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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates of 5.00 yearly 2.50 half year 1.25 three months and 0.10 weekly with deliver issues and complaint process. It warns carriers cannot solicit subscriptions and cites local anecdotes politics roads and community news including Georgia farms bookkeeping art events and chamber of commerce plans.
Georgia argues the state inheritance tax is constitutional as it awaits possible appeal to federal courts. While revenue from such tax would be modest, officials expect a steady stream if upheld. Legal opinions favor the state’s position that Georgia will continue to levy inheritance taxes.
The author argues nations across Europe will suffer from the war even if not direct belligerents. Belgium Serbia Montenegro Holland Greece Roumania and others face devastation or threat as the conflict drags on, with Greece and Roumania projected for battles and long months ahead.
Illinois hospitals for the insane plan to replace golf with clay modeling as a year round activity. Experts long ago suggested mental labor to soothe and engage patients, with golf trialed but not yet proven. The clay modeling experiment will be watched closely as part of broader efforts to treat insanity.
A poem describes a stealthy figure called the snake man. He glides and hides, using cold hand contact, whispers gossip, and manipulates to gain trust before biting for kindness.
The American Bankers Association launches Thrift Year on January 1 1916 with the slogan One Million New Savers in 1916 and a nationwide push through the Family's Money Department. An Advisory Thrift Commission of 75 leaders including Taft and Cardinal Gibbons backs the effort, joined by groups like the YMCA and the National Civic Federation to reach foreign-born residents via 72 language materials.
Mrs. O C Cason, once weighing 60 pounds and near death near Acworth, Ga, reports dramatic recovery after six weeks on Tanlac. She traveled to Atlanta for treatment, regained appetite, strength, and weight to 95 pounds, and plans to return home to her husband. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
In all principal towns of the South Tanlac is sold exclusively in Athens by the Citizens' Pharmacy.
The Battle Cry of Peace returns to the Colonial theater next Monday with 3:30 and 8:30 showings. Hundreds praise the educational film and its defense values while Palmer's tickets go on sale at 25 and 50 cents with Haughey's orchestra providing music.
One of baseball’s top catchers visits the city for a day or two to see relatives and be guest of Dr. J. C. McKinney. Ivey Wingo, formerly with the St. Louis team and now under a three year Cincinnati Nationals contract at about nine thousand dollars yearly, with bonuses. He is the son of Dr. L. H. Wingo of Norcross and is accompanied by his brother C. Wingo on a Georgia vacation from California duties with a large company.
Proclamation urges national participation for Jewish Relief Day to aid war sufferers. Citizens are asked to send contributions or checks to II G. Michael in Athens as local treasurer or Félix M. Warburg in New York as American Jewish Relief Committee treasurer. Also an unrelated ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills at 25 cents.
The Oconee Street Missionary Committee, about twenty five members, is summoned to gather at the church at 10 o clock Sunday morning to conduct important business. All members are expected to attend. An advertisement recalls Foley Kidney Pills aiding kidney and rheumatic issues. A housing ad notes two college boys can rent a furnished room with bath after the holidays.
The American dollar trades at 7.16 crowns in Vienna down from 4.96 earlier, while Austrian crown depreciation nears 29 percent. The piece explains wartime gold drain, import limits, and potential moves by Finance Minister Dr. Leth to bolster currency and curb foreign gold shipments, aiming for greater self sufficiency with Hungary.
The text notes that the raising of the third war loan demonstrates a task requiring remedial measures as judged by interested circles.
To the voters and people of the Western Circuit I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Solicitor General for the Western Circuit I will appreciate the votes and the support of the people of this circuit and if elected to this high office will do my duty Yours respectfully P COOLBY
John B. Gamble announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit, subject to Democratic committees. He appeals to white citizens for re election, cites duties, court work, and asks support for another term based on service and protection.
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