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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner opines on Romania joining Allied armies, Greece remaining neutral, and Italy with Germany while urging readiness for possible nationwide strikes. It notes upcoming fall advertising, sugar stockpiles, oil firm actions in Atlanta, cotton prospects, and a January move to banish heat for pests.
Judge George C. Grogan of Elberton has entered the race for a Court of Appeals seat. He served long years as Elberton City Court judge and enjoys broad endorsements from Georgia lawyers and bar associations.
The piece argues the Mexican crisis remains volatile with border troops and camps in place. It notes President Wilson’s commission with Carranza delegates as a prudent step but warns against withdrawal before resolving incursions by Villa and ensuring accountability for his crimes.
The article argues the South will prosper postwar, contrasting East and West gains from wartime markets with the South’s continuing hardship. It notes cotton prices rising to 75 dollars per bale and cotton seed at 25 dollars per bale, predicting further increases. The writer foresees a bright, bountiful year ahead for southern citizens.
The report notes Governor Nat’s ongoing strenuous campaign as the tide turns toward the soldier governor image. It mentions the old governor not being alarmed by recent opponent meeting reports across the state.
Savannah painter S B Turner reports sixteen pound weight gain after two Tanlac bottles. He cites relief from indigestion, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness and rheumatism, noting his wife gained thirty one pounds after three bottles and they both recommend Tanlac. Citizens' Pharmacy sells Tanlac in Athens and The Kroner Co in Winterville.
A compilation of lodge meeting nights and locations. St Elmo Lodge No 40 K of P meets Monday 8:30 at Castle Hall Clayton street. I O O F Max Joseph Building meets Monday night. Athens B P O E No 790 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin. Woodmen of the World meets Wednesdays 8:30 at Max Joseph Building. J O O F Glenn Lodge No 75 meets Tuesday night Odd A M Center. Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton street.
N B Wright of the Central of Georgia testifies before the Georgia State Railroad Commission on proposed class rates from Augusta Macon and Columbus. He explains mileage based scales and asks to meet other lines rates at key points while many smaller towns gain access to lower local rates despite some increases within 130 miles. Wimbish cross examines over 130 mile effect and water competition Macon.
A mother notes that ignoring a baby until three months old helped keep him calm, though it sounds odd. The piece stresses babies are excitable and need play, yet households often restrain themselves from kisses and romping to protect the infant's nerves.
A stranger asks the bird store proprietor about an ad seeking a man to sell imported canaries. The man inquires if the stranger has experience, and the visitor admits curiosity about how canaries lose their tails.
In a playful exchange a wife asks about a young couple's steady companionship. The father quips that only bait like flypaper could keep a man attached, prompting the child to question if that’s how he met mom.
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