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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes Christmas goodwill and public affairs, including Ford’s trip, peace terms with Germany, and a Brinson railroad extension to Washington, with local praise for Joel Chandler Harris. It urges constitutional handling of peace, urges continued support for carriers, and promotes Uncle Remus in schools.
Officials urged swift action to end nighttime attacks aimed at driving out Black residents. The piece condemns incendiarism and lawlessness, calls on courts to punish offenders, and stresses that communities suffer more than individuals when law is ignored.
A local movement aims to extend the Brinson railroad to Washington Georgia with hopes to reach Athens thereafter. Advocates argue the line would unlock new territory for Athens and boost business, while potential future links to Knoxville and coal regions could reduce rates and spur industrial growth.
The Banner condemns a Chicago physician who refused to operate on a deformed baby, arguing life should be saved whenever possible. It warns that allowing such practices could lead to arbitrary lines for ending lives and stresses the right to life and best possible care.
A Macon Telegraph excerpt reflects on a man who achieved worldly success through efficiency yet collapsed when missing the divine impelling power. It argues true success requires motive aligned with the Greater Good and inclusion of Father and Brother in life purposes.
The notice promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for bronchial conditions and general debility, with testimonials from Weldon Illinois to Canon City Colorado. It also touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and respiratory relief, highlighting non narcotic content and low cost, sold by druggists.
E A Copelan of Greensboro a banker was chosen for the Western and Atlantic Railway Commission seat created after Fuller Callaway declined. Governor Harris contacted Copelan by telephone and he would decide on the offer in a day or two. The four members elected Copelan at the first commission meeting in Atlanta. The panel planned to reconvene next Monday to discuss releasing the state road.
A local advertisement promotes Rheuma as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism that cleanses the system of uric acid poison. It cites a testimonial from Judge John Barhost of Fort Lorainie Ohio who says three doctors failed and two bottles cured him, now two years free of symptoms. The ad notes Rheuma is sold by H R Palmer & Sons and other druggists for 50 cents in liquid form.
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate charges that the Louisville and Nashville and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railways furnish passes to Tennessee officials to corrupt them in violation of the interstate commerce act. The petition says unlawful practices persist, especially passes, and that officials receive passes for interstate travel when in public office.
Atlanta news reports arrangements for the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity convention to be held February 22 and 23 after a Wednesday chapter meeting. Several hundred members are expected to attend the gathering.
A potent sermon at Emmanuel Church stressed the priesthood and high calling of all Christians to active battle against sin. It warned against secular religious split and urged unity under Christ. Aiming to inspire youth, the afternoon service focuses on Sunday school, with the evening sermon on the Cross of Jesus.
A Towanda Pa reader tests Vinci on a severe bronchitis cough in a orphan boy. The testimonial claims the syrup cured bronchitis and restored weight after using two bottles. The letter argues Vinci as a constitutional remedy combines cod liver oil iron and beef peptone to strengthen the system and expel disease.
Carnesville Ga Dec 9 The Carnesville lodge F and A M reports officers elected J N Goolsby Worshipful Master J B Kelly Senior Warden Paul Vandiver Junior Warden E S Manley Secretary T A Skelton Treasurer and J F Canady Tyler for the coming year
A notice from Mallory, the tax collector, asks every person or business paying taxes for more than one person to send a list of names so receipts can be consolidated.
A Thackeray aphorism counsels men to pray that none of their female relatives form a fair judgment of them. The brief reflection appears in the era’s column of wry maxims.
Virginia announces 1916 football opponents including Yale Harvard Vanderbilt and Georgia with games at Charlottesville and Cambridge or Nashville. Baseball lists three meetings with Georgia April 4 in Athens and April 28 29 in Charlottesville.
Cotton markets faced a recovery cap as firm cables and profit-taking trimmed early gains. January and March contracts slipped to 12.57 and 12.83 as selling broadened with expectations of tomorrow’s crop estimate and increased acreage.
Spot prices listed across months show mixed values with December at 8.32 to 8.35, January around 8.36 to 8.38, February near 8.38 to 8.45, March around 8.42 to 8.48, and later months from April through July hovering in the 8.50s to 8.60s range, indicating modest fluctuations in the cotton oil market.
An ad promotes Hyomei as a natural cure for catarrh. It advertises a complete outfit with inhaler bottle and dropper, claiming lasting relief from four daily breaths. The seller guarantees refunds if Hyomei does not relieve symptoms.
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