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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1916
Page
7
Special notice urges early Christmas shopping as prices won’t drop and mocks Congress while urging civic action. It notes Georgia’s election of numerous officials and jokingly says the political year is nearly done, then snags the idea of citizens aiding each other in holiday purchases.
The article notes plans to produce a decent rook ing doll in the United States to captivate girls, predicting fame and fortune. It laments the lack of attractive dolls in the country this year and suggests German and French makers will dominate holiday doll sales for years to come.
Georgia commissioner of agriculture notes cotton selling above 20 cents per pound on the eve of Thanksgiving and cotton seed at 366 a ton, a record when compared with corn at about 85 cents a bushel. He recalls buying 1,000 bushels of cotton seed near Athens for $100. Ten cents a bushel.
Interests have requested an investigation by State Geologist Dr. W S McCallie into local geology near Fitzgerald as drilling progresses. He reports favorable geological features and a 2700 foot bore that yields water, urging deeper drilling. A local group forms to continue experiments.
A nostalgic urging to help Santa Claus prepare for Christmas in three weeks. The piece advocates saving money, cutting nonessential spending, and giving spare change to aid Santa’s journey so every child feels joy on Christmas morning. It emphasizes personal sacrifice and sharing to increase happiness for all children.
A writer argues that many negroes migrate north to seek fortune or vote, predicting harsh reception from northern labor and cautioning that climate and opposition will teach them a hard lesson. The piece claims Puritan slave trade ties and predicts coffins returning as experience corrects the illusion.
Be It Resolved by the mayor and council of Athens that the annual municipal election for aldermen from four wards be held on the first Wednesday the 6th day in December 1916. Designated polling places: Ward 1 Escoe's Stables Clayton street, Ward 2 Police Court Room at city hall, Ward 3 Weatherly's Stables Broad street, Ward 4 Fire Hall Prince avenue. Managers named for each ward with provisions to appoint substitutes. Publication required in the Athens Daily Banner ten days before election.
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York shares a testimonial about using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for her children five years ago in Garbutt New York. She says it stopped coughing and cured their colds faster than any other product she used. Obtainable everywhere. Adv.
G S Weldon of Lavonia Georgia offers seed cotton in 10, 25 and 50 bushel lots with prices $2.50, $2.25 and $2.00 per bushel respectively. Seed is guaranteed absolutely pure and was grown by the seller.
Several pairs of well matched 3 and 5 year old mare mules, blocky built, weigh from 2000 to 2500 pounds per team, plus a beautiful pair of mouse colored mares. Extra fine bay mare mule, 5 years old, 1400 pounds, and many fine young mules not mated. Also a few good horses and mares. All cheap for cash. CAUTHEN'S STABLES, Ralph Walker, Mgr. 167 W Clayton St. Phone 1177.
An old warning compares a cough to a fire bell and urges treating the underlying illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as the effective cure, with Mrs. Beeching of Andrews Indiana noting its success for her husband’s winter coughs.
An old advertorial explains nervousness in women can be eased when constipation is relieved. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick remedy that also aids digestion and are obtainable everywhere.
The general assembly acts to require parental enforcement of four months yearly school attendance for children ages eight to fourteen with exemptions for education alternatives poverty family needs illness distance and other board approved reasons. Violations incur fines up to twenty dollars with possible bond defense and monthly attendance reporting by schools and boards of education. The act takes effect January 1 1917 and officials must publish and post notices.
The National Swedish Woman's Suffrage Association reports growing interest across Sweden. About 17,000 women are enrolled with 200 branches. Clergy and male supporters rise. men’s groups form in Kristianstad and Malmo, signaling wider backing for enfranchisement in coming years.
A railroad timetable lists multiple trains with departure times for north bound service including No. 11 at 6:02 am No. 17 at 7:10 am No. 5 at 3:46 pm No. 29 at 6:18 pm No. 30 at 10 4 am No. 6 at 6 62 pm No. 18 at 7 45 pm and No. 12 at 11 45 pm.
Georgia Railroad timetable effective September 3 1916 lists trains to and from Athens with daily and Sunday schedules. The text then lists lodge meeting details for Bt Elmo K of P Williams and Glenn Lodges and Mt Vernon F A M with meeting nights and locations and officers.
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