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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
A civic notice defends local merchants against profiteering charges, arguing retailers face manufacturer prices and expenses, and that price cuts benefit the public. Merchants claim they build the community, deserve public confidence, and should avoid the label of profiteers while urging harmony and collaboration.
Governor Harding of the federal reserve board faced criticism for its credit policies citing demoralization and panic fears. Supporters argue liberal policy will revive confidence and production, while the Manufacturers Record proposes tests focusing on producer morale and goods output. Banner Want Ads, Phone 75.
London June 16 Associated Press reports that Sir Hamar Greenwood stated in the house of commons that rebels in Ireland since July 1920 murdered 568 people. He noted no military murders, one Crown force murder in the Royal Irish Constabulary, one in the police auxiliaries, the latter found insane.
A compact verse vignette by D G Bickers reflecting on Georgia heat and ambition. It juxtaposes a humorous fire hazard comment with a lone figure named Ambition who could both drive and lead at once, underscored by regional cadence.
Answers cover multiple trivia items with errors and mis-spellings. The list includes questions on cities, state sizes, birthstones, astral concepts, and geography such as Lookout Mountain, Blue Peter, and the Brazos river, plus requests for new questions.
Mt Vernon Lorge No 22 F R A M meets second Thursday each month at K of P Hall Washington street. Elks, Encampment No 14 I O O F meets Friday night 8 pm in Odd Fellows Hall corner College and Clayton. Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday eight at Welock Castle Hall Foster building Clayton street. Clarke Rabekah Lodge No 26 I O C F meets nightly in Anscomb Building corner College Clayton. Kohen Williangis Lodge No 16 I C C F meets Monday night in Odd Fellows Hall corner College Clayton. Clorate City Camp No 292 W C W meets Wednesday night 8:30 in Lipscomb building near Clay street. Visiting brethren invited.
Colors of exchange data show ruling prices across markets. New York cotton closed around 12.91 for March while January was 13.50. New Orleans cotton middling around 11.66 to 12.80 with varied closes. Chicago grain profiles show wheat July at 127 and corn around 62. See Liberty bonds and spot cotton in various city tabs. Cities Service securities quoted by Henry L. Doherty & Co with June 16 remarks.
The New Orleans market notes a sharp decline amid news of miners voting to reject proposals, delaying settlement of the British coal strike. Southern cotton interests fear extended disruption as Lancashire trade falters and Liverpool cotton receipts lag behind last season’s pace. Final vote results expected tomorrow.
The article suggests cotton demand would rise if the coal strike ends, lifting markets. If not, sentiment may stay weak. English textile workers near settlement with ratification expected tomorrow. Manchester hopes for a textile revival and large orders, notably from India, once the coal crisis is resolved.
The State Board approves the University Summer School to serve Georgia teachers and others. It offers certificates for normal and secondary grades, state exams, and attendance renewal, with programs for elementary to college level study. Attendance advised at least one year per license.
A Danville poet J W Lynch is praised for a new poem In Old Kentucky published in the Danville Messenger and echoed for possible inclusion in the chamber of commerce booklet The piece Reflects Kentucky imagery and rural life with lines about June breezes bluegrass cattle and the dream of Kentucky noted by the Messenger as worthy for profit and use in Want Ads in The Banner
Dr J W Lynch is identified as a former pastor of the First Baptist church in this city, noting his past leadership role within the local religious community.
Washington D C June 16 The House Republicans at a conference tonight discussed reappointment and the proposed reduction of representation of Southern states in Congress on account of the alleged disenfranchisements of Negroes. No decision was reached. Read for profit use for sure results Banner Want Ads Phone 75.
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