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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines delivery options with annual and short-term rates, urges prompt reporting of late or missed deliveries, and notes that carriers are not to collect payments. The page also includes assorted editorial snippets and remarks on university trustees, political campaigns, and weather notes.
The Athens commencement week gathers leaders from education politics and society for 1914. It marks more than graduation. it serves cultural educational and political aims, fostering dialogue, reform plans, and state unity as the best minds convene in the classic Athens setting.
The piece argues for extending women’s rights including access to labor-saving devices. It cites Elbert Hubbard on machinery emancipating women and contends electricity and appliances reduce drudgery, save time, and improve conditions for housewives, urging broad support from thoughtful men.
The health board tightens control of the citys milk supply as analyses in Atlanta papers reveal initial contamination fears. Experts warn that bacteria in milk come from multiple sources, including feces, infected udders, and cow mouths, urging vigilance to prevent infection.
S N Galloway of Stewart S C declares Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave entire satisfaction and cured him, recommending it to friends. Bremen Ga W M Golden of the Equitable Life says Foley Kidney Pills best for kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism. H R Palmer Sons adv. Talks About the Home City urging teaching about home city in public schools.
An Athens resident Mrs. R. E. Bailey recounts kidney trouble symptoms and how Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons cured her. She states the relief began within days and she has remained nearly free from kidney complaints for eight years. Price 50c at dealers.
New York reporters note modest volume in cotton seed trading with refiners buying forward for long accounts. Professionals supported prices while market steadiness limited selling. In New Orleans early trading, nerves and narrow moves persisted as dry belt weather kept selling down, with showers later boosting buying and noon prices down 8 to 11 points.
Market notes indicate liquidation by Wall Street and western interests unsettled cotton early. Prices steadied by midday as near and active months recovered after weather reports showed extreme heat in the eastern belt. A later Bank failures in Chicago weighed on prices while bull support helped limit declines.
Liverpool cotton futures were steady to slightly higher with US sales at 8,000 bales and 6,800 American in the mix. Chicago wheat rallied on European demand and lighter world shipments, then cooled after a firm suspended line sold. Corn and oats showed mixed moves with rains affecting wheat and breuth-related pressure easing. Provisions trended upward on yard prices.
American League results include Chicago 0 Washington 5 and Detroit 1 Boston 0 with Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 6. National League games show Boston 5 Pittsburgh 3 and Brooklyn 7 St Louis 8 in 16 innings. New York 6 Chicago 7. Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 6. Federal League and Southern and South Atlantic listings follow with various city matchups and line scores. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets touts relief from indigestion and constipation by Mrs. B.H. McMullen.
The directors of the Eta Association, a University of Georgia Chi Phi fraternity group, will meet at the University Club of Atlanta on Friday evening, June 12, to discuss undergraduate affairs. The board includes Chas F. Rice, Joseph E. Boston, George Hillyer Jr, Edward E. Dougherty, Dr Frank K. Boland, Frank L. Fleming, Frank R. Mitchell, Dr Phinizy Calhoun, Thos W. Connally, Jas J. Ragan, Frank H. Martin, Hughes Spalding of Atlanta, Judge Hamilton McWhorter, Billups Phinizy, Hugh H. Gordon Jr, Robt L. McWhorter of Athens, General Peter W. Meldrim, and A. Pratt Adams of Savannah.
Department of State Atlanta Ga announces sealed proposals for two year public printing starting August 3 1914. Bids due 30 days from June 1 1914. Bond of 50000 dollars required. Secretary of State may reject all bids. Forms available on request.
An advertisement touts a tonic to revive the nervous fatigued system. Claims improvement of stomach liver kidneys and overall strength. Endorsed by Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me who says it cured her after doctors failed. Priced 50 cents and one dollar at druggists.
An advertising notice touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a quick relief for eczema and itching. A testimonial from Mrs C A Einfeldt of Rock Island, MI claims nine years free from the ailment after using the product. It guarantees relief and lists 50 cents at a druggist.
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