This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription prices effective July 1 1921 for Daily Banner and Sunday issues. Rates cover weekly monthly and multi month options including combined Daily and Sunday plans with notes on advance payment and renewal rules.
Analyzed view argues against broad government loans to European nations. It emphasizes that America should back credit with productive enterprises, not finance European governments. The piece urges focusing on domestic commerce and ensuring Europe proves willing to meet debts before further aid.
The text argues for Europe to trade with the Trade States on sound business terms rather than sentiment. Eugene Meyer Jr. of the War Finance Corporation stresses boosting domestic buying power as well as foreign buying power, warning against credit misuse and insisting foreign nations must operate on solid business principles.
The piece asserts China’s historic transport neglect is waning as a province plans five modern highways nearly two thousand miles long. It notes cheap labor and materials, cautious political contrasts with Japan, and predicts a broad transformation driven by young Chinese talent and directed effort. It asks what China will do as it awakens to power.
Editorial argues William H. Taft earned the role of chief justice through fairness and judicial temperament. It lauds his calm reaction to defeat, blend of labor sympathy with prudence, and ability to unite opposing views. The piece concludes with social commentary and observations on public life and opportunity.
Atlanta July 15. A bid to change Brantley county seat from Hoboken to Nahunta gains support from Senator Thomas and others. No public buildings exist yet, and no loss is foreseen. A prior election opposed the move by 22 votes, with claims of 88 illegal ballots. The change, expedited via legislature, is signed by representatives from affected counties.
A list of quiz corrections and new questions covering geography history and science. It includes answers such as Maine as the Pine Tree State and Palermo in Sicily, with new prompts about gastric juice ethnology and Lake Winnipesaukee.
Miss Ruby Weatherly and Mr Lacy C Arnett were married by Rev Walter Anthony at the First Methodist Church on Lumpkin Street Athens. Arnett, a leading local photographer, and his bride will reside in Athens after a short honeymoon.
Athens residents applaud a daring rescue as Jameson Neighbors dives in with clothes on to save four youths from drowning after a boat incident at a new lake near Winterville. A Carnegie medal movement begins to honor his bravery amid a crowded shore. Clarke County Fair plans loom large with multi club support and an executive committee to select site and dates. The project promises a major regional event with prominent county figures guiding exhibits and amusements.
Cobb C Torrance of Atlanta, a highly popular University of Georgia student from Athens, was seriously injured in a Friday automobile accident in Atlanta. The Banner, University and Athens circles express deep regret and hope for his recovery known locally as Cobb.
Northbound and southbound leaves listed for Atlanta Monroe Memphis Birmingham Norfolk Richmond and Washington New York routes with various departure and arrival times. Includes local stops and intercity connections across multiple cities with times such as 10:05am 6:40pm 2:24pm 7:50pm and overnight 11:47pm arrivals.
Thunder showers swept Athens and nearby areas with showers continuing across the region. Eastern cotton states saw more widespread rain while western areas had scattered showers. Florence Alabama and Oklahoma City reported over two inches, Charleston recorded a heavy 6.14 inch fall. Morning temps ranged from 80 along the gulf to the low 60s inland.
Read for profit notices show Germany now operates four air routes out of Berlin. The longest lines are Berlin Dortmund and Berlin Roenigesberg, each about three hundred miles. Additional routes include Berlin Bremen and Berlin Dresden. Phone 75.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.