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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
4
Editorial urges Democrats in the next Congress to unite behind President Wilson and grant him full authority to manage the German crisis. It argues a divided Congress risks war era instability and warns against quibbling, asserting constituents back Wilson and that an extra session should be unnecessary.
Mrs. Mattle Thomas of Chattanooga Tennessee credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after long illness. She weighed ninety nine pounds before treatment and after twelve bottles now weighs one hundred twenty five pounds feeling stronger and healthier than ever. Tanlac sold in Athens by Citizens' Pharmacy and in Winfield by Kroner Co.
A late war era op-ed notes America first slogans and March winds as Congress debates tax returns and army and arming bills. It recalls Bernstorff, German intrigue, and Western demonstrations while praising Wilson’s principled stance and U S compassion in facing global tensions.
Athens High School grew from a small program with eight graduates to a modern system with fourteen teachers, laboratories, and five diploma tracks. Ninety percent of seventh graders enter the high school, and graduates excel at the University of Georgia, with multiple Phi Beta Kappa and Freshman Excellence recipients among alumni. The district emphasizes a subject-based unit system and strong band, athletics, and military departments.
Two artists pursued the same portrait in distinct styles. One painted devotion, serenity, and hopeful virtue in the eyes and lips. The other exposed insincerity, passion, and hate beneath a mask, revealing a cynical undertone. March arrives raggedly, like a lamb, and will leave like a lion. Bottles with chemical labels should be paraffin sealed beyond the edge by a quarter inch.
Washington and Lee defeated North Carolina 40 to 23 to finish the season unbeaten. The Generals claimed the South Atlantic and Southern championships with 13 wins, led by Cy Young Adams Nay and Captain Al Pierott under coach Jiggs Donahue who departs to Clemson next fall.
Purim the Feast of Lots falls on March 8 in the Hebrew calendar. It recalls deliverance of Jews in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot through Esther’s courage. The festival centers on rejoicing gifting and aiding the poor with social celebration beyond strictly religious rites.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and a booster for thick glossy hair. It claims immediate dandruff dissolution, prevents itching, and stops hair loss, recommending a 25 cent bottle from drug stores with a call to try now.
The act signed July 11 allocates $1,000,000 yearly for ten years to the secretary of agriculture to build and maintain roads and trails in or near national forests. State and county cooperation is required, with limits on forest resource spending and a 10 percent repayment from annual receipts. Officials say the funds will open up inaccessible areas and aid local communities dependent on government routes.
Good roads advocates propose a circular 3500 mile highway from Denver through Rocky Mountain National Park Yellowstone Cody Oregon California Yosemite Arizona New Mexico back to Denver. They seek 1 million dollars from Congress plus Agriculture Department expertise and existing road sections to speed construction.
Effective February 18 1917 Eastern Time Train 60 runs daily from Athens 6 35 am Train 62 runs daily except Sunday from Athens 4 pm Train 4 runs Sunday only from Athens 4 20 pm Train 61 runs daily except Sunday to Athens 12 59 pm Train 53 runs daily to Athens 9 40 pm Train 65 runs Sunday only to Athens 12 40 pm
Train No 3 leaves Athens at 7 20 a m January 23 1916 Train No 4 departs Athens at 2 09 p m Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 40 a m Train No 6 arrives Athens at 6 40 p m Nos 3 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder and Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern services
The clip lists train times for the Athens branch and a detailed lodge directory. It notes daily and Sunday schedules, contact numbers for information, and several lodge meetings at the Max Joseph Building and Fellows Hall with names like Elmo Lodge K of P and Williams Lodge I.O.O.F.
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