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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
War era notices mix with local items in this Athens newspaper fragment. It highlights subscription info, warnings against carrier collection, and various local anecdotes including politics, society groups, and university outreach discussions. The piece mentions Georgia institutions, the Humane Society incorporation effort, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind enrollment figures.
The federal trade commission investigates the rising cost of newspaper print paper amid publisher complaints of a possible manufacturer price cartel. The inquiry will continue until a ruling is reached, with legal action planned if a price-fixing combination is proven.
The Senate approved a flood relief bill aiding Georgia Florida and Alabama with plans for House ratification and enactment. Objections by Senators Smoot and Penrose labeled the aid excessive though precedent supports federal disaster relief. Democrats defend the measure noting South’s need and political critique dismisses it.
A bill proposes increasing the state Court of Appeals from three to six judges to reduce backlog. Supporters say current judges carry heavy workloads compared with peers and that adding three judges would be a small cost for greater justice and efficiency.
A cryptic note hints that the map given to a traveler named Belief was used by his relative Faith to undertake the voyage. The riddle emphasizes misdirection between belief and faith guiding the trip.
A staunch editorial laments a political rush as the body politic suffers from widespread elective ambitions. It likens the scene to a contagious outbreak with pimples warts and sores signaling fevered campaigns and perpetual contest for office across factions.
National league scores include New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 and Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 4 in 13 innings. American league lists Chicago 8 Philadelphia 2 and Detroit 2 Boston 5. Southern and South Atlantic results noted. President Wilson watched Hughes speech, critics urged concrete alternative plans.
Good automobiles and careful drivers advertise Chafin Taxicab Service at 227 College Avenue. An endorsement from Mrs. Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New York praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing cholera morbus in her seven year old son and helping her family with bowel troubles. Obtainable everywhere.
Former police officer Bradley takes Len Flournoy’s beat this week while Flournoy recovers from rheumatism. Bradley will serve on the force until Flournoy can return to duty.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports twice yearly liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. He tried Chamberlains Tablets and notes improvement after use.
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for summer colds. It claims the balsams clear nasal passages and reduce coughing, leading to relief and quicker recovery. The copy emphasizes easing runny noses and head congestion to get back on the road to health.
Mrs. Mattie C. Bond of 510 Mosby Street Memphis credits Tanlac with restoring her health after ten years of kidney and stomach troubles. She reports gaining fifteen pounds, improved sleep, reduced back pains, and renewed energy, and says she could write a book praising the remedy. Tanlac is sold in Athens by Citizens' Pharmacy and in Winterville by The Kroner Co.
The Georgia State Agricultural Society held its annual meeting with attendees including President John A. Cobb Americus, Secretary Martin V. Calvin Waycross, and numerous leaders from across the state such as J. J. Connor Cartersville J. H. DeLoach Griffin J. D. Price Atlanta officials E. Lee Worsham and Jno W. L. Brown Cartersville plus others from Quitman Cuthbert Griffin Jesup Forsyth Montezuma and Marietta.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a remedy after strenuous days and for toothache neck and backaches during vacations. A quoted vacationer claims they would leave baggage before Sloan's Liniment. The copy emphasizes quick relief from soreness and stiffness.
Hon Martin V Calvin was named president and delivered a visual address on Georgia’s postwar growth. The meeting approved a revision of the society’s constitution and by laws, authorized resolutions of appreciation, and planned a trip across the college farm before viewing the Georgia History Pageant at the University campus.
A brief selection notes self pity worsens loneliness as the author observes that feeling sorry for oneself repels sympathy from others. The quote cautions against wallowing and highlights the social cost of excessive self pity.
Lodges list meeting nights and halls in Clayton and Athens with officers and invitations. Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge 40 meets Monday 8:30 p.m. at Castle Hall Clayton St. J A Meалor R s. Jester Building. J O O F Lodge 15 meets Monday nights in Max Joseph Building. Other bodies include Athens B P O E 790 Wyednegiey nights 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin Sts. Woodmen of the World meets Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. at Max Joseph Building. Glenn Lodge 76 I C O meets Tuesdays. Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall third floor. Officials listed.
One hundred and thirty spectators watched Miss Smotherman lead junior class swimmers in a Wednesday night exhibition. Participants included Elizabeth Head and Cornelia Abney, with multiple races won by Abney and Murray. The event showcased rapid improvement under the instructor.
To clean marble combine two parts soda one part pumice and one part finely powdered salt. Sift the mixture then mix with water and rub the marble to remove stains. Rub with salt and water, wash and wipe dry.
Outdoor exercise keeps bowels regular with a daily movement. Drink a full glass of water before breakfast and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Establish a regular habit and use Chamberlain's Tablets if medicine is needed. Obtainable every...
At night a man reflects that morning work did not meet his expectations and resolves to improve tomorrow, as noted in the Atchison Globe.
For sale is a 285 acre farm in Barrow County near Winder two miles away with water power on St. Cedar Creek and a water power site along the railroad. The property lies within the old Hoschton and new Winder roads and will be sold under the will of the late John White per a plat on file in the Barrow County superior court clerk's office. For further information address.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Robson jokes about being like a donkey. His wife replies with a sharp comeback about his birth year. In another moment a man postpones asking his father for permission to marry until after the first of the month to avoid bills for hats and dresses.
Hickson reports Saylor is not dead and has purchased an air ship. The note hints at a surprising acquisition and raises curiosity about Saylor’s plans and the air craft’s role.
In a fragmentary dialogue, Sim Tlubdud is described as losing caste after a cracker barrel argument that life wasn’t worth living. A lamp exploded and Sim was the first man out.
A peace loving lad jokes that lifting a fork signals preparing to attack an oyster or beefsteak. A companion approves and vows to use the tactic the next time a girl scolds him for eating with his fingers.
A short theatrical exchange shows a compassionate lady and a fisherman. The woman questions the suffering of the fish and worm, prompting the fisherman to ask who deserves pity. The dialogue reflects irony about sport and empathy.
Jason cites a Paris physician who claims tooth trouble causes early baldness. Egbert counters that hair loss often precedes dental issues, humorously reversing the idea.
Rivalry overheard in a lighthearted exchange as a playground inspector claims Ingomar lacks rational play. The responding partner jokes about embracing irrational play since childhood, signaling a playful discourse rather than a real incident.
In this Bensonhurst note readers are asked what a carabao is in the Philippine language. The playful musing follows about pumps and local dairy terms tied to the milk supply augmented from the Philippines.
Blondine Giddigad described a gusty downtown morning where she said the wind fooled every corner. The remark frames a lighthearted street scene with local character notes.
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