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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
3
The Athens Banner urges readers to vote for Clifford Walker in the Democratic primary and attacks opponents Hardwick and the party line. It argues Georgia remains safely Democratic, criticizes Republican influence, and comments on Cox Roosevelt rumors and national sentiment. The piece frames Georgia as loyal to the Democratic platform.
The state buzzes with a claimed conspiracy among Senator Smith Tom Watson and Tom Hardwick to defeat Governor Hugh M. Dorsey and seat Watson in the Senate while positioning Hardwick as governor. The plan allegedly centered on splitting votes, with Smith testing a presidential bid to signal support or repudiation. The narrative recalls meetings at the Georgian hotel and predicts a Hardwick governorship if elected, with Waton’s departure noted as the era ends.
The piece notes a Georgia election battle between Clifford Walker, a loyal Democrat, and Hardwick, described as a party deserter. It hints at factional loyalties within the party and questions about return results and likely outcomes amid tensions among Walker supporters and opponent factions.
In this issue a veterans encampment tale recalls a sham Meuse Argonne battle at Camp Meade Maryland. Real ammunition was fired to heighten the thrill, killing a baby struck by a fragment. The piece laments the unintended death and questions the celebratory spectacle.
The fragment lists questions and definitions covering a lama, George Bancroft, breakwater, pistole, The Lady of the Lake, the Minotaur, the Monster, anesthetic, and the meaning of veteran, presented as NEW QUESTIONS for a knowledge quiz.
A fragment contemplates philosophy and Providence as partners in fate long ago, suggesting that more mortals should not be guided by grand designs or elaborate conjecture, with a melancholic tone on glory and crowns.
Augustine and Luther frame freedom through truth and service. The Master’s standard is to be free by truth and to minister to others in Christ. Wesleyan Advocate warns against mere noise or activity without Christ’s motive. Beecher likens broken parts to a harness needing repair to enable bearing load.
A new deep tobacco brown shade called thin fall is predicted to become popular. Readers ask about Blanche Bates marriage, masseur licensing, NJ cousin marriage, poem origin, WWI medals, Thierry pronunciation, and wonders about Harrold Lioyn Doris May couples. The column answers select questions and ends with a quip from The Cynic.
A fragmented reflection on glory and temperament speaks through a mused persona, noting restraint and unruly passion. The text hints at inner struggle and artistic ambition amid a mythic, lyrical frame with highlights of name and identity.
The City Baptist Young Peoples Union meeting time has shifted from Sunday afternoon September 19 to Sunday October 1 to allow college students to settle in. The next issue of Spizzerink Tum Special should be ready next week, and all publication material must be sent to the editor in chief. Boss Delights the children with BOBS peppermint gum made by Fleer.
Church schedules from First Presbyterian First Baptist and Central Presbyterian listed with service times subjects and Sunday school details. A Georgia church film movement proposal backed by Spartanburg leaders seeks church aligned film access and universal appeal for wholesome, biblically based programs with plans for a permanent supply to fit church needs.
Church notices outline East Athens Baptist and Free Methodist services with multiple sermons and Sunday school times. Christian Church and First Methodist list Bible school, sermons, ROTC service talks, and a Mesopotamian excavation reference. Ends with a Gum ad and classifieds tease.
Duluth Ga September 17 The Duluth High School opened with a full faculty and crowded seating while Superintendent W Harvey, once in charge 1907 1911, notes the fall term. Bonds totaling 28 000 have been sold for a modern building, but trustees plan another election to raise fifteen to twenty thousand more.
Fragmentary text mentions Reed J O Jones at the Banner office and a note about seniors Gum made by Fleer. Details are unreadable. no coherent event or person context can be established from the readable portions.
A new citation badge celebrates Overland stock car’s 5 452 mile run on Indiana roads and a 1 000 mile dash at Indianapolis speedway. Four amateur drivers shared the duty with two hour shifts and six hour rests to beat the clock on the brick track noted for its rough roadbed and tough conditions.
Athens High School welcomes Hal Campbell as new athletic head as football practice sharpens. About twenty five candidates vie for team B with many of last year's varsity back, including Ashford Butler Kilpatrick Grayson Patnisno Talmadge Kennedy. A schedule with several A. and M. colleges and top local high schools is planned.
The weekly cotton bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture notes variable conditions with cotton described as very poor to good in places. Weather across regions included cool to rainy Georgia, warm later days, and adequate sunshine for harvesting. corn and other crops rated excellent to good with mean temperatures above normal and scattered rainfall across the cotton region.
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