Athens Daily Banner reflects 1917 outlook on society and progress
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and policies, urges prompt delivery complaints, and comments on New Year reflections. It highlights Georgia State College of Agriculture short courses, the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and cooperative efforts with local law officers, forecasting a busy upcoming year in Athens.
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Athens
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
Athens Chamber of Commerce
A Custom That Should Last in Athens
Revival of the old New Year’s calling custom in Athens last night drew many homes opening their doors and neighbors exchanging visits. The piece urges more year round sociability to strengthen friendships and reduce quarrels, noting the drift toward money worries over neighborly contact. It argues friendship needs cultivation like a flower and calls for less strenuous living and more social attention.
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Athens
States rights and the danger of federal overreach
A discussion arguing that secession and most state powers are permanent but face erosion from federal expansion. The author warns against federal coercion on matters like woman suffrage, asserting voting qualifications are a state issue and should remain so. The piece cautions that future shifts could empower Congress and the courts to intrude on state domains.
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Congress
Supreme Court
National Congress
Boards of Education and Co. Commissioners
The county boards of education and roads and revenues hold their regular monthly meetings today. The education board meets at Capt. Dozier’s office with new compulsory education and textbook laws in effect this month. The commissioners meet at clerk Tate Wright’s office. all bills due at the first monthly meeting unless carried to next month.
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Board of Education
Capt. Dozier
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Tate
Wright
Woman Finds Relief With Joan’s Kidney Pills
Athens woman Mia Richards reports backache, fatigue, and blurred vision eased after using one box of Joan’s Kidney Pills. She says kidneys act normally and life improved. price 60 cents, available through dealers. Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo, N Y.
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Dean
Athens
Richards
Mia
Callie Richards
Pulaski
Joan
How to Check That Cold in 19th Century Ad Style
Painful breathing fever chills signal a cold. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey promises quick relief from sneezes sniffles and sore throat. Pine balsam loosens phlegm clears bronchi and honey soothes. Antiseptic action aims to kill germs and relieve croup whooping cough and bronchial ailments. Ad appears for 25e at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Tennessee Legislature Convenes with Prohibition Focus
Nashville AP reports the Tennessee legislature opens a biennial session with many newcomers. Leaders expect no serious opposition to anti liquor moves, including a storage law aimed at interstate shippers. Key issues include tax reform, abolishing the fee system, free school textbooks, teacher pay, and possible call for another constitutional convention.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Legislature
Supreme Court
Memphis
Chattanooga
Clean Up Inactivity With Dr King’s New Life Pills
Inactivity in winter often causes constipation with heaviness dullness and a sallow complexion. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines without griping. One dose before bed promotes a full easy movement in the morning. Adv 25c not your Druggist.
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Dr. King
New Life
Charles R Wilson Gains 36 Pounds on Tanlac
Charles Kt Wilson, a Birmingham sign painter, credit Tanlac with turning his health around. Once 150 pounds then 132 with a stubborn cough, he rose to 168 pounds after starting Tanlac, reporting restored appetite, sleep, energy, and strength. He now enjoys hearty meals and claims Tanlac saved him.
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Charles Kt. Wilson
South 19Th Street
Birmingham
Ala
Tanlac
Chattanooga
Taniac
Taniaca Sald
Athens
Citizens Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co
Adv
City Court Jurors Named for Athens February Term
Judge West selected jurors for the February term of Athens city court listing 40 names including S Marber J E Lee W F Booth Jas A Yarbrough D J Evans and more. The list ends with an unclear fragment mentioning swearing off and a tainted text segment.
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West
City Court of
Athens
S.marber
J. E. Lee
W. F. Booth
Jas
A. Yarbrough
D. J. Evans
W. M. Cochran
I. J. Oldham
G. P. Elder
A. _H. Davinon
W.C. Greer
D. I. Winter
L. Center
R. L. Autrey
J. R Butler
Joe F. Bryant
G. C. Armstrong
J. Green Wallace
F. C. Thornton
Jesse M. Ahen
Geo. T. Watson
R. W. Maxwell
E. H. Scott
R. G. Taylor
C. W. Pittard
C. F. Bailey
Geo. T. Mygatt
H. L. Cook
C. C. McPhail
Fertilizers Select Atlanta for Southern HQ
Atlanta, Ga, Jan 1. The Southern Fertilizer Association chooses Atlanta for its headquarters and announces a new farmers service organization with offices in the Rhodes Building. Prof. M Karper resigns Clemson roles to head the service group. Pridmore also leaves Tennessee soil crown to join. The bureau aims to aid states from Virginia to Arkansas with lectures, bulletins, and farmer inquiries, in coordination with state and federal agriculture bodies.
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Atlanta
Southern Fertilizer Association
Harry Hodgson
Farmers’ Service
Sthodes
Wrof. M. Karper
South
Clemson Agregltural Conluge
Clemson
D. C
South Carolina
Pridmore
Elear
Univrsity of
Tennessee
Emnville
Tenn
Seil Improvement Committee
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabam
Missssippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Colleges of Agriculure
Departments of Agriculture
Vinol Restores Mr Martin's Strength After Grippe
A Wapakoneta farmer credits Vinol with restoring strength after grippe and a lingering cough. The testimonial notes improved nervous condition and recovery, praising Vinol as a constitutional remedy for weakness and chronic coughs. The ad promotes Palmer Sons Druggists Athens and highlights Georgia town distribution.
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Rtin
Wapakoneta
James Martin
Vinci
R. Palmer
Athens
Georgia
Georgia Eighth District Candidates Seek Congress Seats
A compilation of declarations from multiple Georgians about running for the long term in Congress starting March 4 1917 and the short term expiring March 4 1917 with nominees including JAMES B. PARK QL WILLIFORD S J STOVALIS THOS J BROWN CHARLES H BRAND JULIAN B McCURRY and T W RUCKER. Voters in the eight district in Georgia are urged to support their candidacies ahead of the January 11 1917 election.
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Eighth Congressional District
Congress
Georgia
James B. Park
Greensboro, Ga
United States
Eighth
Thos. J. Brown
Samuel J. Tribble
American Congress
Charles H. Brand
Athens, Ga
J. Tribble
House of Representatives
State Senate
Julian B. McCurry
Hartwell, Ga
T. W. Rucker
Georgia Railroad Changes Effective September 3 1918
Train schedules adjust daily and Sunday departures from Athens with trains 60 64 53 and 65. Times listed include 436 and 4 p m departures and 326 469 arrivals with service details for weekdays Sundays and special runs. Strong entities include Georgia Railroad Athens and specific train numbers.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Eaves Athens
Rrivas Athens
Athena
Jamesville Midland Ry Schedule Time TABLE No 1 1918
Train timetable for January 23 1918 showing Athens departures at 7 20 a m and 2 20 p m and arrivals at 11 40 a m and 6 40 pm with connections at Belmont or Winder and Monroe and links to Georgia Railroad for Gainesville and Ni.
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Athens
Athena
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
Georgia Railroad
Ville
Gainesville
Athens train schedule and lodge directory notice
Southern Railway timetable lists daily and Sunday departures for Athens with morning and afternoon runs. Also includes arrival times and contact numbers for agents. Lodge directory follows with meeting schedules for St Elmo K of P, Williams, Glenn, Mt. Vernon, Geo Davis Camp and Woodmen of the World chapters on specified nights and venues.
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J. P. Morgan
Elton
Georgia State College of
Ture
Boards OF Education and CO. Commissioners
Charles R. Wilson
City Court
Farmers' Service Organization
The
Colt Berlain
Williford
Unite Tates
Uoeorgia
S.J. Stovalis
Banks, Clarke
Franklin
Gwinnett
Jackson
Oconee
Walton
Macon
Madison
Georgis Hallroau
Appalachie
Keene County Railroad
R. Bloodworth
Seaboard Air Line
Jamesville Midland Ry
Southern Railway
Dally
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Elmo Odge
Knights of Pythine
Castle Hall
Jester
Clayton Street
Troy Beatty
C. GO
H. Nickerson K
Willtlama Lodge
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
C. A. von der Lieth
N. G
Mealor
Indge
Lampkin
Tock
G. H. Palmer
Sec
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Masonic Hall
J.B. M'Kinnon
G. Quinn
Davis
Eevning & Woodmen
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