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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
4
Special notice urges subscribers to report late delivery or irregular service to the Athens Banner business office. It states carriers are not authorized to collect subscriptions and emphasizes prompt notification as the only way to address delivery problems.
The Buffalo Federal baseball team nicknamed the Blues departs Athens for a long road schedule into autumn. Local fans wish them success and promise to follow their results, hoping for pennant honors and reporting news back to Athens readers.
Georgia launches a state wide movement against tuberculosis the great white plague with cities over 4000 population urged to participate. The Raoul Foundation funds the effort with James P Faulkner directing the campaign to establish city committees nurses clinics and self supporting offices.
The Georgia and Mercer universities bury the hatchet and plan a classic series after two games in Macon. Officials urge sportsmanship and high enthusiasm as Athens fans remain confident the Red and Black will prevail in the upcoming games at Athens.
A lyric speaker rejects power and fame to value personal love above public renown. He emphasizes that his sole merit would be the beloved's love, not status or royal acknowledgment.
The council police committee stays firm on breaking up disorder in Philadelphia. They say enforcement protects the innocent and deters evil deeds. The piece cites Philadelphia housing figures: 295,000 residential buildings housing 327,000 families, leaving about 32,000 without a full house.
Oscar Hammerstein's finances crumble after a career of bold building and theater ventures. From cigarmaker roots and inventions to real estate booms, he created opera houses and vaudeville venues in New York. A failed London Opera House and stalled Lexington project triggered present financial troubles, though health and public support offer hope for eventual recovery.
W T Gentry president of the southern Bell Telephone group in Atlanta predicts a return to prosperity in the south before year end after an extended tour. He cautions some stagnation may persist in some lines for months but expects a strong upturn by year end and a five year period from mid 1916 to mid 1921 could be record breaking.
Atlanta notes Jess Willard fought in the Orpheum in 1910s, knocking out George Rodel in six rounds last April and drawing little local attention. The piece recalls his later world title win over Jack Johnson and predicts a spring return to Atlanta with a likely large crowd.
Mrs. Wm. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan writes of indigestion sour stomach and bad breath. After taking two bottles of Chamberlain s Tablets she reports they are splendid none better. For sale by all dealers. adv
The Atlanta weather forecast reports fair and warmer conditions for Athens and vicinity through Wednesday evening and for Georgia overall. Above freezing temperatures are common in the south, with a few northern points near or below freezing. A moderate storm forms over New Mexico bringing rain to Texas and cloudy skies to the Mississippi and Ohio valleys.
Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey praised for Whooping Cough relief by loosening mucus and soothing throat lining. Advises families with growing children to keep remedy on hand for coughs and colds. Also promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic with prices 25 and 50 cents.
Buffalo team manager Schally drinks Linton Spring Water during training citing purity. Two daily deliveries arranged by Bowden Lithia water agents. Contact Linton Spring Water LLC at phones 504 and 95 for service.
Atlanta April 6 The Fourth National Bank of Atlanta marks its twenty fifth birthday after opening in April 1890. It began as American Trust Banking Company before becoming a national bank six years later with Captain James W English still serving as president. Original directors included Walker P Inman James W English Edward C Peters and others. John K Ottley remains vice president and Charles I Ryan was the first cashier.
In New Brunswick on April 6 the cases of twenty one deputy sheriffs of Middlesex county charged with murder were called for trial. The defendants face charges tied to the killing of two workmen during labor disturbances at the American Agricultural Chemical Company plant in Roosevelt. All twenty one defendants will be tried simultaneously.
Mrs. J. Boroff Klida of Ohio shares how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her daughter Ruth's severe cold and cough two years ago. She says there is nothing so quick to relieve a cough or cure a cold and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Baltimore on April 6 reports the Society of St. Gregory in its second annual convention opening a three day session. The Catholic organ mass opened the convention at the cathedral with Rev. E R Dyer presiding and Archbishop Keane of Dubuque delivering the sermon.
East St. Louis Illinois observed the citys fiftieth founding anniversary with flags displayed on public and private buildings. A weeklong semi centennial celebration is planned later in the year when weather permits.
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania writes that she suffered sour stomach and bloating after meals until using Chamberlains Tablets. After two bottles she was cured. For sale by all dealers.
Governor elect Nat Harris returned to Atlanta after a northern trip and was introduced to President Wilson and Washington celebrities by W. J. Harris of the federal reserve board. He and Mrs. Harris met cabinet officers and administration officials and reportedly impressed the president.
Sloan's Liniment quickly soothes inflamed joints and muscles. Penetrates to the sore spot within minutes providing relief from rheumatism, colds, lumbago, neuralgia, and swollen joints. Bottle priced at 25 cents. satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Local fraternal groups publish meeting nights and places in the Max Joseph building on Clayton Street. Listings include Glenns Lodge No 75 O F, Athens P O E No 780, Classic City Council No 3, Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and M, Williams Lodge No 15 IOOF, Geo B Davis Camp W O W, St Elmo Lodge K P, St Lodge Knights of P meets on various Mondays often at Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street with incumbents named.
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