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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
4
A wide array of items covers carrier notices on newspaper sales, Huerta and Villa politics, Atlantic flight hopes, education funding, Methodist university support, Georgia tax changes, Bank Cooper stump efforts, Thaw legal status, a looming railroad engineer strike, New York Times business outlook, anti trust debate in Congress, Carranza and US recognition of Mexico, and Georgia real beer legalization discussions.
An editorial condemns the reported killing of Greene, a black prisoner, by a Fitzgerald policeman. It argues law must punish the officer if reports are true and stresses that authorities must vindicate the law regardless of race or status. It urges caution until full facts emerge.
Georgia editors compliment Athens residents and the Chamber of Commerce for a warm reception. They stress the value of showcasing the University farm and State College of Agriculture to editors from across the state as powerful advertising for Athens and its educational institutions. The suggestion: host the Georgia Press meeting in Athens next year.
The piece lauds Asa G. Candler of Atlanta for a gift of one million dollars to establish a Methodist university near Atlanta in place of Vanderbilt after court decisions. It notes Southern fortunes are growing, urges more philanthropy, and anticipates broad impact on regional education.
Boston Transcript quotes a playful line about science and lunch counter sandwiches. It wryly hopes scientific luck improves over past experiences with purchased meals. The piece remarks on language origins linked to tongue muscle use and eating in ancient times.
An epigram notes that truth remains unchallenged by the Bank of Good Citizenship, while a lie, a counterfeit of truth, will one day dishonor its maker when exposed.
Justice Joseph Henry Lumpkin, University of Georgia class of 1875 and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, endows a $5,000 scholarship fund yielding $200 annually at 6 percent. The gift will sustain two students each year in perpetuity, expanding with repayment from beneficiaries. He is praised as a Georgia icon and generous contributor to the state. The editorial urges other alumni to follow his example to keep the university strong amid competition.
A local Athens man started with 500 dollars in a bank and bought mules for 500 on June 30. He sold them that day for 600, deposited the proceeds, but the bank then failed on July 1, leaving depositors unpaid. The buyer of the mules covered the uncleared 500 check. He asks how much he is out in total from these events.
Mr. E. S. Lopez of Marilla New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals every cut burn wound or sore. Keep a box for Burns sores cuts and wounds. prevents lockjaw. 25c at your druggist.
Excerpt shows characters Reuben Silas and Hiram discussing theater in New York with casual indifference. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims to relieve rheumatic pain by clearing poisons from the blood, urging readers to remember their earlier vitality.
Ants in Dalmatia are observed chewing seeds into pulp then forming loaves, drying them in the sun and storing them for future use.
A reflective quotation contrasts distrust with occasional deception. It argues it is better to be deceived sometimes than unable to enjoy life after repeated disappointment. The speaker notes resilience despite past rainstorm experiences.
The article explains the benefits of pasteurized milk to reduce infant death rates where supply is unsafe. It warns against excessive heat that causes constipation and taste changes, recommends 150 to 165 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, and stresses cooling and using milk within two days. It notes dangers of keeping milk warm and suggests evaporated or condensed milk as safer emergency options.
A folksy verse encourages taking care of small heart region discomfort with medical attention. It frames self care as a remedy for minor burns and smart, urging a visit to a physician when feeling blue or forgetful about blessings.
A collection of kitchen notes detailing raisin and apple cheese sandwiches with nuts onions and celery variations, plus salmon salad and fruit salad ideas. It includes a fruit punch recipe with citrus juice and tea syrup, all presented in practical steps for pantry use.
The article details Maskat on the Oman coast famed for deadly heat 124 degrees in shade and a night glow from underwater phosphorescence. It notes Lord Curzon visiting Maskat and a new American consul arriving as sultan's fortress guns salute, with bazaars selling guns to fund the sultan and slave-impacted society, plus shipboard trials of heat and marine tales near Mohammereh and Bassorah.
Scranton officials propose filling abandoned mine workings with 75 000 tons of city ashes under hydraulic pressure. The plan aims to prevent surface collapses and beautify the city while addressing ash disposal and safety concerns.
A plumber laments losing a wrench while a bookkeeper chides him for wasting time. The exchange turns witty as the plumber boasts finding his pen and jokes about tucking a monk ey wrench behind his ear.
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