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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
4
A fragment of rural and national commentary notes rising concerns in Athens about measles rumors, calls for weather stability, and a tense legislative schedule. The piece touches on the president’s world peace speech, belief in a busy congress, and skepticism about tips from New York bankers amid dry times and border security chatter. It also mentions proposed excess profits tax details and administration under income tax rules.
Weatherford argues colleges are more Christian today than ever, citing high church membership, Bible study enrollments, and voluntary service. He cites 1500+ southern college men making Christian life decisions, noting little open infidelity and a rising zeal for Christian fundamentals.
A reflection on rising federal spending as the United States expands military and naval power. The piece argues that growth in defense—army training, camps, ships, and a bigger navy—will raise taxes and require a new revenue bill from Congress. It notes public debate and the need to judge the policy as it unfolds.
A Sunday Sunday cartoo n portrays a king who entrusts treasures to subjects and later sends a collector among them to gather back what is already theirs. The tale emphasizes collective effort and civic duty in funding public benefit.
A reflective passage by D G Bickers on fame and reputation stressing desire for the approval and love of one’s own people over international acclaim. It emphasizes personal conduct, humility, and the value of trusted, familiar affection.
News of the Markets reports spot cotton in New York at 17.30 cents, Atlanta 17.75, and Athens 17.75 with middling at 114 and 9,000 bales sold. Imports total 10,00 bales, all American. Futures closed quiet, 5 to 7 points higher than the previous close.
A Tennessee farmer, A. J. Livingstone near Ashland City, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after stomach and kidney troubles. He says the medicine, bought on a friend's advice, improved his appetite and sleep, giving him new strength and energy and prompting him to tell others to try it. The ad claims Tanlac builds up the system and promotes digestion, with exclusive sale in Athens and Winterville.
The Gainesville all school team travels to Athens to play Athens High Friday at 8:30 PM at the YWCA. Athens High, led by captain Jackson and guard Rawson, aims to avenge last year’s losses while Gainesville seeks to extend its winning streak. A $25 guarantee requires a small 2 cent admission. lineup and officials to be announced later.
An advertisement from Foster Milburn Co promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney trouble. Mrs. St. E. Bailey of 240 Barrow St. Testifies the remedy eased dizziness headaches rheumatic pains and weakness after using pills from Palmer & Sons' Drug Store. Price 60 cents at dealers. Buffalo N Y credits.
Open quotes show May and July prices for wheat oats pork and lard with readings across columns. May figures for wheat around 177 to 179 and oats near 57 to 65, lard about 16.60 to 16.85, ribs listed with sparse values.
The B F Goodrich Company backs its safety tread tire with a strong guarantee promising fair treatment and replacement when needed. Advertising director C Tibbitts says the policy clears doubt about tire expectations and aims to attract thousands of new customers with slogans about fair list prices and long run quality.
A newspaper ad invites readers to a special piano sale claiming the world’s best pianos at unprecedented low prices. It notes plans to sell four airplanes and offers free prizes, with a closing sale tomorrow night and a form to call within three weeks. Event dated January 31.
At Enmanuel church Sunday a drive to create a pension fund for retired clergy raised nearly 1600 dollars. The plan seeks five million dollars by March first with more than four million already pledged. The Diocese of Atlanta aims to raise 25000 dollars.
Last call store advertises extremely low piano prices with terms 1 to 3 dollars weekly, two to three year payments, and a yearly option. Sale ends tomorrow night. Open tonight and tomorrow until 9 o clock opposite Michael's.
Mr. Mex Weir, electrical engineer and salesman for the Athens Railway and Electric Company, resigns this week to join the Massillon Electrical Company in Massillon Ohio. The move is described as a distinct promotion, with Weir moving into the live force of the Massillon Electric Company, under H L Doherty control. Close friends regret his departure but wish him continued success and advancement in his profession.
Warns against mercury containing ointments for catarrh and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Describes Ebell's Catarrh Cure from Toledo, Ohio by F L Cheney Co as mercury free and suitable for internal use. Notes price and authenticity claims and promotes Halle Fatally Pills for constipation.
McDuff, Va local account credits Thedford's Black-Draught with easing long running sick headache stomach trouble and indigestion. Wife of J B Whittaker recalls using the remedy for children and says it prevents long illness in their home. The product, claimed effective for over 70 years, is sold by druggists for 25 cents a package.
Georgia Railroad announces timetable changes effective September 3 1916 Eastern Time. Train 60 runs daily from Athens at 4 35 AM, Train 52 runs daily except Sunday from Athens at 4 PM, Train 64 operates Sundays only from Athens at 4 30 PM. Train 61 runs daily except Sunday to Athens arriving at 12 59 PM, Train 63 arrives Athens at 9 30 PM daily, Train 66 arrives Athens 12 30 PM Sundays only.
January 23 1916 timetable lists trains from Athens with No 2 leaving 7 20 pm No 4 leaving 2 20 pm No 1 arriving 11 40 am and No 6 arriving 6 40 pm Connecting at Belmont or Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south
The notice lists train times for the Athens branch of Southern Railway with daily and Sunday schedules. It provides arrival times and points served, along with contact details for agents A. B. Williams and E. Shelton for further information.
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