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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
3
The Clarke county fair holds final days with small yet notable exhibits drawing wide attention. Organizers urge continued patronage to sustain momentum for a bigger event next year at the Athens area fairground, highlighting local farming strength and products from the State College of Agriculture in nearby districts.
The piece suggests Henry Ford could dominate the Democratic ticket if he entered politics. It notes Ford's vast resources and influence with about 15,000 agents nationwide. The article hints Ford’s potential impact on the South and mentions speculation about McAdoo as a possible runner-up.
The article notes the south now dominates cotton mill activity, consuming large portions of U S cotton and housing most spindles and looms. It cites 1860 and 1900s figures on raw cotton, production capacity, and capital investment by state, highlighting North Carolina Georgia and Alabama as leaders. It also touches on political debates and social themes of the era.
The blotter notes a March 1895 Athens city scene with D P Haselton recounting a ghost tale sparked by a water pump hum. Hoke Smith addresses locals drawing favorable comments. Visits and departures include Lipscabr, W P Welch, J W Welch, and C J O Farrell heading to Atlanta as Athens mourns losing admired citizens.
A quiet Athens circus day contrasts with the usual crowds and bustle. The piece argues for moving pictures as wholesome, educational entertainment and highlights a loyal resident connected to Athens since its early railroad days.
Citizens recall Col Sam W Wilkes as a respected and admired leader, loved by both older and younger generations. The article highlights his enduring influence and status as a trusted figure in the community.
Miss Lucille Still of Monroe and Mr L Picking of Bowman announce their engagement. Lela F Irvin of Cornelia and L Harrard of Cleveland announce their engagement. Mrs Thomas Warf dies at 82. Gordon Bridges of Lumpkin County dies in Gainesville from a shotgun wound inflicted by Ford. Hall farmers plan a large peach and apple orchard.
The Moran County fair reports receipts of 1276 dollars and 42 cents against expenses of 713 dollars and 91 cents. On December 12 farmers will hold an operative hog and cattle sale in Madison. The note notes a sow yield of 180 dollars annually. Mr J O Brook, age 30, died at his Madison home.
A vessel bound for India reported a poisoning case where two men were bitten by a poisonous reptile. Ship doctors failed to halt the poison, but an Indian medicine man produced a native herb that quickly alleviated the poison and saved a life. The advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a herbal remedy.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a candy like laxative for relief from dizzy head aches colds biliousness indigestion and upset stomach. It claims one or two at night empties bowels by morning without stomach upsetting side effects and notes the product costs ten cents a box and is loved by children.
Mrs. Jane Gibson, a pig raiser at Phillips farm, says she has identified the man and the woman she says were with him at the double murder of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills near New Brunswick. She describes the suspects and recounts her pursuit after the gunfire, and notes the prosecutor’s office has been shown the man.
A fashion novelty shows a short white matelasse jacket trimmed with tailless ermine paired with a draped black val vet skirt. The ensemble emphasizes a sharp contrast between light and dark fabrics and luxurious fur trim.
A house sale advertises discounted ivory items including picture frames brushes combs button hooks nail files trays powder puff boxes hair receivers and other ivory pieces at half the regular price. The notice urges buyers to act during the sale event.
It will pay you to buy jewelry in this sale for Christmas gifts and for personal use, hundreds of desirable articles all good quality at 2 big saving. Mesh Bags, Vanities, Bracelets, Bar Pins, Beauty Pins, Card Cases, Perfume Bottles, Lip Stick Holders, Belt Buckles, Hot Pins and all other jewelry will be sold during this sale at 33 1-3 percent off the regular price.
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