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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
4
Athens Daily Banner summarizes carrier notices and varied items from the era, including police probes in Atlanta, Roosevelt travels, weather wishes, revival meetings, Carranza pursuit of Villa, banker meetings, and references to the Frank case. It comments on peace talk, water and sewage conferences, and Wilson's neutral stance with New World role.
The piece argues fifty years after Appomattox that Southern memorials stay strong. It frames Memorial Day as moral instruction for youth, emphasizing fidelity duty loyalty and kindness to foes. It asserts Confederate secession was a legal right and urges continued observance to build character.
The piece argues Britain stalls on alcohol bans despite drink problems and calls from labor and war effort observers. It notes opposition in Parliament and among upper classes and contrasts with Russia and belligerents enforcing alcohol laws.
Miss Mildred Rutherford presents a condensed history of Georgia in thirty two pages. The work surveys Georgia from founder Oglethorpe to today, detailing capitals, seals, flags, resources, and notable Patriots in colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War periods.
The article traces Georgia’s constitutional revisions from 1795 to 1877, noting secession, abolition, and debt repudiation changes, then details the state seals from 1751 to the modern era, and outlines seven flags used by Georgia with a claim that the current flag is a “bogus flag” and a call to return to the Revolutionary era design. It also mentions reconstruction era controversies and flag symbolism.
The discussion notes difficulty in finding funds for higher state institution appropriations but asserts it is possible and should be done. It emphasizes that money is needed for a number of improvements and that current spending could be better allocated.
Great Britain assures the world that its government aims to maintain the integrity of the Chinese empire and uphold the open door policy. This stance is meant to halt efforts by the Lanes to seize parts of China.
Sloan's Liniment promises rapid relief for rheumatism pain after applying to the sore joint or muscle. It claims to soothe heat and swelling and provides near instant comfort, with a 25 cent bottle offered and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Also mentions uses for colds, lumbago, sciatica and other ailments.
Market notes show spot and futures ranges for cotton wheat corn oats and fats on hand. Regional cotton prices span Athens to Philadelphia with several middling and steady quotes. Grain and oil markets present May July Sept futures and spot openings alongside pork lard ribs and a kidney pills testimonial.
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