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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment methods and urges prompt reporting of delivery issues. It notes political commentary on Georgia races with mentions of Holden Smith Hardman Slaton Anderson and campaign activity ahead of the legislature and primaries.
A Savannah candidate, Hon. A. Pratt Adams, faces a demand to resign from his father’s law firm to be eligible for the federal district attorney nomination. The piece argues the condition is unnecessary, politically motivated, and sets a harmful precedent, noting Adams may refuse and questioning the administration’s reasoning.
Dago Frank Horowitz Louis Rosenberg Frank Cirotic and Frank Seidenshner were executed after being found guilty in the Rosenthal murder. Becker the police lieutenant connected to the case was denied a second trial. Warden Clancy reported the men claimed innocence to the end and the governor stood by his decision. The case spurred police reform and lingered as a major New York news event.
Free eight hour presentation spans four two hour parts from Thursday to Sunday with over two miles of film and five hundred colored slides. It blends science history and Bible teaching by I B S A with synchronized phonograph lecture and Victor machines.
Secretary Bryan backs the president's call to repeal the free tolls provision of the Panama bill. He argues the United States must act with moral standards, avoid brute force, and let history judge by ethical principles rather than regiments. The nation should measure itself by intellect and ethics in international affairs.
The piece reflects on Easter meanings tied to church year teaching and Christ’s passion as the path to resurrection. It also notes South Georgia withdrawing W. C. Vereen’s gubernatorial candidacy and urges regional unity for strong statewide representation.
In Houghton Michigan on April 13 miners vote to end the prolonged copper miners strike that began last July. Workers are being rehired after surrendering federation cards with assurances of improved working conditions though no word has yet come from the congressional investigation.
The Dayton Ohio based firm advertises the greatest mileage guarantee with puncture and wear coverage for 7500 miles. Introductory prices for many tire sizes are listed, with 5 to 15 percent discounts for full payment and orders paid C.O.D. All sizes except listed have 20 percent extra for non skids.
Many friends of Mr. Allen Fleming Jr. were delighted to see him at home yesterday for the day. He has been in charge of the sporting pages of the Columbus Enquirer Sun for months, following his father into journalism with enthusiasm and devotion. The Enquirer recently changed management, leaving only two veterans on the old staff.
Gas, dyspepsia and indigestion. Pape's Diapepsia touted as a fast safe remedy for stomach woes. The ad urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for immediate relief from sour, gassy stomachs and associated pains.
The article promotes Eckman Alterative as helpful for tuberculosis sufferers and those predisposed, claiming it halts night sweats fevers and speeds recovery. It notes its lack of narcotics or habit forming drugs and urges readers to obtain the booklet from the Eckman Laboratory. It also mentions druggists selling it and cautions against substitutes.
A Southern physician-developed remedy named Stella Vitae is advertised to ease back and body pain, improve digestion, and clear skin. The ad claims benefits for women with organic or functional trouble, with money-back guarantees if no benefit. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens, and distributed nationwide.
The last session in the historic old Clarke County courthouse opened yesterday with Judge C. H. Brand presiding. The adjourned spring term convened to hear motions and conduct business, as no juries were present, before the building’s turnover to the city for school use on May 1.
A sales pitch offers for a limited time a complete shaving outfit valued at $3.00 for $1.00. The package includes a hollow ground razor, lather brush, razor strop, mirror, barber towel, soap, talcum powder, aluminum comb and hair brush, with one outfit per consumer and direct sales to avoid agent profits.
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