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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
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The state democratic committee calls an April 20 preferential primary amid debate over candidates. Attorney General Palmer is praised for honesty and fitness, with strong Southern backing and potential Georgia support, while Hoover brings publicity. The piece argues Democrats should select a capable, experienced leader for reconstruction era challenges.
Former Senator Hardwick shows fighting resolve to run for governor after last year’s senate defeat. A Atlanta caucus of about fifty supporters vows to back him, while critics warn his past senate tenure disqualifies him. They say Georgia needs proven royal loyalty, and a Hardwick bid could meet a crushing defeat.
The text notes a harsh winter impact as a weevil invasion effects the region, with mentions of Oconee and two prominent figures. Details are fragmented but the threat to the area’s winter conditions is highlighted.
County farmers warn boll weevil infestation endangering this year’s cotton crop. They urge diversification into grain, livestock, and hog raising, arguing cattle and hogs yield higher profits and can be cheaper to raise in the South. They call for early action to starve the weevil and avoid a total cotton loss.
A Democratic caucus criticizes non compulsory policy and urges nationwide compulsory military training. The speaker recalls World War I mobilization, argues training beforehand would have saved costs and strengthened national security, and calls for a party plank supporting compulsory drills.
A London clergyman offered free rides to parishioners to and from church reflecting on the duty and discipline of church attendance. The piece urges prompt pews, renewed religious focus, and shared responsibility, noting clergy burdens and congregants’ role in preparing for spiritual calls.
Mr DHL Winter of Winterville Ga announces a relief drive to purchase and ship food to starving Germans in Germany. He notes federal aid and New York storage for shipments and asks local supporters to donate as a spiritual rather than financial gesture. Winter, once in Athens, is praised as a valued community figure aiding uplift efforts.
Mr Glenn Borough president of the Georgia Land & Loan Co. Mr. C. N. Hodgson of this city and Mr. A. W. Wood of Gainesville will depart next week for a trip to San Domingo. They will visit Yaqui Valley known for coffee production and auger cake. The aim may include forming a company to control a large share of the valley output. The party will spend weeks on the island and stay several days in New York.
El Paso reports Joseph Askyw American, recently believed kidnapped by Villistas, has been released according to private advices from Chihuahua City dated February 10. The AP file notes the withdrawal of the captive, returning him to safety amid ongoing unrest across the border region.
Unfavorable weather delays Lieutenant Maynard's southbound recruiting flight for a second time. He now expects to depart tomorrow from Mineola after the February 11 postponement reported by the Associated Press.
The Merchants Association of New York announced that a congressional investigation of causes behind the Postal Service breakdown has been requested through Senator Townsend, chair of the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee. It cites that out of 7,900 items recorded last year 28 were delayed.
The State Agricultural College seeks landowners within five miles of the city with fifteen or more acres to offer fields for a tractor demonstration from June 9 to 19. Eight prominent tractor firms will send machines and staff to teach students hoe to operate tractors, with ten students per machine and evening lectures by industry representatives.
Washington feb 9 the coal strike settlement committee at operators request will appoint a special committee to compile data on operators claim that price readjustment is needed due to a fourteen per cent miners raise this is seen as a strong sign the committee may deem price changes to the public necessary
The Athens district of the Georgia conference calls for renewed dedication to church mission beyond wealth and buildings. It urges systematic, aggressive action to promote evangelism, education, and missionary work, with coordinated lay conferences, surveys of church fields, revivals, and full participation in local finances and service for the Kingdom of God.
Westoreland Tennessee mother Mrs John F Anglea says her child’s terrible skin disease and poor appetite improved rapidly after using Zion. she urges trying Zion first for strong blood and better digestion. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
A church committee endorses a plan for efficiency in all church work and life. It emphasizes Sunday school improvements, teacher training, and achieving the district slogan A Revival in Every Church and 100 Percent Efficiency in Every Branch of the Service. The pledge calls members to serve with Christlike humility and simple aid to their own kind.
A Savannah News contributor spans cheerful verse and rural sketches in Georgia papers. The piece profiles Dan Bickers daily column Good Morning and the rustic Marble Time O Year poem about Jimmie, church-to-school routines, worn shoes, and a mother's care, capturing small town cadence and enduring optimism.
Large numbers of Athens and Clarke county school children will compete in the army essay contest February 2. Superintendent G G Bond said many pupils will take part in the national contest and awards will be announced in April.
The Senate reopened discussion on the peace treaty as opponents of ratification condemned its economic clauses as cruel and murderous for the conquered, while leaders had previously laid the issue aside. Senators Borah and Knox joined the debate, criticizing the treaty’s impact globally.
Dr George Craig Stewart addressed a full audience in the university chapel explaining the Trinity as God in humanity. He contrasted three great religions Mohammedanism Buddhism and Christianity and argued that Christianity blends transcendent and imminent concepts into a personal indwelling spirit.
Grand Rapids report on February 10 details testimony in the Newberry election conspiracy trial. Jon Osborne, former Michigan governor, said Teenie Dantela claimed Mark T. McKee could deliver the senatorship for 456000 dollars. Osborne said he believed he was a candidate and that his name appeared on the ballot.
Washington February 10 The Georgetown University seismograph logged a notable quake from 5 16 to 6 04 o clock tonight as reported by Associated. The event was recorded at the Georgetown station and noted as substantial by observers.
Special to the paper reports Judge Johns of the university and a seasoned lawyer enters the race for the Senate. He is described as a prominent figure with substantial experience and public regard.
R O Rods editor of the Winder News plans to run for Barrow county ordinary after prompting from many friends. Mrs Harry Davin and Master Harry Davin Jr will join Mrs Stewart on a Dawson trip this week.
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