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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
8
The Athens Savings Bank advertises one percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 are accepted. Also notes on fresh produce and local services appear among the listings, including Stone's and Martin Brothers, with contact details and additional offerings.
In Athens, Hon. John N. Holder of Jefferson missed a 2:30 train after his car vanished. Judge McWhorter arranged a quick swap with O S Arnold and Maxwell sped Holder to the depot, while Arnold unknowingly faced a car theft scare before learning the mix-up.
An assortment of small ads lists fire insurance questions with Jester, coffee brand and sales, fresh produce like strawberries and Florida fruit, dairy items, and eggs. Also includes rental notices for two unfurnished rooms on Dubose Ave, a four and six room house, and contact names Davenport and Wil Peek for appointments.
The federal horticultural board orders cotton mills especially in the South to destroy by burning all seed found in bales of imported Egyptian cotton to prevent pink boll worm larvae from spreading. Seed in bales may survive storage and pose a serious menace to U S cotton. burning under boilers is urged and inspection continues.
The Panama Pacific International Exposition planned for February 20 1915 in San Francisco gathers nations and massive displays. Governments fund pavilions from Argentina Canada Japan and Turkey while 1500 German and 600 English manufacturers join. Over 500000 delegates and international congresses including the Engineering congress led by Col George W Goethals promise a global cultural and industrial showcase.
Advertising note offers Solid Oak Refrigerators with 100 lb ice capacity at two enamel finishes priced at 16.00 and 17.00. Deals valid for 19 days with liberal terms for approved credit.
New crystal glassware includes large vases in patterns from 35c to 1.25 each. Ice ten tumblers 31.00 to 31.50 per dozen, table tumblers 60c per dozen, water pitchers 5 to 75 each. Also promoting Snow White all steel refrigerating units as sanitary ice savers.
The report notes boll worm in seed and mentions an agent to visit northern and southern mills. It discusses eliminating the threat through improved ginning methods or possible quarantine regulations being considered soon.
In a brief exchange, Neil Brinkley notes a fondness for proper grammar in the Journal while F P A writes in New York Mail that better grammar is not being used this season. The remarks capture a tension between polished speech and evolving writing norms.
A thief’s tale centers on a daughter whose father offers her a set of keys as a practical inheritance. The unusual dowry hints at hidden rooms and secrets within the family’s past.
Washington April 21 funds available for road improvement in 1914 are listed in the Official Good Roads Year Book by the American Highway Association. The book shows state appropriations, including Alabama 700000, Illinois 1300000, New York 6000000, North Carolina nearly 5000000, and Wisconsin 1230000, among others.
Dr. Asbury C. Quillian carries his mother a box of candy for her 94th birthday. The Gainesville based mother lives with her daughter Mrs. L. F. Finger. Mrs. Quillian, now 94, is described as remarkably well preserved and hopeful to reach a century.
The Future Citizen, produced in Milledgeville Georgia, is a small reform school paper edited by inmates. A letter from Lyman Emerick of Argenta Arkansas notes his job with Little Rock Metal Ceiling Company earning 50 cents an hour and 4 a day, urging support for an industrial trade shop.
The American Highway Association releases its annual year book detailing new dust preventives convict labor and financial aspects of road improvements. It includes state road laws highway specifications and a chapter on 1913 road movement events and foreign systems.
After years with Michael Brothers as a leading dress goods salesman in the region, A W Vess has ended his connection with the house. He has not fixed future plans, but friends hope he will stay in Athens.
The official board gathers Friday evening for the church business session. The regular quarterly conference will be held at the church with a full board of officials requested. Stewards Sunday school superintendent trustees and others are invited to attend.
Col Charles Emory Smith comes home after a week in South Georgia visiting Metter Statesboro Millen and other points. He served as a judge at the First District high school contest and handled legal business while enjoying the hospitality of local South Georgia residents.
An advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE cures a cold in one day and relieves cough and headache. It warns that the drug may fail and offers a refund if not effective. Groves signature appears on each box.
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