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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
4
A column of diverse items urges readers to plan fall advertising, clean up city premises, and prepare for busy autumn and winter business. It mentions farmers, cotton crops, currency debates, and shifting political stances, with references to Thaw Mrs Longstreet and Huerta.
The Farm and Fireside column argues for intensive farming on small well managed plots. It critiques urban drift and notes foreign born farmers from Russia to Japan are boosting yields, urging local meetings to promote owner- operated small farms and increased crop value.
Births and deaths of historic figures are listed with dates and places such as Sir Robert Walpole born August 26 1676 and Fortunate events including 1836 Buffalo and Niagara railroad opening and 1863 Gen Burnside crossing into Tennessee. Biographical notes highlight Finis J Garrett born August 26 1875 and other birthday acknowledgments for notable figures.
The piece argues that neglect of boys and the influence of crime reporting harm youth more than other issues. It cites juvenile theft in Athens and a Georgia court case as examples, warning newspapers and community leaders must protect and train boys, starting with family and church guidance to curb crime and preserve the next generation.
This piece recalls Athens interest in surgical progress led by Dr. Crawford Long and the era of heart surgery. It highlights a 1902 Alabama case where surgeons repaired a fatal heart wound in a bedside operation, sewing the ventricle without anesthesia and restoring the boy to health within weeks.
Clark Griffith praises Tris Speaker as the greatest outfielder the game has produced. He notes Speaker’s range speed and instinct, his backing up on every play, and his pivotal role in the Red Sox infield and outfield.
The Georgia State Board of Health urges mosquito screening and nets to prevent malaria, noting Anopheles the malarial mosquito, its habits, and the need for protective nets, especially in malarial districts. It stresses care for the sick and screening in homes to stop transmission, with emphasis on protecting children and vulnerable groups.
The article explains the return of the kimono style sleeve with a drop shoulder seen in frocks like 7648. It describes shoulder lines, side-front waist closures, contrasting collars, and over blouse tunic combinations with plaits and soft fabrics, noting sizing and yardage for materials.
This pattern provides a complete alphabet in one of three sizes suitable for embroidery. One inch letters suit shirt-sleeves and small linens for guest towels and hankies. Two and three inch letters fit larger towels, table covers, pillows, and clothing accessories.
The text describes using a dry bag or automobile blanket as padding for Old English initials. It advises firm work over padded foundations, keeping padding inside stamped lines, and notes suitable applications on hemstitched linens and travel cases. Pattern 14140 offers a complete Old English alphabet in one, two, or three inch sizes.
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