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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
6
London Mail notes 34,000 stone blind in the United Kingdom 150,000 with vision too poor to read and 1,000,000 sightless people across the British Empire outside the islands urging awareness.
A brief reflection on Wordsworth’s line about nameless acts of kindness. The quote highlights small daily deeds as the finest legacy in a virtuous life.
The text extols courage as essential to success in business and city affairs. It contrasts the timid soul with the bold individual who faces problems and participates in public life, noting that once a man starts, he must keep going.
A historical quote from Bacon warns that revenge worsens the wound it seeks to heal, suggesting contemplation over injury leads to wiser restraint and personal healing. The adage frames revenge as self-harm rather than justice.
Washington reports nine months under the new tariff yielded 3.243 billion dollars in foreign commerce, with imports at 1.446 billion and exports at 1.797 billion, marking near record totals and a gap driven mainly by foodstuffs. Customs receipts averaged about 23 million monthly, underlining the tariff’s revenue strength versus older laws.
London July 31 The Women's Freedom League has prepared a list of distinguished women to back a petition to the King for honors rewarding imperial and social service across the dominions. The list spans Imperial Services Social Service Writers Art Science Education Distinguished Service Ambulance and Military Service Publicist and Philanthropist and hospital matrons among others.
A historical advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets promotes them as a regulator keeping the system in good order. It claims relief from biliousness and constipation and describes a stout user feeling thinned out and more comfortable with constant use, via H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Buster Elionsky, a youth noted for long distance swimming records, attempted a 33 mile swim on three tides with his hands and feet shackled. He began at pier A in the North River New York and completed 15 miles before a strong headwind forced him to quit. He vows to retry under better conditions.
Payment of the second installment for city taxes is due this week as offices close for the period. Taxpayers are urged to submit before the deadline to avoid penalties.
Washington report summarizes Marion L. Oliver's National Geographic account of Hopi snake dance rituals. It details priests handling venomous snakes, feathered wands soothing serpents, and the religious festival after 16 days of fasting, with accounts of hawk-like chanting and trance-like movement.
In Athens Mrs. W. W. Silvey describes kidney trouble relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She details swelling back pain dizziness and fatigue prior to treatment and notes cure after continuous use. Price 50c at dealers. Also a note on affixing floral napkin paper to bathroom windows for privacy.
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