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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
4
An advertisement touts the Arco Wand suction cleaner with basement installation and pipes to every room. It claims dust and dirt are removed, preventing illness and protecting floors walls and furniture, urging Athens residents to call 208 for information.
Athens churches list Sunday services across West End East Athens Second and other parishes. Rev J A Bell preaches Pentecost at 11 am and 7 30 pm at West End Baptist with Acts ii texts. Other churches including Long service at East Athens Second Baptist and sermons by W H Lord, G T Young, Samuel J Cartledge, and Chas C Jarrell.
Lucy Cobb defeated Lanier High 25 to 5 in the season opener on the local court. Captain Nicholson and forward Linton led with strong scoring, while Mays added two field goals. Eva Prina and Jean Flanigen anchored the guards as Lanier struggled to penetrate. Next, Decatur High visits Lucy Cobb Saturday.
Washington reports vigorous protests against section 11 of the cotton futures act with claims it reduces exports by as much as one million bales. Merchants argue the provision imposes a tax on spot cotton shipments, tilting world markets toward European traders and depressing U.S. prices.
State Senator William J. Eakes of Conyers announces candidacy for state treasurer. He outlines reforms to improve treasury publicity and protections for depositors, supports semiannual statements, and calls for stricter banking capital rules and officer lending controls. He proposes separating the treasurer and bank examiner roles if needed.
The Vaudette theatre at Clayton and Lumpkin in Athens offers a week of films. Monday features The Forbidden Adventure a five reel Mutual Masterpicture. Tuesday presents London's Legacy a six reel Broadway Feature with Warren Kerrigan. Wednesday shows Wild Oats a five reel Kleine feature led by Malcom Duncan and Alma Hanlon. Thursday screens Society Wolves a five reel Mutual Masterpicture with Elaine Ferris and Adrian Jacobi. Friday offers Love's Pilgrimage to America a five reel Broadway Production with Lula Glaser. Saturday showcases The Girl and the Game with Helen Holmes plus The Secret Agent and A Bum Steer a Sammy Burns Comedy.
Pastor Dr C C Jarrell announces a new book Witness to the Word to be published by Southern Methodist Publishing House in Nashville within about two months. Chapters cover The Testimony of History The Trial of the Word and The Bible The Hope of The World with topics on The Testimony of the Book to itself The Testimony of Jesus to The Book and The Empty Tomb.
For sale a car load of extra nice young Tennessee mules and mares, plus an extra large six year old draft horse. Prices from $40 to $360. Prank Walker at Allgood's Sales Stables, Uyton, St. It.
Athens High School defeated Madison A M 26 to 17 after a slow start, then led 2 to 0 before roaring back with 20 points in the second half. Rawson starred with five goals as Funkenstein and Jackson contributed on the guards and forwards. officials and time-keepers listed.
Berlin January 29 The Associated Press report that Colonel E M House planned a change in ambassadors is denied He says his trip was not a peace mission and that American ambassadors are working together without friction rather than any planned reshuffling.
Washington January 29 Associated Press reports a bill by Representative today would levy a ten percent tax on the selling price of war munitions and related sections. The proposal anticipates about 200 million dollars in revenue each year as long as the war lasts.
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