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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1922
Page
4
Lloyd George exits as the last of the big four, the Conservatives’ vote to withdraw aiding his rise as opposition leader. The piece argues the coalition collapse leaves a weakened Parliament, frames his leadership as advantageous, and notes the era’s complex, unsettled politics with critique of tax law and legal systems amid shifting global events.
Athens Banner reports a fire on Cleveland Avenue near Newtown waterworks where the department saved two houses and stretched over a thousand feet of hose. A minister links athletic training to strong voices for oratory, praising youth fitness and its impact on voice quality amid Clyde Shropshire medal contest talk. Nearby visitors include J. T. Pittard Winterville and C. W. Power Connecticut, with Miss Lucy Olive Lumpkin visiting M. L. Johnson and R. Moss Jr. in town. Thomas Bailey discussed his foundry and machine works plans.
Did It Ever Occur To You emphasizes citizen duty to report traffic violations and urge police commissioners to assign officers to key points. It argues that protection hinges on targeted patrols rather than scattered presence and calls for immediate action to safeguard pedestrians, especially women and children, during Fair Week and beyond.
Ad copy touts Hocarets as the best laxative for bowels to clean out without cramping. Promises relief from sick headache biliousness gases indigestion and upset stomach by morning. Says it is the nicest physic on earth for grownups and children priced 10 cents a box and tastes like candy.
An old weather weather advisory notes extreme temperature shifts blamed for colds coughs and bronchial troubles. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick relief remedy for coughs colds and croup with claims of effectiveness and a large bottle packaging.
The piece urges launching February preparations for a major state fair with broad county involvement and generous premiums to attract exhibitors. It argues such exhibits, including cattle, hogs, and sheep, will raise production and lead to prosperity. a second note lauds the University Athletic Board for banning inter sectional football games as wise, protecting Georgia players from tougher schools and preserving fan interest.
The Commerce business community seeks relief from dust and disruption as several marriages unfold in nearby towns. Clyde Hawkes and Mids Maude Venable wed, while Savannah ties include Dr Wilson and Mike Klagheth with relations of Dr T G Hardman. Other unions noted and two candidates announced.
The article notes the Uglyest Man contest in Jefferson with mentions of E. H. Brooks Edgert Beal Jr and Rev M E Peabody likely leaving Jefferson to take a North Carolina church call. It reports cotton receipts in Jefferson since September 1 totaling 1954 bales and 2350 bales ginned in Jackson versus 8846 last year. It also lists local items: George H Thurmond paralyzed after moving from Clarke to Jackson, Lawrenceville businesswoman mentioned, and local marriages and deaths including Mrs Barbirs FE Roberts near Hoschton and Vernon Williams and Cora Brownlee wedding.
Washington plans to approve a fifty million dollar loan for Cuba within a day or two. Approval hinges on treaty relations between the two nations. Officials also consider sending W P G Harding to Cuba to advise on financial matters and to straighten the tangled situation.
A Central News dispatch from Edinburgh says there is a strong probability the Scottish temperance vote will back Lloyd George candidates in the forthcoming election. Leading temperance groups meet to discuss the situation and many conferences have passed regulations in support of the retiring premier. (Note: Distillations retain named entities and the period-appropriate tone.)
Paris reports the marriage of Mrs Margaret Galt of Washington D C and Leon Fraser a New York attorney and executive officer of the United States Veterans Bureau in Washington. The ceremony marks a notable link between national figures and a federal agency.
A fragmented historical notice from Athens announces candidacies for alderman in multiple wards. The text includes references to the Third and Second Wards, Democratic primary rules, and re election prospects. Names and precise ward details are garbled but signal a local political declaration.
Orr & Co offers rust proof seed oats and full blood Berkshire pigs six weeks old. Telephone 95.
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