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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
7
A dated account argues the automobile's rise transforms U S transport. It cites mass adoption, economic impact, farm work, and city suburbs access, claiming 1900s auto growth underpins national industry.
An OCR fragmented passage discusses soda water and American beverages, referencing Frederick W. Murphy and public interest. It mentions sugar, stimulants, and beverage chemistry with uncertain dates and many garbled terms. The text hints at consumer impact and public perception of non alcoholic drinks.
In Atlanta on September 27 a violent incident involving a Black man named George Watson is described. An armed highwayman confronted him as he carried a basket of provisions home to his family. George allegedly refused to surrender the onions, was struck, and sent home with his belongings after a swift kick.
An unsigned Lexington notice argues that prices remain high as merchants resist reductions. It recalls a $200 drop on a Lexington sedan set for September 1 and hints a 1921 model will cost several hundred dollars more than current prices.
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