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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to notify the business office promptly about late delivery or missing copies. The piece then pivots to short quotes and political notes, mentioning resignations in Russia and Britain, electoral college debate, and industrial education, interlaced with consumer tips and electricity stats. The tone blends town notices with sweeping national topics and archival newspaper jargon.
A piece condemns women interrupters during a presidential address to Congress. It argues the act disrespects the office of the president, questions suffrage protest methods, and contrasts with how male interrupters would be treated, urging orderly progress and respect for government institutions.
Opinion grows that Western and Atlantic Railroad extension to the sea will be released to lessees. State would gain higher rental while retaining property, funding common schools. Warns against future damage by parallel lines, urging proper legislation to protect the road.
A humorous cartoon caption notes New Lear approaching with Christmas near, easing potential shock as the festive season arrives. The quote from D. G. B. frames a light seasonal moment.
Poem-like reflection on true Christmas spirit as ongoing daily generosity. Emphasizes selflessness beyond yearly gifts, recalling the Prince of Peace and the manger-babe, urging constant kindness across all seasons. Names D, G, BICKERS as author or citation.
The piece explains that colds arise from ventilation, dust, exposure, and germs with germs as the actual cause when defenses weaken. Fresh air helps, but dust and damp cold irritate air passages, causing inflammation, mucus, and potential ear involvement. It advises covering coughs, avoiding kissing, and not sharing spit, noting spread within families and schools.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce directors are convened this afternoon at 4 with a schedule change. The regular weekly meeting is moved from tomorrow to Thursday afternoon. All directors are instructed to note the shift for this week.
Miss Mary Dozier returns from South Georgia. Rabbi Hirsch to address Atlanta Jewish event on December 13 and 14. Dayton auto tour visitors A D Safford J Zimmerman J W Altman in the South. Jefferson visitors M C Tate C Anderson. Rhett Nowell of Monroe on business. Mrs Bolling Lasnett back from Atlanta. Mrs Cordelia Howard of Lexington visits. Mrs Clarence Malcolm and son visit. Mr and Mrs L C Wardlaw from Jefferson here yesterday. Friends of Mrs Julius Cohen regret illness at Major Talmadge home. Miss Susie Cohen home from Macon after entertainment. D H Jackson of Winder visits. Moselle Scudder expected tonight from Waynesboro. A C Bell of Gainesville among visitors. E B Rockmore of Atlanta registered at the Georgian. Miss Harriet Benedict to return Saturday from Philadelphia. W S Richardson of Augusta registered at the Georgian. Maggie DuBose from Athens visits parents. Calhoun Falls excursion with Miss Carrie DuBose. Mr and Mrs P A Stanton and Mr and Mrs William Barrett visit Athens. Martha Stanton returns from guest stint with Miss Mary Stephenson. Victor Jennings of Jefferson visits. Eva Sorrells of Danielsville among visitors. Fannie Scott returns from Atlanta visit. Mrs Baxter Crawford of Decatur, Ala., guest of daughter Mrs Ben Crane. Mrs Allie Aull and Dorothy Aull plan Christmas in Chattanooga. Mrs J P Fears and others called to Greensboro on death of Mrs J L Wright. Inflammation of upper air passages noted. seek early proper treatment.
Mrs Effie Cochran aged 48 died at her Winburne avenue home last night about 8 30 after an hour long illness. She was well at 6 pm and then felt ill and dizzy before a sudden apoplectic stroke killed her. She leaves husband W C Cochran of Athens with farming ties in Oconee county and one daughter Mrs Oscar Hardegree of Oconee. Funeral services likely this afternoon in Oconee county.
News reached this city by phone of the death at her Greensboro home of Mrs J L Wright. She was found dead in bed by her family and was a sister of Mrs J P Fears and Mrs C C Bowden and W D Bowden of this city. She was a frequent visitor in Athens where she had many friends. Mrs Fears Mrs W H Shy and Mrs Carl A Von der Lieth left for Greensboro yesterday.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a magic solution for sour, gassy stomachs and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, regaining regularity, and positions a fifty cent bottle as essential for every home and meal.
In a contest held yesterday at the Athens High and Industrial School for colored children the Freshman class won first prize for raising funds to buy a piano. All classes performed well and showed school spirit, with a total of 51 dollars raised. The piano purchased is a Kranick Boch grand.
An old advertisement claims dull skin results from a sluggish bowel. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to improve bowel movement and clear the complexion. The notice urges purchasing a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
The sunflower is cultivated to a considerable extent in central Russia where every part of the plant is used for various purposes. This reflects a broad, practical approach to maximizing the plant’s usefulness across multiple sectors.
Tomorrow at 8 o clock the dedication of the new Y M C A building will draw 1200 to 1500 attendees to the gymnasium. Open house will welcome visitors with a large director and member committee guiding them through the vast space. The Woman's Auxiliary will host, with a revised program featuring Chancellor Barrow presiding, music by Morris Orchestra, vocal solos, and addresses by M Ashby Jones and others. This is America s Electrical Week.
The advertisement states a $100 reward for proof Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. It claims catarrh is constitutional and requires constitutional treatment. Internal use of Hall's Catarrh Cure allegedly cleanses blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and offers a $100 reward for any non cure. Address F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Train timetable notes several Seaboard Air Line departures including No 11 at 5 02 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 5 at 3 46 am and No 29 at 6 18 pm with implied service times shown for the day.
The Georgia Railroad announces timetable changes effective September 3 1916. Train No 60 runs daily from Athens at 8 36 am. Train No 53 runs daily except Sunday from Athens at 4 pm and arrives in Athens at 9 30 pm. Train No 64 runs Sunday only from Athens at 4 30 pm. Train No 61 runs daily except Sunday to Athens arriving at 12 59 noon. Train No 66 runs Sunday only to Athens arriving at 12 30 noon.
Bt Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 06 in Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Phoas W884 visiting knights invited Rev Troy Bhatti C C T H Nicker son K of R 8 Williame Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays at 668 Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren invited Von Der Lieth N G J A Mealor 8 S Glenn Lodge No 78 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Odd A M Center N G 8 ER Lumpkin Jr Athena B P 0 E No 790 meets every second and fourth Wednesday at lodge quarters corner Broad and Lumpkin Sts B F Tuck BRG H Palaler Sec Mt Vernon Lodge F A M Mt Vernon Lodge No 23 F A M meets Thursdays in regular communications at Masonic Hall third floor Max Joseph Building Clayton St J H M'Kinnon WM MO G Quinn Sec Geo B Davis Camp 292 W 0 W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building 830 p m first and third devoted to general business second and fourth to degree team Visiting Sovereigns invited IL B Collins CC A fy Wood Clerk
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