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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1919

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Georgia nurses handicap Georgia Warriors for Sewanee game

Injuries thin the Georgia football squad as veterans are sidelined. Punter Collings and star Hartley are out, Mott unlikely to return, Doc Harper to rest a leg, Barchan with an injured shoulder, and Hartley out several weeks. Sewanee touts a strong line and fast ends, Georgia must fight hard in its first major test with an inexperienced squad.

Alex Cunningham Georgia Sewanee Collings South Carolina Mott Doc Harper Barchan Hartley Hargrett Rothe Cheeves Citadel John Rigdom Vandiver Whelchel Rigdon Pew Reynolds Austin Ne- Ville Broylen McWhorter Hoe Highsmith Broyles Anderson Anthony

Belgian King and Queen Visit Yosemite Valley

In Glacier Point California on October 15 the King and Queen of Belgium toured Yosemite Valley. At the ranger station the Queen stroked the fur of a roe deer. she entered a cage briefly as an animal snapped at her coat. She spoke with an Indigenous squaw during the outing.

Glacier Point Cal Yosemite Belgium Nobedy

Freshmen End Property Violations in Athens University

The Athens freshman class unanimously adopted resolutions to curb city ordinance violations by students and restore harmony with local citizens. The rules forbid illegal gatherings, property destruction, and unsanctioned celebrations, with campus officials and city authorities to approve any night events.

Athens Sanford Field University Old Georgia Mesurs W. L. Patterson T. E. Stokes T. L. Everette A. B. Almon J. W. Barrett J. C. Shelor Messrs R. G. Dickerson Arthur Pew Shorty” Andrews Claude Satterfield F. D. Rose

No Worms In a Healthy Child

An old health ad claims children troubled with worms show unhealthy color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised to enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthener. The copy asserts worms will be dispelled and the child will reach perfect health, with a 60 cent price per bottle.

Grove

Death of Mr B H Whelchel in Gainesville

Athens mourns the death of Mr B H Whelchel who died Tuesday night and was buried yesterday afternoon in Gainesville cemetery. He leaves his wife two sisters Mrs R H Park of Athens now in Gainesville and Mrs R O Barksdale of Washington DC and one brother Mr J E Whelchel of Washington DC.

Athens In H. Whelchel Gainesville Whelchel R. H. Park R. O. Barksdale Washington, Gs J. E. Wheichel Washington, D. C

Burleson Defends All His Policies Since On Cabinet

Atlantic City October 15 Postmaster General Burleson defended his administration before business groups, defending policies under wartime. He clashed with critics over parcel post rate changes and railwood contracts, while mocking his critics. Immigrants must leave force behind, Palmer urged, while Baker vowed federal enforcement of laws and swift troop action to quell riots on October 15.

Burleson Atlantic City Eens Burleson Natonal Hardware Association American Hardware Manufacturers Association Wilson Express Easton Penn Palmer Ton

Action Deferred Again by Industry Board on Labor Plan

Washington October 15 The National Industrial Conference deferred action on the labor plan pending a Central Committee report on collective bargaining. The committee struggles to define the term and the conference reconvenes tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Secretary Wilson assumes mediation between soft coal miners and operators amid the November 1 strike call. Gilbert Gompers is reported better after nervous exhaustion and remains at home.

Washington National Industrial Conference Assembly Central’ Committee Central Committee of Fifteen Wilson Labor Wilton Law Ag Gompers American Federation of Labor

Savannah Church Records Record Growth in Membership

Rev. John B. Willer of Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannah marks twelve years of pastoral service with an average annual membership rise of fifty percent. The former South Side Baptist church notes a remarkable expansion, highlighting sustained congregational growth in the city.

Savannah John 8. Willer Calvary Baptist Temple South Side Baptist Church Wilder

Clarke County Cotton Body to be Organized at City Hall

The Clarke county unit of the American Cotton Association will be permanently organized at City Hall this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Hundreds of farmers, manufacturers, bankers, and warehousemen are expected. State representatives will explain plans and urge broad participation to secure profitable cotton prices and support regional industries.

Clarke County American Cotton Association Seeey County Avery Clarke Frank Shackelford D. F. McClatchey

A Beautiful Woman And Digestion Remedies

A vintage ad discusses a beautiful woman and digestion, recommending light meat intake and occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion. It notes 25 cent price and suggests a broader idea of global crop reporting and industry data sharing for cotton, citing potential government cooperation and census metrics.

World Cotton Nations Urged to Cut Middlemen Links

New Orleans October reports the World Cotton Conference debating a world federation to unify trade. Advocates urge British spinners to buy directly from U.S. growers, cutting middlemen and boosting farmer prices while stabilizing global supply and commerce through coordinated warehouses and statistics.

New Orleans Kentucky Dacée Dacer W. Iring Bala Mer Boston World Ion Federation Bullard America England Departments O. P. Austin National City Bank of New York Austin United States Great Britain Europe Mr. Austin

World War Vets planning future at state meet

Veterans gathered at the Ansley Hotel for a two day American Legion convention in Atlanta to plan political action and national issues. The first meeting saw state executives, committee members, and local leaders discuss organization, delegates, and turnout for the Minneapolis national convention. A new Tech chapter formed with Basil Stockbridge as commander and Forty students attending.

Atlanta Legion Bocbe Telly Ansley Hotel Légion'ptane America Pine Room Georgia Memorial Agione Eugene FR. Black Minneapolis Tech Basil Stockbridge Charles D. Montgomery Jr Eugene Oberdorfer C. G. C Bloodworth

Ban Put On Tent Shows By City Board of Health

The Athens City Board of Health voted to forbid all circuses and tented exhibitions in Athens until rescinded, citing diphtheria concerns. A board investigation showed improvement, with no severe cases, suggesting the action may be reconsidered soon.

City Board of Health Athens

Hon T L Gantt Visits Athens Area

Hon T L Gantt of Newton Mississippi visits the city and surrounding areas. Once editor and owner of the Banner, he is hailed as a renowned newspaper man whose writings have been widely read and copied in the region. He plans to spend several days in Athens meeting friends and acquaintances.

T. L. Gantt Newton Miss Gantt The Banner Boon Athens Hly

Home Communities to Gain From Roll Call Efforts

Atlante Oct 15 Dr Livingston Patg rand chairman of the central committee of the American Red Cross is expected to explain that the Anwri cin people will accrue benefits from the roll call. The tour to herald era division includes big spirited men and women.

Atlante United States Livingston Patgrand Central Committee of the American Red Cross

Upson Estate Verdict Items in Clarke Superior Court

In Clarke Superior Court yesterday morning the jury returned a verdict of 600 dollars in favor of the plaintiff in the Upson estate case. Officials arranged for the criminal case to proceed, with possible further jury action anticipated today.

Clarke Superior

Stamping Out Cattle Tick Quarantine Lifted in Chatham

In Savannah on Oct 15 the law to stamp out cattle tick in the state was shown in Chatham, with quarantine lifted. Warrants were sworn out today as farmers faced penalties for moving cattle to other areas. The note marks the first case of this kind on record in the region and comes days after earlier actions against involved parties.

Wilson Washington Dr. Grayson Savannah Chatham Gusinaa

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Georgia Warriors Yosemite Valley B. H. Whelchel ARMY Cleveland Baker Ohio Federation of Clubs Industry Board Savannah Church Hug League OF Cotton Nations Maoy Talon World Thomas H. Joan James L. Key Ontgomery Jr lPon Walter A. Harria American Legion Georgie Rela Haan Upson Chatham Stamping
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