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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
4
Critics warn that Dawes may cut spending without harming public services and fear hidden costs from tariff changes and shifting tax burdens. They urge focus on final results, not promised cuts, noting Democratic wartime spending and a return to peace as context for further reductions.
The piece argues New England farms are not abandoned and farmers remain active, with strong funding for agricultural colleges. It contrasts New Hampshire's sustained investment with Georgia’s reduced support, urging Georgia to value old farms and invest in better farming to unlock development and elevate the state’s agriculture.
The President sent warm wishes to a New York City family of sixteen, praising their faith and resilience. The essay reflects on past and present big families, noting educational challenges and social attitudes, urging sympathy for large families and the value of self reliance among children.
The rise in cotton prices brings new hope and confidence to Southern business. After years of dependency on cotton, the region sees renewed manufacturing activity and optimism, despite debts and farm challenges. Cotton’s value fuels liquidation and brighter circulation, lifting sentiment across banks, warehouses, and industries.
SAVANNAH Ga A farmer J H Mercer of Glenwood stated his assets as a little corn fodder a few velvet beans a wife and eleven children in a federal bankruptcy filing He declared he was Mooreveltlan on census matters but his cash had not kept up with his family and liabilities exceeding 55 000 forced him to seek temporary relief in bankruptcy court until a fresh start.
Negotiations opened today between Columbia F C the South Atlantic champion and Piedmont and Virginia league champions to decide the baseball championship of the southeast. Greensboro and High Point clubs in North Carolina contest the Piedmont title, the winner to meet Columbia with Portsmouth likely the Virginia representative.
Mrs. Fannie Hardigree wife of the late General Hardigree died at home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 30 o clock at the family burial ground in Oconee county with Rev. Winn officiating. She was a Christian church member and a faithful church worker. Survived by one son one sister and one brother.
Roosevelt Ea tes, 13, of Lexington is dead after a car crashed into a wagon north of the city late Thursday night. Pierce Leonard suffers a broken leg and serious bruises while Estes died at a High Point hospital. Sheriff F C Sink says the driver and the dead man were allegedly drinking. Solicitor Bower filed a warrant charging Leonard with a violent offense.
A big truck driven by H. H. Hinton spilled a load of cotton at the Hancock and College avenues intersection on the post office side Friday morning. Several bales fell into the street and left damaged ribs, but no injuries were reported as the cotton was quickly moved to its destination by another Hinton truck.
Czar Worthy, sired by Czar Peter and grandson of Ax worthy, trotted a mile in 200 3 4 at the track driven by Tommy Murphy. It was the third record he set that week, as Lanardo also hit a 1:59 3 4 mile in the second heat of the 2:03, breaking the track mark of 2:00 flat.
United States Deputy Marshal H D Miller and Madison County officer E L McCann searched the Zen and Garland Smith home with a federal warrant. No whiskey was found, but a Buick contained one gallon of liquor. The car was seized until bond is posted. the men were allowed to remain at home. Other raids found no liquor.
The annual meeting of Planters Warehouse Company directors occurred in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Officers elected include Pittard as president Scott as vice president Crook as secretary and treasurer and directors Pittard Scott Crook White and Bernstein.
Campaign office buzzes as clubs form fast to gather $20 subscriptions promising 125,000 extra votes if turned in by 10 p m Saturday. The Athens Banner Herald campaign targets 125,000 extra votes, urging rapid signup, with emphasis on autos as rewards and renewed effort before the deadline.
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