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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
2
A speaker recounts long term rheumatism and weakness across the neck arms and legs. After trying Ziron she reports it did more good than any medicine and she plans to continue use. She urges others to ask their druggist about the first bottle offer.
Washington reports William Mather Lewis urges farmers and War Savings Societies to cooperate with state food administrations to publish fair prices, root out profiteering, and boost production. He cites waste reduction, prudent saving, and production as keys to lowering living costs while urging mass participation in War Savings stamps and certificates to fund industrial expansion and public needs.
Sofia Sept 1 Bulgarian War Minister Michael Madjarioun says Bulgaria should be punished for joining the war but seeks adherence to Wilsonian nationality. He notes political reforms, a peacetime army of about 40,000, improved finances, open borders, and a coalition cabinet representing five parties at the peace conference.
British cinemagraph exhibitors and industry figures protest American entry into the British film sector. They urge government support for large scale British production, urge Americans to watch British films, and ask British capitalists to avoid theaters under foreign control. Public backing is sought to oppose non British controlled theaters.
Chiapas, Mexico, nearly freed of revolutionists and bandits following an intensive campaign led by General H. F. Esparza. He reports the operations scattered the followers of rebel leaders Tiburcio Fernandez Dinar Carzo Fausto Ruiz and Alberto Pinedo.
The Official Journal lists American recipients of the Medal of French Gratitude for wartime service. Honorees include Mrs. Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland for hospital work and fundraising, Mrs. Louise Metcalf of Providence for Red Cross efforts, and numerous nurses and volunteers from Boston, New York, Chicago, and beyond.
The Columbia Motor Company solved the auto color dilemma by popularizing a Venetian blue for its Columbia Six sport model. After initial dealer and buyer enthusiasm, the factory confirmed the color as a universally liked shade, diverging from the common black trend.
New York leaders from all parties report broad desire for speedy peace terms and pledge to explain delays to voters. Nationwide fundraising and campaign planning loom as Republicans and Democrats prepare to finance next year’s presidential fight. Civic education drives by the National Catholic Welfare Council target illiterate and foreign-born audiences to combat Bolshevism. Prince of Wales welcomed in town with strong public turnout, while veterans fear army surplus meat from sale prices and guard cans from families.
Mrs. Claude G Johnson of Atlanta, a French bride who married Corporal Johnson of the Eighty second division in Corginon France after the armistice, joins the Atlanta Red Cross chapter three months after arriving in the United States. She says the Red Cross is the only tie binding her to home, recalling the symbol that welcomed her in New York.
Washington reports President Wilson refused to share latest German treaty drafts with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee citing risk to presidential prerogatives. Senator Lodge notes authority to withhold, committee will resume sessions tomorrow. Clarke County plans $500000 road program funded by a $250000 good roads bond issue already sold and engravings underway. Road construction should start within a month after bonds arrive, with paving on the Athens Monroe Winder roadway segment slated next.
New York reports the Loyal Orange Institution said the senate foreign relations committee heard supporters of Irish freedom on the peace treaty and an early hearing was requested for friends of Ulster self determination and related organizations.
Atlanta report says Judge Charles Whitford Smith of Atlanta was appointed to the state court of appeals, succeeding the late Chief Judge Wade. Smith, longtime Stone Mountain circuit judge, has roots in Atlanta and previously served as Edgewood mayor, state senator, and city council member.
Washington Sept 1 House sub committee examining ordnance expenditures made public testimony showing the Fort Delaware shell loading plant unfinished at armistice. The government has paid about 14 million to date though the contract was set at 1.25 to 1.5 million.
Vice Admiral Gleaves today assumed command of the Asiatic fleet with the rank of full admiral confirmed by Congress at the President's request.
Judge Peyton L Wade, late chief judge of the court of appeals, died in Atlanta last Friday and was buried in Oconee cemetery beside his parents. University of Georgia faculty Agricultural College and Athens Bar Association members formed an honor guard at the funeral gate and marched to the grave.
New York reports M J Karpeles, pearl authority, sharing insights at jewelers convention in Atlantic City. He notes nature offers varied shapes sizes colors and tints. price hinges on color perfection skin and necklace matching. Pearls found worldwide with fine Oriental types from Ceylon and Madagascar. After war, Indian dealers joined New York as a growing hub for the global pearl trade.
Atlanta notes Georgia sweet potatoes gain favor in the North and West as demobilized soldiers bring home the taste. Sioux City merchant George Lowe seeks connections with large growers to supply carload quantities properly cured to prevent rot, citing sales already made in nearby markets.
Athens resident Thomas J Shackiefora is named on the speakers list for the American Cotton Association convention in New Orleans September 4 9. The event aims to draw 6000 cotton farmers and businesspeople, with plans to grow the association to 1 000 000 members. Speeches will emphasize cotton as a business proposition and its impact on Southern livelihoods. Other speakers include Senators Smith of South Carolina Sheppard of Texas and Georgia figure Hoke Smith and officials from Georgia and Louisiana.
Chicago Sept 1 delegates to the national committee of the prohibition party faced a split over whether to continue to function or dissolve. National Chairman Hinshaw said action would be decided by a majority vote tomorrow. A heated debate emerged over a full prohibition ticket in the next national elections.
General Pershing sailed from Brest and led the first division parade in New York and Washington. Major General McAndrew coordinated military matters and welcomed Pershing, who is scheduled to arrive in New York on September 8.
Knoxville remained under guardsmen patrol after a weekend riot left two dead and sixteen wounded. Ten men were charged with aiding prisoners to escape as the jail was stormed. One battalion of guardsmen returned home and out of town units are due to depart Tuesday leaving a machine gun company and a rifle company headquartered in Knoxville.
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