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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
6
The nation’s largest power dam is now under construction in Nevada County California. It spans Emigrant Gap creating an artificial lake about 30 square miles in area from a small stream.
Effective February 18 1917 Eastern Time Georgia Railroad adjusts Athens schedule Train 60 departs 7 36 a m daily Train 62 departs 4 p m daily except Sunday Train 64 departs 4 20 p m Sundays only Train 61 arrives 12 59 p m daily except Monday Train 53 arrives 12 40 p m daily Trains 65 arrives Athens 12 40 p m Sundays only
timetable shows arrivals and departures for Gainesville Midland By in 1917 with trains scheduled on Sundays daily and mixed trains. It notes connections with Georgia Northwestern stations and Southern Railway lines and specifies times for No 1 No 3 No 11 No 4 and No 12 services.
Train departures from All Points daily at 6:00 a.m and 1:20 p.m with Sunday and Sun only services. Arrivals listed for All Points daily at 1:10 p.m and 6:30 p.m. Daily schedule notes a 10:30 a.m arrival for adults on non-Sundays.
A listing of Knights of Pythias Freemason Odd Fellows and Ku Klux Klan lodges with meeting times at various halls in Clayton Street and Max Joseph Building. Includes contact initials and visiting brethren invited to attend.
A local trade note highlights framing services for diplomats with emphasis on proper framing, neat presentation, and reasonable pricing. It stresses achieving a professional look without compromising dignity or security.
A lengthy appeal from the Athens Navy Recruiting Station urges patriotic enlistment in multiple ratings with openings in radio electrical work. The letter emphasizes war urgency, wartime needs, and recruitment across Georgia and Florida cities, offering meals, medical care, and housing while training for service.
The Southern Railway System along with the United States Department of Agriculture and seed houses launches a program for planting fall food acre packages. Banks and business men will sell prepared seed bundles to farmers in July through September to feed families and livestock. Distribution is limited by seed supply and regional bankers in Atlanta, Georgia, will coordinate details with Roland Turner of the Southern Railway System.
An Athens reader Mrs. R. B. Bailey credits Dean's Kidney Pills with easing dull kidney ache and rheumatic pains after purchase from Palmer & Sons' Drug Store. The ad urges readers to try the 60 cent remedy and contrasts it with Noan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
Washington reports the United States Navy needs two men from Ath ens for aviation at Pensacola Florida, one for quartermaster and one for machinist, with others sought in machinist and firefmen trades. Recruits must report to the Navy recruiting station, 301 Postoffice building, third floor, for full information.
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York describes a six month stomach spell with gas and severe pains. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Tablets and after a single dose relief began and continued until cure. The tablets prevent recurrence after pain subsides.
To cleanse bottles that have held all place ashes in each bottle, cover with cold water and heat gradually. Let the water boil for about one hour, then allow it to stand until cold. Wash the bottles in soapy water, then rinse.
While visiting a ten-cent store, a shy child begged for items but was denied. The child then asked his mother why she was so bashful with her money, prompting a quiet moment of reflection.
Market reports show New York and New Orleans steady to firm while several southern hubs like Athens Augusta and Savannah quote mixed levels. Trading desk notes include New Orleans ruling prices with current and previous closes around 25.60 to 26.38 cents per pound and December futures near 26.45 cents.
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