Short Notes of Interest and Local Want Ads
The column lists multiple small ads: Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance J C Jester fire insurance share proposal, real estate loan offer Athens, W L Erwin rent notice for 1st floor rooms at 224 Baldwin St, aggressive advertising job with up to 200 monthly plus interview in Atlanta, A and Wilson Co 816 Austell Bldg Atlanta, Dr Brown's Celery Tonic free samples at Costa's, sale of horse wagon harness, stray or stolen Scotch collie reward, Prince Ave Me Pharmacy free samples, rent notice for 8 room house on Prince Ave by Mrs H C Conway, lost plain gold wedding ring between Banner office and National Bank of Athens reward, 100 pounds sausage for sale 25c lb by Jas W Morton, wanted young man clerk position in dry goods or grocery via Banner
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Atlanta
A. &. Wilson & Co
Austell
Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits
The Athens Savings Bank advertises four percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually, with deposits starting at 81.00, inviting the saving habit. Also listed are local job ads and a civic note on gracious manners.
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Athens
Love Also Laughs at Law, Says Judge
A judge quips that much advice given to engaged couples is ignored and suggests that love itself resists legalism. The remark frames a light legal perspective on engagement guidance with a humorous note about love defying laws.
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Pate
Superstition Ties Koh i Noor Wear to Gender in India
In India a belief holds that the Koh i noor brings disaster to men who wear it while women wearers are blessed with good fortune. The superstition distinguishes outcomes by wearer’s gender.
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India
Illegitimacy Plague in South American Populations
Panama Feb. 18 One fourth to one half of South American populations are illegitimate, says Dr. Robert E. Speer president of the American Presbyterian Board, quoted in the congress report on Women’s Work. The commission details infant death rates and moral conditions among the poor while noting wealthier women maintain higher social standing.
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Associated Press
Panama
Robert E. Speer
The
American Presbyterian Board
Congress On
Latin-America
Florence E. Smith
Colombia
Continent
Chile
United States
Val
Paraiso
Concepcion
Valdivia
Europe
Georges Clemenceau
France
Argentina
South America
Latin America
Lucerne named as a City of Hotels in wartime feature
A National Geographic Society statement frames Lucerne Switzerland as a hub of peace hopes. Prince von Buelow’s visit fuels rumors of peace talks, with Lucerne praised as a cosmopolitan alpine city hosting over 70 hotels for a 40 000 population and famed as a major tourist center near the Gotthard route.
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Washington, D. C
Lucerne
Mountain City
National Geographic Society
Prince von Buelow
Europe
Americas
St. Gotthard
New York
Paris
Watch Your Manner and Courtesy in Daily Conduct
A reflection on how courtesy shapes responses. It notes that rudeness begets more rudeness, especially when a child speaks impolitely to a harsh speaker. The piece urges self‑examination of manners, especially for a girl who faces constant rude treatment.
When Delia Scored And The Meals Debated In Puck Satire
A satirical quip attributed to Puck features a former mistress claiming Delia never received meals while implying similar pay was due. The remark centers on moral reproach and financial detail within a humorous courtly exchange.
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Delia
Puck
International track meets eyed under I A A F rules
New York reports on Sweden proposing international track and field events under the I A A F standard rules. Sweden’s best runners and field men show strong times in 1915, suggesting possible American meet wins in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh venues. The piece also notes three American boxing champions sailing to Denmark for March tournaments with international rounds planned in Copernhage Kristiania and Stockholm.
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Associated Press
New York
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Lyons
France
Sweden
United States
James E. Sullivan
Gafle
Ernie Hijesrberg
Smedmark
Ottander
Craig
Stockholm
Scandell
Melen
Zander
Ohman
Zerling
Sjoberg
Aberg
Sahlin
Gille
Nilsson
Lind
Stromberg
America
Chicago
Pittsburg
Hiertberg
Denmark
John Karpinski
Cleveland O
Christiania
Agile Kangaroo Facts on Species and Jumping Reach
Kangaroos include 56 species. They can leap as far as 20 feet. Adult males stand six to seven feet tall.
Athens Highs Defeat YMCA In Local Basketball Game
Athens high school team defeated the YMCA 29 to 21 with strong team play and passing. Rawson and Goodman led scorers with 10 points each. Pound had 5 in the first half for YMCA. Lightweight preps beat juniors 14 to 12 in the earlier game refereed by Lawrence Fox of the University.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Quillian
Goodman
Funkenstein
Cox
Rawson
Pound
Cutler
Brandt
Milstead
Cicero Murry
M. C. Az
Jackson
Pease
Sizer
Griffith
W. B. Thornton
C. Cox
Wood
Geo Thornton
Moore
Head
Lawrence Fox
University
Athens Represented at New York Servus Convention
In New York City this week the Servus Annual Convention gathers leaders to plan public access to pure, high quality groceries at popular prices. Malcolm Lockhart of the Rowland Company represents Athens as one of four state delegates praising Servus Pure-Food Products expanding toward national distribution.
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New York City
Athens
Malcom Lockhart
Rowland Company
Lockhart
Parks Eaton Is Now In County Prison After Escape
Parks Eaton who escaped from the city stockade yesterday morning was arrested last night and locked up in the county prison on a state misdemeanor charge. Kendall Lilly, who fled earlier, has not yet been retaken.
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Parks Eaton
Kendall Lilly
Marriage as a luxury for the rich in Latin America
A church commission report to a Latin America congress portrays marriage as a rarity and costly institution for the poor in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. It cites high civil marriage fees, low social standards, and widespread illegitimacy, urging stronger missionary effort across the region.
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Associated Press
Panama
Latin America
Commission On the Church
Congress On
Peru
South America
India
Japan
China
Fuentes
Lima
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Bhurcnes
Lesson of Modern Sport Emphasizes Mind and Body Balance
The lesson for the young athlete is to cultivate the mind as well as train the body and muscles. Achieving excellence in sport requires attending to both mental and physical preparation to enjoy competition and cope with its emergencies.
Quick Paste Fix for leaking pipes
A temporary stop for gas or water leaks can be made by mixing powdered whiting with yellow soap into a paste. Press the paste into the leak to seal the hole, then cover with enough material to be airtight. This is only a temporary remedy and a plumber should be called at once.
Rings of Saturn Rings Made of Solid Nebular Dust
Spectroscopic studies show Saturn’s rings consist of solid matter likely dust from nebular material now in a dustlike form. The rings supply Saturn with material akin to Earth’s quaternary period dust. A separate note reports moose skull teeth in Wisconsin creek sand valued at about $50 each.
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Saturn
Earth
Wisconsin
Convict Henry Richmond Fled Jackson County Warder
A Jackson county warden saw a convict escape as the manacle loosened and seized freedom. The escaping man is identified as Henry Richmond from Richmond county, with two other convicts involved. he handcuffed one to his wrist as he fled after the break.
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Jackson County
Henry
Richmond County
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Costa’s
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Prince Ave
Prince Avenue
Tom Dozier
H. C. Conway
Banner Office
National Bank of Athens
Arnold & Abney
Jas. W. Morton
Bas. Care Banner
Barper Street
Prince
J. T. Anderson
Grady Avenue
J. W. Ingle
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Life’endowments
T.l.mitchell
Oconee Street
King Hodgson
Care Banner
Mary-Leila Cotton Mill
Greensboro
Crugedale Greenhouse
City Hall
Hill Street
D. G. Anderson & Co
Clayton St
Athens, Ga
Athens Engineering Company
J. D. Bradwell, Attorney
Clarke
Sports
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