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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
4
Subscribers must promptly notify the business office of late or missed deliveries. the notice is the sole way to identify causes for complaints. The piece also notes strong local support for a chautauqua program, future candidate activity in Georgia, and calls for a city park to provide recreation for Athens residents and children.
The article notes President Wilson warned Americans in Mexico to leave a year ago and many complied while others stayed. It argues the current difficulties are not Wilsons fault, that he cannot fully protect interests now, and discusses Florida Times-Union views on recognizing Villa versus Carranza and Huerta, asserting Villa’s loyalty to Carranza.
The piece argues that three South American republics offer good offices to mediate between the United States and Huerta’s government, raising hope that war can be avoided. It praises President Wilson for pursuing diplomacy, suggests critics would praise him if war is averted, and emphasizes peace as superior to war and worth effort even with concessions. It notes possible deadlines, and that diplomacy may yet succeed in preserving hemispheric harmony.
Georgia readers defend President Wilson amid Hearst criticism of Mexican policy. Randolph Summerlin died at Vera Cruz defending the flag. his brother replies that the Summerlins back the president and urge loyal support until hostilities end.
Local papers debate Georgia politics with calls for Hoke Smith Slaton and Gov Joe Brown. They discuss county unit plans Hardwick Fleming and Gordon Lee, urging merit over attacks as campaigns loom long and noisy in North and South Georgia.
The text suggests Teddy Roosevelt is eager to return to duty the moment war with Mexico is declared. It argues that impatient supporters should join the first regiments as volunteers or conscripts.
Captain Roy C. Smith commands the Arkansas, a formidable 20000 ton Atlantic fleet battleship sister to the Wyoming with 33 guns and 28000 horsepower. She carries four screws and serves as Badger’s flagship when the Wyoming is in for repairs.
The piece surveys the Confederate civil leadership under Jefferson Davis, naming cabinet members such as Mallory Reagan Benjamin and Memminger. It contrasts with the better known military figures, notes cabinet turnover, shortages of funds, and hints at internal rivalries with the Union cabinet.
The speaker argues peace over bloodshed, urging clear intent to honor the Monroe Doctrine to reassure Latin American republics. He asserts that proving non-territorial aims will win strong regional friendship for the United States.
Book notice for Harvey's Essentials of Arithmetic by L D Harvey of Stourt Institute Menomonie Wisconsin. First Book for 2nd to 4th years 224 pages price 25 cents. Second Book for 5th to 8th years 507 pages price 50 cents. Series links arithmetic to agriculture commerce manual training and household arts with 20000 exercises and self active problems.
Athens leading physicians endorse Linton Spring Water and Bowden Lithia. Ad promotes Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser to flush waste, purify stomach liver and kidneys. Dr King’s New Life Pills offered as a mild blood purifier for 25c at the druggist.
A historical overview notes that measles, chickenpox, and other illnesses lack identified germs despite long searches. It recalls Jenner’s smallpox vaccination, Yellow Fever work by Reed and Carroll, Pasteur on hydrophobia, and Typhus in cities, while Trachoma’s definite cause remains undiscovered.
Thawing April rains bring cold and cough with fever and stuffed head. Dr King’s New Discovery promises to soothe throat and lungs, stop coughing, and restore health with relief or money back. Mr J T Davis of Stickney Corner Maine reports cure after other remedies failed. Available 50c and 1.00 at druggists. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve ad joins.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes a father figure asking about scientific salesman ship as a man enters a store to buy a celluloid collar, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding in sales. The brief reflects a light anecdote on commerce and ingenuity.
Listing of multiple fraternal and Masonic bodies with meeting nights and locations at Max Joseph building Woodmen Hall Castle Hall and other venues. Includes Glenn Lodge No 75 Knights of Pythias Elmo Lodge Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Mt Vernon Lodge Williams Lodge and Athens B P C E No 790 with officers named and venues noted.
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