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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
Address communications to The Athens Banner in Athens Georgia. Remit by express money order or registered mail. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and republication of all AP news dispatches and locally credited material. All rights reserved for special taps and local news published herein.
William Jennings Bryan, newly spoke about in The Commoner, criticizes President Wilson and the Democratic Party. He argues for independence in Congress on war decisions, warns of universal arms and peace via cooperation, and asserts Bryan’s past actions harmed the party while benefiting Republicans.
A historical discussion notes that films have moved beyond mere pastime to educational value, with producers spending heavily on worthwhile productions. Accessible by affordable admission, such cinema educates citizens and sustains theaters across cities towns and villages, as audiences support wholesome entertainment.
An hour spent seeing a wholesome picture grows public favor for its refreshing, entertaining, and educational value. The film is praised for being both instructive and enjoyable, offering a positive communal experience.
A verse on how transplanted plants gain vigor and resilience in new soil and surroundings, followed by a short poem about a man who dies and friends build a living monument using pieces of his wife’s handiwork. Both pieces reflect on endurance, change, and memory.
A list of old trivia questions and a brief dialogue about a baby’s teeth. The questions cover capitals, speed of sound versus projectile, locations, and literary references. The reader is reminded of general knowledge topics and a short maternal exchange about baby safety.
The piece shares a parable from Ella Wister Haines about a discouraged woman in a desolate town who finds solace by looking up at the sky. She discovers the blue sky above, a reminder of divine presence, and returns renewed faith. A closing note from Bishop Grant emphasizes God’s ability to reform and heal the wounded.
A brief, dated exchange hints at the sting of asking for money among friends. One asks if a true friend should feel sympathy. the other remarks that many friends in such moments are touched, revealing rueful social dynamics.
A traveler asks why a steamboat halted in dense fog. The wheelman says visibility is poor but stars are visible overhead. The pilot adds they won’t proceed until the boiler bursts, implying danger or caution before moving forward.
A brief note extols picnicking under a beech tree during full foliage praising its dense shade and sociable atmosphere while noting branches and unusable parts make good firewood.
The national weather crop bulletin reports mild dry conditions in central and western cotton belt areas aiding picking this week. Western and central regions advanced, while eastern and northwestern sections slowed. Texas Oklahoma and the Carolinas, especially North Carolina, still have substantial lower grade cotton to harvest.
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