21 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1922
Page
1
A candidate from the Third Ward of Athens publicly declares bid for city alderman under the Democratic Party banner. The statement signals formal entry into the local race and outlines initial platform aims.
The Augusta area wedding of Miss Louise Morris May and Mr. Charles Irwin Mell Jr. took place at the May home on lower Greene Street with a verdant arch, pink chrysanthemums, and a Lohengrin Bridal Chorus procession. The couple planned a later honeymoon to Atlanta and New Orleans, then reside with the bride’s parents.
An early 20th century advertorial promotes Mathreen as a guaranteed dandruff cure for men women and children. It promises money back if not effective and urges buyers to return empty bottles for refunds. The copy cites barber and hairdresser testimonials and notes Nacogdoches as a place in the text.
Mrs W N Stewart hosts synodical guest Miss Maude Cheney of Athens visits Capt Frank Cheney and his wife in Columbus after Infantry school at Fort Benning Columbus. Dean Galloway called to Elberton for mother’s illness. Rebecca Atkin Sox to visit North Carolina relatives. Bernice Wise moves to Hillside plantation near Arnoldsville. Augustans attend Georgia Tennessee game. Weems Smith Augusta grocer and Southeastern Tire boss here on business. Miller Walton from Augusta, finishing raw course, in Athens for weekend.
The piece quotes Mr. Gantt praising a future governor’s plan to provide free school books, with support from James Morton who laments rising book costs. It recalls old cheap texts, critiques a school book trust, and calls for relief to boost American education. It also shifts to praise for Athens police Chief Beusso and Mayor Thames for city leadership and order.
Mr Holman records show eight acres deeply broken and smooth hay ground produced 25 tons using three bushels cowpeas and one cane seed per acre, while a less-prepared ten-acre patch yielded 20 tons and another eight-acre area with only plowing yielded six tons. Thorough breaking and ample seed are crucial for hay.
Street forces tore away wood block paving in the center park on College Avenue between Hancock and Washington and will replace it with vitrified brick. The project, linked to the federal building and city hall, removes an obstruction praised as a key city improvement. The park’s historic double barrel cannon is moved to the northeast corner of the city hall lot and mounted in its former position beside the street.
The article notes ongoing paving and street repairs as Athens expands. It states such consistent urban work signals growth to observers and mentions upcoming waving and bridge projects to be completed by year’s end.
Fred J. Thompson of Mobile and associates announced Thursday night they would assume control of the Birmingham Age-Herald as soon as he is relieved by President Harding from his post on the United States Shipping Board.
Serious bladder trouble story from Henry Williams of Tarkio Montana describes severe pain and a bladder inflammation. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with quick relief and urges others to try them to avoid surgery.
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