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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
4
SPECIAL NOTICE complies on carrier sales and city cleaning efforts. Huerta and Villa are discussed along with U S intervention opinions. Athens highway plans and state agriculture pig clubs are highlighted, plus racing for senator Smith and Dodson’s agricultural campaign method.
The six months tax payment and registration rule before elections disenfranchises many Georgians who delay registration. In some counties as many as six hundred are affected, and overall Georgia could see about thirty thousand voters barred from voting under this requirement.
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson faced grave tasks from tariff and currency reform to diplomacy with Japan and Mexico. It credits his administration for thorough, careful handling, restraint in war, and adherence to the Monroe Doctrine, despite partisan divisions over canal tolls and foreign policy.
A discussion stresses personal accountability for youth behavior, arguing environment shapes but does not excuse crime. It urges social workers to improve conditions while stressing grit and determination to overcome bad surroundings and societal expectations.
The race for Georgia governor appears not to feature prohibition as a campaign fight. Two declared candidates Dr. Hardman and J Randolph Anderson differ on enforcement but both expect the topic to fade. Others may join, yet the current view is that the prohibition question will be sidelined this year.
Thawing April weather brings cold and sore throats with fever and coughing. Dr King’s New Discovery claimed to soothe inflamed throats and lungs, stop coughs, and bring relief. J T Davis of Stickney Corner Maine cites cure after other remedies failed. Availability priced 50c and 1.00 from local druggist. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for sores.
A fragmented dialogue hints at a tense street scene with a bold challenge. The context remains unclear but implies competitive or confrontational exchange centering on a car and a dare. The text preserves era-tinged slang and terse exchanges typical of the period.
Judge John Barhorst of Fort Loramie Ohio says three doctors failed to help his rheumatism until two bottles of Rheuma cured him. He claims he was crippled and used crutches before the remedy, and remains well after two years. Ad claims 50 cents with guarantee by H R Palmer & Son.
At Mrs. Mathis home on Hill Street the high school faculty entertained about 40 students after recent athletic music and oratory contests. Prizes went to Miss Martha Comer and Mr. Monroe Butler, consolation prizes to Miss Frances Bond and Mr. Eustace Lampkin, with a salad service closing the gathering. Local visitors included Mr. Max Goodman of New York and Mr. Carl Zerbes of Washington while Miss Edith Branson and Miss Luelle Brand were noted guests.
Capt and Mrs J W Barnett return from Albany today and the Tax Digest closes May 1 instead of July 1. Make state and county returns before time expires J 11 Dorsey Mrs H E Martin and Miss Grace St Tax Receiver Clarke County.
Martin travels to Madison to attend the Eighth district high school meet as a guest of Mrs. Laura Stovall.
A newspaper advertisement touts Ethine as a freckle removal treatment from a renowned physician. It promises rapid improvement and possible vanishing freckles, with a money back guarantee if results fail.
A. G. Allen's big minstrels performed in a canvas theater at Fourth and Court streets last night. The tent was filled and many were turned away. The show featured gags choruses ballads and an orchestra with acts like the Black Eighth Regiment and Pastimes of the Levee. The Memphis Commercial Appeal called the finale a highly ridiculous piece of extravagance.
Laxative advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild non-griping remedy to purge winter waste from stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. Promotes taking pills and cautions against other products. Also notes Athens needs a city park as a separate notice.
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