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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription prices and delivery complaints procedures. It also comments on current events from Huerta to Mexican affairs, Navy and regional banks, and Chamber of Commerce meetings, urging reader involvement and patriotism.
President Wilson faces a shifting stance from General Carranza and the constitutionalists as hostilities loom. The piece argues the fight will widen beyond Huerta Villa or Carranza, with the United States potentially casting long influence over Mexico and its future.
The piece tallies losses from the Calumet copper strike including four million for owners, one million for strikers, one million for strike benefits, and a quarter million for government. It argues arbitration laws could have prevented the dispute and urges lessons to avoid future strikes.
State political gossip notes campaign moves by Dr. L G Hardman in weekly papers and Governor Slaton's US senate bid. Editors from Gainesville to Valdosta praise Slaton, while Tom Watson criticizes Slaton and county unit plans. Moultrie observers hint at debates as Augusta and Rome comment on political dynasties.
Winder News quotes prominent Georgians praising Gov Slaton and urging resignation only if Congress convenes, while Jackson county and Franklin county papers rally behind Dr L G Hardman for Governor. Adel News calls Middle and South Georgia to name a governor and U S senator this year.
A brief notice promotes advertising for wants as a path to happiness, noting some individuals struggle to feel content unless actively making others miserable.
In Atlanta on April 23 Governor Slaton respited Jim Cantrell to be hanged May 29 so he could share the gallows with his brother Bart Cantrell, both linked to the Hall county murder of Arthur Hawkins. Bart, 18, was convicted as the murderer, Jim, 26, as an accessory. The decision followed petitions from Gainesville residents and actions by Judge Jones and Solicitor McMillan.
A small revolutionary war cannon once captured at Bunker Hill by Major Edward White has been levied on by Atlanta municipal court officers as part of a debt case against Dr. O T White, great great grandson of the hero. Relatives could lose the mortar if debts are not paid before auction. Dr White has drawn attention after his wife Ella Harrison White faced swindling charges over a claimed $6 million Kentucky inheritance.
Atlanta, April 23. Two reporters Ward Greene and Britt Craig were duped by a prankster telegrams hoax claiming Washington front assignments and large salaries. The ruse prompted them to rush to the station with bags and guns, only to learn others knew of the joke and had staged the misdirection. A fund was raised to cover their travel costs after the gag unraveled.
American League results St Louis 1 Detroit 3 Cleveland 4 Chicago 1 Washington 0 Boston 5 Philadelphia 3 New York 5. National League Boston 9 Brooklyn 1 New York 12 Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 1 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 3. Federal League Chicago 9 Kansas City 1 Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 5 Baltimore 4 Buffalo 3 Indianapolis 0 St Louis 3. Southern League Chattanooga 3 Atlanta 1 Memphis 0 Nashville 1 Birmingham 7 Montgomery 2 Mobile 2 New Orleans 2 12 innings darkness. South Atlantic Columbus 0 Jacksonville 5 Albany 8 Macon 2 Savannah 7 Charleston 2 Columbia 4 Augusta 1. Other games Athens High School 3 Richmond County Academy 4. Majestic program change and city park appeal noted.
A physician notes bold-sulphur cream as a reliable treatment for itchy inflamed skin and eczema. The cream acts as parasiticidal and antiseptic, stopping itching and starting healing even in chronic cases, with relief and long-lasting calm in many patients.
C. W. Robinson of Cordova recounts a 21 year struggle with chronic constipation that worsened in 1908 causing indigestion piles and neurasthenia. After two doctors failed a friend's advice led him to Chamberlain's Tablets which cured him after two bottles. For sale by all dealers.
An advertisement touts Stella Vitae as a safe reliable tonic for women. It claims the medicine restores health, grants relief from fatigue and sickness, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds if no benefit is seen. The Anacher Medicine Co. of Chattanooga Tennessee is listed as the seller offering $1 bottles.
Advertisement from Wear-Ever Hosiery Company Dayton Ohio promotes a limited time offer: six pairs of 35 cent Guaran teed Hose plus one pair of Paradise Garters for one dollar postpaid. Hose feature seamless knit, lasting shape, and a six month durability guarantee with a free new pair if holes appear. Order before the offer expires.
A Clarke County notice lists candidates for tax collector sheriff clerk of court treasurer tax receiver coroner surveyor and state legislature positions. It includes names such as Mallory Linton Hancock Jackson Crawford Smith Greer Dorsey Weatherly Barrow Stovall Arnold Rhodes Hodgson Bramblett McLeroy Brown and J C Brown with candidacy subject to the Democratic primary. Also note advice on avoiding colds and a mention of Certain's Cough Remedy.
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