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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner comments on national and regional affairs including a model murder mystery in Philadelphia, Georgia troops on the border, lynching statistics, Mecca’s royal recognition, a looming federal judge appointment, and superstition about Friday the 13th.
An editorial argues local school funding improves education. It contrasts Atlanta’s $1 million annual request with statewide support, notes Georgia relies on local taxes and that Massachusetts spends less from state funds yet achieves efficiency, and urges counties to invest for better schools while addressing small tax opposition.
The piece argues that full military preparedness will require the public to fund a vast program and that annual costs could exceed a billion dollars. It notes universal military training is spreading, US equipment is limited, and munitions are insufficient, urging acceptance of high costs to achieve genuine defense.
A brief quotation frames Life magazine as a dairy-lunch style guide. It suggests readers must select their own items in a self-serve fashion. The line contrasts a casual service setting with personal choice.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce prepares for a highly useful year with plans for a directorate to focus on yearly programs. Promises of broad, nearly unanimous support from members and especially business men highlight a new level of cooperation for the city and surrounding area.
Inactivity and winter lethargy can cause constipation and dull complexion. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative to unclog the intestines without griping, with a nightly dose claimed to ensure an easy morning movement. 25e at your Druggist.
The article notes two key topics at a special conference this month for state farmers. Preparedness for boll weevil arrival and improvements to roads, especially the Augusta to Athens to Atlanta highway, are on the agenda alongside regular courses and the annual state conventions.
An advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a malaria fighter. It emphasizes the formula printed on the label, noting Quinine and Iron as active ingredients and claims the tonic builds up the system.
A humorous proverb about someone delaying action expecting results. It compares waiting for luck to a man sitting on a stump hoping a cow will back up to be milked, implying little chance of timely gains without effort.
Judge M. L. Woodson of Jericho Arkansas praises Tanlac after rapid health gains. He says after six bottles he can ride and walk easily to his mailbox, estimating his vigor back to youth. He notes his wife and workers also benefited and that the medicine is sold in Athens and Winterville.
Automobiles for the new year may be secured at the office of Tate Wright, clerk of the board of county commissioners, in the courthouse. This is the only place licenses may be procured. State department will mail tags in early spring. Fees are based on the horsepower of the machine.
M. P. Bradley resigns as guardian of minor Gertrude Bradley and Judge R. C. Orr appoints L. C. Porterfield guardian in his stead to supervise the estate and welfare of the child.
The School of Commerce offers new courses this year including personal and property life and accident insurance directed by Prof. Peacock with 11 05 a m classes M W F starting today. A Business Cycles course by Prof. Shelton runs at 12 o clock on M W F, beginning today, plus new accounting and markets and marketing courses covering agricultural and wholesale retail marketing.
Dr. J. L. Pendley returned from Atlanta after attending the state optometrists convention and remaining on the board to conduct Georgia’s first examinations for the profession. Officers elected: C. A. Hilburn president, J. H. Bell vice president, W. J. Le Saussere secretary. Over 100 applicants were tested in the capitol from noon till after midnight. results to be announced later. A second exam is planned in Macon on February 5.
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and hair loss with immediate effects and new hair growth, urging a 25 cent bottle from drug stores. It also promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a winter cough and cold remedy with soothing pine balm ingredients and mild laxative effects for winter ailments.
Veterans of Cobb DeLong Camp of Confederate Veterans convene Saturday at 11 in the city hall council chamber. Commander Frank P Griffeth urges full attendance and asks members to come prepared to pay the small annual dues. Two to three important matters vital to the camp's interests this year will be discussed.
Historian general Miss Mildred Rutherford delivered notable speeches on Thirteen Periods of United States History in New Orleans on November 21, 1912 and The South in the Building of the Nation in Washington on November 14, 1912. Her works include What the South May Say and Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. She lauds Rutherford’s research, notes her pamphlets, and credits her with preserving Southern history and literature for Battle Abbey and future scholars.
A series of notices from Georgia voters announces candidacies for the Sixty-fifth and Eighth congressional district seats. James B. Park, Q L Williford, A B S Stovall, and Thos J Brown seek long terms in the U S House with appeals for support across Georgia counties and emphasis on agriculture commerce and manufacturing interests.
Several entrants for Congress in Georgia's Eighth district announce candidacies to fill the late Samuel J. Tribble's term and long term seat. Charles H. Brand describes decades of legal service in Georgia, J B McCurry cites state legislative and senate work, T W Rucker notes term expiring March 4, 1917, and the piece ends with a quip about a proud graduate.
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