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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
8
A collection of small advertisements and notices including insurance pitches, real estate and rental listings, a piano contest vote note, a furniture refinishing service, an Athens product shortening sale, a spring hat display, and local money lending terms. Names include Lipscomb, Jester, Davenport, Gardner, Robt Smith, Harde man Phiniay, Deadwyler, and others.
Listings show a cottage for rent on Cobb street and a two story house for sale near Milledge avenue with modern features and furnace heat. A large mercantile firm seeks a young man ages 23 to 35 for an executive track. Also housing room for rent with water and bath.
Roaring comic notices tout boarders near post office and a schoolhouse comedy show. Ads promise pay for agents selling dentist parlor services and include calls to see Joe Myers’ booze and a staged fight. Published in Atlanta area columns.
George W. Perkins, chairman of the progressive committee, issued an ultimatum to Republican leaders saying the harmony plans proposed yesterday do not satisfy progressives. He urged the full national committee to decide on Republican Progressive cooperation as a crisis in the party unfolds. John Hays Hammond urged Willcox to convene the full national committee.
A trusted liniment claims to ease rheumatism neuralgia gout lumbago sore muscles bruises and sprains. Marketed as cleaner and easier than mossy plasters or ointments it penetrates and relieves quickly without rubbing. Available in 35e 50e and 1.06 dollar bottles from druggists.
County leaders and state officials discussed the road plan linking Augusta to Atlanta with a preliminary survey showing benefits. Walton, Gwinnett, and Loganville delegates pledged cooperation as Walton prepared a hearing to decide if the road from Athens to Atlanta proceeds via an alternate route.
Judge Charles Hillyer Brand of Athens was commissioned as congressman from Georgia’s 8th district for the two year term starting in March. Judge Andrew Jackson Cobb of Athens was commissioned to succeed Brand as judge of the Western circuit. Governor Harris approved the resignations and commissions and lauded the judiciary.
The Lucy Cobb basketball team meets the alumnae five tonight at 8:00 in the Institute gym. It promises to be a hard fought and highly interesting game between current students and former students.
Alfred Thom counsel for the railway executives advisory committee addresses the Railway Business Association in New York urging all railway charters be federal and for the interstate commission to regulate rates.
The Agriculture Department reports that farm animals on U S farms and ranges were worth 6.685 billion dollars as of January 1, up more than 660 million from the previous year. Horses sheep and swine fell in value while mules and cattle rose.
A regional conference urged unity with the Monroe board of trade to back a proposed road route through Walton. Speakers backed Gwinnett County aid and urged Walton town to join the effort, pressing the state highway commission to secure federal approval and funds, aiming for $20,000 in Walton road work. Athens delegates will attend the Monroe meeting for added support.
The Wilson appointed naval officers’ special commission sent its preliminary report to Congress. It urges submarine bases on the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts and retention of all current navy yards. It favors upgrading Charleston yards and limits Pensacola to supply use for subs and destroyers. An aeronautical coast survey is proposed.
The Interstate Association reports season 1916 trap shooting averages from over 10 000 shooters. Amateurs led by Fred Harlow Newark Ohio at .9771 in single targets. Homer Clark Alton IL top pro at .9800. Double targets show P M Troeh Vancouver WA amateur .8750 and C G Spencer St. Louis MO pro .9000.
The Industrial Index reports the Southeast as busy and prosperous with plants at full capacity, new construction plans, and major contracts. It notes expectations of a busy year, rising local lending, and 32 corporations formed with at least 573000 dollars in minimum capital stock.
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