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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner warns subscribers that no carrier is authorized to collect payments or sell papers. It notes a period of regional unrest, a push for stricter labor regulations, and reports on the Savannah labor exodus and Northern recruitment of Black workers amid wartime shortages.
The Neill primary bill has cleared both houses, returning to the assembly with minor senate amendments for ratification. It would strip the democratic executive committee of powers, prompting strong support and opposition as governors weigh a possible veto.
The piece notes progressive leaders nationwide oppose Roosevelt’s deal and back President Wilson over Hughes. Edward R. Gunby, Florida political veteran and former Tampa port collector, endorses Wilson, signaling widespread progressive support. Hughes shows little momentum while McAdoo dismisses his critique of Finn’s appointment. Wilson appears assured amid a national political crisis.
A nostalgic contrast frames a warm town game against professional play. The piece touts local crowds, hometown pride, and the simple joy of watching players like Dill Jack and Sim, with Pa and Cousin Sallie cheering. It notes a Mecca for farmers at State College of Agriculture and briefly mentions cotton stalk paper research and rising paper prices.
Relief in pulmonary or throat troubles depends on strengthening the system through fresh air good food and rest. Sanitary precautions and avoidance of overtaxing work are advised. Eckman’s Alterative is presented as beneficial and safe with no habit forming drugs, available at your druggist. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Jim Snell of Raleigh Tennessee reports his daughter Jean aged fifteen has gained ten pounds and fully recovered from chronic stomach trouble after taking Tanlac. He says she previously suffered nerve pain, poor sleep, biliousness, and poor appetite but now eats freely and sleeps soundly. Tanlac sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co. in Winterville.
On the campus near the chapel last night three hundred boys and girls from the corn and canning clubs enjoyed a two hour Morris band concert. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the event as the audience requested tunes including Red Wing Tipperary Dixie and Glory Glory to Old Georgia.
Keystone Chapter No 1 R A M holds a regular convocation this Tuesday at 8 40 PM. Business of importance will be transacted and all members especially officers are urged to attend. Visitors welcome to meet with us. Meeting called by the H P and Secretary.
Mrs Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New York endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for cholera morbus in her seven year old son and says the medicine has helped other family bowel troubles and is widely obtainable.
Dr Henry W Battle of Virginia visiting to supply for Dr Lynch at First Baptist Church announced he will preach a sermon for young men next Sunday night. Several hundred youths visiting the city heard him Sunday, and he praised their work for the state. He notes ties to Georgia and Virginia history and mentions kin in the Battle and Williams families.
Captain T. H. Dozier requests that all teachers of white schools now in session in Clarke county meet for Institute work in the county superintendent's office at 10 o'clock Friday morning, August 18th.
The railroad commission will hear Sea Board Air Line Railway requests to use the new Terminal Station for trains to enter Atlanta instead of the old Union Depot. Athens patrons were informed yesterday of today’s hearing to object if they wish to do so.
Bogart Odd Fellows prepare for the Forty or more lodges of the Fourteenth division to gather in Bogart for the annual meeting. Grand lodge officers will attend and about twenty members from Glenn and Williams lodges are expected in Athens for the event.
Special to the Banner reports Winder defeated Elberton here today by one to nothing. Another game between the same teams is set for tomorrow at the same site.
A historical candidacy notice lists W C Dean of Monroe Ga seeking reelection as Solicitor General Westin Circuit with White Citizens support. John B Gamble seeks another term. L C Brown runs for Clarke County representative. Toombs Dubose and C A Von Der Linth announce legislative bids. Congress candidacy also noted.
A 1916 political notice lists candidates for Congress and Georgia Senate seats subject to Democratic committee action, with brief pledges of duty. A Saturday Evening Post anecdote follows about a newspaper man in a dairy lunch encountering a drunken patron and a terse exchange over a lamb stew.
A Collier's quotation about middle age reflecting that clothes shield from weather food sustains health home inspires and personal appearance matters little as a life goal grows clearer. It says time becomes a friend rather than a master as one pursues ideals.
The quote argues ingratitude targets vanity not people. It suggests most think they deserve more than others give, while others feel owed less. It notes only direct villains show willful ingratitude.
Little Eleanor, six, sits at the supper table. She moves her plate after her mother serves corn and asks how she can eat it when it has been on her mother's feet. The moment captures a child’s blunt honesty at mealtime.
A passenger questions the gateman about the 5 15 train timing and others remark on the traveler’s apparent inexperience. The dialogue captures a light, humorous moment on the rail line.
St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 30 P M in Castle Hall Clayton street Visiting Knights welcome contact Rev Troy Beatty C C T H Nicker son K of R S Williams Lodge No 15 I C O F meets Mondays in Od Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren invited Athens B P O E No 790 meets second and fourth Wednesdays 830 P M at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin B F Tuck E R G H Palmer Sec Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building first and third devoted to business second and fourth to degree team and Uniform Rank Drill visiting Sovereigns invited W F Dobbs C C K A Hill Clerk Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays in Od Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren invited A M Center N G Harry Davis R S Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M No 22 meets Thursdays in Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton street J H McKinnon W M Mo G Quinn Sec
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