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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
4
A sprawling 1915 Athens Banner ghazette notes subscriber rates and delivery cues, weather chatter, and political talk. It highlights Georgia road improvements and tax value gains, plus national items on Prohibition and Wilson. It cites education history in Mexico and U S industry shifts toward folding pocket knives.
The Georgia bankers held a well attended Athens meeting praised for advancing bank efficiency. Delegates from across the state discussed vital questions, with sessions described as some of the best and most enthusiastic ever held, benefiting Athens and the broader financial system.
The Barnes v Roosevelt libel suit exposes that Roosevelt sought boss support despite criticizing party bosses. It notes Roosevelt's ineligibility for New York governor due to residence and citizenship claims before the Spanish American War. A Quigg letter and Roosevelt's reply illustrate trade with the New York Republican ring over his nomination and election. Cross-examination is severe yet Roosevelt remains composed.
German editorial critique of President Wilson’s call to aid belligerents after the war fuels bitterness. A new German order defines contraband and signals a stern policy limiting neutral shipping, with unrestricted submarine access to high seas and risk to vessels and cargo unable to reach port.
A short poem reflects on mystery and dream like visions of a beloved, contrasting ethereal night whispers with daytime duty. The speaker vows to live nobly for the beloved’s purity and sincerity, seeking love as better truth. The lines verge on a lyric about entrancing bliss and returning to duty.
Athens hosted visiting bankers marking a valuable presence at the convention. The city failed to secure next year's medical association gathering but will pursue other meetings. Georgia’s team won a ball game against Virginia and scored debating wins over Auburn and North Carolina A. and M.
A peculiar aspect of winter biology is described as warm blooded animals endure cold with surprising adaptation. Researchers note profound changes in bodily functions during prolonged dormancy, highlighting the resilience and curiosity of natural life in harsh seasons.
In London cheap lodging houses are nicknamed penny situps as lodgers settle to sleep with arms over the wooden bench backs. A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a young wife buying her first turkey and being surprised no instruction book came with it.
Butler tells Rev Dr Priestley Mr Baker cannot see him today due to being too well, in this brief exchange. The note records a clerical visit being refused on grounds of recovery.
A historical note states camels are ready for heavy labor at five years, with strength waning after twenty-five, though they can live thirty-five to forty years.
In Clarke County Georgia the petitioners seek incorporation as Max Joseph and Epting Company for twenty years with renewal. The firm would operate a general department store in Athens with capital stock of 25000 dollars, later up to 100000, and powers to sue, own property, issue notes, and amend or wind up the charter.
Legal notices list a sheriff sale of Mrs. J J Young property including a Jersey cow Daisy a piano and furniture to satisfy a mortgage. Also administrator appointment for James White and a charter petition for STANDARD BRICK COMPANY in Athens Clarke County with capital stock details and corporate powers.
Petition filed April 16 1915 to form Guaranty Investment and Loan Company Athens Clarke County Georgia. Proposes 350000 capital or up to 1000000 with common and preferred stock rights. Seeks powers to loan real estate and other collateral, insure, rent property, sue and be sued, and liquidate under Georgia law.
The record lists large historical engagements with troop totals. Leipsic shows French 160000 against Austrian Prussian and Russian coalition 240000 for a 400000 total. Waterloo lines French 71947 with allied 67661 totaling 139608. Gettysburg Federal 95000 vs Confederate 75000 for 170000. Mukden shows Russian 400000 and Japanese 301000 totaling 701000.
A three year old child, after his family packed and locked their home, asked to wash at a neighbor's house saying their water was packed. The Chicago Tribune reports the incident as a small plea for basic water access amid drought conditions.
The piece explores terms for small height versus tall, noting five feet six inches as average and under five feet five as short. It then traces linen manufacture to Scots in Ulster during James I’s reign, stating the industry’s long evolution from that founding.
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