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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
2
A fragment describes making a simple taffy mixture with four slow fires melting one quart of molasses and a gill of water. Butter and brown sugar are added, stirred, then cooked until hard in water, and the mass is turned into buttered panels.
Athens reader B. T. Bishop cites relief from kidney trouble after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to protect kidneys, noting back pain and burning secretions improved after three boxes bought at Palmer & Sons' Drug Store. FosterMilburn Co. promotes 60 cents per box.
The Fidelity Loan and Investment company of Athens has leased the Broad street building once occupied by the American State Bank. The new institution, capitalized at 100000, aims to lend to salaried individuals and small merchants with ten monthly payments. Local executives and officers will be announced later by D S Goodwin and associates from Macon.
Dr. William T. Foster offers two $500 prizes to University of Georgia economics students. He describes a fictional security linked to the state of Georgia as an inside tip, urging essays up to about a thousand words. The contest targets University of Georgia students in economics and commerce.
Athens High faces Washington Tight and Jack Frosts Hoys of Athens Friday at 3 30 p m in a fast game. Athens Highs 1920 season record shows only one defeat and their Spalding Guide feature. Admission 35 cents. Georgia students 25 cents.
Alumni across the United States pledge contributions to the University of Georgia campaign. Aiming at 3-1-5 gifts and larger, many say they will send multiples of 315 to support the war memorial and Athens university raise, with seniors having already subscribed 3-1-5 over five years. Private citizens also promise thousands, showing strong support for the drive.
A fragmented reminiscence on rehabilitation of students at the University of Georgia, describing four years of growth from freshman to senior, the privilege of teachers guiding youth, and the mutual exchange of ideas and enthusiasm between faculty and students in a placid setting.
The University of Georgia faces the challenge of returning veterans as crippled and scarred men, while older citizens must guide and rehabilitate them. Veterans arrive home transformed, some frightened or silent, others hardened, demanding a place in a steadier civilization. The university and state search for a path to healing and reintegration.
A destitute woman aided by the Red Cross plans a Thursday effort to run a wiener and cold drink stand to gain steady footing for herself and her large family. The Red Cross backs the venture and appeals to Athens circus attendees to help.
Tickets for the transportation of the Georgia Auburn Seaboard special train that is to carry the student body are on sale in Columbus. The issue notes the event as a coordinated effort to move students to an upcoming engagement with emphasis on organized groups and timing.
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