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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports on war casualties, relief drives for Jews, and a Brandeis Supreme Court nomination. It quotes President Wilson on changing world conditions and warns against militarism while stressing America’s defense of its values and readiness for peace.
Agitation in China pushes for more cotton mills and increased local production. With about one million spindles versus 38 million in the U S and 52 million in England, China aims to cultivate cotton and reduce dependence on American imports. Chinese trainees study U S mill practices and may soon establish large mills, challenging America’s current cotton monopoly.
President Wilson launches a national defense campaign in New York stressing readiness to repel aggression. He urges unity beyond party lines, pledges nonbelligerent peace, and calls Congress to heed his plan while arguing Americans must act decisively to preserve ideals and public confidence.
A political cartoon shows the Safe and Sane President attempting to raise a flag inscribed with Preparedness while factions labeled Self-interest Politics Partisanship Selfishness tear at the banner among the crowd. It critiques obstruction by selfish motives.
A verse on words and kindness contrasts with a weather note about a coming blizzard in Atlanta and the city’s progress. The fragment ties poetry to daily life and ends with an ad line about advertising a van.
A 70 year old man, after 14 years of incapacity from typhoid related arm weakness, reports regaining work ability and 13 pound weight gain after three Tanlac bottles. He says it eased kidney trouble and back pain, improved stomach function, sleep, and nerves, with his wife also benefiting. Tanlac sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and other southern cities.
Local social column lists visits from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woodall of Columbus to see the Nicholson family, Mr. J. H. Towns from his farm on R. F. D. No. 1, and Mrs. Alma De Lucia with Miss Lula Humphries from Atlanta visiting Misses Shouse on Hancock avenue. Myrtle Shouse returns from Atlanta West Point and La Grange visits. Mrs. Hugh Parker and daughter from Richmond vacationing with the Parkers on Prince avenue. Mrs. Kroner and Miss Kroner from Winterville also in town shopping. Charles Oliver of Virginia visiting his niece Mrs. A. W. Dozier on Hill street. Adverts promote Foley products and a local 5c Jitney offer from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
A devotional meditation on the Bible story of Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate. It argues that true gifts are from within and that real help is intrinsic, not monetary. The author urges readers to become miracle workers by offering aid beyond silver and gold, and to advertise their needs.
E G Whitehead 38 of 362 Whitehall street attempted self harm by cutting his throat at the corner of Ira and Hood streets. A passerby found him and an ambulance took him to Grady hospital where staff said he had been drinking and would not provide further identifying details. He was not seriously injured and refused to give information beyond losing his job.
A testimonial from H. B. Smith of San Francisco credits Sloan's Liniment with curing three weeks of Chronic Rheumatism and a stiff neck after just a few days of use. The note urges quick action and notes employment at a large department store.
G L Carson Sr was struck by a Southern passenger train at 6 pm and thrown about thirty feet. He landed upside down, was taken to a nearby home, and doctors say only his arm is broken. Carson remained conscious and offered no explanation for the accident.
Editorials from Atlanta papers condemn a long standing city law that requires city office holders to live within the city. Editors note many live outside city limits yet influence the area and refuse city employment. They frame the rule as an unfair principle in practice.
Eugene Knight of Wilmington North Carolina reports Chamberlains Tablets are the best for constipation and indigestion. His wife also used them with good results for indigestion. Sold by all dealers.
An advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatism. The testimonial from A. J. Walsh of Sneffels Cole claims the pills relieve persistent rheumatic pain and restore strength, promising direct action to strengthen and support the body's faculties.
A McDuff Virginia household praises Thedford's Black-Draught as a safe vegetable medicine for stomach troubles and indigestion. The ad asserts it has aided many generations, relieves colic and nausea, and has been in use for over 70 years with a wide user base.
A brief public notice urges cooperation to expedite immediate attention to telephone troubles and improve service response. No specific dates or names are given. The terse message emphasizes collective effort to resolve issues quickly.
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