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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
3
Georgia Railroad effective May 8 1914 with train numbers 60 62 63 64 and 55 to 61 listed. Times show arrivals at 1 20 p m and 9 30 p m with daily service except Sunday basters time noted.
The Coaching School of the Georgia University ends its 1914 session this week with 54 attendees, up from last year. Fourteen courses covered History English Mathematics Physics German Education and Psychology taught by Professors Pond Geissler Odum Fountain DuBose Nix and Cumming.
Summer constipation is more dangerous than in other seasons due to contaminated foods and excessive cold water. Po-Do-Lax is advertised to cleanse the bowels and improve digestion. Summer coughs and colds are seen as serious, with Dr King s New Discovery promoted as quick relief and antiseptic protection.
In the Y M C A league at Sanford Field Thursday the Junior League saw Thornton's team defeat Matthews 5 0 as Thornton pitched brilliantly and his teammates played solid defense. In the Preparatory League Rawson led 6 2 before Hodgson rallied to tie 9 9, then Hodgson won in the tenth after a costly Rawson muff. Upcoming games feature Matthews against Buesse, Wood vs Matthews, Jackson vs Pound, and Pound vs Hodgson.
Governor Slaton proclaims a proposed Georgia constitutional amendment to fund enhanced salaries for Bibb county Superior Court judges. The amendment, originating from 1913 legislation, would require county treasuries in Bibb Chatham Fulton and Richmond to supplement state salaries to five thousand dollars annually, with ratification by voters in the next general election.
Governor John M Slaton announces a general election to be held on Wednesday October 7 1914. Philip Cook Secretary of State confirms election timing and statewide participation under Slaton administration.
An advertisement warns against calomel poisons and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pure vegetable remedy. It claims gentle, effective liver stimulation without side effects, suitable for children, with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfying.
A Cincinnati Enquirer observation notes a light moment on crossings where men fail to greet with a kiss on meeting, contrasting it with affectionate conduct. The piece reflects social manners and humor in urban life.
An advertisement from H.R. Palmer & Sons touts Foley Tablets as a regulator aiding digestion. It promises relief from biliousness constipation and gas and claims regular use makes a stout person feel thinned and more comfortable.
Special to The Banner notes the Industrial Index weekly report: 27 new corporations across 25 lines with total capital of 734,300 dollars. Projects include water works in Columbus and drainage bonds in Savannah, with several towns voting on bonds and numerous construction plans across Georgia Florida and Alabama.
A witty exchange from the Washington Star has a youth seeking approval for marriage from Mr. Comrox. After asking Gwendolyn for her hand, the youth reports back that Gwendolyn directed him to consult Comrox and that he does not object to the match.
A Toledo Blade editorial notes that training children is difficult and compares it to the equally hard task of shaping parental attitudes. The piece underscores how youths must overcome parental prejudices and old-fashioned ideas.
Letter from a New York reader promotes Grape-Nuts as a healthier breakfast choice replacing meat and greasy foods. The writer credits two years of Grape-Nuts with improved health, ending with a grateful note about family well being and a nod to “The Road to Wellville.”
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