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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
4
The Columbus Enquirer Sun urges cotton growers to burn stalks before frost to eradicate boll weevil. It argues burning removes pests in burrs and stalks, reduces next year’s population, improves soil, and could boost future cotton yields if done carefully to prevent spread.
A editorial argues for strict enforcement of laws against carrying concealed weapons. It urges harsher penalties, tighter licenses, and stronger police and court action to curb gun violence and reduce crime and lawlessness.
The revival led by Rev Walter Anthony at First Methodist is attracting large attendance as services spread across the city. Daily sessions continue with business men gathering at city hall for song and brief talks under Rev George E Stone with ongoing devotion to God.
The University of Georgia returns to a cheering station reception after a hard fought football game with Harvard. The Crimson won on the official scorecard, but Georgia’s performance is praised as a historic showcase of Southern football. Alumni and supporters celebrate and look to future contests with Dartmouth.
The American Farm Bureau outlines a Dillon fund program via War Finance Corp to finance agriculture. Local agricultural loan agencies review bank and co operative loans, then pass to the War Finance Corp for final approval. No loan limits. 6 percent to the War Finance Corp and small local commissions. Loans offered for up to twelve months with two renewals. The plan aims to aid livestock producers and farmers through participating banks and cooperatives.
Italy's Armando Diaz, World War I commander, arrives in New York City en route to the American Legion convention in Kansas City. Harbor favorites escort him as ships blast salutes and the Statue of Liberty watches. Diaz salutes the cheering crowds at Battery Park and City Hall.
An advertisement touts Jacobs' Liver Salt as a pleasant tasting remedy for chronic constipation caused by dried bile and intestinal contents. It claims to flush the alimentary tract, increase liver and bowel secretions, and be safer and more effective than calomel or oils.
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