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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
4
A garbled Athens Daily Banner page mixes rates for subscriptions with notices on delivery, weather, politics, drought plans, and local events. It references Roosevelt, Wilson, and European affairs, plus plans for Athens buildings, opera funds in Atlanta, university summer school, church statistics, and local militia roles.
The article discusses full public debate on preparedness and national unpreparedness. It notes European readers may infer more from American speeches by Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, Bryan, and Ford, and contemplates how these voices shape impressions abroad.
The State College of Agriculture promotes forestry training for young men as demand grows in the field. The Forest Annual, a new volume from the college, includes wide-ranging contributions, notably Chancellor Barrow urging tree growth over cutting. He argues Georgia's pioneer legacy led to timber shortage and stresses growing woods, saving fuel, and passing on timber bonds.
A cartoon narrative follows Once Genius raising many children sent to a harsh boarding school run by Misfortune. During meals Poverty sits apart and ashes season the food, yet the pupils rise. Savex, son of a widow named Application, excels beyond peers, beating them all.
A newspaper column laments dreary days and sickly weather, urging mothers to seek care for children. It cites Foley's Honey and Tar for croup, Chamberlains Stomach Medicine for dullness, and Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds, with advertisements from H.R. Palmer & Sons and D. G. B. urging proper treatment and dry, warm clothing.
Medical expert L. T. Cooper says auto intoxication from overwork harms vital organs leading to Bright’s disease and digestive woes. The Tanlac tonic is pitched as a direct remedy, with claims of broad health benefits and widespread availability, including Athens Citizens' Pharmacy.
Representative Heflin of Alabama urges favorable action on his statistics bill noting that last year more than three million bales of cotton were used for gunpowder. He cites two million bales in Europe and one million in the United States.
An Athens resident Mrs. J. F. Dunston praises Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble easing back pain and enabling household duties. She notes seven years of use with positive results and mentions family members also benefiting from the medicine.
The Colonial will host Sari tomorrow and The Chocolate Soldier later this week as critics praise Sari as top of the season. Asheville audiences recently lauded a Savannah Savage production with a strong chorus, fine soloists, and striking performances led by Mary Lane and J. K. Murray.
Advert says H R Palmer & Sons offer Miona with money back guarantee if not effective. Claims relief for indigestion headaches dizziness and stomach troubles with strong customer praise in Athens. Includes testimonial from A Francis Zenith Kas and notes Foley Kidney Pills for bladder ailments.
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