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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
4
Government and private forecasts show the world's supply of American cotton about 2.5 million bales short of last year. The August condition stands at 57 percent of normal, with higher material costs likely to push goods prices closer to cotton costs and boost buying activity across dry goods.
The United States called a proposed technical commission to Russia a closed incident provoking satirical ridicule. The State Department said the inquiry into Russian economic conditions was unnecessary and unrelated to recognition. Critics say the move exposed diplomatic fragility and prompted a similar probe request about the United States.
Winder News editorial urges mob rule abatement after a lynching near Winder. It calls for faster court trials and less executive interference, appealing sober citizens to devise plans upholding law and order. It touches on library reading, wartime publishing, Bolshevik figures, silk, and other varied notes.
Athens subscribers heard Dr Hawthorne deliver a sermon in Atlanta via long distance telephone. The living image of church service was transmitted with perfect clarity to homes. A Boy named Baby Ruth sparked a court case over calf ownership with forty witnesses. Personal notes mention Mrs C A Scudder visiting Waynesboro and Judge Herrington delaying court sessions to Friday. Manager Jarrell praised for prompt telephone service.
Public schools should teach thrift and savings as rigorously as spelling and arithmetic. West Virginia schools report success with a thrift bank plan. children save pennies and nickels, then add to savings as accounts start. Telephone exchanges demand precision, patience, and calm operators who handle stressed callers daily. Athens shares similar delays not caused by the operator’s fault.
Four colored boys about 16 were arrested for disturbing a public worship service at East Athena colored church on Broad Street. Warrants were issued but withdrawn after parents pledged not to let the youths trouble services again. the boys were released after a night in jail.
Astronomers led by Professor Edwin B Frost expect the September 21 total solar eclipse to enable tests of Einsteins relativity by photographing stars near the sun. Measurements compare star positions before and after the eclipse to detect light bending, with prior May 29 1919 results cited as strong support. Multiple stations will study the eclipse path across Africa, Australia and Pacific islands.
Chancellor D C Barrow said he expects University fall attendance to be about the same as last year. He cited hard times likely keeping some students from returning and prompting others to seek work after high school instead of entering college.
In Brookline Massachusetts, Jease Sweetzer, the metropolitan champion, defeated Bobby Jones of Atlanta eight up with seven to play to reach the National Amateur title final. Chick Evans, western titlist, advances to meet Sweetzer after Evans won his semifinal. Sweetzer earlier beat Young Rudy Keppner of Sioux City 11 up nine to play.
Special to Banker-Herald in Atlanta Georgia Governor Hardwick expresses full confidence in re election campaign stating victory is certain. He spoke in Atlanta and Nan nan and scheduled stops in Statesboro Lyons Metter Jackson Monticello Cartersville Ackworth Rome and Sandersville before voting in his hometown.
SAN DIEGO Cal Lieut Jas H Doolittle, fresh from a record breaking Jacksonville to Dayton flight, cancels plans to proceed to Dayton by air on Friday. He will travel by train to San Antonio Texas to attempt the 1200 mile trip in about 11 hours. He intends to hop off in his aviland for Kelly Field to make the run.
An old advertisement from Superior Wisconsin touts Foley's Honey for coughs and throat bronchial trouble. The ad notes it has been used by three generations, mentions Aem dren and pom to my grandchildren, and lists W. E. Glach as a signer. It states the product is sold everywhere.
The body of Col Robert I Lee grandson of General Robert E Lee commander in chief of the Confederate armies left Roanoke Friday for Lexington where funeral services will be held Saturday morning in the Episcopal church followed by interment in the Lee Mausoleum at Washington and Lee University. Albert Sydney Johnson Camp No 3 Sons of Confederate Veterans will escort the remains from Virginia College to the Norfolk and Western station with pallbearers named Col B E Speed T W Spin fle J Davenport Col R K
Jerome Cleckley, an 18 year old white farmer near Aiken, is in critical condition after a Guernsey bull escaped from the lot and gored him early Friday. He defended himself with his hands and gouged out one of the bull's eyes.
The annual Red Cross assembly in Atlanta will be held in November with festive events from eight divisions. Joseph, assistant minister, and Miss Helle Pike signed on to assist. Division heads and field representatives will attend, with Mr Logan to discuss plans and Greene to review the year. States include Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee.
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