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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1921

Page

4

Nix urges debtor cooperation to curb unnecessary bankruptcies

Athens bankers, wholesalers and lawyers urge debtors to avoid litigation and bankruptcy as Georgia's economy shows strain. In a civic note, Nix and Michael warn against hold ups, stressing fair payments and cooperation to preserve credit and revive prosperity across Athens and the region.

Nix Athens Elieves Pressel Nin ix Max Michael Anther Mikiel Michael Messrs Georgia John KE. Talmadge, Jr Mr. Talmadge Emppatically J. Warren Smith Smith

Concentration key to football and academics says Crimson back

Steve Lass and George Owen discuss the need for focus in football and school. The back explains how hard work and sustained concentration help in games and classrooms, preventing worries about scholastic standing and improving routine.

Steve Lass George Owen Tikes Aps Ork

Government moves to avert threatened railroad strike

The government prepared injunctions to bar union leaders from interfering with transport, mirroring 1894 Olney precedents. District Attorneys nationwide held drafts ready for federal court filing 24 hours before the strike’s start, plus anticipated indictments for conspiracy and other actions to prevent a shutdown.

Chicago Clyne Brotherhood Daugherty Richard Olney Eugene V. Debs American Railway Union United States Mail

Notice on Efforts to Cut Wages and Strike Avoidance

The unions hailed the decision to avert a railroad strike as workers and rail executives praised the move while warning the fight with the roads continues. Labor officials noted the vote was close in many unions but unanimous in some, and farmers welcomed the end of the strike threat.

Labor Board Cove Gt Read Washington Limitation of Arma W. G. Lee United States Railroad Labor Board John Higgins Western Association of Railway Executives Railroad Brotherhood Railroad Labor Board J G. Smith Mr. Smith Detroit

Reed Pushes Solder Bonus Vote in Tax Debate

Senator Reed plans to force a Senate vote on the soldier bonus by attaching a bonus amendment to the tax revision bill. The move comes as leaders warn the tax bill faces delays with 142 amendments pending, including proposals on corporate taxes and luxury levies.

Washington Associated Press Reed Missouri Senate Harding McCumber Senate Finance Committee Wasrington Penrose Pennsylvania Walsh Massachusetts Finance Committee Wadsworth New York Treaury

Germs found in Chinese eggs prompt health warning

Local health authorities report 36,900 harmful microbes in a shipment of thawed frozen eggs from China. Officials advise against use for consumption except possibly for biscuit making.

China

Weather and Railroad Strike Orders Update

Weather report notes rain likely in northwestern Georgia and nearby areas with a cold Pacific Coast high pressure mass and warm Missouri valley conditions. Separately, coded messages announce the railroad strike has been called off with general chairmen informed to halt actions. Key figures include E J Manion and railway unions.

Athens Georgia Alabama Kansas Pacific Coast Missouri Valley Sault Ste. Marie Mich CAI Cleveland Ohi Associated Press Brotherhoods of ST. Louis E. J. Manion The Order of Railroad Telegraphers

Train Strike Persists as Call-off Not Reached I&GN

Houston reports indicate the International and Great Northern strike remains active as the code word to end the walkout has not been dispatched. Board involvement is uncertain with receivership affecting I G N status and possible informal efforts to settle without formal action.

Chicago International Great Northern Railroad Labor Board Free Northern Texas G. N Houston Tex G. C. Nellis International and Great Northern Railroad Brotherhood Milen Attyintin

Blanton Reprimanded After House Censure Vote

Washington reports the House censured Texas Democrat Thomas L. Blanton after a 202 to 113 vote on expulsion consideration and a unanimous decision for public reprimand at the bar The scene left Blanton visibly shaken as he collapsed on the House floor before recovering and resuming work.

Washington House of Representatives Gillett Thomas L. Blanton Texas House Mon‘ell Wyoming Blanton Garrett Tennessee Mondell Teras

Rum Running Operated Like Big Business

An NEA Service investigation for The Banner shows bootleggers in Detroit operate as an organized business similar to a chamber of commerce model. Rival factions fight each other while major rum runners stay cohesive, moving thousands of illicit cases valued at about $60,000 under market prices.

Detroit Miami Savannah NEA Servier Chamber of Commerce

Rum Runners Thrive as Prohibition Smuggling Persists

Detroit area reports reveal organized gangs and smaller operators alike profit from liquor smuggling. Ecorse serves as a key landing depot with launches and river routes evading patrols. Bottled goods and moonshine flood Detroit shops, while trains once carried liquor through tunnels to Ontario.

Wreck of Kona Prompts Beach Search for Crew Near Mayport

Jacksonville reports search efforts continue along the Mayport coast for the crew of the Kona a 43 ton yacht wrecked near the jetty during a tropical storm. A negro body found with Kona name on life preserver confirms wreck nearby while a rumoured contraband cargo remains unverified.

Jacksonville Fla St. Johns River Mayport Kona Roslyn

Scientists Debate Life After Death And Consciousness

The article reflects on belief in posthumous consciousness, noting scientists like Sir Oliver Lodge as convinced of survival and intelligences after death. It recalls historical caricatures of Lannelongue and mentions sensational anecdotes about execution and head-severing era rumors, alongside strained moral musings.

Grea Ike Oliver Lodge Lannelongue

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Mrs L D from Shelbyville Missouri reports light housework possible after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She says her periods eased and she feels like a different woman Her testimonial requests use in ads and advertisements to help others seeking relief from female ailments

Lydia E. Pinkham Quinly S.’. Ang Aldo Ae Shelbyville Harar Sean Lydia Evan Pinkham Medicine 440 Co Lynn

Storm Still Seen New One Looms

The tropical storm over Florida continues eastward and is forecast to be between Bermuda and the Turks Islands by Friday morning. A disturbance over Kansas will move northeast with rain in Tennessee and the East Gulf States within 36 hours, while Atlantic states expect fair weather and only minor temperature changes.

Washington Florida Bermuda Turks Islands Weather Bureau Kansas Tennessee East Gulf States Atlantic States

Prohibition A Helps Adelaide Growers Report Big Vintage

Despite the prohibition movement growth, South Australia vine-growers report their biggest vintage season. More than 2,500,000 gallons of wine have been exported this year.

Adelaide South Australia

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