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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
4
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Desperate speech at the Colonial theatre features Sepator Smith denying a checkered record. He accuses the Banner of misrepresenting his actions, while critics charge he obstructed Wilson era war legislation and opposed the League of Nations. The piece argues his loyalties and funding claims amid wartime politics.
The Banner notes the first issue of the Georgia Alumni Record, published by the Alumni Society to inform Georgians about the million dollar University War Memorial Fund drive. Editor Professor R Preston Brooks presents university news, Harris’s address, fund-rais ing plan, and campaign organization while urging citizens to request copies from Brooks.
A dated list presents definitions and facts such as the upper arm muscles, a cream collared ringdove, Fort Baker in California, Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard, and the first Olympic Games at Olympia. It then poses new questions on alum, a fox, mint origin, Mars distance, nibble, quibble, largest residence building, peach colors, painting of Madonna, and tea crawl.
New Orleans and New York market quotes show cotton prices in steady ranges with tone values and daily closing figures. The report lists ruling prices for corn oats and lard with open high low and close details and notes steady regional cotton quotes across several cities.
Elam Franklin Dempsey urges preservation of the church as a social and moral pillar. He extols its history, impact, and duties, calling on readers to strengthen its borders, support worship, and bring youth under its influence to safeguard the nation and homes.
The speaker recalls personal experiences in revivalist outbreaks within Methodism, noting opposition and ridicule from high places. He cites converts who became church leaders in Mexico City, Denver, and Texas, arguing revivals produce lasting impact and clear mist from modern views.
In Athens readers share experiences with Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J G Power describes relief after years of backache misery urinary distress and neuralgia. The testimonial notes improved mobility and energy. Also promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with claims of blood purification and strengthening effect at 60 cents.
The American Cotton Association warns of a critical cotton market, urging unity among growers to defend values. A semiannual conference in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 13 will convene national officials and state representatives to discuss acreage, prices, and efforts to counter large trade groups seeking to push cotton below production costs. The Georgia Division president stresses urgent cooperation to maintain reasonable values and prevent financial decline.
Boulevard and Chase Street lists H J M Quillian as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 a m supervised by I N Butler and R A Whitten. Sermons at 11 a m and 3 30 p m by Dr G F Venable. Free Methodist chapel corner Thomas and Strong streets offers 11 a m and 8 p m services with 3 30 p m Sunday School and Tuesday class at 8 o'clock. Invitations issued for all services.
Central Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 0:46 a m and services at 11 a m and 8 30 p m preached by Rev H Waddell Pratt from Abbeville and Rev Dr Gilbert of Dalton GA. Oconee Street Methodist announces 11 a m sermon and 8 15 p m sermon by Rev Dr Gilbert. St Marys on Oconee Street hosts meetings. First Methodist Church led by Rev Elam P Dempsey with sermons at 11 15 a m and 8 30 p m by Dr Robert G Rhodes of Emory University. First Baptist Church with Dr W L Pickard from Chattanooga concluding his series with 11 15 a m and 8 30 p m sermons on Likeness to the Father and Nothing But Love. services at Y W C A Auditorium corner Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street with invitation to all.
In a wave of rate requests many streetcar and traction companies seek fare hikes to cover rising wages and material costs. Reports to railroad commissioners show 58 of 65 lines filing for more than six cents, with thirteen seeking ten cent fares and four already approved. Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit, Denver, Seattle and numerous smaller towns are included. The industry argues prices must cover production costs or services will fail.
Fleer markets BOBS peppermint flavored candy coated gum to children with six gram packs. The item highlights a candy product aimed at young buyers and is distributed through local dealers.
Atlanta notes Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford, a congressional candidate for the Highth District, pledging to champion cotton law reforms in Congress. As former American Cotton Association general counsel, he cites below cost pricing, poor marketing, and lack of organization as key issues in the cotton belt and promises vigorous action if elected.
Fiber introduces Pep mint flavored chewing gum coated candy named BOBS. All dealers price at five cents.
Four members of the Fourth National Bank Club win prizes for essays on Its Up to You. Miss Earl Carter receives 20 dollars, Miss Maggie Dalton 10, Roy Christian 5, with additional rewards for Miss Ruby Morris and James W. gitah. A committee of local newspaper representatives judged the papers. Notes mention the Fourth National Bank News and leaders John K. Ottley and Robert Strickland.
A fragment describes the burdens on American women, noting backache headaches and nervousness as a price paid for modern demands. It praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy that brings health to women suffering from such conditions.
Special to The Banner from Hartwell Georgia reports Hart county farmers who were to visit the State Agricultural College on the 19th have postponed the trip to the 26th due to heavy rains. They will arrive in full force on the 26th. Advertise your waits in the Banner.
Fragmentary memory of trying medicines and rest from pain. Patient describes previous weakness and inability to straighten up. After a trial of treatment, health improved and pain reduced, with hope of continued relief and strength.
Dr Richard Mill Pearce head of the Rockefeller Foundation medical division met with University of Manitoba officials in Winnipeg to discuss support. The foundation will distribute about 900000 to Canadian colleges, with Manitoba’s institution expected to receive around 190000. Pearce will visit Saskatchewan and British Columbia before returning west.
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