Local notices and political commentary from The Athens Banner
A compilation from The Athens Banner includes subscription rates and delivery notes, plus editorials on politics, railroads, advertising, and religion. It discusses Uncle Jimmie Woodward, Leap Year Valentine comparisons, and remarks on Wilson, Austria, income tax, and military preparedness alongside religious reflections on John Walker Powell’s What Is A Christian.
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John Walker Powell
Powell
Jesus
Dr. Powell
Walker Powell
Help for the Suffering Jews in Europe Urges Aid
A community appeal urges Americans to support relief for Jews starving and cold in Belgium, Northern France, Poland and Russia. A synagogue meeting in Athens plans fundraising to provide bread and clothing and calls on every citizen to contribute.
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America
Belgium
France
Athens
Hungary
Chancellor Barrow backs Russian relief rally
In a letter dated January 24 1916 David C Barrow declines attendance at the January 28 fundraising rally but pledges support for a relief fund aiding sufferers in Russia and especially the Jewish community. He urges Athens residents to donate at least a thousand dollars and promises a personal contribution.
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Barrow
Jewish Relief Fund
Mr. Michael
Russia
Belgium
France
Athens
David C. Barrow
M. G. Michael
South America Warily Aligns With United States Over Pan American Bond
The piece argues that distrust of the United States in South America is yielding to pro American sentiment as Europe’s war shifts perspectives. It notes South American states backing the current administration on Mexico and pushing ratification of the Pan American agreement to preserve regional integrity and foster closer ties with the United States.
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Europe
United States of America
South America
Republic
North
United States
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A youth pursues success but flirts with Ease and Pleasure. He vows loyalty and marries, yet Ease becomes a housemaid and Pleasure a welcome visitor in the household.
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Anmey
Ease
The Slave Poem by D. G. B.
A poem questions who is the slave and rests on lines about bondage. It asks who gave feet to shackles and hands to lions and who bartered blood for freedom. It explores minds, leaders, and truth shaped by tacit rules and the siren pull of fleeting pleasure.
Will of late Miss Camak filed for probate
The will of Miss Annis Camak was filed for probate with the ordinary to hear the case on the first Monday in February. Executors named are James Camak and Louis Camak without bond. The document reportedly makes only small bequests while most of the property is not mentioned.
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Annis Camak
Messrs
James and
Louis Camak
Sixteen Auto Violation Cases Heard This Week
The police court handled sixteen traffic law violation cases from the 23rd to the 25th. Offenders were cited for cutting corners speeding passing street cars and improper lighting among other infractions.
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Recorder
Fighting for France Exhibit Dances in Athens Window
A historical display at Arnold & Abney’s College avenue storefront draws crowds with a life like negro dancing scene. The Black Mammy dances continuously as the Banner Man steps out at 2:28 this morning. The piece features a time style footwork advertising Georgianne cooking product.
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Arnold & Abney
College Avenue
Msn
Athens
Paul Swan Vows Simple Living While AP relocates staff
The piece notes Paul Swan praised as the most beautiful man in Atlanta shunning smoking drinking and excess dress. It also reports Associated Press moves its Southern division head Robert T Small to London and appoints Arthur E Copp to his post.
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Paul Swan
Atlanta
The
Associated Press
Robert T Small
London
Arthur E. Copp
Small
Aspiary Rest
Athens Branch Passenger Schedule Southern Railway
Trains depart from Athens Branch daily at 8 20 a m and 1 00 p m with Sunday 3 15 p m and daily except Sunday 3 30 p m. Arrivals show 12 40 p m and 6 50 p m with daily except Sunday 9 45 a m. Information from Paul Pinkerton commercial agent.
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Southern
Athens
Sun
Paul Pinkerton
Gabe
To Cure Children's Colds
Keep child dry and comfortable and give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It soothes, antiseptic and loosens phlegm, reducing inflammation. The first dose brings relief, continued use prevents serious illness. Don’t delay treatment, get a bottle today at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Pathe Company at Work in Georgia Mountains
The Pathe motion picture company shoots in the Georgia mountains with Robert Edeson as a leading actor in scenes from Gainesville to Dahlonega. Also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets as beneficial for constipation and indigestion from sedentary habits.
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Pathe Company
Georgia Mountains
Pathe Mation Icture
T Work
North Rgia
Robert Edeson
Gainesville
Dahlonega
Chamberlain
Trial on Serious Charge Put Off
Dock Hidgins, a 40 year old colored man, facing a capital charge, had his preliminary trial postponed until Solicitor Gamble returns from Watkinsville court. The accuser, a 13 year old colored girl, says he wronged her five months ago and that she delayed disclosure due to threats. Hidgins remains in jail.
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Dock Hidgins
Carlisle Cobb
Gamble
Watkinsville Court
Hidgins
Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Rheumatism Relief
An eyewitness testimonial from H. B. Smith of San Francisco dated January 1916 extols Sloan's Liniment for rapid pain relief in chronic rheumatism and stiff neck. The writer notes healing after three to four days and mentions employment at a large San Francisco department store with hundreds of workers.
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Sloan
8. F
Sloan's
H. B. ‘Smith
San Francisco
Cal
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