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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

2

The Athens Banner information notice

The Athens Banner lists publication details including daily schedule except Mondays, address at 176 Lumpkin Street, Athens Georgia, editor H J Fitte, and mailing class. It instructs readers to send communications to The Athens Banner in Athens Georgia and specifies acceptable remit methods for payments.

The Banner Publishing Company Lumpkin Street H. J. Fitte Athens Athens Banner Athens, Ga

No Time for Dissentient Tim s in Democrats Unity Call

A call urges Democrats to refrain from criticizing President Wilson and Secretary Lansing over the Lansing controversy. It argues Republicans seek to sow discord and use the issue for political gain, urging harmony, support for Wilson’s policy, and party unity to advance Democratic goals.

Tims Wilson Lansing Interdot Coun

Mexican Crisis Demands Firm U S Action

A period piece argues that Americans held for ransom in Mexico require a strong U S response. It urges sending forces to enforce peace and protect American lives and property, accusing Mexican bandits of crimes and backing a decisive military stance.

Mexico Sam America

McAdoo Declines Candidacy for Presidential Nomination

William G McAdoo states he will not be a candidate for the presidency and will not allow his name to be presented for nomination in San Francisco. The announcement notes his perceived flaws during his railroad director tenure and argues his failed leadership would spell Democratic defeat.

William G. McAdoo San Francisco Democratic Party McAdoo

Democratic party splits over Wilson era presidential nomination

Fragmented remarks discuss the Democratic stance on President Wilson's family issue influencing delegates in Georgia and Missouri. The text warns of potential Hardwick influence risking a renegade vote, urging readers to recognize reliable party members for the presidential ticket.

Nim Wilson Howyer Hardwick Reble Georgia Teed Missouri Hardwick Beorwia Ula

Athens Building Company to Aid City Growth and Homes

The Athens Chamber of Commerce plans a new building company to meet the town’s housing demand. A committee reports progress on stock subscriptions and early field work, predicting oversubscription. Citizens are urged to invest to spur growth, with every dollar supporting home construction and the city’s economy.

Channer of Commerce Allente Corpal Ntton Chamber of Con Toda Voritten Eo Han Audi N Company Athens Adeanuipe

Palmer named on ticket sparks national interest in Paul Palmer

Friends of Attorney General Palmer plan to circulate a petition this week to place his name on the April meeting ticket. The move draws broad support as Palmer is viewed as qualified to lead the office and aligned with the Wilson administration, though residence in Pennsylvania is noted as a hurdle. The discussion reflects a push to select the strongest candidate for the party, with observers noting the potential impact on voters nationwide.

Palmer Friends of Frisco Pennsylvania Rmly

Athens Housing Drive Urges Growth and Investment

The text urges standard citizens to invest in building homes in Athens to relieve hotel and lodging shortages. It argues rentals can provide solid returns without hardship, urging immediate action to house travelers and strengthen Athena's future, with a call for a hundred homes to be built and rented promptly.

Thairaith Athena Amunty Athens

Clarke County Road Taxes 1920 Now Due

Clarke County Georgia residents aged 21 to 50 must work public roads in 1920 for nine days or pay a commutation tax of 34.50. Those paying by April 1, 1920 receive a 50 cent rebate. Signed by TATE WRIGHT, Clarke County Board of Commissioners of Revda and Revenues.

Clarke County Georgia Board of Commissioners of Revda and Revenues

Musical Comedy Listen Lester at Colonial

Colonial presents John Cort's Listen Lester for two nights featuring a colorful staged musical with tuneful original music and a dainty chorus. Stars Henrietta Byron and a large cast deliver light hearted romance and witty dialogue as lavish costumes by Lester enchant audiences on a back drop of lively dancing and twenty musical numbers. Mrs. Quarterman and Mrs. Johns of Winder were city shoppers yesterday.

Lester John Cort Knickerbocker Theatre New York Marty L. Cort George E. Stoddard Harold Orlobe Daddy

Athenian Attends Automobile School in Detroit

Mr. C. T. Mapp of 247 Barber Street Athens Georgia reports arrival in Detroit Michigan to enroll at Michigan State Auto School for specialized training entering the automobile business. He aims to gain insights from factories and secure factory experience before starting his own venture amid a booming industry with U. S. auto registrations exceeding 7.5 million by year start.

C. T. Mapp Barber Street Athens Georgia Detroit Michigan Mapp Michigan State Auto School United States

Democratic mass meeting in Jefferson selects leaders and endorses Holder

A Jackson county mass meeting in Jefferson Georgia elected George W Bailey as chairman Ernest Duke as vice chairman Homer Hancock as secretary and chose executive committee members from each district. The body adopted Australian ballot rules for the primary set for April 20 and endorsed John N Holder for Georgia governor with a lengthy affirmation of his qualifications and public service.

Jecereon Jackson County John B Shinnon George W. Bailey Ernest Duke Homer Hancock J. F. Tribbe Jefferson J. A. Boges Harrisburg J. B. Hardman Minish J. W. Sheppard Wilson D. R. Marlow Miller R. J. Hartley Cunningham A. J. Murphy Talmo R. EB Stewart Houchton G. S. Duke Randolph W. H. Deavours Redstone J. T. Codle Newtown J. H. Farmer Center Duke Gibson Attica John N. Holder Georgia Tion Jere Ayers Thie Board of Ninth District Agricultural School University of Georgia Tes Oor

Druggist Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A Kentucky druggist, J. F. Jones of Covington, states that he has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for seven years and regards it as the best cough medicine he has ever known based on customer praise and his own experience.

Chamberlain J. Fones Cr Vurn Charberlain

Don’t You Forget It in the Chamberlain Tablet Note

A fragmentary line notes Chamberlain’s tablets as the only wave not bowels be dd strengther, reflecting garbled OCR style. The readable bits hint at a medicinal or advertising fragment, with unclear meaning and no verifiable event or person.

Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Cure Promised for Croup Urgency

Fragmentary note warns of croup risk to children and urges timely use of Chamberlain's Cure Remedy. It emphasizes prompt action and accessibility, suggesting the remedy can aid protecting offspring and stop worsening symptoms.

Chamberlain Croup T. Chamberlain

Chamberlains Tablets Promise Stomach Relief

Readers are urged to try Chamberlains Tablets to end stomach troubles and regain appetite. The ad claims many have recovered health and can eat any food they crave after taking the tablets.

Dry Goods Association to Hold Dallas Convention

The Dry Goods Association will hold its annual convention in Dallas, Texas during the first week of May. President Rambo announced today.

DRY Goode Association Dallic Southern 'E Dry Goods Association Dallis Texas Rambo

Three Die As Lorraine Hotel Fire Sweeps Providence

Providence officials report three dead and thirty-two missing after a Lorraine hotel fire swept the building this morning. Police check unaccounted-for guests as the blaze was brought under control.

Providence R. 1 Lorraine Hotel

Senate endorses federal woman suffrage amendment

In Jackson Mississippi on February 19 the Senate referred the federal woman suffrage constitutional amendment by 31 to 16. The House previously rejected the amendment 706 to 21.

Nssipp Bsufragge Jackson Miss Mississippi Senate House

Hope as a Christian Promise Amid Life's Trials

The passage contrasts worldly and Christian hope, citing Bible verses from Revelation, Proverbs, Job, Matthew, and Psalms to argue that only faith in Christ yields enduring hope. It reflects on disappointment for the wicked and assurance for believers through Jesus' blood and righteousness.

Ain Job God David Absolm Jesus

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