Georgia political notes and election outlook in Athens
The Athens Banner outlines race dynamics for governor and U S Senate, cites state auditor bill ideas, tax rate debates, and cattle industry proposals. It notes candidates for governor, Little Joe Brown campaign mentions, and Atlanta open air school experiments while predicting primary focus on senatorial and gubernatorial contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Smith
Little Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
Bacon
Re Opening of Citizens Bank in Athens
A group of leading Athens businessmen reorganizes the Citizens Bank and Trust Company after a state examiner found a shortage. The bank will be renamed The Commercial Bank of Athens once legally approved, with doubtful assets discarded and new officers in place. The move aims to restore banking reliability and support the city’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Bether
Pani
Athens
Commercial Bank of
Misleading Thermometer Readings Stir Georgia Weather Debate
The article notes conflicting temperature reports in Georgia with Atlanta claiming a 100 degree high and Athens listed at 108. It argues exposed versus protected thermometers created skewed comparisons, suggesting Athens was cooler in protected readings while Atlanta appeared hotter in exposed readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccs
Atlanta
Georgia
Athens
Wilson Foresees Great Business Boom After Antitrust Law
President Wilson, amid news of the Claflin & Co failure, urged editors that after Congress passes antitrust legislation a major business boom will follow. He linked tariff and currency moves to relief, security, and a shift toward recovery, insisting trust reform will be enacted and supported by expert guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Claflin & Company
Wilson
Virginia
Cartier
Claflin
Congress
Sancion
Georgia Seeks Statues for Hall of Fame in Washington
Georgia pushes a bill to appropriate ten thousand dollars to place statues of Alexander H. Stephens and Crawford W. Long in the National Statuary Hall at the Capitol in Washington. The move hinges on state funds amid a tight treasury, with support from several representatives and debate on woman suffrage and constitutional amendment proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert
Alexander H. Stephens
Crawford W.long
National Statuary Hall
Capitol
Washington
Dhion
Georgia
Stephens
Long
Fragmentary Talk on Women's Health and Cardui References
The text presents a garbled discussion mentioning Cardui and women’s health worries. It hints at conversation about suffering, confidence, and regret, with several unreadable fragments and no clear event or outcome.
Athens Amends Telegraph Tax Ordinance in City Measure
The mayor and council passed an amendment to the city tax ordinance governing occupation taxes on telegraph companies Western Union and Postal, excluding Southern Bell, to limit taxes to intrastate business within Georgia and exclude government business. The amendment also repeals conflicting ordinances.
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Cie
Western Union
Postal
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Athens
United States
Camendea
Portita of
Ita
Georgia
Annual Meeting Notice of American State Bank
The stockholders of American State Bank will meet at the bank office on Tuesday July 14 1914 at 4 o clock p m to act on bank business. R W Sizer cashier. Indigestion and Constipation testimonial for Chamberlains Tablets included. For sale by all dealers. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American State Bank
Chamberlain
Mary E.mcmullen
Phelps
Isale
Adv
Local Athens Merchants Anticipate Record Fall Trade
Mayor W J Dorsey notes growing optimism as farmers reduce debt and farmers purchase cautiously. Chas Stern Company expands with Jos Meyers joining, new Washington Street building nearing completion, Coca Cola Bottling and two stores planned. Citizens Bank and Trust opens on College Avenue with $50,000 paid-in capital and a strong director slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dorsey
Athens
Dorsey
Washington Street
L. F. Edwardsii
Mr. Howards
Coca-Cola
Citizen’s Bank and Trust Company
College
Andrew C. Erwin
Blanton B. Fortson
J. H. Griffeth
B ®. Hardeman
Elmer J. Crawford
H. H. Gordon
C. D. Flanigen
Dr. E.is. Lyndon
In The Work Of The Day At Y M C A
The Athens Y M C A hosts a busy day with men youths and boys. The massage department serves business men and a strong physical program led by Dr. Brown includes outdoor base ball and swimming. Seven working boys receive exams as the facility ministers to all rounds of needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Forbes
Athens
Y. M
Percy Bramlett
Bridges
Brown
Young M Men’s Christian Association
God
Electric Bitters touted as health tonic for summer fatigue
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can revive a run down body, improving stomach, liver, kidneys and overall strength. A testimonial from Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine says it cured her after doctors failed. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
Adv
James C. and Mel1 Fire Insurance Office at Athens Sayings Munk Building
Fire insurance office located at the Munk Building in Athens is the scene of a registered query involving James C and Mel1. Local records note the office address and parties connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C
Athens
Munk
James C. Mell
Woman finds relief from monthly pains with Vegetable Compound
Mrs P W Lanseng of Florence South Dakota testifies to severe monthly pain backache and loss of appetite. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after three bottles. The ad urges others with female illnesses to try the remedy and seek advice by writing to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Manham
Poe
Lydia E.pinkham
P. W. Lanseng
Florence
South Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wana
Fireplace mantels and tile show heavy discounts
Special No 1 solid oak cabinet mantel with mirror tile and grate offered at 16 50 with summer front Solid oak base mantel to match with grate and tile priced at 210 50 A large stock of modern patterns and designs available.
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the Athens Banner
Hi. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Express
Postoffice
J. B. Dunsony
Troup
Hufe
Slaton
State of
Carranza
Villa
Natera
Huerta
Zicatecas
Mexico
Jatlanta
Lee Street
Citizens Bank
Seanete
Cardus
Govering. Telegraph Company
R. W. Sizer
Ross Creekmore
Jos. M. Meyers
University of Georgia
Frank Meyers
Chas. Stern Company
Meyers
University Pond
Chas Stern Company
Erwin & Co
Ing and Fire Insurance
Working Boys
Working Boys Club
Athens Engineering Co
Smith Building
Athens, Ga
Vorable
Chichester
Cain
Ethan
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