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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1921

Page

12

Food Crop Marketing Plan Discussed at Athens Meeting

A report from Athens outlines a proposed plan to shift from cotton to food crops like sweet potatoes and hay. The idea centers on forming a large corporation with capable executives and ample capital to market food crops across Northeast Georgia, leveraging Athens as a marketing hub.

Athens Georgia An & Barger Gulfood Mia Gordon Jones Purcell A. Rhodes Ieee Ama

Lines listed for first walkout in forty-two states

Announcement of a broader railroad strike plan dated October 14 in Chicago. WG Lee, president of the railroad trainmen, warns the action could be one of the most serious strikes in American transportation history as the union’s message circulates.

Chicago WG. Lee

Rail unions plan nationwide walkout of freight crews

The strike groups unite coast to coast with a first wave including major railroads such as Chicago Northwestern Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific. Brotherhood chiefs announce no further orders needed and will trigger walkouts by every thick ooe in the country if called.

Canasip He Gulf Chica Northwestern Texas Pi _K Pennsy International Great Northern Southern Pacific Atlantic and Pacific Rock Island Pacific Seaboard Air Line Erie Chicago Great Western Virginia Valley Cau Brotherhood Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Switchmen’s Union of North America Sheet Metal Workers International Alliance International Association of Machinists Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Cer Ka Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen, of America United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Order of Railroad Telegraphers Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Brotherhood of Roiler Thea Setive Brotherhoods Focal Ova

A A Fambro Seeks Alderperson Bid From Fourth Ward

The Banner reports A A Fambro announces candidacy for alderman from the Fourth Ward. A resident for twelve years, he is described as a well known citizen ready to serve the community if elected. He has accepted the nomination and expresses commitment to the best interests of the area.

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Hartley Leads Crimson Past Georgia in Gridiron Thriller

Harvard battles Georgia in a back and forth 96 yard drive near the goal line. Harvard fumbles three times and the Georgia defense stalls late as Hartley breaks through for a key score and the Crimson fall behind.

Georgia Colting Harvard Jenkins Harthe Fletcher Collins Kane Johnson Yarine Georgia C J. Reyds Crimson Jim Reynnlds Owen Hartley Georma Jen Fitts Routhard Fod Spicer Juve Collings Ohasun Handall Anthony Merner Reb Pew Macomber Murray Muelle Randal Jenkins Fletcher Owen Hartley “Rayiacd Buell Pfaffman W. G. Crowell Hina Wooo Okue von Lehigh

Mail receptacles at doors urged in nationwide campaign

The department calls for numbered houses and door receptacles to speed mail delivery. Starting October 19, 1921 post offices will inform owners on routes lacking numbers or boxes to install proper receptacles. No specific style required. coordination with municipal authorities advised to ensure prompt, safe delivery and reduce delays.

Alors

Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice

There will be a meeting of the Clarke County Democratic Executive Committees in the council room of the city hall in Athens Georgia on October 19 at 12 o'clock noon. Members of the committee are requested to attend.

Clarke County Democratic Executive Committees Ciy Halk Athens Gen Wi Mmembers He Capaeltise Oataria Sais

Shackleford Building Leased for New Hotel Project

W R O Neal of Ohio announces long term lease of the Shackleford building at Clayton Street and College Avenue to convert it into a first class hotel. Plans include remodeling the College avenue front, adding forty one rooms with private baths, and connecting adjacent Hodgson property to form the new hotel with an entrance on College Avenue. A free shuttle will operate between the hotel and local depots.

Shackleford Clayton Street College Avenue W. R O'Neal Ohio.com United Clear Stores Corporation O'Neal Co. W. Cooper & Co Coster Plumbing Company Athens Engineering Hodgson Washington Notel Washington Hotel

Special term of court called to hear Cooper murder case

Judge Blanton Fortson of the Western circuit orders a special term in Gwinnett County Law renceville to convene Monday October 24 for a grand jury investigation into the killing of William Cooper, a Black tenant. Cooper was slain early October 1 and the alleged killer has been jailed awaiting the grand jury.

Blanton Fortson Western Circuit Superior Courts Gwinnett County Lawrenceville William Cooper Fornaon Coober

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