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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
3
Examinations cover algebra including quadratic equations progressions and plane geometry English grammar composition and literature geography and history. No re-examination except on academic board recommendation. Marcus Aurelius urges self control to avoid anger and retain mental equipoise.
A quip attributed to Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge appears in the Kansas City Star remarking that when challenged to a fight he offers his own hat to end the dispute quickly. The line frames a folksy stance on avoiding escalation through humorous metaphor.
When a hot water bottle leaks, never discard it. Heat clean white sand in the oven and pour it into the bag. The sand retains heat longer than water, making it a better heat source.
Captain John Mathias, commander of the Laurentic, dies while leading a fire rescue in hold No 2 as flames menaced the powder magazine. The ship reaches Liverpool after fighting the blaze with crew, while Mrs Mathias and two children await news in England.
Indianapolis, Ind. Trustees plan to abolish the contract labor system in state prisons at contract expiration. A new employment form will use inmates’ output at other state institutions, sell surplus in open markets, and expand farm facilities. Prisoners may receive small wages saved for them or sent to families. highway work is opposed.
A self described true gentleman, SOV EREIGN, proclaims fair conduct with friends and pride in Southern heritage. He boasts Virginia and Carolina tobacco ancestry and hails the blend as the best and smoothest. asserts personal integrity and authenticity.
Mrs Lipscomb and Miss Rutherford addressed the Cooking Extension Class at Athens High and Industrial School. Visitors attended as lectures covered domestic science health topics and home making. Lipscomb praised the class while Rutherford urged patriotism and civic effort by the Negro community.
Special to Banner Atlanta Georgia January 30 forecast extends to 7 pm Wednesday with partly overcast skies and little temperature change. Cotton belt sees warm phrasing with above 60 degrees, while western storms merge in Wyoming Colorado area and Canada stays notably cold with Calgary and Winnipeg far below zero. No significant rain in Alabama Georgia or Carolinas.
ELAS Athens Lodge Elks convenes at home corner Broad and Lumpkin streets this evening at 8 30 with business of special importance. Lucore, authorized manufacturer’s rep, offers piano prices at Flanigan and Flanigan store. sale closes tonight at 9 o'clock.
A diner complains the meat isn’t good looking while a waiter notes the customer ordered a plain steak. The exchange captures a terse, mildly humorous kitchen stool scene with emphasis on order accuracy and diner expectations.
Virginia farmer Orlando W. Barkley of Vinci reports renewed health after three Vincl bottles. The tonic, claimed to include beef and cod liver peptones, manganese peptides and glycerophosphates, is marketed by H. R. Palmer & Sons and sold in Athens and other Georgia towns.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a quick remedy for colds with fever chills sneezes and sore throats. It claims antiseptic action loosens phlegm relieves congestion and soothes the throat with 25 cents at pharmacies. It highlights relief for croup whooping cough and chronic bronchial issues.
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