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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
7
Local notice calls Athens residents to cast ballots on April 29 for waterworks bonds. The piece references civic plans, a push for clean water, and upcoming public meetings tied to this issue. It notes broader regional interest in water infrastructure and public service funding.
The Banner notes rising prosperity from state bank reports as of March, citing increases in deposits, loans, and total resources across South Carolina Maryland Alabama and Missouri. It highlights Atlanta and Savannah as busy centers and references figures from Athens and Clarke county.
Public details reveal a new process called lumber vulcanizing that dries green oak cypress and especially gum woods in 24 hours. Using superheated steam and vacuum, the method strengthens fiber and prevents case hardening, with tests showing quadrupled transverse strength and a plan for southern plants.
A cartoon caption shows a man searching the books of record in search of greatness. The Wise One admonishes him and directs him to pull down a copy of Who's What for the proper answer.
The piece blends a Palm Sunday meditation on Gethsemane and Easter resurrection with a prompt, humorous aside about a legal case "United States against Germany" alleging breach of promises. It cites The Athens Chautauqua and hints at a spring program lineup for the city.
Our suits range from 15 to 25 dollars and offer silk trimming and tailored fit. Compare with competitors charging 5 to 10 dollars more and 20 to 25 percent added costs. We emphasize cash sales to avoid hidden leakiage and assure quality for discerning buyers.
Churches announce schedule for Palm Sunday Holy Communion services at 7 30 a m and 11 a m at Emmanuel Church. Baptist, OCONEE STREET METHODIST, and ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC Church list morning and evening worship, Sunday school, Holy Week events, and Good Friday rites with times and priest pastor names.
A dense church schedule lists Holy Week services across multiple congregations. Catholics, Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists and other denominations announce Mass, confessions, readings, baptisms, blessings and Easter Sunday high mass with benediction. Also notes Christian education and midweek prayer plans. An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative.
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