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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
4
Athens Banner notes April Flag Day preparations, urges business decorate, mentions a national war hope, regional politics, and a water works bond election registration deadlines. Reports on Athens business, local politics, and Atlanta recruitment trends.
The Outlook weighs postwar labor, arguing U S wages and employment could vary as war demand ends. It notes historically low immigration in 1915 and considers effects of Europe reconstruction, potential worker exodus, and possible European influx seeking jobs in America.
German socialist leader Karl Liebknecht criticizes the education system for indoctrinating youth into militarism and capitalism. He argues schools distort history to foster hatred of England and praises workers for taking charge of education while urging troops to lay down arms and oppose the common enemy.
A vintage captioned cartoon traces humanity from Eden to Calvary. It links triumphs to sacrifice and argues life’s monuments are altars of faith, ending with a call for a future Golgotha where success requires sacrifice. D. G. B. from Macon Telegraph.
The speaker notes Ty Cobb earns $15,000 for 154 two hour appearances this year while Jess Willard takes $51,000 for forty minutes. Charlie Chaplin earns $70,000 a year for a monthly film. The comparison highlights disparity in earnings among sports and entertainment icons.
A witty exchange noted by the Louisville Courier Journal references an author noting his book aimed at both stage and film audiences. The dialogue suggests critics would have preferred closer attention to the manuscript.
The Atlanta weather report notes rising cloudiness near the Mexican border and mentions a change in temperature. It describes a developing storm in the region and predicts fair local weather with overall unsettled conditions across Texas.
Miss Ethel Brewer of Chattanooga recounts recovery from pellagra like symptoms after four Tanlac bottles. She says stomach pain, vomiting, weight loss, and skin issues vanished, and she now weighs 113 pounds up from 98. The witness credits Tanlac with restoring health and appetite.
The article outlines general guidelines for indigestion covering regular meals at set times, slow eating, varied diet, cheerful surroundings, and rest around meals. It also advises avoiding highly seasoned foods, excess salt, fried foods, warmed up dishes, fresh bread, pastries, and sweets, and encourages studying one’s body to prevent illness.
The article argues that vision calls drive achievement and cites Saul of Tarsus and other biblical figures as examples. It extols answering the call, notes God selects and equips individuals for special work, and parallels personal vocation with broader mission and daily duties.
Rev W H Faust argues agriculture underpins national life and must be taught widely. He cites Georgia as prioritizing farming education and notes farmers sustain home life, economy, and food supplies, urging youth to enter farming and embrace preparation and service in the vocation.
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