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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
3
Fairfax Harrison, president of Southern Railway, urges motorists to stop look and listen at highway rail crossings. He presents a year long accident record and argues for driver restraint, railway investment, and grade crossing separation to reduce crashes and losses.
A historical plea urges gradual elimination of railroad grade crossings tied to population and wealth growth. It emphasizes prudent driver behavior and respect for train safety to reduce deaths and injuries, appealing to all South residents including non drivers.
Southern Railway and affiliated lines will showcase a strong grain and crop exhibit across thirty fairs in the North and Middle West. Wheat yields up to 40 bushels per acre, varied fruits and vegetables, and detailed regional notes will accompany agents explaining South territory in Virginia to Kentucky. First displays occur in Indiana with a large tent to accommodate crowds across the Middle West.
Atlanta figures show over sixteen and a half million passengers carried with only one fatal injury on a train, a person violating rules on a car platform. In contrast, twelve auto fatalities at highway crossings occurred in the same period, highlighting preventable risks.
Southern Railway reports progress on its Atlanta Washington line projects in Virginia and North Carolina. It has eliminated 54 of 73 grade crossings through underpasses bridges and highway re routing, with 19 remaining deemed impractical or too costly. The company will continue safety oriented relocation and cross ing eliminations with municipal cooperation.
The mayor and council unanimously adopt a new rule requiring written notice 10 days before any appropriation or major measure at regular meetings. The ordinance defines emergencies and sets a seven day calendar filing and distribution process for council members. It also allows calendar items considered adversely to stay for next meeting.
In a tight Y MG AL Junior's League game Cox edged Woods 1 0 on a fifth inning scoring sequence. Thornton walked Bradberry who stole second and third, Fleming doubled to score the winning run, while Mears held Woods steady on the mound. Milstead Rubenstein and Colley were involved in late bases- loaded drama, with a key double play ending the game. New signings included Hodgson Hazzard Hoke King Thompson Cox James Head McGowan Woods Cicero Murray C Y Weir Burton Will Potter Wilson.
An old advertisement argues sickness is not a sin and promotes Po Do Lax as a remedy for liver ills headache indigestion and constipation. It claims the product rises liver action and bowel flow to remove the cause overnight and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist.
Atlanta reports immense pressure on Governor Harris to convene an early extra session and include prohibition bills. Senator Stovall presses for September reconvening or December at the latest, arguing money and timing affect voters and state operations.
This vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for stopping coughs by avoiding draughts and exposure and taking the treatment. It claims relief over time with the first dose soothing irritation and a 45 year track record with a money back guarantee.
Mrs. A Marlowe of New Kensington Pa reports that Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her mother's life during a bloody dysentery illness about twelve years ago. She says the medicine has been kept in the house and used for summer complaints and other bowel trouble. Sold by all dealers at a quarter. Advertise your wants.
National league results list St Louis 3 Chicago 6 Pittsburg 4 New York 0 with no other games. American league shows New York 4 Cleveland 6 Boston 4 St Louis 0. Federal league notes Brooklyn 3 Kansas City 2 Newark 1 Chicago 2 others postponed. Southern league notes Little Rock 4 4 Memphis 9 5 two games 7 innings Birmingham 0 New Orleans 3 Chattanooga 6 Nashville 1 Atlanta 0 Mobile 6.
The eightieth annual Methodist camp meeting convened Monday night in Lawrenceville Georgia and will run through the week. Rev Fred Ffashburn leads with presiding elder Dr Samuel R Belk of Gainesville and Dr J A Sharp of Young Harris College assisting. Rev Felton Williams of Buford also attends. Almost every tent is occupied and attendance is expected to break records by weekend.
Mrs Conrad Olive of Little Falls New York writes that three years ago her husband sprained his neck and after applying Chamberlains Liniment several times the lameness and stiffness disappeared. The notice notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
A fragmented list of lodge and fraternal group notices shows meeting times and locations. Entries include Gleena Lidge No 76 Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Athens B P C E No 700. Clasel City Council No 375 U Cc. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons. Davis Camp 292 W O. Williams Lodge No 16 I O O F. Mt Vernon Lodge No 16. Alt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M. Elmo Lodge K P No 40. with venues on Broad and Lumpkin streets and Max Joseph Building, Clayton street, and Jester Building J.
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