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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement extols Ziron a tonic blend of iron and minerals for anemia and stamina. It cites a testimonial from Sidney Fry of Rock City Alabama claiming indigestion and weakness improved after a week. The surgeon offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit.
A Washington rumor claims General Pershing will announce engagement to Mrs. Annie Peeples Boyd of Chattanooga, widow of Colonel Carl Boyd. The tale ties to Pershing’s staff years, a romance during wartime, and notes Boyd’s role as aide-de-camp and his death after the war.
Dr John W Galloway manager of Royal Pharmacy lost his home and all possessions in a recent fire. Despite no insurance, a wide circle of friends and business associates gathered a substantial fund to help rebuild. Galloway publicly expressed deep gratitude, calling them friends indeed.
The fourth annual Southeastern Fair in Atlanta October 11 21 promises record attractions. Secretary R M W Striplin says space will fill early with big tents and expanded livestock premiums especially in swine, rivaling national shows. Weatherproof paths, enhanced automotive displays, arts exhibits, and two days of auto racing on October 20 21 headline a larger, cheaper Dixie extravaganza aimed at Georgia exhibitors and visitors.
In a near Saarbrucken clash Bourgeois and French soldiers suffer many wounds. A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch notes 100 Frenchmen involved and many Germans arrested for attacking them.
A historical pledge text swears to uphold the Constitution, honor the law, and support democracy against autocratic rule. It honors veterans, the flag, and patriotism, pledging loyalty to nation, liberty, and the ideals of justice, peace, and comradeship among those who wore the khaki.
Atlanta reports a surge of wild cat schemes selling fake stocks certificates and oil land lots across the South. Promoters evade blue sky laws, swindle thousands including businesspeople and professionals, and push risky ventures while state officials warn investors to investigate thoroughly before funding any scheme.
Atlanta Sept 24 Former Congressman William Schley Howard was named executive chairman of the Roosevelt Memorial Association for the fifth district. Calvin Tichrer of Lanham Cotton Cultivator Co. was named vice chairman. Georgia’s quota of the $5,000,000 memorial fund is set at $50,000 with a national campaign planned for Oct 20 27.
The American Cotton Association urged farmers to hold their staple for the New Orleans minimum price of 36 cents, with a rising scale to 40 cents by May, asserting cotton is worth over 50 cents per pound in manufactured goods and warning English and European spinners will buy to avoid idle mills. The call emphasized organization, firmness, and refusing to sell unless the minimum price is offered.
Hon James J Connor, chairman of the board of trustees, predicts a bright future for the State College of Agriculture at Athens Georgia. He cites rising enrollment of 350 plus, crowded facilities, and urgent needs for a new animal husbandry building and women's dormitory to accommodate veterans and expanding programs. He notes government plans to supply equipment for training wounded veteran boys and the challenge of underpaid faculty amid stagnant income.
Elberton Ga Sept 24 Hon L C Brown a four year Clark County representative and noted state legislator is spoken of as a possible congress candidate from the eighth district. Friends urge announcement though he has not authorized it. Brown is in Washington before the National Tax Board arguing to remove the ten percent gross sales tax on bottlers. He leads Georgia and national beverage associations in the fight. He plans to stay on the job until a decision is settled.
Trieste reports estimate allied officers returning from Fiume say D Annunzio has raised his military strength to over 12 000 men. Washington figures note a House resolution by Representative Husted of New York opposes any American intervention in the plume situation.
The body of Mr. BR McDorman, 53, died of heart failure Tuesday. Burial was yesterday at Oconee cemetery with Rev. A G Richards officiating. He lived in Athens all his life, served in government post office work, and was active in local business. Survived by widow Mrs R E McDorman, two daughters, a brother who led the Athens fire department, and two sisters.
Clarke county club members prepare for the county pig and cart show at the State College of Agriculture on October 10. Prize winners advance to the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta the next day, with a Ford touring car awarded to the first prize at Athens exhibitors.
Matt Knauf entered his Essex from Peru II at Spring Valley meeting. Judges joked, but his car finished second among nine, after the lead car overturned a rival into a ditch. The Essex, fully equipped, trailed a field of specialized racing machines, including a French motor.
Congressman Thomas M Bell of the ninth Georgia district acting on the joint postal commission hearings in Atlanta September 29 and 30 issued a statement to postal employees and postmasters. He urged representatives to file briefs and submit claims while noting employees will have a few minutes to present contentions.
London Sept 24 The government sent a communication to officers of the national union of railway men declaring a misunderstanding over their ultimatum and agreeing to further negotiations. The cabinet meeting followed their warning of a strike beginning Friday and considered the rail workers demand.
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