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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
4
Athens readers receive a compact survey of items including local politics and law changes, a strike in Tennessee ice wagon drivers, a lynching aftermath in Florida, court reforms, and a Lake Junaluska conference plan linked to the Methodist Laymen movement.
The piece argues some Republicans and self described progressives balk at Wilson arguing his party is sectional. It cites Raymond Robins favoring Hughes and notes Judge Ben B Lindsey backs federal control on child labor while praising Wilson for national welfare over state politics.
The piece argues for expanding Georgia's Court of Appeals from three to six and suggests Athens lawyers Col. S. C. Upson Judge Brand of the Western Circuit Judge John J. Strickland and Col. Howell C. Erwin as strong candidates. It notes entry closes Saturday the 26th and election is September 12 with the state primary. It praises Athens bar and urges a local candidate to stand.
A moral meditation contrasts the carnage of war and murder with the quiet courage of those who give their lives in service to others. The speaker honors mothers and nurses, emphasizing sacrifice and daily courage, with hopeful note on love and steadfast duty.
A cartoon contrasts a brass coin failing to buy success at the Store of Life. The country will stand by President Wilson, with a large majority likely to ask him to serve again, citing his handling of difficult government tasks. Sloan's Liniment advertised for vacation ailments and muscle soreness. Local tax returns show declines blamed on personal property returns, with calls to revise the process. A cholera morbus cure from Chamberlain's remedy is endorsed by a mother from Fair Haven. Advertisements urge readers to advertise wants.
Captain Jeff D. Riggs a Y M C V engineer from Vicksburg reports a dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac he gained 25 pounds and says his appetite restored his malaria cleared his skin improved sleep and energy enabling him to handle his engine again. Tanlac sold by Citizens Pharmacy in Arts Athens and Kroner Co Winterville.
Hon. Tom Brown touring in the Highth district announced he will stay two more days in Athens before canvassing nearby counties. He will not speak in Athens now but may later. This week and next he schedules three speeches in Madison County, one in Oconee, three in Putnam, four in Morgan, and three in Newton.
Mr. W. P. Van Valkenburg and Mr. B. W. Williams, University students, completed a West North Carolina car trip to Athens in eight hours. They reported no car trouble while passing through the flood damaged area last night.
A health notice warns that persistent coughs may signal serious lung problems and urges timely medical care. It promotes Eckman's Alterative, a lime-based tonic claimed to aid nourishment, with calcium, and no habit forming drugs, from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
Rev C C Jarrell, pastor of First Methodist, has published Witnesses to the Word. The Wesleyan Christian Advocate praises its seven chapters defending the Bible’s place in faith, with emphasis on revelation versus the human book and Jesus as a teacher and guide.
Candidates appeal to white citizens of the Western Circuit for reelection as Solicitor General. W C Dran Wonree of Ga urges support, touts crime suppression, home security, property protection, and obedience to court orders. He argues first term experience equips him for a second term and asks for endorsement from voters and juries.
A series of political notices from Crawford Georgia and surrounding areas lists candidates declaring runs for legislature congress and senate under democratic primary rules. Signatories include L C Brown Toombs Dubose Von Der Lieth S J Tribble T J Browen O Stevens NAT D Arnold and others with dates in 1916 1918 and guidance on primary procedures. The page also features a James A Garfield quote urging personal effort to earn success.
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet questions gendered beauty expenses noting millions of women could paint their cheeks for what it costs a man to paint his nose. The brief reflects social attitudes on cosmetics and spending without endorsing any stance.
A reader from Buford North Dakota praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a severe two year ago attack. The note notes its reliability and widespread druggist endorsement. Also listed are lodge and fraternal meeting notices for St Elmo Knights of Pythias II O O F and Woodmen of the World plus Masonic and other lodge details with meeting times and officers.
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