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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists publication details and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with contact directions and AP association notes. A verse excerpt praises journalism’s public duty, followed by a satirical poem about blame and fortune.
Representative L C Brown in Georgia moves a five million dollar bond measure to fund emergency needs during months with no state income. A constitutional amendment would go to voters this fall, aiming to safeguard obligations and stabilize state finances despite temporary shortfalls.
Georgia legislators reject the Susan B. Anthony national amendment for women’s suffrage. In Atlanta, the League of Women Voters declined to use the ballot in the approaching primary, prompting protests from the Atlanta Equal Suffrage Union. The piece asserts Georgians oppose equal suffrage, predicting it will take generations before broad support appears.
A compilation presents yesterday's Kwiz answers on subjects from frost to Lake Superior and tennis origins. New questions ask about frost, lassitude, Ohio’s name meaning, pigeon varieties, and the Diving Venus among others.
Legislative page continues with bills and amendments from multiple senators. Proposals include county jail and bridge law changes, motor vehicle registration clerks, city court reorganization, elective county commissioners, jury per diems, film censorship, and Lamar County creation with Barnesville as seat. Also notes on cost of living in government contracts and editorial references.
A Sunday School Times reflection on handling others dislike through faith in Christ. Self-pity is condemned as poison. believers die unto self and live in Jesus. The piece urges joy and love toward those who oppose us, with prayer for spiritual sight to see our brothers as our Master.
Reader asks about admission for women to the College of Pharmacy at Columbia University New York and to verify with the Dean at 115 West 68th Street. The letter discusses Wallace Reid, hair dye, stage dancing needs for actors, lightning safety, homemade soap, and where to find serial story The Gich on the Hilltop with Brentano's contact details.
A May wartime column urges America to pray for divine guidance to defeat Germany and end war’s evils. It cites Civil War abolition, moral renewal, and a world transforming victory through faith, calling for a nationwide revival led by interchurch cooperation.
The Lakes Auxiliary of the Y M C A hosted a supper Thursday night in the YMCA building supervised by Mrs. W T Forbes and Miss Jessie McCregor. The event aimed to persuade single men in Athens to take YMCA rooms, followed by talks to foster better acquaintances among the residents. Servers included Mrs. Randall Weems and Misses Sarah Weems Mary Bondurant Elizabeth Bond Frances Forbes Dorig Mogs and Margaret McKimsey.
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