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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

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Athens Rotary Hosts Enthusiastic Meeting with Drive Plans

The Athens Rotary Club met at the Georgian hotel in a highly spirited session. Plans were set for a Georgia advertising drive to raise funds aiding Cox and Roosevelt, with a Clarke County goal of 2000 dollars and a committee formed to push contributions.

Georgia Morgan Advertise Georgia”movement Chamber’ of Commerce Rotary Club Kiwanis ‘Club Chamber of Commerce Augusta Morton Hodgson Flanigen New York Athens Women's Club Harry C. Dows Woman’club Rome Bel Lades Chamber”of Commerce

Citizens to raise Advertise Georgia quota here Friday

Athens Clarke county seeks to raise its $3 500 share of the $300 000 statewide Advertise Georgia fund. The editorial praised Georgia cities and urged Athens to lead by example, with a 4 pm committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to recruit subscriptions and support.

Georgia Athens Clarke County Athing Jife Dorsey Atlanta 9 Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce Assembly Aselat

Harding Replies In Ohio Speech On Coxes Position

In Jackson Ohio on October 20 Senator Harding challenged Governor Coxes charges about abandonment of the league of nations He offered a reward for evidence of any shift since the Republican nomination and said Cox had not disclosed reservations to the Versailles covenant he would accept.

Jackson Ohio Coxe League’ of Nations Isaac Harding Fhr Hardings Cox Willng

Largest Bible Class Claims 2200 Members in New York

The First Church reports the world’s largest Bible class with over 2,200 members gathered in New York on October 20. The event highlights a growing interest in religious study and church activities.

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Campaign Fund Grows Steadily

Contributions to the national Democratic campaign fund were secured yesterday from a list including J. L. Morris T. B. Fleming J. G. Riddick L. F. Edwards W. F. Betts R. B. Crane C. W. Crook Moss Lumber Co Harvey Stovall H. C. Anderson F. B. Kinton J. T. Pittard Winterville Arthur Fintau Lee Morris H. H. Hinton and an anonymous donor who asked that his subscription be entered as Cash.

National Democratic Campaign Fund J. L. Morris T.b.fleming J. -G. Riddick L. F. Edwards W. F. Betts R. 8. Crane C. W.crook Crater Moss Lumber Co Harvey Stovall H. C. Anderson F. B. Kinton J. T. Pittard Winterville Arthur Fintau Lée Morris H.H. Hinton

Cox Asks Root To Retract Statement On League Stand

Governor Cox sent a telegram to Elihu Root asking for a retraction of Root's address claim that Cox favored the League of Nations with no reservations. Cox denied the misquote, denounced alluded Republicans as deceiving voters, and reiterated opposition to any League reservations he deems helpful to the League.

Root Cox League Nations Bridegport Conn Cox Bilhu Root Harding Tor Coz

Women Club and Rotarians Visit Bell Telephone Plant

Athens Woman's Club and Rotarians toured the Southern Bell central office at Clayton and Hull to learn how telephone service is provided. Managers explained the equipment and the crucial human work of operators and linemen in delivering reliable service. The visitors praised the reception and the chance to see the plant up close.

Jarrell Southern Bell Telephone Co Ana Pita Rodiance Father’s Watch Clayton and Hull Etrect Clayton and Hull Etrect and :Invited the Mem Dora of the Athens Woman's Club Bell

Clarke County Boys Pig Club Wins at Ataltta Fair

Clarke County Boys Pig Club members excel at the Southeastern Chicago Ataltta Fair with top prizes in Poland China and Berkshire classes. George O Kelly and Hal Vaughan also placed, while state agriculture officials support continued pig and corn shows in the county.

Clarke County Boys’Pig Club Chicago Carl Wander Fair James W. Morton Morton Yeydy Ptgoyefyz Poland China Renne James Ww Ois Wanderers Ie Enn Pieclub Boys Atlanta Constitution George O'Kelly Clarke County Hal ‘Vaughan Berkshire Boya Jonea Purcell Georgia Farms Bureau State’ Colic of Agriculture

Unlawful Scheme Aims to Throttle Competition in New York

Samuel Untermeyer opened a joint legislative inquiry into alleged unlawful plotting by master plumbers atone cutters and steam heating and ventilating contractors in Greater New York. The hearing focuses on an alleged building materials trust and its impact on competition.

New York Samuel Untermeyer Building Materiale’ Trust

Girls strike for football game at North Baltimore High

Incoming football game at North Baltimore High School faced a student walkout when 160 students joined 20 girls in a strike over viewing the event. The rupture led to a tense stand between students and faculty as the decision stood unresolved.

Baltimore Rogel

Ambush Kills Two White Men and Local Revival Remarks

News notes report two white men killed in an ambush near MacClenny, Florida, amid lynching tensions in the area. Also mentioned: Phillip T. Tess, secretary of the University Y M C A, praising Dr. Grave Chappell of Washington for an upcoming revival at the First Methodist Church. A negro porch waiter Will Spratlin is fined 100 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail.

University Chappell Phillip T. Tess University Y. C. A Grave Chappell Washington First Methodist Bu Elam _F. Dempsey Richmond MacClonny Fra Oét Frank Connor Frank Darley Aspreen Will Spratlin Tom Hans ‘Cock Avenue

Brown-Elected Senator Elect Brown to Preside Pro Tem

Senator elect L C Brown of Athens is slated to serve as president pro tem of the state senate. The Banner notes his education work has been conspicuous in the past and that he will begin his first term in the upcoming session.

Atlanta L.c. "Brown Athens

Brown Seen as Likely Senate President Pro Tem

In Atlanta yesterday a statement after a full canvass of the new senate declared Mr. Brown of Clarke County is virtually insured to be elected president pro tem with no opposition in the upcoming legislature. Brown has served three terms in the House and has worked notably for state educational measures benefiting the University and the College of Agriculture in his home county. His broader legislative efforts are recognized as contributing to success before committees over the past six years.

Atlanta Senate Brown House of Representatives Clarke County University College of Agriculture

Tom Mix Thrill Ride at Elite Today and Tomorrow

Tom Mix leads the Elite engagement with the western adventure Three Gold Coins. The production features new stunts in Four Corners a western town built for the film and a romantic thread. Fans and newcomers alike are urged to see the picture for its lively action and Mix’s famed daring.

Tom’ Mix Mr. Mix Four Corners Mix Tom Mix

Plans for German financed cotton export trust in Atlanta

Tonight in Atlanta plans were disclosed for a large export corporation to be formed to finance the purchase by German interests of 2,000,000 bales of American cotton. The U S Senator Hole and the Georgia delegation reportedly telegraphed approval of Heinrich Charles of New.

Atlanta United States

Senators Seek Cotton Relief and War Finance revival

Atlanta reports a conference in Senator Hoke Smith s quarters with Georgia lawmakers and congressmen to secure relief for cotton producers. Telegrams urged Wilson and Governor Harding to revive the War Finance Corporation and expand discounting of cotton factor notes to stabilize markets and farm credit.

Atlanta Georgia United States Hoke Smith William J. Harris Finance ‘Corporation W. P. Harding Federal ‘Reserve Federal . Reserve ‘Banks Federal Hoke

Southern cotton outlook gains from steady banks claims

Henry G. Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange argues no need for federal aid, citing solid southern institutions and banks. He notes 1914 remnant carryover, warns temporary price drops tied to market fears, and says living-cost interventions may have limited effect while retail demand remains near normal.

New Orleans Cotton Exchange Henry G. Hester Exchange South Hester Heater Federal Reserve Bank Joannot Jane

Laws For Atlanta Suburb Sunday Sales Debate

City mothers and pastors in East Point debate Sunday sale bans on soft drinks tobacco and other goods as a petition circulates. Residents discuss whether the suburb should enforce stricter Sunday laws under state statutes.

Atlanta Bas Point East New‘England Indigo-Statutes

Frances Smith Undergoes Leg Fracture Operation

Reports say Frances Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Smith, was operated on this afternoon at St Marys Hospital for a leg fracture. She is resting easily and on the road to recovery.

Pera Et Little Frances Smith W.H ‘Smith Bt Mary's Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Aids U THE Woman's Club Atheny Rotary Club G. J. Shillito National Democratic Campaign Franklin D. Roosevelt United Tes Athens and Clarke Harry Hodgson Ailiton Nce Rotarians C. D. Flanigen J. B. Talmadge, Jr Hugh H. Gordon Eldney Boley John J. Wilkins H. J. Rowe Savannah Brunswick LaGrange Macon Athena Atlanta Journal McIntosh County Georgia’ Fund Commonwealth Ohards Nama League of Nations Wilson Womans Club South ‘Ern ‘Bell Telephone Co Athens’Club Wanderer Mra. A State Senate L. C. Brown Thriller ELITE Federal Reserve Board
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