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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
8
A collage of small ads from Athens area businesses offers savings on mileage coupons, bank deposits, motorcycles, cotton seed, real estate, rentals, horse and wagon, daily meals at The Oasis, insurance, tomato plants, loans, and dairy products. Highlights include Athens Savings Bank 4 percent interest, Lipscomb Insurance, and Osta’s phone listings.
The Atlanta Women's Club schedules a Saturday morning screening from 10 to 12 for children. The committee selected and censored the movies to be shown.
Assist ant Secretary Vrooman spoke at the Southern Commercial Congress in Muskogee amid Wilson and Houston absence. He argued that the key issue is personal honesty and wealth production versus parasitic accumulation, praising regulated competition and inclusive cooperation to distribute profits fairly.
The January meeting at First Baptist awarded the membership banner to the Senior Philathea class of Baptist Tabernacle. Officers elected for six months include President Dr. J. L. Pendley and Secretary Miss Rubridges, with numerous other posts filled by members. Delegates to the state Baracas and Philatheas were chosen for Rome, Ga., June 9 and 10.
Bosworth releases a photoplay introducing Elsie Janis in The Caprice of Kitty a capricious young girl chasing romance. The feature showcases her screen debut with Courtenay Foote Herbert Standing Vera Lewis Myrtle Stedman and Martha Mattox in key roles describing her blend of humor romance and original screen presence.
A congressman argues for nationalization of munitions to curb private arms firms. He names Bethlehem Steel, Carnegie, and Midvale as the armor ring, and Du Pont as the powder trust, citing multi‑million dollar contracts since 1887 and 1905. He warns stockholders and taxpayers about wasted funds and urges public action.
The Detroit Free Press notes the question What is the trouble with credit The piece lists Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton Street Williama Lodge No 1 W C C F meets Mondays at Odd Fellows Hall All brethren invited J WILLIAMS N G J A MEALOR R 8 etc St Elmo Lodge K of P Knights of Pythia No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Phox R B CARTER C C Nickerson K of BR 8
Special to the Banner reports a planned nationwide push for prohibition featuring a large Washington demonstration. Organizers envision thousands converging on the Capitol in a "white ribbon day" to show broad support, with decisions likely by summer. The idea stems partly from a James Hay Jr. novel influencing lawmakers and activists across the country.
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