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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1921

Page

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Harvard Beats Georgia 10 to 7 on Fluke Punt Return

Harvard defeats the University of Georgia 10 7 in Cambridge after a punt return and a stray Georgia fumble. Hartley leads the Crimson with a 13 yard run and a forward pass for the opening score. Georgia answers with a late second quarter field goal and a first half touchdown set up by Harvard miscues.

Harvard Cambridge Mass University of Georgia Bulldogs The Crimson Yole Yedia Hartley Georgia Mack Randall Fitts Tuell Kans Plattman Southemers Reynolds Pasa

Wilhelm II Becomes His Own Gardener to Cut Costs

Doorn Netherlands Associated Press reports the former German emperor Wilhelm II reducing household expenses due to a sinking German mark. Ten officials dismissed including the chief gardener. William takes the role, taking up cordening and wood chopping as a hobby while fleet chamberlain Gontard cites tight finances affecting royal support and estate control.

Doorn Holland Associated Press William Generalyn Gontard Germany Doorn Castle Eine

Illiteracy 15 Low in Western States Report

Census Bureau figures show Western states Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah and Washington with the lowest native white literacy. About three tenths of one percent were illiterate. District of Columbia and South Dakota Nevada and Oregon also near the low end with four tenths.

Washington Montana Idahb Wyoming Utah Census Bureau District of Columbia South Dakota Nevada Oregon

Athens Endowment Drive Faces Equity Challenge

In Athens a fundraising drive seeks broader participation as total subscriptions reach 144,608 dollars from relatively few donors. Hugh H. Gordon Jr., chairman, urges all members and alumni in Athens to meet a proportional quota and ensure every city shares fairly in the endowment, warning against leaving Athens underrepresented. He calls for a mass meeting and asks every capable citizen to contribute to the five year goal.

Athenry Athens Delars Meyer Torben Univers Aeus Hugh H. Gordon, JR

Farmers Aim to Build Northeast Marketing Center in Athens

A joint meeting of the Clarite County Farm Bureau and the Athena Chamber discussed creating a large scale marketing center for food crops and cotton in the Northeast. Speakers urged capital investment in plants and warehouses, cold storage, and equipment to handle large quantities, with aim to aid farmers and merchants in Athens and nearby regions.

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Ulster Premier Hints at Belfast Speech on Talks

Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, suggests he may join peace negotiations with the British cabinet and Sinn Fein in London. He says he might not have another public speech soon as operations regarding the country proceed. Officials say the conference preliminaries and truces remain under discussion.

James Craig Belfast Sir James Ulster London James Tam Ainil Jamies Los Wil Bey Ulater ix A Erepul Lonix Sinn Fels Sinn Fein

Federal Reserve Officers Accused of High Pay Criticism

Washington reports Governor Harding defends salaries at the New York Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Reserve agent as fair given responsibilities and qualifications. The letter addresses criticism from John Skelton Williams and cites a board record showing Williams supported the governor’s salary increase, with broader salary comparisons to bank officials.

Washington Federal Reserve New York Federal Reserve Bank Harding Anderson Cantonal Agricultural Committee Reserve Bank Senate John Skelton Williams Deante Commission Williams New York Bank Bank Ttl Reserve Hes Governor Strong Willams

Presidents Effort Averts Threatened Railroad Strike

President Harding directed the railroad labor board and the Interstate Commerce Commission to convene to avert a threatened railroad strike. The two bodies discussed early rate and wage adjustments and planned further talks, with key members from both sides attending. Hooper said the talk of a strike had persisted for a year without action.

Washington Railroad Labor Board Een | Commierce Commission Harding Merce ‘Commission Shotea Ithess Sisike Galt Cage White House Interstate Commerce Commission Railway Inhor Board Sestepint Railway Labor Board Barton G. Wallace W. Hanger Ben W. Hooper McChortland Esch Parker Lewis Eastman Hooper

Tax Amendments Stall In Senate Amid Major Tax Debates

Senate debate over the tax revision bill continues with Senator Simmons of North Cove and a Democratic finance committee member. Supporters seek minor amendments to avoid delay while major points like income taxes, excess profits repeal, and inheritance tax rises spark clash. Treasury changes prompt calls for study, delaying passage possibly until month’s end. 61X KILLED IN FIGHT MANAGUA Nicaragua-By Agso-

Washington Senate Simmons North Cove Hina Finance Committee Treasury Department

Remarkable Family Record Highlighted By Chattanooga Story

A Chattanooga News employee claims paternity of 32 children, sparking a sensational tie to A B Burgess from Savana Ga. The piece cites his nine wives, 17 living children, and four sets of twins as part of a broader comparison to Albert Jackson of Los Angeles who fathered 30 living children and died at 104.

Chattanooga Tenn A. B. Burgess Savanish Jess Jackson Chattanooga News Jackson

Postmaster warns on missing house numbers in Athens

The Post Office issues a note from Washington dated October 8 1921 urging households to display clear street numbers to ensure accurate city delivery. The letter explains missing numbers cause route errors especially when substitutes work and promises improved service once numbers are visible.

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Rail unions set nationwide walkout across forty-two states

More than half a million American railroad workers were ordered to strike on October 30, with other unions pledging to join, creating a nationwide walkout affecting about seventy three thousand miles of track in forty two states. Officials cited a broad union majority in favor of work stoppage and warned railroad property could be taken if authorities fail to deter violence.

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The University and the Businessman

M G Michael argues business hinges on energy time and thought, all in harmony. He recalls the university role to stimulate energy instruct time and teach thinking, noting many fail due to lack of thought despite energy and time. He cites the University of Georgia as a pivotal force shaping careers and national progress.

M. G. Michael F. F Tong Mirac Antas Georgia

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