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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
Miss Gladys Rhodes to entertain The Golden Links at a Valentine party at the Y W C A. The Willing Workers plan a Valentine social at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Chastain. Attending events include a Thailand dance and Mission Study Class meetings at various church and YWCA venues. February 14 1905 noted with poetry.
An American rail traveler recounts riding Paris to Nice on a wagon lit and compares sleeping car comfort and cost. He finds European service inferior to U.S. options, noting four wheel trucks, weak springs, dim lighting, and high fares for limited baggage. He pays 120 francs for the sleeping car and 81.50 francs for a single berth, plus $1.40 for dinner. The trip highlights perceived U.S. rail comfort advantages.
A skeptical country boy fears after winning a college sheepskin he cannot make a success. The old farmer answers with a practical note suggesting to bring the sheepskin home and fashion a drum head.
The Chicago Tribune reports the post office department's invention of electric aerial letter boxes to ease Budapest postmen's heavy climbs. Boxes rise from ground level to the required floor, unlock for delivery, then return after emptying. Each unit holds lockers sized to residents and is spring operated for down delivery.
London Ton- Tit Bits notes bagpipes inspire soldiers in battle prompting courage and resolve amid doubt. The piece cites piping as a morale booster and a quick motivator for fighters in difficult moments.
A privileged friend compliments the partner as a man of unusually good judgment. The self described brains of the firm says the partner never acts without asking his advice, reflecting boastful confidence in leadership.
A humorous quip from the Catholic Standard and Times about New Year vows. It contrasts swearing off drinking on January 1 with the notion of keeping a future vow by drinking now. The exchange highlights human inconsistency in New Year resolutions.
A fencing instructor asks how to use a sword if an opponent faints. The recruit replies with a witty plan to tickle the opponent with the point to see if he is shamming, in a London Globe style quip.
Clifford Walker announces his candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit serving Gwinnett Walton Jackson Clarke Oconee Banks Franklin. He urges support from voters in the circuit and notes the race is subject to the Democratic State Executive Committee. Monroe, Ga.
The candidate announces for solicitor general of the Western Circuit covering Gwinnett Walton Jackson Oconee Clarke Banks and Franklin. Running on the Macon democratic platform under the democratic primary in 1908. Seeks support from circuit citizens. When Atlanta bets Omne pump question the millennium will be here.
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