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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines carrier delivery terms and annual rates, urges prompt reports of delivery issues, and warns carriers cannot reflect subscriptions. It cites commentary on public figures, education debates, New Orleans plague measures, a Georgia ballot, and diplomatic remarks, ending with President Wilson’s stance on a resignation.
The Banner opposes teaching sex hygiene in public schools arguing parents should instruct children. It cites the National Educational Association and Dr. Charles H. Keene of Minneapolis opposing the move, warning it would erode morality and weaken home training. The piece acknowledges advocates believe it’s necessary but declines to support it.
The Prison Commission plans a fine library at Baldwin County Prison Farm with shelves and books. Georgians are urged to donate useful volumes to reform inmates, reflecting the state’s aim of both punishment and improvement.
A poetic scene where the speaker searches for clear skies and finds reflection in a beloved gaze. The imagery contrasts distant clouds with the constancy seen in her eyes, offering a quiet moment of revelation and connection.
President Bryan of the University of Indiana argues living beings are trapped by their habits when environments change. He cites evolution and schooling as examples and suggests two escapes: engaging in nonroutine activities and expanding beyond one’s trade to increase future earning capacity.
The passage argues that true economic and moral freedom come from mastering one’s occupation. It links earning capacity to broader intellectual and moral liberation and suggests life energy drives humans to break habitual traps toward greater freedom and spiritual growth.
Athens big department store Davison Nicholson Company at Clayton and Jackson streets traces to a 1906 incorporation. Officers A H Davison and M G Nicholson helm, with Nicholson active in Retail Merchants Protective Association which now has over eighty local firms. The group aims to curb deadbeat credit and safeguard merchants.
Athens eyes a possible return of the Georgia lawmakers in session to the Classic City with plans for Chamber of Commerce involvement. A new Southern Bell Telephone Co building on West Clayton Street is drawn and soon to be let, promising modern equipment and a top tier Athens division.
Capt Barnett city engineer reports completion of a sewer extension through Georgia Development Co lands. The company pays the bills and is to be reimbursed by the city once revenue reaches six percent of investment. Total cost 8773.36 dollars with 2800 ft of 15 in pipe 2200 ft of 12 in 1350 ft of 10 in 4536 ft of 8 in and 3432 ft of 6 in.
Special to the Banner from Madison Georgia July 9 Maxey the Gordon star held the locals helpless as Athens pitchers Brown shut them down. After five innings with rain stopping play the score stood 0 to 0. Gorley of Athens fielded a clean single and threw Orr out at first.
Waterworks records show June receipts of 2,755 with expenditures totaling 1,690 and after operating costs improvements and bond interest net earnings of 583.27. A total of 35,470,000 gallons was pumped, reported to the council by Supt. James Barrow.
Article notes the long delay finishing a 20 foot balcony railing at the courthouse. Three skilled iron workers labored four weeks eight hours daily six days a week. brass rails pending arrival from six months ago stalls completion. contractors cited shop peculiarities and bill issues delaying installation.
Special to The Banner. Miss Wakefield, a skilled pianologuist and former Atlanta girl, headliner this week in Atlanta theater, attributes her professional start to Forrest Adair and his family's advice. She once taught elocution in West End and instructed Frank and Elizabeth Adair before pursuing a bigger career on Broadway. She now earns more money than she can spend.
Recorder Nash R. Broyles Wednesday received formal endorsement from the Atlanta Bar for the Court of Appeals bench. The petition, signed by at least 95 percent of Atlanta lawyers, marks the bar group’s first public statement since the contest opened among Judge Broyles Alexander H. Stephens and W. H. Terrell Georgian.
A July 13 session of the superior court is misreported. juries or regular trials will not be held. Judge Brand will hear a few matters in chambers including a county alimony case described as among the most important.
Last night the Masters degree was conferred on several candidates traveling the Masonic road. A called communication of Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge will meet this Friday at 8 30 for the Fellow Craft degree and all qualified Masons are invited to attend.
The U S Civil Service Commission opens an open competitive exam for assistant engineer of mines tests for men only. Certification from the eligibles list will fill a vacancy in the Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh Pa with a salary from 1800 to 2400 dollars yearly and similar future openings. The weather note adds showers aiding farmers and greener lawns and gardens in the city.
Dirty tongue and sour stomach prompt a choice for Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad touts a 25 cent bottle to empty stomach and bowels of fermenting foods for a full movement and a satisfied feeling. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns.
Special Correspondence reports the Joe Brown club in Commerce Georgia claims strong support. With 641 of 645 registered voters in the Commerce militia district signed as members the club canvass is nearing completion. Jackson County farmers and voters show growing backing for Joe Brown with broad local enthusiasm and a predicted large Jackson County majority.
Many friends learn that Mr J L Daniell is ill at his Bogart home. His sister Mrs Mary Farrar from Lewisville Arkansas and another sister Mrs Wilson of this county join Mr S R Daniell from Madison County to be with him.
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