Short Notes Of Interest In Local Advertisements
Advertisements in The Banner list services and offers including moving services, rental property, lending, insurance, and small consumer goods. Items mention Lipacomb's Specialty Insurance, J Jester fire insurance, Williams Bros moving vans, rental 6 room cottage on Prince avenue, extra bookkeeping or collecting work, Palmer's parasitic cure, Athens Ga calendar offers, McGregor's Home calendars, and a lost pocket book with a reward at Bryant's Barber Shop.
Athens Savings Bank Ad Promises Four Percent on Deposits
Local ad copy touts the largest savings bank in Athens offering 4 percent interest compounded monthly. It invites deposits from $1.00 and promotes the habit of saving amid a cluster of rental notices and business ads.
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Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Bargain sales and listings from local store notices
The page lists various notices including sales at John Roberts Book Store and bargains for a milk cow to be available in spring with easy terms. It also notes a mortgage notice, a five dollar bill enclosed in an envelope address to Talmadge Brothers, a reward for return to Banner, and rental ads for furnished rooms and unfurnished rooms with private bath.
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John Roberts
Ida Peacock
Los
Talmadge Brothers
Lyndon Place
Jackson and Hoyt Streets
Banner
H. C. T." Care
McCurrys Name Placed On Ballot With Other Runners
Hon Julian B Mc Curry, candidate for long term Congress to succeed the late J Tribble, will appear on the ticket alongside other candidates after a meeting arranged ballot form printing and distribution. McCurry not present at meeting. committee obtained his assent by telephone. G M Knight to prorate campaign expenses and oversee ticket printing and distribution across thirteen counties.
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Julian B. Mc Cury
Congress
J. Tribble
McCurry
G. M. Knight
Knight
Katinka Delights Athens Audiences at Colonial Theater
A large audience enjoyed Katinka at the Colonial Theater with Otto Hauerbach and Rudolph Friml music. Miss Margaret Owen leads as the title role with a strong cast including John Roberts, Helen Vincent, Nicholas Kovac and Howard Langford in a travelogue of Russia Turkey Austria before the war. The elaborate production features beautiful costumes and memorable tunes.
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Katinka
Athens
Tria
Mrs. Hopper
Paul Veron
Boris Stregoff
Mies Jane Castle
Varenka
Daniel J. Sullivan
Marquita Dwight
Clifford
Karl Nelson
Gus Cohan
Annetta Berger
Dan Stevens
Eddie Roggie
Character and spiritual discipline through the YMCA ideals
The piece extols study hard work and faithful service rooted in clear thinking and clean living. It urges recognition of a personal relationship with God as the moral starting point and praises the Young Men's Christian Association as a character factory fostering physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth in Athens community members.
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Lfe
Athens
Kingdom of God
Young Men's Christian Association
London farmer argues for liquor license in suburb
A London area farmer testifies for retaining a license to sell alcohol, saying the inn serves a social purpose. He claims he gives cows beer after calving and sometimes whiskey, arguing livestock would suffer without the beverages.
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Associated Press
London
Federal trade commission study on newsprint prices resumes hearings
Hearings in the news print paper investigation reopen today as manufacturers refuse to discuss price reasonableness. Publishers and jobbers testified while manufacturers say they lack time to study tables on profits. The FTC plans to issue its report within about ten days and may refer findings to the justice department and Congress for action. Frank P. Glass cites delays and high prices hurting newspapers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Piicea
Commismission
Department of Justice
Congress
Frank P. Glass
Birmingham
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Judge Brand Returns to City to Hear Motions
Judge Charles H. Brand returned last night from days spent in several counties of the circuit. He will be at his office today to hear motions and matters scheduled for consideration at chambers.
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Charles H.brand
Chambers
Judiciary in Politics In Clarke County Campaign
A congressional candidate appeals to Clarke County voters without stating policy positions. He cites 21 years in office including 8 years as solicitor general and 11 as judge, elected for a new four year term. From Jan 1 1917 his salary rises to 5000 a year, 2000 more than peers, funded by local taxes, while he runs for congress.
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Congress
Clarke County
Athens Calendar for New Year’s Greeting Folka
Calendar produced in Athens by McGregor’s calendar shop features a New Year greeting card collection. The Athens made folka calendar highlights local design, seasonal imagery, and year references suitable for home use.
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McGregor
Athens
Ryan Transfers Legal Residence in Tax Move
Richmond report says June Ryan has changed her legal residence to Washington after years of paying Virginia taxes on intangible property. The transfer may shift roughly 235000 dollars in taxes to the state of Virginia and Nelson County officials note the move on the official records.
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Associated
Richmond
June Ryan
Nelson’ County
Washington
The
of Virginia
President Wilson's Railroad Bill Delayed by Board Dispute
Washington December 29 The consideration of President Wilson's grant of railroad legislation is blocked by a failed agreement among railroad executives and the failure to settle their differences. The hearing on the president's program is expected to begin before the Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Christmas Mail Parcels Handle Huge Volume
Reports to the Post Office Department show 99 percent of Christmas mail and parcels delivered by Christmas Day. Postmaster General notes parcel rate period equates to two and a half pounds per parcel for the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
United
Funeral Held for Mr Henry Benry of Barberville
The funeral for Mr Henry Benry of Barberville was held yesterday at 11 AM at Benna Viste Church, Athens area. A large gathering of friends attended as arrangements were conducted by H Jennings of the Tab Baptist Church.
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Henry See
Barberville
Benna -Viste
Athens
H. Jennings
Tab Baptist
Steamship Line Plans New Ocean Route For Asia East
The Osaka Shoshi steamship line will place a new freight service linking Japan with the east coast of Africa and South America. Ships of about 8,000 tons will call at Kobe, Shanghai, Singapore, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires with future passenger service planned.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Cape of Good Hope
Osaka
Open Letter Urges Strength and Resolutions for Athens Men
W T Fe, General Secretary, writes to Athens men and boys urging constructive habits for the new year 1917. He champions physical education, strong will, and mental clarity as keys to success, urging readers toward self-improvement and disciplined routines to build strength and character.
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Athens
Fair City
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Wm. Pena
J. D. Bradwell
Clarke
Lipacomb
Insurance
J. C. Jester
A. H. Davenport
Williams Bros
Prince Avenue
Crane
Palmer's
M. Bryant
Bryant
J. T. Anderson Real Estate and Fire, Insurance
ERS
College Avenue
BHONE
Cobb Street
J. C
Mitchell
Athens Ga
Coke Talmadge
S.C. Upson
Iiams Bros
W. J. Gardner
Lumpkin St
Pansy Moore
Thomas Bt
Equitable Life Income
T. L. Mitchell
WIII
Care Banner
Gracedale Greenhouses
Prof. Monard
G- Anderson & Co
Athens Engineering Co
TL Mitchell
Hill Street
M’curry
Colonial Theater
Lipscomb & Co
Frank A. Lipscomb
Judiciary
Ryan
R. R. Legislation
Brother
Mr.benry
Steamship Line TH
America
T. Fe
Eec. A
Peoples Bank Christmas Saving Club
Peoples Bank
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