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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

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Forosan Banquet Showcases Tractor Use On Farm

A large gathering of dealers and farmers attended a forosan banquet highlighting practical tractor uses on fields. Speakers from Farm Equipment firms like Ford, Maching Co., Roderick Ng Co., and Athena discussed productivity gains and new tools, amid broad enthusiasm for mechanized farming advances.

Jason Trussell Peete C. A. Tor Athena Abus Mortini Aelock Satin Ford Roderick Andy United Stats

Atlanta Curb Market Proves Its Worth

A curb market in Atlanta started eight weeks ago under city women from the Atlanta Woman's Club. Producers from the country gathered with wagons by the city auditorium, selling vegetables eggs and poultry. The market drew 20 000 patrons and prompted calls for a centrally located public market. The curb market reduced local food costs and drew police to manage days.

Atlanta Atlantes Atlana Civb Atlanta‘ Woman's Club Norman Sharpe

Bomb plot warning to Massachusetts as authorities act

Police and officials report a bomb plot warning received by Mayor Key of Fr River and City Attorney saying attacks could target banks and key sites. Law enforcement alerted and cautioned residents while investigations proceed.

Associated Press Bedford Mars Baymont Mhereby

Rabbi Lichstenstein Conducts Atonement Services Today

Rabbi Morris Lichstenstein of New York conducts Yom Kippur rites at the Jewish Synagogue marking the Day of Atonement. The service begins at sunset and ends the following evening, offering a period for repentance and reconciliation.

Lichstenstein Morris.Lichsenstein New York Auring Ewish University Elassopito Ippur Mgr Tishri Pheréfora India

Candidates Record Campaign Expenses In Late Race

Atlanta September 21 reports that few expense statements have been filed for state house and other offices. Guy McLendon leads contested races with $125 reported. Walter Brown shows $1179.66. Paul Trammell $1165. Charles W. Smith’s group funds for second headquarters noted. Local activity includes hotel lobby discussions ahead of the first primary.

Atlanta Guyt Mc Lendon State House Comptroller ‘General Supreme Court Guyt McLendon Walter Brown Paul Trammell Pealé Charles W. Smiths Organization Rnregs Res Watson Wichila Theresia Thomas Lanty

Lithuania Poland relations break off amid strained talks

Fragmented OCR text shows negotiations between Lithuania and Poland broken off. Polish delegation leaves Kalwarya and returns to Warsaw amid unclear terms. The garbled report mentions dates and names, reflecting a diplomatic rupture with limited readable specifics.

Lithuania Poland Warthly Eptember Lithunia Kalwarya Warsaw

Still Lives in Dublin Amid Widespread Strife

Irish distress grows as sectarian clashes and violence flare across the country. Reports from London and Dublin note ongoing trouble, deaths, and injuries with no end in sight. Priest Associated details scarce.

London Terrence MacSwinney Sontinues Dublin

Tom Hardwick to Speak Here Friday in Athens

Prominent Georgia political figure Thomas W. Hardwick will address voters in Athens on Friday night September 24 at 8 o clock. The event is expected to draw a large crowd as supporters and county officials anticipate his remarks on state campaigns and governance.

Thomas W Erate Georgia Athens Nico Hardwick Eliy

Advertising in textbooks causes board to review school books

Atlanta officials question advertising in adopted texts and the state board of education weighs authority to act. Mayor James L. Key urged action against commercial content while Superintendent Brittain cited that books were adopted by the Atlanta board and state copies show no advertising.

Key's Atlanta State Board” of ‘Education Ansertink James L. Key Brittain State Board ‘of Education Hooke Atate Ancel

Socialists Expelled from New York Assembly Seats Vacated

Albany Sept 21 Three of the five Socialist members of the New York State Assembly were expelled by a party line vote. the seats of Louis Waldman August ClaGssens and Charles Solomons were declared vacant. Samuel A Dewitt and Samuel Orr of Brooklyn were allowed to keep their seats but announced resignations.

Albany New York State’ Assembly Whet Spinety Waldman August Clagssens New York

Prohibition Centers Attention at World Congress Opening

British Ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes said his government sought reports on the proceedings as nations study the sociological and economic effects of total abstinence. He spoke at the opening session of the Fifteenth International Congress Against Alcoholism in Washington D.C. on September 21.

Associated Press Washington,d.c United

Grady Hospital Declared Strictly Charitable Institution

An ordinance makes Grady Hospital a strictly charitable institution funded by the city treasury. It prohibits private profit and places the hospital under strict public oversight with attendants and related provisions.

Grady Hospital Prouditielly Grady ‘Hospital

University student organizations kick off new year

Open University activities begin with the Economics Society first meeting led by L G Fields. Officers L H Fort secretary P C Upshaw vice president preside while Rivera treasurer handles finances. Rushing heats rise as Phi Kappa and Demosthenian plan openings and Philo Kosmenos and Demosthenians claim supremacy. Enrollment in all athletics expected to exceed prior years due to higher university attendance.

University Georgia Phi Kappa Philo-Kosmeana Démosthenians

Eighty Second Division Men to Hold October Meeting

Special to The Banner Atlante September 21 reports Paul Warwick president of the association announces a gathering in Atlanta on October 9 to celebrate the World War service of Eighty Second Division veterans. Attendees will hear a display of reminiscences and a banquet is planned with a seating ceremony and remarks by notable members.

Atlanté Paul ‘Warwick Phuc Spirinis Ek-Sofilern Janta Jhas Elehty

Terrific Wind Sweeps Coast From Florida To Texas

Weather observers warn of a Gulf coast hurricane striking near New Orleans and Galveston. The storm forces mass evacuations with ships sent to refuge and residents fleeing inland as the Texas National Guard moves to containment and shelter preparations intensify.

Florida Texas New Orleans Gulf Morgan Galveston

Campaign Turns To Reserve Board Head Oriental Question

Long Beach dispatch notes campaign focus on reserve board head and Oriental question. Reports from Sept 21 show James Cox and Hays discuss party unity and advisory posts as Harding attacks treaty provisions and China terms.

Reserve Board Oriental Question Ass Farmers Long ‘Beach James M.cox Spermit California Oriental G NEW Committee New York Will H. Hays Republican ‘National Committee Avore Tuetton Orate Harding Marton Ohile Warren Igon Vergalltes China Shantung

Farmers Seek Greater Credit Flexibility At Federal Conference

An informal session in Washington between Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board and a farmers’ committee discussed credit conditions. The farmers argued they have not received full consideration under the board’s policy and urged more elasticity for marketing farm commodities and fertilizer.

Associated, Press Washington Harding Federal ‘Reserve *Board Flolley Ter Ac Creditito sIiaon Urea Jfor Toimsaure

Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting at First Methodist Church

The pastor's prayer meeting tonight centers on giving thanks to God. The First Methodist Church invites all to join at 8 o'clock for Bible study, prayer, and Christian fellowship.

Methodist Ieee Anila

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