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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1916
Page
7
A fragmented Athens newspaper page mixes reader notices with editorials on Easter weather and press matters. It notes subscriber delivery complaints, carrier restrictions, local events like the Athens Chautauqua, and a bond issue push for a city water supply amid wartime remarks and cultural hints.
The passage extols Easter as the central Christian lesson of hope and faith. It frames Jesus’s resurrection as the source of civilization’s highest joy and the belief in life after death as a force for good guiding people toward happiness and enduring virtue.
Solicitor General John B. Gamble seeks re election praising four years of efficient prosecution. He investigates crimes from notice, attends inquests and trials, protects the state's interests, and ensures fair hearings for defendants unable to hire counsel. He advocates high felonies and opposes pardons to uphold juries and sentences, earning strong voter support.
The piece discusses Japan's protest to the immigration bill before the U S Senate, the Pacific states' opposition to Japanese entry, and the challenge for President Wilson to balance pacific sentiment with avoiding inflaming race tensions while preparing for future tensions and war risks.
The National Committee announces a major boost to the Church Pension Fund with $15,000,000 raised toward the $5,000,000 Reserve Fund goal. Campaigns began March first and laymen nationwide contributed to cover campaign costs so every dollar funds clergy pensions.
The Engquirer Sun at Columbus is sold by Judge S P Gilbert and partners to T W Loyless of the Augusta Chronicle R L Mc Kinney of the Macon News and B S Miller of Columbus to restore it as a morning paper. Prohibition and church funding themes follow in the issue with commentary on unity and national organization.
A meditation on spring beauty and the transcendent in nature and in three exemplary lives. A teacher who died after a brief illness, a beloved Athens woman noted for humility and mercy, and a gentle sister whose selfless service shines, all reflected in an Easter church scene and the minister’s inspiring presence in Athens, Georgia.
D. W. Griffiths Birth of a Nation is billed for a return Colonial engagement in May. The production tours New York and other cities with record runs and features a sweeping three century panorama, grand battles, and historical drama.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a time tested laxative. It claims the first dose will move the bowels, stimulate the liver, and cleanse body wastes and impurities. The copy urges readers to clear winter poisons and notes the product costs 25 cents at the druggist.
Snake Oil claims relief for Rheumatism Neuralgia Lumbago and joint pain with an absolute satisfaction guarantee and only three returns. It touts success for sore throat croup diphtheria and cuts burns and announces availability through leading druggists Golden-red der & Sons promotes its oil nationwide.
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