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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
4
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Judge J K Hines argues the 1915 extra session auto speed law is unconstitutional for lacking governor call incorporation. If upheld, many convictions may be vacated and new trials granted. Supporters urge immediate amendment to strengthen enforcement and impose severe penalties to deter drunk driving.
The article describes forthcoming automatic telephone systems replacing the Hello Girl operators. Local exchanges will allow subscribers to connect without an operator, saving money for companies and time for users. Toll services will still require an operator, and New York leads in adoption as other cities prepare. The shift will render many young female operators jobless, signaling a broader era of progress in communications.
Classifieds show buyers and sellers across categories including homes vehicles and services. Listings indicate daily postings with contact details and prices where available. Local readers may find ads for jobs real estate and merchandise among the page.
The Gold Fellows committee of the Grand Lodge of Odg Fellows invites hotels boarding houses and citizens to contact Harold T. Tuck at 1403 W with the number of delegates they can accommodate for board and lodging and the rates. Early reporting is requested to assist decisions.
A verse by O G Bickers contrasts bargaining and delay with the inevitability of punishment. The second piece, As the Wind Blows, likens a man sailing with the wind to how law aids and hinders, echoing moral fate.
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A called conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 East T will be held in K of P Hall Friday evening May 20 at 730 o clock. The Orders of Red Cross and Malta will be conferred. All Sir Knights are requested to be present. Gasper Palmisano E C Mo G Quinn Recorder
The Georgia State Board of Embalming meets Tuesday June 14 at 10 a m at the Wigwam Hotel Indian Springs for examination of applicants for state embalmers licenses. All applications must reach the secretary by June 4. For more information contact S H Dunbar Secretary Athens Ga 1 21 10t
East Boston resident Sarah Jane McPhee describes severe run down condition with indigestion and nervousness. After trying many medicines she reports rapid improvement and restored appetite, strength, and health, attributing gains to Vinol’s cod liver oil iron and beef peptones. Ad cites price and local druggist Hi, 8. Palmer & Sons.
New York cotton prices show middling at 12.45¢ as markets close. Sterling at 4.00, francs 8.80, marks 1.68. Chicago grain and City service securities noted. cotton weakens on good interior crop weather amid European tensions over Silesia. Domestic textile trade remains buoyant with strong Fall River sales.
New York notes steady demand for goods and yarns despite large reserves inland. Southern spots hold a steady undertone with no pressure to sell. Anticipated 25 to 30 percent drop in cotton acreage and 40 to 50 percent fertilizer cut may shift inland weather influence on values. News on British coal strike settlement efforts awaited with much interest.
Athens voters face a pivotal primary as women activists urge a public welfare shift in administration. The Progressives nominate Mrs. A. Parker for mayor and place Mrs. Elwood Jackson, Mrs. T. W. Reed, and Mrs. John for alderman across wards one to three, aiming to energize civic engagement and reform.
Morris fourth ward Mrs Laura Blackshear conservative candidate for mayor Mrs T F Green for aldermen lead rival groups with differing tactics Parker on Progressive ticket active in League for Women Voters. Primary Friday will reveal which method wins as election officials explain procedures to visitors at 4 30 p m at the Woman's club public invited spectators welcome and note voting restrictions for White men.
After Judge Green's talk polls open at five and stay active until six thirty to let business and professional women vote after work. Managers warn the polls will close promptly at six thirty. contest results will be in Saturday's Banner.
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