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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
The Athens Banner page blends old newspaper notices with light war humor and local notes. It jumbles subscriber guidance, editorials, and quotes about the war, politics, weather, and campus events, while noting building activity and public concerns in Athens.
Internal Revenue Collector A. O. Blalock forecasts rapid drop in narcotic sales after the Harrison law's March 1 enactment. He cites a 50 to 60 percent fall in morphine and opium, cocaine nearly stopped in cities, and urges cautious optimism amid law enforcement efforts. Some clinicians remain wary, but most doctors and druggists support enforcement.
The article praises memorial funds over monuments and highlights the Charles McDonald Brown Fund. Established with fifty thousand dollars by Senator Joseph E. Brown, it now totals over 180 thousand, with most invested in Georgia bonds. It loans interest to students, repaid loans bolster the corpus, aiding about one thousand Georgians since inception, expanding annually.
A Macon Telegraph poem about a poor farm family who gain wealth when a man with scientific knowledge unearths diamonds beneath a barren field. The narrative contrasts hardship with sudden riches found through hidden treasure and natural secrets.
Miss Mary Hunt of Forsyth was selected queen of the May festival by summer school students on campus. The event featured a lively contest and was organized by the physical culture department. Activities included swimming demonstrations by Miss Clark's junior class and an art exhibit for July.
Much interest surrounds the Segal's Children's Orchestra as they prepare for their first Athens appearance Monday night. The young musicians, some as young as ten, perform with precision on drums and traps, each member contributing to an enjoyable concert. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at Palmer's Drug Store, with demand already high.
Blacksburg Va July 28 veterans of the local Confederate camp and nearby towns were honored at a reception hosted by the Harvey Black chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. Dr William B Conway of Athens Ga gave an address recalling war experiences. The event featured prayers, a declamation, Confederate badges, and songs. Attendees included Judge Charles F McKenna and J J Croy visiting Blacksburg.
Macon, Ga July 28 Columbus defeated Macon 13 to 4 to win the South Atlantic League title after taking three postseason games to none or one tie. Macon led the first half season while Columbus led the second half.
The article notes buttermilk’s dual role as food and beverage and discusses fermentation by lactic acid bacteria. It highlights potential health benefits and cautions about bacterial risks, stressing pasteurization and hygienic milk handling to reduce disease-causing germs.
Mr. J. W. Allen aged 27 died yesterday at his Center home five miles from Athens due to typhoid fever. Funeral conducted by Rev. Kimsey at 4:30 PM in Center with burial in the local cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Zodie Allen. The Allens moved to Center from Jamestown Alabama about three months ago.
Dr Wall moved his residence yesterday from 340 Boulevard to No 799 on the same street.
Athens pastor Dr R E Neighbour stars in the Bible School Park summer conference in Binghamton New York with talks on The Gospel's Threefold Aspec His lectures draw wide attendance from across the United States and Canada as sessions begin with devotional hours and public addresses.
In Little Falls New York Mrs. Conrad Olive writes that three years ago her husband sprained his neck and after applying Chamberlain's ointment the lameness and stiffness disappeared. The note urges readers to ask dealers for the product.
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