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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
3
Rates for home delivery are listed along with accepted payment methods. A special notice states carriers may not collect payments. The piece shares social commentary on holidays, weather, and public figures, mentioning Savannah, New Orleans, wheat prices, and figures like Asa Candler and Grantland Rice.
The Adamson eight hour law, enacted last summer, is under renewed scrutiny as Congress considers extending and refining it. Labor and railroad interests fear government ownership and compulsory arbitration, urging a replacement viewed as more acceptable to both sides. Representative Adamson warns against too much strife, while lawmakers debate the transportation problem and potential constitutional challenges.
The article debates the future of state national guards after their Mexican border experience. It notes many guardsmen joined hoping for combat but faced camp life, fatigue, and familial and job strains, spurring talk of universal military training and a larger regular army. It suggests many may leave the guard upon return, fueling arguments for mandatory military service.
The interstate commerce commission reports railroads in the past year earned over one billion dollars, showing profit and activity. Railroads are essential builders for the country and must be regulated to protect public rights while allowing fair profits.
A newspaper collage mixes a Christmas tale about a boy and a withering tree with notes on Elihu Root aiding Indiana's new constitution. It also mentions Georgia Methodists raising funds for Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta and cites a surge in cases in the er's court after Christmas. An advisory compares a cough to a fire alarm and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. Beeching of Andrews Indiana.
Athens Chamber of Commerce outlines a bold plan for the new year to pursue every possible convention, aiming to secure some to boost city business in 1917. The strategy targets meetings regardless of likelihood, betting on cumulative gains for the local economy.
A physician famed for delivering many babies faces a twist when his own family welcomes a three pound newborn. A neighbor’s son ponders whether doctors ever receive what is left, reflecting on generosity and expectation in a tight community.
The cotton market opened steady with 7 to 16 point advances as Liverpool cables turned firmer and covering increased. January touched 16.92 and May 17.51 with reports of better goods demand and higher Liverpool futures lifting prices across active months.
New Orleans December 27 The cotton market opened on a quiet steady tone as better cables and improved English market signals spurred moderate buying. Early in the session prices advanced 11 to 17 points with limited offerings awaiting fuller reports.
The Shanghai Miniature Rifle and Revolver Club held a competition among 30 members including women. Mrs. K. D. Stewart won with a 374 out of 400, earning the club championship and a gold medal. Dr. R. J. M. was runner up with 372.
Forecast to 1 pm Thursday for Athens and vicinity calls for fair weather in the north and south rain in the south with colder conditions in the west. Unsettled weather and rain prevail across many U S stations. Temperatures remain very low in the west and northwest with readings as low as 24 degrees below zero in Alberta.
Weather outlook: colder conditions expected Thursday at Athens. Public advisory warns neglected colds can worsen into serious coughs. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar is promoted as a natural remedy to ease irritation, support healing, and deter germs in coughs, croup, and sore throat.
An unclear dialogue notes a speaker named Uncle Ebon and a remark about expecting a man to find tone in hearing about you. The fragment hints at social or familial tension centered on reputation and courtship within a rural setting.
A collection of notices from candidates in Georgia's Eighth district announcing runs for the Sixty-fifth Congress and short-term seats. Names include James B. Park Q. L. Williford J. B. Stovall Thos J. Brown Charles H. Brand Julian B. McCurry and T. W. Rucker with details on terms, dates, and appeals for support.
Gainesville Midland timetable lists Train No 2 leaving Athens 7 20 a m Train No 4 leaving Athens 2 20 p m Train No 1 arriving Athens 11 40 a m Train No 4 arriving Athens 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont at Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with the Georgia railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.
Seaboard Air Line timetable shows multiple trains departing at various times including 6:03 am for No. 11 and 7:10 am for No. 17 with other services scheduled through the day and night. The fragment notes several trains departing on different routes with limited context.
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