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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
4
Address communications to The Athens Banner in Athens Georgia Remit by express money order draft post office order or registered letter. The Associated Press The Associated Dregs hold exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches and non credited focal news in this paper.
Athens citizens raise funds to complete an enlarged Sunday school room at Oconee Street Methodist Church in memory of Capt Reuben Nickerson and Rev Ellison D Stone. Nine hundred dollars more is needed after three thousand already contributed. subscriptions sent to Rev George B Stone or the building committee.
A political column argues Democrats will win this fall citing Wilson’s treaty stance and wartime leadership. It praises Democratic policies like the Federal Reserve law and Smith Lever act, while accusing Republicans of obstruction and lacking a platform as Cox runs with Roosevelt as a challenger.
The state of Georgia faces funding strain from weak tax laws causing lower revenues yet retains authority to collect tax money and support state institutions. Rising costs of living and materials are cited as aggravating factors.
The article argues that rising costs force teachers to demand higher pay, warning Georgia must not starve common and higher education of funds. It urges legislators to craft proper tax laws to secure income and meet annual educational expenses now, noting the state has the money if taxes are arranged.
Quiz lines cover zodiac signs July births and Leo traits tasting fire coals Nest camouflage carpentry automaker insignia trout fishing best flower-cut times Camp Fire Girls orders regatta meaning of pennant and through thick and thin. The page presents corrections and new questions.
An old verse reflects on duty and effort with lines about wishing success in all tasks great or small. The piece emphasizes enduring effort and happiness in work, urging cheerful persistence in duties and a positive outlook. The fragment mentions D. G. Hatreds and Duties and a tale of a man deceived by self illusion about his antipathies and duties.
A sermon warns against self deception and hidden sins, urging Christians to walk in the light. It condemns mockery of God and urges standing in faith to resist temptations and reap what is sown.
Readers seek guidance on health remedies nails and tonics. They request addresses for Educational Dramatic League and various film stars, and inquire about church leadership in Rhode Island and boxing results from March events.
Dr Chas Bulla urges readers to choose Jesus, warning against neutrality and judgment upon the Redeemer. The note describes a Rocky Mountain arch labeled The Great Divide, symbolizing the split between paths to the Pacific and Atlantic, and calls for salvation and global harvests with strong religious appeals.
A financial bulletin notes a loan dispute or comparison involving demand loans and time loans with a principal figure of $797,782.76 referenced in relation to the case or balance. Names of parties are not provided in the readable text.
Multiple candidates declare runs for Congress and Senate across Georgia in 1920, including Thomas Shackelford Charles Brand and Phil Davis Jr announcing for the 8th and 67th Congress as Democratic hopefuls. L. C. Brown seeks the Western Circuit Senate seat and Solicitor General re election, citing tenure and policy alignment amid economic strain from wage cuts and inflation.
The University Summer School may move classes outdoors due to a shortage of classroom facilities. Some sessions have been held in the Octagon this week while temporary changes for the McEntee Players’ visit force reallocation of rooms and staff plans.
The census bureau announced that Montgomery Alabama has a population of 43 464 an increase of 14 percent. The report notes a banner result for the city reflecting growth and urban expansion.
Mt Vernon lodges and related fraternal groups hold regular meetings at Masone Hall and Odd Fellows' Hall on Clayton Street. Listings cover Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge No 40 and other lodges with officers named and meeting times each week.
Fragmentary OCR text lists amounts like 300.00 82,638.72 1,100.00 1,820.76 and 82,312.95 with terms such as LIABILITIES and repeated letters, offering no coherent report or identifiable entities.
An advertisement touts Capatone as a convenient dissolving remedy for headaches neuralgia rheumatism and nervousness. It claims quick action with waterless use and notes the bottle bears the S. Home Collier label and is available at drug stores.
Field secretary L. T. Martin of the Georgia School of Technology visited Athens to survey textile manufacturers and seek input for improvements. The institution, second only to Boston Tech, aids Georgian industry and seeks legislative support to secure needed funds.
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