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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
4
A collage of late 19th century notices touches on Athens shifting the capital, upcoming county creations, weather and politics. It mentions Georgia politicians Solon and Beck, international events from Germany and England, and speculative race talk with Bryan and Hobson while reporters debate Prohibition and peace.
Athens extends a royal welcome to the General Assembly of Georgia as lawmakers visit for relaxation rather than business. The event features the largest Summer School attendance yet with 847 registered, expected to reach 900, highlighting state interest in education while Athens hosts with hospitality.
Ambassadors report a German note that skirts the core issue of visiting and searching ships before sinking. Washington rejects any concession on this right, signaling a potential diplomatic rupture. President Wilson aims to avert conflict while defending U S dignity, with days ahead shaping history.
The United States Public Health Service releases a bulletin titled Good Water for Farm Homes warning that clear water can carry typhoid fever dysentery cholera and other diseases. Germs originate in infected people and do not survive long outside suitable conditions.
Atlantic City July 9 Charles Stelzle sociologist argues at the Anti-Saloon League meeting that closing saloons won t cost workingmen jobs or liberty. He contends most losses come from open saloons and cites government data that farming and freight alike would shift without harming the economy.
A Columbus column notes aging perspectives on parenthood and addresses waterborne disease. The bulletin explains how most drinking water germs come from human activity, outlines risks from wells and cisterns, and describes purification, construction standards, and ongoing cleanliness to maintain safe supplies.
The Commerce Board of Trade organized a Get Together Day at Willoughby Park with a 10:30 a m program featuring Mayor E B Anderson J M Nix Mrs M F Nelms Mrs John J Harber M T Sanders Miss Claire Anderson Dr W B Hardman Paul T Harber and others The event included a picnic dinner and music by the Commerce Boy Band highlighting civic improvement and local commerce efforts with praise for organizer Paul T Harber and the board of trade.
Dr. J. H. Foster, president of Bessie Tift College, will fill the pulpit at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning and evening. A former pastor of the Wilmington North Carolina church, he is described as a preacher of rare ability. The public is invited, with special mention to summer school students and teachers.
Ath ens boy scout Allen Moore has sacrificed his saved dollar to help build a woodland lodge for Athens scouts. The plan requires two hundred dollars for materials with Rev. C. C. Jarrell announcing the effort and several donations already made. More contributions are sought as the fund list will be published.
A quotation praises self bragging as a highly effective form of entertainment for men, noting it as a successful method discussed by the Atchison Globe.
About 300 visitors including governor state officers supreme court and railroad officials will tour the State College of Agriculture State College of Agriculture College farm and State Normal School in Athens. They will gather at the University chapel for brief addresses then proceed by special cars to the Normal School barbecue and the farm, finishing with a 5 pm reception at the University campus before departing for Atlanta.
A vintage ad claims Sloan's Liniment relieves tired aching muscles after hard work. A grateful user testifies nothing else helped, praising it as a cleaner counter irritant than mustard. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with penetrating effect without rubbing.
An advertisement explains bilious attacks as liver failure causing constipation and stomach fermentation with nausea vomiting and headache. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, costing a quarter and sold by dealers.
Chicago News notes a running theme of daily tasks and distractions from campaigns to home matters. The piece frames public life and small chores as ongoing duties shaping ordinary days.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant laxative. Take one or two pills at night with water for a morning bowel movement and all day comfort. Sold by druggists 36 in a package for 25c. Get a bottle today.
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