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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports on carrier policies and pricing, urges notice of late deliveries, and notes no carrier can solicit subscriptions. It highlights civic efforts by the Chamber of Commerce, D.A.R. activities in Athens, and Riverside Military Academy’s fire loss near Gainesville with optimism for recovery.
A historical excerpt presents thirteen maxims attributed to George Washington. It extols patriotism, public happiness through knowledge, prudent discourse, cautious reporting, readiness for war as peace’s safeguard, inner conscience, faith and justice, peace with all nations, honesty, and the ideal of a virtuous republic guided by justice and benevolence.
The U S senate ratified a Nicaragua canal treaty to guard the Panama route and prevent a foreign nation from building a rival canal. The piece argues the Monroe Doctrine may be tested to deter German influence and emphasizes preparedness, peace in aim, and securing exclusive canal rights.
The piece argues to reduce factionalism within the Democratic Party and supports re electing President Wilson. It notes Georgia preparations for the primary and delegate selection while praising tariff and currency reforms and warning that internal quarrels could jeopardize another Democratic administration.
Poem extols fathers looking down from beyond the grave as their sons achieve success through manly conduct. It praises clean living, avoidance of vice, and merit as the world watches, with a nod to the revered “father of his country.”
Cartoon style caption follows a man who cherishes his family lineage until a grafting experiment in the fall yields a tree full of nuts. The humor hinges on a literal grown fruit from a family theme.
Athens reader Mrs. J. F. Dunston reports seven years of kidney trouble cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises the product for relief and notes her family no longer needs kidney medicine. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Co., Buffalo NY, sellers. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds and Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver and digestion.
In Atlanta Mrs. E O Wilson recounts two years in hospital and bed with chronic indigestion and pain. After taking Tanlac she gained 25 pounds, sleeps well, walks and travels without pain, calling her recovery a near miracle. Tanlac sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and Kroner Co in Winterville.
Late yesterday Judge Carlisle Cobb dismissed the case against C P Hill who faced a warrant charging cheating and swindling tied to a contest he managed. Attorney H M Riley defended after a preliminary hearing held yesterday afternoon with ruling issued last night.
Practically the entire Georgia chapter of Delta Tau Delta is traveling to Atlanta for a regional convention of representatives from southern universities and colleges. Alumni from Athens join the group. a banquet will close the meeting at the Ansley tonight. News to follow in tomorrow's Banner.
An old medicine advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to feel better by morning. It claims relief from dullness biliousness and constipation and notes the product available from all dealers.
The narrator recalls childhood cinema at a muddy street carnival in a small town. A rugged western replete with masked bandits and realistic on-screen gunplay left a lasting thrill, contrasting with today's refined Strand theater and its elegant, comfortable comforts.
A citizen outreach note urges detailed criticism to fix service failures. It requests precise reports of incidents, including times and call details, to drive investigation, address trouble, and achieve concrete improvement.
The Strand offers seven to nine reels per program with drama comedy cartoons shadow-grams and travel films. Exits rest rooms and private corners for women and children provide comfort as Athens hails this institution.
The Gainesville chamber president has informed University management that Gainesville wants this year’s cadet regiment encampment. Georgia boys have camped there in past years and Augusta also bids. Gainesville offers several inducements to attract the encampment.
Messrs Fleetwood Lanier Derry and John Stockbridge from the active chapter and Chas E Martin representing the local alumni attend the Southern States Conclave of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity in Macon. The Mercer chapter hosts the meetings at the Dempsey Hotel with banquets and dances planned.
Mrs. Ethel Mae Baker of Spenceport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her of bilious attacks and sick headache and toned up her whole system. The notice adds Joe by all dealers.
The Vaudette presents two Westerns headlined by Henry D. Carey and Harold Lockwood. The Knight of the Range features Carey as the typical rider in a Red Feather production, while The Man in the Sombrero stars Lockwood in an American release. Both films are praised as corkers.
The YM A held a Sunday afternoon men's meeting at the Elite theater addressed by Rev J P Cooper of this city.
Under the department of oratory, Miss Augusta Center directed a two-part program at the State Normal School auditorium last night. The event featured varied readings and a notable performance of Ul rich’s A Set of Turquoises with strong student acting and polished interpretation.
Workmen installed new gold-fiber screens from 1 am to 10 am yesterday, a first in the region and one of only three in the state. The display promises crystal clarity with no eyestrain. Madame Bernhardt was announced for Friday in Jeanne Dore but the schedule shifted to two Fridays from now.
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