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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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Oct 01, 1920

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Georgia Eleven Ready For Itadel Warriors Today

Georgia faces the Citadel in Sanford Field to open the 1920 football season with many veterans out injured and new backs Echols and Bohran in the backfield. Lineups include Reynolds Frost Kennett Gramling and Owens with Scoville Hohran and O’Shaughnessy at key positions as Georgia plans a try-out style first game.

Sanford University of Georgia Citadel Charleston South Carolina Monroe Madison Claude Satterfield Georgia Harper Whelchel Vandiver Citadela

French General Decorates Pershing At Washington

General Pershing accepted the Medaille Militaire, France’s top military honor, from General Marie Vayolle in Washington. The ceremony drew thousands of spectators and was attended by high officials from state, government, army, and navy.

Associated Press Washington France Pershing Marie Vayolle Army Navy

Legislature urged action on low price cotton in Texas

Governor Hobson sent a message urging immediate Texas legislature action to address the demoralized cotton market. He argued quick comprehensive measures could stabilize rapidly falling cotton prices and curb further declines.

Texas Associated Press Hobby Texas Leaiststute Today Acton “Ag

Walker Refusal 10 Debate The Issues By Walker Hardwick

The piece denounces Thomas W. Hardwick for refusing a joint debate with Clifford Walker. It accuses Hardwick of distorting freedom of speech, links him to Soviet associations, and cites press excerpts about strikes in Italy and labor struggles. The author argues for focus on issues over personal slights and urges voters to consider the broader political confrontations.

Georgia Clifford Walker Thomas W. Hardwick Mr. Hardwick Mr. Walker Hardwick Isoviet Isoviet (Labor Union and Soldier Russia Washington Department of State London General Federation of Labor Metal Workers’ Union Italian Socialist Party Milan Daily News Paris Italy Venice Naples Fiat Metal Workers Gompers

Advertise Georgia Enterprise Campaign Begins

Atlanta Oct 1 The Advertise Georgia Enterprise starts its fund drive to raise 200000 for statewide promotion. Governor Dorsey chairs, with 20,000 pledge cards mailed to business, professional, and farming leaders. Subscriptions from Savannah, Macon, La Grange, Waycross and others, plus county and bank support, aim to attract new capital and improved roads schools and towns.

Georgia Atlanta Dorsey Georgia Enterprise Lst Dorney Charles B. Lewis Lewis Fourth National Bank of Macon Dercey State Aibvertine Georgia Thosy Georgi Canada Californ Gavannah Bibb Roger Miller Rotary Chamber of Commerce la Grange Chamber of Commerce Fame Augusta Dublin Rome Gainesville Griffin Dalton Marietta J. Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Chambers of Commerce Boards of Commissioners

Mrs Paul M Conolly Dies After Prolonged Illness In Ath ens

Mrs Paul M Conolly longtime resident of Ath ens dies after more than six months illness at her Woodlawn avenue home. She aided community welfare, led Red Cross and Young Woman's Christian Association work, and supported soldiers’ programs during the war. Survived by her husband, adopted daughter Miss Alice Brunson, and several Brunson relatives. remains to be interred in Orangeburg S C. Pallbearers named Carlton Johnson C H Phinizy B B Cohen B F Hardeman C A Talmadge J W Welch Simon Michael Walter Jones.

Paul M. Conolly Woodlawn Avenue Conolly Basie Brungon Palmetto States Athens First Methodist Church Young Woman's Christan Association That Organi Red Cross Simon Michael Paul M. Conoll Mesars Carlton ‘Johnson C.H. Phinizy B. B. Cohen B. F. Hardeman C. A. Talmadge J. W. Welch Walter Jones

Veterans to Bring Own Blankets to Confederate Reunion

In Houston on October 1 to 5 the United Confederate Veterans reunion issued final instructions. General N B Forrest of the Sons of Confederate Veterans reminded delegates to bring their own blankets.

Houston Texas United Confederate Veterans N. B. Forrest The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Gener

Athens Banker Delegation Acknowledges Big Tulsa Parade

Athens Automobile Trade Association forms four member committee to invite local bankers to Atlanta October 20 Bankers and Automobile Dealers Day. A gala banquet at Capitol City Club precedes reserved seating for the Athens group in what is billed as the South's largest auto parade. The Athens trip spans two days.

Athens Automobile Trade Association Atlanta Bankers and Automobile Dealers Capitol City Club Athens Party Somatoe _C Depan F. J

Managers Named for Clarke County Democratic Primary

Clarke county will hold a Democratic primary on October 6 1920. The article lists district managers and clerks for districts 216 through 147th, including G M Thomas Weatherly Flatau and others. Election papers will be delivered to a representative by October 2 1920, per Chairman Howell C Erwin.

Clarke County G. M W. Milton Thomas C. N. Weatherly Arthur Flatau D. G. Andersen H. H. West John R. Northcutt G. M—W. A. Phillips Hugh "W. White G. M— W. K. Eldsoo James R. Tuck H. FL. Sorrells Suddeth H. ©. Hall Frank Collins M— J. A. Saddeth Myrick B. Pittard Pf.’ 'D. Tuck J. P. Nunnally J. W. Davies J T. Brown

Johnson Denies Harding Scrapped League of Nations

San Francisco October 1 Hiram Johnson flatly denied reports that Senator Harding planned to scrap the League of Nations or that Borah had joined with him in any such move Johnson said he had received no telegrams from Borah and believed the dispatches erroneous

Associated Press San Francisco Washington Dispatch Senator Borah Idaho New York Chicago Johnson California Harding League of Nations Borah Republican Nations Committee

Official Figures Of Primary Vote In Atlanta

Official figures received today show the Democratic primary total vote at 231,514. H M Stanley leads with 231,514 votes for commerce and labor, followed by J W Lindsey with 231,468 for pensions, and Wm A Wright with 231,033 for comptroller general. Other state officers include J J Brown 220,746 for agriculture, W J Speer 230,592 for treasurer, E J Rainey 230,467 for prison commissioner, and M L Brittain 228,437 for superintendent of education. Senate race totals list Thomas E Watson 103,542, Hugh M Dorsey 68,965, Hoke Smith 55,927, John R Cooper 2,327. gubernatorial total 221,435 and senatorial total 230,361.

Atlanta H. M. Stanley Commerce and Labor J. W. Lindsey Pensions Stanley State House Commerce Labor Pen Stone Wm. A. Wright J. J. Brown Agriculture W. J. Speer E. J. Rainey M. L. Brittain United States Senate Thomas E. Watson Hugh M. Dorsey Hoke Smith John R. Cooper

Drive Starts for $50,000 at Georgia Women's College

Report tonight notes a big drive opened this morning for $50,000 to support the foremost women’s college in the South. Workers volunteer time and money with several thousand already raised at a conference. A supper and final reports are planned, urging every man, woman, and child to contribute as the drive proceeds to completion.

Womens College South Antice Georgia

Two Alumnae Transform Lucy Cobb Institute in 1909

In 1909 Annie Brumby and Miss Gordie, then principals of Lucy Cobb Institute, raised scholarship standards and modernized facilities. They added a gymnasium, a swimming pool, nurse, and upgraded the library while aligning coursework with other leading prep schools. Their sacrifices supported many women pursuing education. The gubernatorial race figures referenced follow.

Wits Annie Brumby Lucy Cobb Georgia Fromen Bh Gerding Gordie Brumby Lacey Cobb Mane Elizbeth Avery Colton The Association of College Women South Colleges For Women Fis Cole Leges Lucy Cobb Taaseai Tarely Gerdie Ibrea Lucy Cobb Institute

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