A B. Small Macon J. C. Brewer Douglas Cutting B. R. Adams Montezuma von F M. Binford Griffin R. C. ‘Corbin L. Tanner Max Lazarus Brunswick J. Q. Noland R. J. McDonald H. ‘L. Singer Janta W. A. Goff Statesboro A. J. Long

Weather Summary for Athens Area and Regions Nearby

Fragments describe fine weather in Georgia with generally clear skies. Cloudiness increases from Texas northward along the Rocky Mountain slope, with a barometric low mood and showers at St Louis and other far southwest points. Warmth prevails in the Mississippi valley with temperatures around 66 in Chicago and 68 in Des Moines.

Athens Georgia Cotton -Belt Texas Rocky Mountain St. Louis Hcme Misatsa-ippi Chicago Des Moines

No Shortage of Coal If Care Is Used in Burning

New York report from October notes no serious coal shortage predicted for winter if care is exercised in burning. A conference of the National Coal Association, representing two thirds of U S bituminous producers, discussed supply and demand outlook. In a separate item Mrs Edward Ralfenider of Wabash Indiana credits Chamberlains Tablets with restoring her health after distress after eating and constipation.

New York National Coat Association United States Edward “Ralfenider Wabash Ind Chamberlain

Misunderstood A. At School and The Girl in the Limousine

A. H. Woods presents the charming lead actress at Eltinge Theater in The Girl in the Limousine a hilarious farce. The piece recounts Emma Bunting a school friend whose pet Paddie died suddenly on the turnpike news kept from her mother until she returned from school.

Emma Bunting A. H. Woods Eltinge Notte 2 Emma Paddie

WhiskEY FOR GOLDS 2X0 TL BETTER THAN

A damaged ad text promotes Aspirecal as the safest and easiest cold and cough remedy. It claims quick relief within minutes and urges readers to ask druggists for the elixir, promising a money back guarantee if not effective. The ad targets families and infants.

Drarite

Candidacy Announcements for City Alderman Seats

Multiple persons announce bids for the Board of Aldermen across wards ten through four. Statements reference Democratic primaries, re election aims, and requests for votes, with dates and party alignment noted in fragmented phrases.

Board of Alderm Éain Douray

Fraternal Lodge Notices and Meetings

Local lodge directory lists meeting nights for Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge No 40 and other Masonic chapters. Details include Monday, Wednesday, Thursday night gatherings, Castle Hall Clayton Street, Max Joseph Building, and contact by phone for visiting Brethren and attendees.

Elmo Lodge St-Elmo Lodge Clayton Elena 'Ard Abney Mckerronse Willams Lodge Odd-Fellows Bax Joseph D.R. Bilvey N. G It. L. Bramblett Mt. Vernon Lodge Mogts

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