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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
Advertisements in The Banner column list varied notices and ads. Items include insurance pitches, lending on farms and city property, rubber stamps and office supplies, local rentals and sales, including 8 room and 4 room houses, a refrigerator and a truck, and Athens products like Pearl White Shortening. Several entries note ad format and contact details, with names such as Lipscomb, Jester, Davenport, Gardner, Crawford, Merry, Gordon, and EB H Scott.
Ads from The Banner appear mainly as notices and rental listings. The text references rent ads for a cottage on Cobb street and a seven room house on South Lumpkin street, plus a two story home on Lumpkin Heights offered on eight to ten years at six percent interest. An Athens Savings Bank ad promotes four percent interest on savings, and a small loss notice notes a mesh bag with about two dollars.
The Augusta Chronicle reports a potential Georgia Auburn game may be moved to Warren Park next fall. Efforts are under way with athletic authorities, with Richmond Academy and Augusta baseball linked to park use. If secured, three college games could be played at Warren Park, while Columbus remains the original site for the traditional contest.
A short, moral note urges daily acts of kindness as a duty to the world. It frames helping others as a timely obligation that repeats tomorrow and every day.
A literary maxim asserts that human vocation centers on constant activity. Periods of rest should instead be used to deepen understanding of the external world, thereby enhancing future productive effort.
A dialogue frames a campaign of education as Senator Sorghum admits constituents plan to teach him a lesson this year. The exchange highlights political tensions and voter expectations.
Washington reports future U S Mexico ties hinge on how Carranza receives Secretary Lansing's request for radical constitutional changes at Queretaro. The U S protest centers on provisions affecting foreigners property rights. Several Americans owning property in Mexico have complained.
Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons held a called communication last night to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on several candidates. The article notes the hall’s northeast corner as a popular spot and mentions local road conditions affecting out-of-town attendance.
In a heated exchange, one party maintains composure and delays reacting, gaining the upper hand as tempers flare. The other escalates with sharper language, risking missteps and losing ground in the confrontation.
Quick guidance on easing worry during meals. Emphasizes cheerful, relaxed eating to aid digestion and reduce stress. Encourages turning attention to pleasant thoughts and gentle pacing for better comfort and digestion.
A brief quote exchange shows Mr Meckton asking about wearing a straw hat through winter and Henrietta noting she wore furs all summer, illustrating a light domestic vignette. The dialogue captures character dynamics with concise humor.
Fashion notes for 1916 and 1917 feature straight silhouettes and long coats. Velvet and satin dominate street frocks with simple lines, low belts, and decorative trimmed jackets. Madam Lanvin favors straight lines with warm tailored coats, while other houses show long coats and fur trimmed fashions in rich colors like Russian green and bordeaux red.
Egypt and Cleopatra designs are said to dominate this winter’s fashion, with evening gowns leading. A gown by Harry Collins uses black chiffon velvet for the body, and the robe and shoulder straps feature Egyptian motifs shaping the look.
Tryouts for the intercollegiate teams representing Washington and Lee have named seven debaters: D. A. Falk F C Stipes Gus Ottenheimer J L Early G P Wilson Berkley Cox and J D Owens. Trinity College will be met March 2 at Lexington and Georgia at Athens in late April. The resolution supports compulsory arbitration of railways employee disputes.
Washington reports Representative Heflin urged Chairman Kitchin to include a tax on cotton futures contracts in the revenue bill. Heflin says the tax would raise about 25 million dollars annually and Kitchin favors the measure. Fresh fish and extra select oysters advertised by Piedmont Market Co.
The newly launched American submarine G-1 slipped from its moorings in New York on January 25 and revealed its presence. Shore watchers mistook the vessel for the Deutschland as it carried divers and underwent maneuvers. The scene included a note about delicious home-made sandies.
Philadelphia report says Harry K Thaw remains mentally cloudy after self harm wounds as police surgeon notes slow recovery and unclear prognosis. Detectives plan to move him to New York on charges of kidnapping and assault against Frederick Gump Jr.
A loud sale notice advertises a carload of bananas at cut prices after prior higher sales. Mentioned prices include 50 65 and 75 cents per bunch and 10 cents per dozen with deals like three for 25 cents. Also promotes Lester Piano sales by Flanigan and Flanigan with flexible payment terms. Open tonight and tomorrow night due to bad weather.
New Port News January 26 The superdreadnought Mississippi third of her name and the largest battleship in the navy was successfully launched today with Secretary Daniels and the Mississippi delegation in attendance.
In San Angelo Texas Harry J Spannell on trial for murdering his wife testified that he saw his wife lying on the car floor and believed Butler had killed her He said he was struggling with Butler when the first shot fired Spannell admitted shooting Butler and broke down recalling Mrs Spannell’s claim of being assaulted by Butler at the Alpine hotel where Butler and his wife resided
Associated Press reports a drastic Hawaiian bone dry prohibition measure now before Congress. It would prohibit manufacture sale transportation gift possession or use except for scientific and medical purposes. The bill mirrors Alaska’s dry law and aims to curb alcohol in the islands.
Mrs Rosa Gleason, a long-time seamstress and one of the citys oldest citizens, suffered a fall during the holidays causing a broken limb and nearly ruined sight. In her frail condition she cannot work, and she seeks charitable help. Contributions may be offered to Mrs Ida Peacock at 889 for delivery to Mrs Gleason.
Robert W. Freeman and Robert Hill Freeman announce a partnership for general practice of law under the firm name R. W. & R. H. Freeman in Newnan Georgia. Robert W. Freeman, an University of Georgia graduate, studied law at Columbia University and earned honors.
The Ardsley Park Corporation of Savannah says the city should assume and maintain the park and square system in Ardsley Park, the new southern subdivision, with Park and Tree Commission approval contingent on funds. The company notes many homes now occupy Park and urges the municipality to assume responsibility.
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