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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1921

Page

6

Four Horsemen Return to Palace for Saturday Showing

The Palace announces a return engagement of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse for Saturday October 1 with the same prices. A special schoolchildren matinee is scheduled at 10 30 am, admission 25 cents. Rex Ingram produced the film based on Blasco Ibanez with music by the original orchestra. The story follows Ezra as he falls for a heartless girl, while friend Skinney betrays him.

Palace Athens Elberton New York Four Horsemen Rex Ingram Blasco Ibanez Metro Company Eara Ezra Esther Skinney Julio Rudolph Valentina

Haunting Rustic Verse On Screen by James Whitcomb Riley

The piece references poet James Whitcomb Riley and a screen transfer of a rustic verse. It notes a theater event with the haunting rhythm of rural life and a performer named Ray presenting the material on Thursday and Friday at a national art venue.

James Whitcomb Riley Charles I Hay Kereen Fica Les Ray Rustic Ros

Real Estate Loans Quick Action From Athens Firm

Holman Byrs Law Offices in Athens Ga urges prompt action on real estate loans. Avoid year end delays as demand rises, with fast processing and decisive guidance for borrowers seeking timely financing.

Joans RY _ Holman Bidgs Athens

Life Cast In Most Charming Artist Annie Pretty

Annie Pretty stars in Paramount drama Life as Ruth Stuyvesant daughter of a New York broker. Her secret marriage to Billy Reid entangles them in sensational incidents as her husband faces a wrongful death accusation before eventual happiness. A Mack Sennett comedy reel accompanies the feature at the Strand Friddy.

Ray Arline Annie Pretty Wilsta Brady Paramount Friddy Douglas Fairtunks Ruth Stuyvesant New York Billy Reid

Beek Murderers Track Murdered Woman in Room

Detectives trace a couple known as Mr and Mrs Boulanger who stayed in an unused room for several days. The body of a young woman was found wrapped in paper in a closet. A newspaper date September 21 helps fix the murder date as the Boulangers left the room on Monday, four days prior.

Mrs. Boulanger

Holloman Seeks Georgia Tax Reform At Athens Luncheon

James Holloman tax editor urged a new Georgia tax system at a Rotary Kiwanis luncheon in Athens. He contrasted Georgia’s tax poverty with South Carolina and urged educational funding through reformed taxes and a broader base, while noting no specific system was endorsed. He highlighted the Western and Atlantic railroad property as a major tax asset and pushed for regulated auto traffic to support rail service.

Georgia James . Holloman The Atlanta Rotan Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Hursday Holloman Atlanta Constitution Ted Carolina Holtomian South Carolina Eorvia South Western and Atlantic Railroad Union Virginia University of Georgia State Insane Asylum Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Athens Fiolloman

Rail line at risk as motorists urged to aid Gainesville Midland

A letter from Receiver W. Veazey to the Athens Daily Herald warns the Gainesville Midland Railway faces possible junking without increased business. He urges cooperation from owners and the public to support operations, noting rising costs, unpaid interest, and similar short lines being scrapped while the community benefits from keeping the road running.

Gainesville Midland Railway Manipal Gainesville Midland Railroad Athens Dairy Herald W. BH. Veazey Veazey Zeazey Athens Daily Herald Athens Jackson Herald Jno. N. Holder Gainesville Holder Halder Tad

Athens to Hire Playground Directors for City Schools

The Athens school system plans to hire at least one playground expert to direct outdoor activities under the Fernandez work study play plan. Superintendent G G Bond said he is considering two experts, one for play activities and one for the physical side, and will consult the board before finalizing the action.

Athens Fernandez G. G. Bond Board of Education Bond J. Bond

Plan Improved Gas Service in Athens

The Athens Gas and Fuel Company won permission from the Georgia Railway Commission to issue 40,000 in bonds to fund two years of plant upgrades and future improvements. The plan targets Milledge Avenue near South Lumpkin Street and Boulevard Avenue to improve service for Athens residents.

Athens Milsedge Avenue South Lumpkin Street Athens Gas and Fuel Company Milledge Avenue

Florida alumni rally for Georgia war memorial fund

Georgia alumni of the University of Georgia show enthusiasm for the Million Dollar War Memorial Fund campaign. Harry Hudson, campaign chairman general, reports the drive will be valued by public subscription next month after his return from Georgia.

Florida University of Georgia Millon Dollar War Memorial Fund Harry Hudssin Georgia

Alumni mobilize statewide for Florida University support

The Florida alumni pledge to help the University next month with time and money. Southern state alumni have organized to back the campaign while Georgia also plans to contribute for its own University. Athens faces overcrowded enrollment as the university’s needs grow amid budget cuts and tuition pressures.

Ehinal Jacksonville Florida Mr. Hodgson Georgia University At Athens Uni Ginay

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