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THE BANWER-HERALD^ ATHENS. GEORGIA
I'ltlDAY, DECEMRFn „
NEWSPAPERS THRIVE UPON
KOLITICS IN CUBAN CAPITAL
HAVAN.—Havana with a popu
lation of more than 364X100 boasts
22 daily newspapers, probably more
than any other city *'f Its size in
the world. Most of the.-.: circulate
chiefly in Havana and its suburbs,
for every city of any alze in Cuba j
lias one or more dailies of Its own.
SOFIA—Representatives of hit
American contracting corporation
are in the Balkans surveying the
possibilities for public Improve,
ment cnterprlies In Bulgaria, Jugo-
’balkans Stampeding Steer
Overturns Auto
;, On Gotham St.
Three of the Havana dailies are slavla and Rumania. They nave
published I Ennglish and the other been making a study of the flnan-
1 9ln Spanish. l«o. there are a score cl> , condl ,i on ot the Bulgarian
or more of weekly and monthly
publications of various kinds, in
.capital ln con J uncUon with a * ur *
eluding two in the Chinese iang- J vey of ll " neQ<1 * ,n waler works,
lingo. El Diario de la Marina. • street railway extension and lm-
founded In 1832, Is The oldest of provenenN and sewer xtensions.
the Havana dailies and El Heraldo, | Before going to Belgrade and the
established last month, la the Jugorlavian seaports on the Adrl-
youngest. With presidential elec- atic, they will make a survey of
tiona coming on next year, several i the facilities of the ports of Varna
more dailies will blossom forth If and Burgas the Bulgarian harbors
preedent Is followed. on the Black Sea.
NEW YORK—A steer ran nmuc*
and tfirew crowds In the theatre
district Into a panic. The steer had
escaped frem an abattoir at For
tieth street and Eleventh avenue
Racing across the city towards
Broadway, the animal found
automobile In his path. Putting his
head down under the car he toppled
It over In the falling the auto
mobile knocked down a woman pe
destrian but she was only slightly
bruised.
As the steer wa* nearing Broad
way a patrolman fired four bul
lets into the animal’s shoulder and
with the help of several hundred
men, forced him Into the areawpy
of a theatre wher# he was cap
tyred.
“White Way”, Post
Fails, Crushing
Negro to Death
Women’s Extra Quality
of Bed Room Slippers
20 DIFFERENT SHADES
TO CHOOSE FROM
95 Cents a Pair
JOHNSON SHOE COMPANY
SNUFF HELPS CAPTURE THIEF
DANZIG—Snuff worked the ruin
of a thief who wa* robbing
bacco store In Langfuhr. one of the
suburbs of this city One night
the tobacco dealer scattered snuff
on the floors. When he opbned
thV shop in- the morning there
were footprints In the snuff. A
polio edo* traced these to the door
of the owner of the building. The
owner wa* equld to tale off -hi*
shoes, end socks and thee were
still stains o snuff on his feet and
the snuff shaken , from the stocks
caused the detectives to aneeze.
ATLANTA—PIeas T Holme*,
year old negro messenger boy, of
112 Gilmer atreet was Instantly
killed when a wbiteway post on
Forsyth street crushed him as It
fell, after being struck by an auto
mobile truck belonging to the F.
E. Golian Construction comptny
and driven by John Cobble, Thurs
day morning.
The boy was riding a bicycle
directly behind the truck, accord
ing to witnesses of the tragedy,
when the truck swerved, causing
a large metal tank In the truck to
fall Against the post, knocking It
to the pavement. Unable to stop In
sufficient time to save himself.
Holmes waj crushed beneath the
post. He wa splaced. In an auto
mobile and taken to Grady hospi
tal, but he died before reaching
that place.
TALE OF BERLIN STUDENT
TYPIFIES GERMAN DISTRESS
BERLlN-^-The life stoiy of many
middle class famines in Germany
today 4# similar to that revealed
by Haul Westfahl, a Berlin law
stodent, who was recently
niigned In police court for bur
glary. In aModation with two
old offenders Paul robbed some
pertinents. The boy admitted the
theft, but was immediately releas
ed when he told his history.
Is the son of a' widow who once
was In afluent circumstances. But
, the depreciation of the mark wiped
* out her Income and. she was com
.pelted to become a charwoman,
whle the-boy also worked at odd
| hours n * order to eern enugh
continue his legal • studies.
What {he World Is (Doing
CAS SEEN BY ‘POPULAR cMECHANICS CMAGAZVNE
n)
Washing a Mountain into the Sea
Contractors years ago began to
move a mountain from the heart of a
American city into the sea.
used mule-drawn carte to haul
the soil and rbek away to be dumped
iusidc the sea wall that marked the
i limits of a new water front Shortly
ifter the work was started it was
lated that under this method the
i would b4 almost prohibit!vi
would require
that the task would require
fan. It wa, finally decided to waih
aaray aa much aa possible of the hill
with hydraulic fr*A Twelve giant
ttreama of water under preaniro from
threo high-powered pump, were
turned again,-, tho mountain, and it
•lonly began to crumble downward.
At ita iummit otood an old mon-
aateiy. Abandoned by ita former
occupant,, it fell with the ground that
were broken up by dynamite and
sluiced away. Over 7,000,000 cubic
yarda of earth and rgclt hart already
been poured from this hill into the
bay, making an extensioa to the ahore
three milee wide. Silty new blodu
will be available to the business scc-
t ion of the city whan the transfer has
been completed. Otter varioue mod.
cm metheda uf destruction alio are
being used.
Failure] of Lightning Rod Cause
Stamp in Its Use
Though 75 yean ago there were
lightning roda in every hamlet in the
United gtatea, it ia said that a govern
ment report, citing many failures of
conductors to protect property, his
caused such a dump in their use that
today the government census does not
record one factory making the ap
paratus. Invented by Benjamin Frank
lin in 1753, this protection against the
dangerous electrical flashes was widely
used until the report of the Lightning
Research Committee ia 1S05 caused
the publio to lose faith in its value.
Forty-Thouiand-Mile Flight
Gets Bee Ponnd of Honey
Flights totaling more than 40,000
miles must be made by a bee to
gather enough nectar from the flowers
to make a pound of honey, experts
liavo recently figured Gathering the
sweet liquid within a radius of two
and a half milsa from its hire, it ia
estimated that the little housekeeper
travels at least one and one-half mile,
for each drop. It jgkc* one-half gallon
of this aubatanpe t<7 make one pound
of honey. At the same time, it ia
•aid, the busy worker also carries plan!
pollen and water with which the young
brood is fed.
Shellac for Floors
A good and durable finish for floor*,
Stairway.., and other surfaces that are
subject to'heavy war ia obtained by
applying a coat of shellac over the
filler coat, before using tho regular
varnish. The sbellae should not bo
mixed with tho varnish, and if any
supiwrted it.' Slopes too Utge to be thinner ia required alcohol should bo
moved by the force of the water, used. The wear-reaieting qualities of
MUNICH—Rome American Ideas
about howAo maintain a perfectly
hygienic household do not appeal
to BavaHans., Loca I newspapers
recently printed these Instructions
of the New Tork Academy of
Medicine about house furnishing:
"Dispense with all unnecessary
furniture and keep only the abso
lutely necessary things. Threw
out all household pete without
mercy, such aa dogs, cate, apea,
squirrels, birds and white mice
Do without curtains. carpets,
painting*, busts, and Imllnr dhst
catchaere. Don’t let your rooms be
swept with brooms. The floor
must consist of hard wood nnd the
windows of your apartment must
always be open."
Commercial Bank
Mails Out Checks
Djvldend checks from the Com
mercial bank were mailed out
Thursday and reached the stocV
holders In time to help out with
the Christmas shopping.
The annual meeting of the
stockholders of this bank has been
called for an early date In Jan
uary when the past year's bu«i-
ness will be reviewed and* the af
fairs of the Institution In general
gone over. Athens’ banks aj
Whole are said to have enjoyed a
splendid year during 1923 and tho
Commercial bank has been among
the most prospreous and progres
sive.
READ
BANNER-HERALD
WANT ADS.
Don’t Worry Over Holiday Problems! Just Turn to “Christmas Gift Suggestions”
Chrlatnuh, Gift Suggestions
Christmas Gift Suggestion* t
Gifts for Her
Norris Exquisite Cindies
Blocks Aristocratic Candles
Marla French Chocolates
Hollingsworth Unusual Candies
Buntes World Famous Candles
Georgian Palm Garden
<£
GIVE HER THE BE8T
Wo have a wonderful line of
Christmas Baxe* of the World’s
Most Famous Candles
Georgian Palm Garden
the ibcilao will oiler a pleasant sur
prise to anyone who has to varoiih
floor* often, and the gloss obtained has
a long life.
([Under healthy conditions, fith may
live many yean. For example, aal-
mon have been known to survive a
hundred ye*re, cels 80 years, and carp
IK), while pike ire mid he even more
tenacious nf life.
MAKE YOUR FRIEND HAPPY
SEND THE BANNER-HERALD TO HIM
DURING 1924
FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT
“ PHONE 75
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
SEASON
We invite you to see Our Christ
mas Cemetery Wreaths, Fot
Plants and'Cut Flowers.
Jones’ Flower Shop
Phont Z67
GIFTS 8HE WILL LIKE
(Vanity Cates, Stationery ot all
•GIVE HER A”
STUDEDAKER '
One She Will Be Proud of.
Lawler Motor Co. *
A GIFT SHE WANTS
Electric Curlore, Boudoir Lamps
and Irons, Floor and Table
Lamps, Heating Pads,
Taylor Electric Co.
Fountain Pens, Watchas, Rings,
Stick Pins, Cigarette Cases and
Holden, A Gift he will want
J. Bush, Jeweler
A GIFT THAT LAST8 A YEAR
Protect her home with one ot our
many fire ln«urance policies.
• LIPSCOMB 1
Fire Insurance Agency
ktnds. Toilet Articles, Perfumes,
Ivory Sets, Toilet Sets, Candles.
Gitizens Pharmacy
TOILET 8ET8
In Amber, Irory and Shall,
Boudoir Lamps and Candle
Sticks, candles. Stationery, Gold
and Slirar Pens and Pencil Sets.
BRAD-O’S
Why Not Give Her A
“DIAMOND"
Yon can save by getting It at
J. Bush, Jeweler
Auction Sale
AN ELECTRIC SEWING
MACHINE
DORSEY’S
A gift she will remember.
Ladies’ over-night cate*, hat
boxes, anlt cases and hand bags.
Christmas Gift Suggestions
For Everybody
We have something In our store
for overybody. Gifts they will ap
preciate. Come in and see our
display of goods.
S. H. KRESS CO.
5-10-25 Store
A FIRE INSURANCE
Policy protect* your home.
Gift for Everybody
Lipscomb
Fire Insurance Agency
8PECIAL XMA8 PORTRAITS
Aa few or aa many as desired
Attractive oil colored portraits
FINE FRAME
Adams & Arnett Studios
Dorsey Furniture Co.
Gifts for Children
Thousand* of nseful present* at
prices that make yonr money
go far.
Christmas. Gift Suggestions
AUTO ACCESSORIES
Automobile equipment for
Christmas. Motor Meters, Side
Shields, Monogram, Radiator
Caps, Step Plates, Extra lire*
and Tire Covers,
Motor Tire & Supply Co.
XMAS GIFTS
At Popular Prices—Shirts, Ties,
Hats, .Gloves, Socks and many
AfUn, 'ftilnAu
other things.
Levy’s Toggery and
Boys’ Shop
Pipes, Cigars, Cigarettes, Christ
mas Package and Boxes
A Gift He Will Like.
Jowers’ Cigar Store
SOMETHING HE CAN U8E
Pipes, Cigars, Cigarettes, Razors.
8havlng Brushes, Fountain Pen*
and Pencils
Citizens Pharmacy
Christmas Gift SuggtsU
A GIFT THEY WAN1
Who could ask for it!
nicer the* a
3ILLAC
CADI1
Soule Cadillac Co
A LIFE INSURANCE I
In the Northwestern
Life i* Protection—Pin, I
me " n. R. BL00DW0RTH
District Msnsger
212 Sou. Mut. Blilg. 1‘lont
“VICTR0LAS”
Make the home happy Chrt
morning by giving Iks f
VICTROLA
Dorsey Furniture (
EDISON phonoorap
■‘The phonograph With »J
We carry full stock otr r
Instruments, Piano*. ®
Mandolins
Morris Music Sho
Mrs. Nellie Saflo
McLELLAN’S
5-10-25c STORE
WITH A CERTAIN
amount saved we can finance
you to build and own your home.
Whut la more appropriate than a
Savings Account for your Christ
mas gift In a bank that special
ise! this banking feature.
Commercial Bank
Bring th* children in and let
them see oor toy department .We
have many toys to pick from.
We nave you money.
S. H. KRESS CO.
5-10-25C Store
makes a practical and rela
tive present. Sew LIghf
our small machine for little
girls.
] Singer Sewing Machine
; Company
TV
TOYS TOYS
TOYS
5c to 98c
McLELLAN’S
NOTICE!
Friday,'Saturday and Sunday
I will have on display at the
Holman Bldg. Wreaths, Baskata,
Cut Flowers and Pot Plants.
Miss Nettie Jones
Jones Greenhouse Co.
Phone 4682
Cigars, Pines, Fountain Bens,
Raio.t, Shaving Brushes, Mili
tary Brushes and All Toilet
Supplies
BRAD-O’S
The Man's Shop
Mavis and Candy Says
Make Your Gift a
Benson’s Fruit Cake
You will Please
a Friend.
Gifts for Him
W» hare many things tn our
•tore to pick from that w/li make
Ideal Christmas Gift* For Him.
5-10-25c STORE ^ J Dixie Army Store
"MERRY CHRISTMAS”
tn a distinctive manner. See our
Christmas boxes, ono she will
appreciate.
Jowers’ Cigar Store
Gifts for the Home
We have many things to pick
from that will make appreciative
OlfU For the Home.
Dixie Army Store
Olv# ike Amlly
A Gift TK-7 c *" U “
. A BUICK FOR CfiRUT*
Conolly Motor Co
Dinner
Decoration*
VEGETABLES
will make a I*rg« p** 1
ChrtetmakWn—•
Costa’s Delkatesst
is headquarter#, m
or dinners *nd we wu»
to fill your ww»
CHRISTMAS SHOPPER
Attention. Take * ,.
Costa’s Luncheon# 1
Regular
tvrlchcs and SiUM “
FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES
The Boat Gift of All
for Christmas.
Lawrence & Miller
313 Shu. Mutual Bldg.
Phone 1727.
kind*
FRUITS
Citron. Lemon snd Of*"
• pineappi- *««
ttallzcd
na.* , lns. FtPj » v«
rics. llA'Sin.. , ,
Fruit*, and »■* MM* « ,
hies for your Christ™’
ROGER’S -