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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

2

James Whitecomb Riley remembered as Hoosier rhymer

An obituary style tribute honors James Whitcomb Riley praising his gentle heart and gift for making childhood and common life sing. It notes his status as the Hoosier rhymer, his influence on American verse, and his imagined return to children gathered around a paternal figure.

Novelty Sale Tomorrow At The Gas Shop

The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a novelty sale of fancy articles at the Gas Shop tomorrow. Aimed at Christmas gifts, the sale features dainty needlework and useful and artistic items, each member contributing something lovely. The event is in the Gas Shop on the ground floor of the Holman building, and all are invited.

Alpha Sigma Chapter Tech North Avenue Auburn-Tech Kappa Alphas Ansley Hotel Atlanta Alumni Association Annie Lynah James Lynch Passementerie M. C. Trask Salvannah Gwinnett Lincoln Streets Walter Williman Lucife Willman Arthur Lynah May Lynah Charleston Eunice Janie Susie Lynah Grahamville 8. C Young Ladies Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Holman Building

212 Cent Piece Is Demanded by Country

Washington reports the director of the mint urges a law to authorize copper and nickel 2 12 cent coins. He notes the absence of a coin between 1 and 5 cents and that many items priced above 1 cent fall to 5 cents, predicting economic benefits from a new coin.

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