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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery notices, warns carriers about porch service, and notes no carrier may collect payments. It recalls Col Myers speech, University of Georgia commencement remarks by Max Michaels, and Judge Holden's governor race withdrawal affecting candidate field.
A call to stop swatting and start starving flies by removing feeding sources. Keeping streets, vacant lots, cellars, and kitchens clean is essential to reduce breeding sites near garbage, cuspidors, and manure. Cooperation between authorities and citizens aims to minimize disease risk from flies.
A whimsical arithmetic note notes a single fly occupying a cubic quarter inch and asks how many for a cubic foot, giving two hundred thousand. It then asks about the progeny of one fly, estimating about 900,000 cubic miles, and ends with a patriotic call to intervention and vigor regardless of age.
A wartime public notice urges residents to maintain strict cleanliness to defeat flies and protect lives. It warns against pests as dangerous as snakes, likening sanitation to heavy artillery and vigilance to machine guns in the struggle.
Georgia voters learn Judge Horace Holden will not run for governor this year. The Banner notes his personal reasons and praises his character while urging future consideration should he reconsider for a high office. Northern circuit counties and neighboring regions face a shift as other candidates seek support.
Frederick T. Myers of Tallahassee spoke at the state university alumni gathering on Patriotism of Peace. He urged leaders to focus on health mind and morals, warn against materialism, and emphasize spiritual and altruistic goals beyond wealth. The theme echoed earlier Georgia commencement talks stressing reverence for law and public duty.
The editorial condemns fisticuffs in politics citing a United States senate scene. Senator Vardaman’s loud accusations and insults toward Senator West are criticized as unworthy and unbecoming. Georgia's senators are praised for loyalty to the party and to Democratic principles.
A wreck leaves wounded scattered. the narrative follows Jones asking the doctor about his injuries. The surgeon confirms severe damage but reassures recovery. Jones seeks hope while the scene ends with his anxious plea about the extent of recovery.
A fragment describes a shark egg as shell-less with a thick elastic covering, averaging 2 by 2% inches and jet black. It also notes a humorous exchange about Goldstein, once selling shoestrings, now owning the corner he stood on, reflecting on missed chances.
The YMCA of Athens Georgia holds a spring conference at the association building to explain the upcoming boy camp on the Chatooga river from July 8 to 21. The site offers clear water swimming, safe shallow areas for beginners, a shaded plateau, and a scenic river view. The two week trip costs fourteen dollars and includes railroad travel and all expenses from departure to return. A Bible class and evening sessions stress religious growth alongside recreation. Junior department canoe trips on the Oconee are planned for Thursday morning, with swimming lessons encouraged for all.
Congressman Thomas M. Bell of the Ninth district returns to Georgia to finalize re election plans and will be away a week or ten days. He expresses confidence in re election and will issue a formal announcement. Local supporters say Bell has influence in Washington and will work hard for constituents.
The piece praises two beneficial house insects the spider and the so called centipede or earwig. It clarifies the earwig is a myriapod with fifteen leg pairs and notes both are predatory and help control pests such as files and other undesirables.
A reflective note on how misfortune spurs generosity and compassion, suggesting trouble brings deep life lessons and acts of kindness, framed with classical aphorisms and a humorously clipped aside about domestic talks.
Egyptian cockroaches swarmed a large Glamorganshire colliery after being introduced via Egyptian fodder in stables. They breed rapidly and now threaten workers health. A Sutherland expert is hired to attempt extermination.
The quote emphasizes that true agreeableness lies in appearing pleased with others and entertaining them through friendly behavior rather than delivering wit or learning. A calm, sociable disposition with common sense can conciliate minds more effectively than brilliance.
A light dialogue shows Dix replying that his running expenses are slowed to a walk as part of a resolution to economize, while Bix asks how it is going.
Reports from Laredo and El Paso on June 16 say Villa tendered his resignation as second chief of the constitutionalist army and plans to govern Chihuahua. Carranza aims to name a successor by vote as villa supporters seize Juarez and tax offices. rumors point to Felipe Angeles as next in line.
D R Peacock signed yesterday to become first assistant football coach at the University of Georgia for next fall. Peacock was captain and all southern on the 1912 team and one of Georgia’s greatest players. He served as assistant coach last fall and his return is welcomed by Georgia supporters.
Milledgeville based G M C under President O R Horton, head of the visitors board, was commended by the War Department for progress and improvements during his administration with a notice to be announced in the War Department bulletin. Mrs A H O’Farrell traveled to Edgefield on family illness to visit her brother Wm P Calhoun.
Judge Nash Broyles, recorder of Atlanta and court of appeals candidate, visited Athens with University of Georgia alumni and enjoyed strong local support. Judge J J Kimsey of White County withdrew from the race, congratulating Broyles on an apparently assured election and citing Broyles strength across the state.
Mr Wm P Calhoun, a leading South Carolina lawyer, died at his Edgefield home Sunday night. The funeral was held there yesterday. Calhoun practiced in Atlanta years ago and was known across the Carolinas and Georgia for a large practice. He was a great grandson of John C Calhoun and brother of Mrs A H O Farrell of the city.
Quebec June 16 the court hears Captain Kendall of the Empress of Ireland recount his stationary position when rammed by the Starstad while collier owners claim the Empress rammed. The Norwegian Starstad right of way issue dominates the opening statements as Kendall testifies to the catastrophe.
Westbury Long Island June 16 The British polo team defeated the Americans to win the international championship taking the first two games in a row. Today's score was four to two and three quarters as the British overpowered the U S squad with fast rushes. Also an ad notes Chamberlains Liniment claims for rheumatism relief with a testimonial from W A Lockhart Homer City PA.
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