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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
1
Reports describe Zeppelin raids on eastern and midland England with multiple bombs. Casualties include Belgian or French nationals among affected civilians. Berlin claims Paris air raids were reprisal for Freiburg strike.
A schedule of Dr Dupre’s health lectures at Le Conte Hall University of Georgia in February and March. Topics include Death and Its Cause, Natural History of Disease, Infectious Diseases, Typhoid Fever, Water as Carrier, Water Purification, Milk as Carrier, Colds and Pneumonia, Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Hookworm with lectures at 7:30 to 8 p.m. on listed dates.
The president outlines a national defense plan and declares the United States ready to act. He states Europe’s dangers require vigilance and pledges to safeguard sovereignty while avoiding unnecessary entanglements.
The legislature discussed moving the Griffin Spalding county experiment station to Athens to consolidate agricultural operations and research. The gift terms limit use to the stated purpose, with $30,000 yearly federal support restricted to research, while the state must ensure continued operation and education for local children, plus potential outside gifts for a new facility.
In a hotel lobby, Cicero Swilling hosted a crowd as Lytton Moon and West Brown vowed to swim the nearby South Broad River for a dollar tally. Moon swam across and back, Brown followed, both returning to collect the money with Moon taking the dollar and Brown receiving the rest beyond a dollar.
The post office appropriations bill totals 320 509 879 dollars an increase of over seven million from last year and more than four million above earlier requests. The committee recommended funding for system improvements and increased service, detailing pay scales and departmental needs.
The Brudwine company announces the appointment of a new officer to its leadership team. Details on the individual's name and role were provided by company officials.
Mr A Bradberry of College Ave narrowly escaped serious injury when a car driven by a colored chauffeur struck him in front of the post office. The machine hit him two or three times as it passed, knocking him into the street. He suffers a broken or badly sprained wrist. The car’s Georgia 1916 number 10670 is the only identifying detail.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A hosted a supper that helped Mr Forbes organize a boys club with CMA men and university helpers. He plans broader work across departments in the new building. The Auxiliary meets today at 4 in the present building. Costa's promotes cigars with the slogan Above the Average.
The Forestry Department at the College of Agriculture introduces a revised curriculum aligning with the Forest School. Students select a junior year specialization and pursue a twelve hour major with a six hour forestry minor within college departments, offering diverse paths into government service forestry urban forestry and research.
Major General George W. Goethals, governor of the Panama Canal Zone, arrived in New York en route to Washington and said he cannot say when the canal will reopen but insists there will be no more slides.
Special to the Banner from Jefferson Georgia reports the regular spring term of Jackson county Superior Court will convene next Monday morning. Civil business will be heard first week with the criminal docket taking prominence in the second week as heavy calendars are anticipated.
A report from El Paso dated January 31 states a train north of Jiahua City, Mexico, was attacked while carrying several foreigners. The dispatch mentions Ralston's Breakfast Food samples and local grocery listings for Arnold & Abney including fresh produce and apples.
A silent era notice highlights the drama Cross Current directed by D W Griffith with cast led by Andy Foote Sam De Grasse and Teddy Sampson amid a powerful older sister sacrifice story. Weber Fields headline a Keystone comedy The Worst of Friends offering light fare with Asta at a pool bathing scene.
The annual charity ball hosted by the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Auxiliary takes place tonight. Attendees may enjoy good music, dancing, and refreshments.
Mr. E L Mitchell was injured in a fall Saturday and broke a leg near the ankle. He is resting well after the accident and remains under care.
The weather bureau forecast floods with stages in the lower Mississippi nearing record highs from Vicksburg to New Orleans. Extremely high waters expected as river conditions escalate, threatening communities along the stretch. A jumble of assorted ads interrupts the page with produce and bakery offerings from local merchants.
The steamer Canfield reported sighting what appeared to be the missing K-65 submarine off Jupiter Inlet Florida at 3:30 pm. Naval officials believe the sighting, if confirmed, clears the mystery of the vessel's disappearance since early Sunday.
Report from Madison County states a timber felling accident left a worker with skull injuries measured in inches and square inches. Officials say the man is improving and recovering from the head trauma as he receives care.
Testimony centered on Elizabeth Mohr who stands charged with instigating a murder plot against her husband. Relatives say she hoped for reconciliation and that a nephew contradicted the chauffeur's account. The Mohr family letters were cited questioning the accused’s character and ownership of claimed funds.
Classified notice offers 100 acres of land for sale near Ville and plots from 10 to 60 acres outside city limits. Details on frontage and pricing are provided in the ad.
County commissioners schedule a regular meeting at the Indian River location. The notice appears in the local calendar with a likely date and place for attendees.
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