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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

4

The Banner Publishing Company and its readers note

Morning daily and Sunday edition details printed along with subscription rates for one month three months six months and one year. The piece references the Associated Press rights and urges Congress to fund gun army and navy for protection. It argues for strengthening the military and warns against pacifist tendencies and disarmament, mentioning vigilance over Mexico and shores.

H. J. .Rowe Es Communications Athens Aix

Few Counties Bear Burden in Georgia Tax System

A Savannah Morning News editorial argues that 120 of Georgia’s 153 counties receive more from the state in pensions and school funds than they pay in ad valorem taxes. It notes counties with cities pay more but receive less reimbursement, urging gradual reform to reduce disparities.

Clarke Maller Savannah Morning News Georgia Bettaens Echoo Chatham Fidd Bibb Richmond Floyd Muscogee Thomas Laurens Etren Iwo

Japan Prepares for Defense and Expansion Amid Tensions

The article argues Japan plans defense against possible American invasion and outlines ambitions for a larger navy including superdreadnoughts. It compares fleets and questions financial ability, suggesting expansion as a deterrent and noting ongoing strategic considerations between Japan and the United States.

A Good soruing AES A Verse And A Visnette

A terse fragment presents a verse titled A Good soruing AES by D Bickers. The item appears as a literary note or poem snippet with limited readable context and no clear publication details.

Old Proverbs Renewed and a Short Meditation

A newspaper brief reflects on personal improvement and the idea that steady virtue emerges from moments of struggle. It contrasts the dream of a perfected self with the transient battles against sin and fear, noting humility grows when hardship enters life.

Answers to Yesterdays Kwiz

A list of quiz questions and partial answers on topics from tones and overtones to geography and history. It includes definitions of undertone overtone mint haze herbivorous carnivorous omnivorous Greek letters Fiji Fatima and more with new questions on wormwood worsted kleptorhaniac embezzler and world trivia.

New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Alpha Fiji Islands South Pacific Ocean Fatima Mohammed Middle Atlantic States Teeethovens United States Hot Springs Reservation Fez Eiffel Tower

Captain Dozier Hosts Educators at Clarke County Lunch

An education conference was held yesterday in Captain T. H. Dozier’s offices with State Supervisors Martin, Duggan Pound, Chapman. Department of Physical Education staff Mise Parker. University nutrition head Mira Mathews. Norma school dean Ritchie. and county superintendents in attendance. After the program Captain Towler hosted a luncheon praised for hospitality reflecting 24 years at Clarke County vote leader.

T. H. Dozier Martin Duggan Pound Chapman Mise Lurine Parker Department of Physical Education and Health Mira Susan Mathews University Nutrition Department Misgea Lois Dowdle Annie Mae Woods Dean Ritchie Norma Serence Towler Clarke County J. H. Dozier

Usual Services and Sunday Schedule At Local Churches

Reveri L. Hill D D pastor announces morning services at 11 00 and 8 00 p m with subjects Fault Finding and In His Steps. Sunday schools at First church 9 45 Lane chapel 2 30 Hoyt chapel 2 50 prayer meeting Wednesday 4 00 pastor Walter Anthony and superintendent J J Bondurant invite all to attend.

Reveri L. Hill D.D Lane Chapel Hoyt Chapel Walter Anthony J. J. Bondurant

Central Presbyterian Church Service Times and Music Director

Central Presbyterian lists Samual J. Cartledge as pastor with J T Dudley as superintendent and Hugh J Hodgson as organist and music director. Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 8 p m Christian Endeavor meetings at 5 30 and 7 p m.

Samual J. Cartledge J.T. Dudley Hugh J. Hodgson

Pepto-Mangan Advertising Claim Promises Color and Appetite Rise

An old advertisement touts Pepto-Mangan as a remedy for pale blood and fatigue in children and adults. It asserts the product provides nourishing ingredients to redress “half starved” blood and improve color and appetite. The copy urges readers to choose Gude’s Pepto-Mangan, available in liquid and tablet forms.

Former Athens Man Dead at Acworth

Former Athens resident William Edward Shaw of Acworth Ga died at his home Friday afternoon at 4 oclock.Surviving are his wife Odessa Arnold Shaw four daughters including Mrs Joe Hawks Mrs Watson Goode Mrs Charles Wiggins Miss May Shaw and Miss Maude Shaw of Dawson two sons Robi E and Arnold Shaw of Dawson two brothers B Hi Shaw of Tallahassee Fla and R R Shaw of Woodville. Funeral plans not announced.

William Edward Shaw Acworth Ciy Shaw Oglethorpe County Athens Odessa Arnold Shaw Fourghters Joe Hawks Watson Goode Charles Wiggins Minsea May Maude Shaw Dawson Robi Arnold Shaw Hi, Shaw Tallahassee Fla R. R. Shaw Woodville

Edith Roberts Star in White Youth at the Elite

Edith Roberts plays a virginal maid in White Youth at the Elite Theater today. The plot centers on a grandfather choosing a mate, with kidnapping, a duel, and a vault-key mob scene amid cobwebbed wine bottles.

Edith Roberts

Margarita Fisher Stars in The Week End at Strand Theater

The Strand screens Cosmo Hamilton romance The Week End featuring Margarita Fisher as Vera Middleton. The play centers on a family's obsession with reputation as a daughter pursues love, with Milton Silla co starring and S. S. Hutchinson producing for the American Film company.

Strand Theater Cosmo Hamilton Ives Plymouth Rock Margarita Fisher Vera Middleton Ming Fisher S. S. Hutchinson American Film Company Milton Silla

Latvia Prison Overcrowding Report From Moscow Jails

Latvian hostages returning from Moscow say jails hold over 100000 prisoners, a fifth of Moscow’s population. Monasteries and a rubber works building house 20000 inmates. Conditions described as indescribable with executions nightly and many inmates driven to insanity by starvation.

Riga Moscow Siatshenn

Thedford's Black Draught Endorsed by L A Haste and James Tean

A historical note praises Thedford's Black Draught as a trusted liver medicine. L A Haste, a lumberman, and James Tean endorse its use for torpid liver and related stomach issues. The text urges readers to ask for the genuine product to stimulate liver function and prevent illness.

James Tean Thedford

Weathered Roads Prompt Slippery Travel Across Several Routes

Road conditions worsen across multiple corridors as sleet and rain hit Thursday night. Atlanta to Dalton and Rome to Chattanooga show very soft, slippery surfaces. Atlanta to Athens via Madison Augusta loosens yet remains slick. Tallulah Falls route likely impassable in places. northern lanes report notable deterioration. southward roads degrade except major paved segments. Cc. F. von Herrmann.

Atlanta Rome Dalton-Chatta Athens Madison-Augusta Tallulah Falls Raina Newnan-Columbia Cc. F. von Herrmann

National Baseball Federation Meets Cleveland Today

The National Baseball Federation opens its annual meeting in Cleveland with talks on semi pro and amateur baseball rules. Debates expected on banning players with pro experience from Class A and on creating a new division for fraternal leagues. Officials to be elected with Haddock and Potts likely to return. Zetterlund may be rejected. Cities across eastern and central regions planned to join for 1921 season.

Associated Press Cleveland National Baseball Federation William 8. Haddock Pittsburg W. E. Zetteriind Detroit Astern Instown Cincinnati Youngstown Akron Columbs Toledo Louisville Flint Mich

Tally Tonight by Six Automobile Ban Held Up

A terse report notes a six o'clock tally and an automobile ban. The text mentions a Jackson street incident with a robbery attempt and a mail pouch fight ending with an escape.

Jackson Street

Tennessee Bank Department appoints receiver for failed bank

Mc Connell, superintendent of the Tennessee state banking department, was appointed receiver of the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company in Memphis after it failed to open its doors. The action followed the bank’s Sunday opening issues and church involvement noted in the report.

Associated Preas Memphis, Tenn McConnell Tennessee State Banking Department People’s Savings Bank and Trust Company Ieee

Deaths and Funerals Mary E. Davis

The remains of Mrs. Mary E. Davis aged 50 who died yesterday at 567 Boulevard will be taken to Milan Als for funeral and interment at Spring Hill Baptist church on Sunday afternoon Rev J W Stewart of Troy will conduct the services She is survived by her husband R F Davis two sons E C and H C Davis of Athens four daughters Mrs Pearl Williams Miss Mary and Blanche Davis of Athens and Mrs Fannie Lee Tindall of Graceville Fla and nine grandchildren

Mary E. Davis Boulevard Milan Als Spring Hill H. C. Davis Athens Pearl Williams Missea Mary and Blanche Davis Fannie Lee Tindall Graceville Fla

William Patrick Broach Funeral Held for Local Boy

Funeral services for seven year old William Patrick Broach were held at Point Peter Baptist Church. The boy died Thursday in Crawford. Rev. P W Davis and Rev. H B Hardaway conducted the service. Surviving are his widow Mrs Mollie Broach two daughters Mrs Minnie Poos and Miss Pearl Broach and a son W C Broach.

William Patrick Broach Crawford Point Peter Baptist Church P. W. Davia H. B Hardaway Broach Oglethorpe Hig Town Mollie Broach Minnie Poos Polot Peter Pearl Broach W. C. Broach Point Peter

Stomach woes eased by Zirou remedy claim

A reader from Route 1 Alabama cites stomach tremble and loss of appetite that improved after taking one bottle of Zirou. The testimonial promises iron buildup and energy, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, urging readers to ask their pharmacist.

Ala Gat

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