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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

3

Largest audience will greet Mme Bernhardt in Athens

Athens prepares for the first and last visit of Sarah Bernhardt at the Colonial theatre. The crowd is expected to be the largest ever, drawn by her celebrated artistry and the chance to see a legendary performer before she retires from Athens.

Colonial Mme. Bernhardt Athens Colonial Theatre Mme Sarah Bernhardt Eotme Augusta Jake H. Lowrey Ike Sarah United States

Forest Conference Urges Abundant Resources for Defense

Charles Lathrop Pack opens the international forestry conference at the New Willard Hotel with more than 300 delegates, stressing conservation of forests as essential to national defense and citing Germany’s use of wood products and nitro cellulose. The gathering focuses on combating white pine blister disease and boosting forest management across the US and Canada.

Washington Germany Charles Lathrop Pack American Forestry Association International Forestry Conference New Willard Hotel Canada U.S Pack U. S United States Europe New England White Pine Belt Ontario Quebec America Committee On Natural Resources Chamber of Conmerce of Pidsdale E. A. Sterling Chicago National Lumber Manufacturing Association Willard

Meteorites on Display at National Museum Washington

The new National Museum in Washington features a fine meteorite exhibit. It shows complete meteorites from pebbles to boulder sizes and casts of giant forms including Bacubirite estimated at 2 tons, still resting where it fell in Mexico.

National Museum At Washington Mexico

Delano urges rethinking powers of Interstate Commerce Commission

Frederic A. Delano, member of the Federal Reserve Board and former railroad president, calls for careful reconsideration of the ICC's powers and duties in light of world practice. He suggests delegating some administrative functions to align with successful corporate models and outlines nine postulates for railroad reform.

Associated Press New York Interstate Commerce Commision Frederic A. Delano Federal Reserve Board Railway Business Association Delano Interstate Commerce Commission Railroada Delafio Congress Itn Fay

To Add Toads Change Skin in Odd Performance

A National Review writer notes a toad shedding its old skin in a remarkable display. The creature pulls off the skin from its back much like a person removing a jersey and swallows the old skin as it peels away.

National Review

Fearful Child Hides From Man With Fevers on His Face

A Sunday church visit ends with Helen hiding her face behind her mother. She avoids a man with red whiskers, saying she fears the man has fevers on his face.

Helen

Optimistic Thought on Office Elevation and Independence

A reflective line warns that the grandeur of office can erode personal independence, noting the first hour of new dignity may mark the end of self rule. The message emphasizes caution toward power and authority.

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