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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1916
Page
11
A. B. Wathen owner of the Duisville club left yesterday for Louisville after talks with several parties about selecting Athens as training place for the team the spring. The only remaining detail is the hours for using Sanford Field before Wathen finalizes the plan.
Secretary Newton D. Baker told the American Academy in Philadelphia that preparedness must include eliminating war profits that tempt munition makers to seek conflict. He said the nation has learned from past wars and would be adequately prepared if tested, noting America is not aggressor but must remain ready.
Rear Admiral John J. Hunker retired at 72 died in Asheville N C after a lingering illness. He moved there three years ago from Put-In-Bay Ohio and commanded the transport fleet at Tampa in 1898 that carried Shafter’s army to Santiago.
The war department bought 1700 acres on the lower Chesapeake Bay near Fort Monroe for aviation experimental and proving grounds. Officials expect a request of about 1.5 million from Congress for buildings and equipment.
Hon Wilson Jarman of Porterdale Newton county visited the city yesterday as he considers entering the race to succeed the late Congressman Tribble. A prominent farmer and businessman, he is an Emory College honor graduate with strong interests in agriculture and farming supports.
The weather bureau predicts a minimum of 36 degrees with heavy frost in the Tampa section for Sunday. Truckers are urged to take precautions though citrus crops are not expected to be endangered.
Special Monday deal lists six pound fruit cake and 25 lbs sugar for 4.00, three pound fruit cake and 3 lbs jumbo pecans for 2.00. Arthur Arnold and Abney advertise in this local notice.
Instructions describe crocheting a jacket back in blocks of three stitches across 23 rows, with a border and sleeve edge work. Fronts are produced by ten-block sections over 28 rows, then joined from the opposite side. A decorative border in colored yarn with chains and doubles completes the edges and neck area.
The article lists fashion notes with eggplant purple as a beautiful shade and mentions che nile sports hats, silver touched hats, wool jerseys for mantles, and velvet for both day and evening wear. It highlights chic fur coats, a black velvet bodice with striped skirt, and a Chinese quality frock for a young girl in pigtails.
Describes a white charmeuse and chiffon evening frock with a fitted bodice and tunic overlay. Includes fabric yardage for medium sizes, materials for ruffles and waist, and references two Pictorial Review patterns with bust ranges and prices.
Quote attributed to Locke noting education starts the gentleman but reading good company and reflection finish time. The saying emphasizes lifelong learning shaping character through study social interaction and thoughtful consideration.
QAVISON NICHOLSON CO advertises for several experienced saleswomen for holiday trade. Apply Monday morning. The notice notes windows and suggests women think windows exist mainly to hold curtains to keep out cold, reflecting a period view.
London announces the government will assume control of Irish railways to avert a threatened strike. James Henry Thomas, labor member of parliament and assistant general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, disclosed the decision.
Two new policemen join the boats and perform call duty and service roles for the city. The department mobilizes for the pre holiday rush when traffic control is vital. Names are Harry Seagraves and G A Wright.
Mrs Mary Ann Vincent aged sixty six years died at her Center Georgia home after a stroke. She was a Baptist and lived locally her husband is deceased. Survived by four sons and a daughter. Funeral by Rev Cooper at Harris graveyard Sunday at 11. Interment there. Friends expected from Athens. Flowers to Bernstein Brothers Athens.
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