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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
4
An editorial argues that civilians share responsibility for war outcomes, noting battles can be lost in political arenas not just on the battlefield. The piece contends poor military policy harms the people and soldiers alike and criticizes wartime leadership decisions at higher levels.
The piece argues Georgia faces nationwide criticism for lynchings and urges strict enforcement of law. It stresses that states are interconnected and calls for actions against lawbreakers to restore reputation and deter mobs. It asserts Georgia’s people are good but must support law and order.
Impartial military critics call Verdun the war’s Gettysburg and the decisive moment in the struggle between Germany and France. The Nieman Kaiser’s gamble centers on Verdun as Germany’s last major effort, while French forces fight to hold their lines and prevent German penetration. News-makers note daily back and forth actions, with neither side yet secure in the outcome.
A funeral cartoon caption notes a preacher speaking of Providence while a friend who died is described as neglecting health and exercise. The cartoon satirically suggests the death resulted from poor habits rather than fate, contrasting the song Some Day We'll Understand with blunt personal fault.
Atlanta reports show midnight deadline for corporation tax returns, with few large firms filing. Georgia Railroad & Banking Co and several Macon firms submitted figures, detailing net earnings, gross receipts, and tax due. Other Macon corporations include Macon Gas, Macon Railway & Light, and Georgia Public Service Corp, with varied changes from last year. Charlie Chaplin signs for year at ten thousand dollars weekly plus bonus. cost to producers estimated at one and a half million annually.
Washington Seminary visits Athens to challenge the Y W C A team at 8 30 Friday night in the local gym. The seminary claims the season´s fastest lineup while the Y W C A recalls last year´s state title and aims for another championship.
More than 300 guests fell ill after a Methodist banquet on February 22 in San Francisco. An official report to the ministers' association found no poison plot and no chemical analysis was conducted. all illnesses recovered within two days.
Local druggists report falling calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone rises. The vegetable remedy is praised as safe, pleasant tasting, and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee.
Edward F. McClennon of Boston testifies on Brandeis charges in the Senate committee inquiry into his Supreme Court nomination. He cites an office diary claiming Brandeis severed ties with the New Haven Railroad before receivership and notes the firm represented Equitable Life when Brandeis criticized the company in 1905.
The Mississippi senate passed a bill prohibiting liquor advertisements in any form. Amendments to include certain soft drinks and patent medicines with more than 10 percent alcohol were defeated. The measure becomes effective in 60 days and goes to the governor. Also note shows at Colonial with Miss Will Nell Lavender performing in Silver Threads Among the Gold, two shows daily with tickets 15 to 25 cents adults and 10 cents for children.
Washington Feb 29 An appropriation of 15000 dollars to be offered as a reward for a successful plan for exterminating the boll weevil was asked in a house bill introduced by Burnett of Alabama today. Prices for adults 15c and 25c. 8:30 o'clock.
This evening at the regular prayer meeting hour Gregory a University student and Armenian will discuss his country church and Armenian persecution. Prof Earnest will display pictures. Adult prices are 15 and 25 cents children 10 cents. Matinee 4 30 night show. Also medical note about Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for children with coughs and colds.
Rev R ENeighbor pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church leaves today for Americus Georgia to lead a major revival series after a year with notable evangelical meetings. The notice also promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a spring laxative.
The state Philathea and Baraca Unions announce the annual convention will be held June 6 7 and 8 in Savannah with several thousand delegates expected after last year’s Rome meeting. Prominent attendance from cities statewide anticipated.
The article advises a sleeping porch or open bedroom with a cold sponge bath each morning to prevent colds. It notes colds spread in epidemics and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helpful to recover, with sales by local traders.
Walker Hill of St. Louis democratic committee commissions Franz Vitter of Richmond to sculpt a bust of President Wilson to be shown when Wilson is nominated in June in St. Louis. The piece is tied to political events and local civic action.
W O W armory invites members to a 7 30 pm drill and re organization in Atlanta. Carl A von der Lieth signs as Captain. A separate bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court for W P McGhee merchant from Pocataligo Madison County involving about 6000 dollars.
Assessment of twenty five cents due at once for the death of Mrs. Mary Dottery. Pay the amount to W. J. Smith & Bro. or to J. H. Mealor.
Charlie Chaplin ends his salary dispute by joining Mutual Film for 670000 dollars a year with 10 000 weekly pay and 150000 bonus. He will direct and cast his own Chaplite Pictures, begin March 20 in Los Angeles, releasing a two reel 2000 foot comedy monthly for a year, with 250000 life insurance and a 1530000 production cost for the year.
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