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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
10
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription prices and payment methods, requests reader contact for delivery issues, and notes that no carrier can renew subscriptions. It adds local items about George athletics, opera in Atlanta, crime and commerce commentary, and upcoming Georgia Press Association events.
The article notes two strict segregation ordinances in St Louis with white and black residents affected. Supporters claim benefits for whites and potential pride for blacks, while opponents worry about impacts on peace and order and whether segregation will endure in courts.
The piece argues that while scholarships and loan funds are valuable, institutions must not neglect libraries. It cites the University of Georgia, noting substantial book purchases could boost learning. It asserts strong libraries, paired with capable professors and ambitious students, create lasting scholarly value.
The piece argues that factions believe Germany would favor U.S. entry into war and outlines scenarios such as an embargo on American goods to Europe. It asserts the United States gains nothing from war and would divert resources if involved, praising President Wilson for keeping the nation at peace with strong domestic support.
A verse letter describes Winter wooing Spring and Cupid’s arrow, leading to violets blooming from mossy ground as a symbol of pure, voluntary love. The sender D G Bickers pledges heartfelt affection with violets as the personal token to a beloved.
A short cartoon note contrasts a Workman and a Genius over doing a hard task. It discusses electric interurban lines serving local traffic versus steam railways drifting to through traffic and express freight, with a nod to spring fashion trends like green as a prevailing color and striped attire.
The Bookman notes praise for Nathan Kus sy's The Abyss a new Jewish novel likened to Dickens and Les Misérables and applauds John H Walsh Cam Clarke for American literary promise. It highlights American humorist comparisons to Mark Twain and William Allen White, praising Westward spirit and lively characters. The piece ends with a voter cost question referencing St Louis primary votes and election ticket pricing.
Mr J B McGhee formerly a member of the Athens police force and mayor for Comer for four months returned to Athens yesterday and will remain there for a while.
Charlie Escoe was yesterday bound over to the city court by Justice Carl Crossley on a charge of alleged larceny after trust. It was stated that the young man took a dollar to buy a 2 ee shaker for a party.
The Washington Seminary of Atlanta travels for an 8 o clock game against the Y W C A five at their gym. Captain Rawson of Georgia to referee. Lineups feature Barrow Wright Simmons Macintyre Kiser Brown Pratt Rhodes Bates with substitutes Goodell and Eppes.
The Godfrey de Boullion Commandery of the Knights Templar schedules an 8 o'clock meeting at their hall this evening. Every Sir Knight is expected to attend.
The Junior Cabinet of the University of Georgia, an honorary organization, held a meeting at the Kappa Alpha chapter house yesterday evening from 8 to 11 o'clock.
Mayor Arnold reports requests from Chattanooga to send Athens citizens to Fort Oglethorpe for citizen soldier training starting April 3. Several young men have received blank applications for the camp.
Clara Joel leads a citizens committee to stamp out vice in a revivalist drama. A remorseful man, believing he ruined his past lover as his illegitimate daughter, protects her as she confronts a hypocritical circle. The production features Tom Evans, Helen Judson, Arthur Linden, and Sam Burton in Savannah appearances.
The Callaway Grocery Company plans a new building while other projects advance. Workers push the Y M C A building toward completion and the Elijah Clarke Chapter Infirmary at the State Normal School progresses. A new agricultural engineering building rises at the State College of Agriculture and a large brick church property project on St Joseph's remains under construction.
Mrs W C Brown of 1109 Auburn Avenue Cleveland Ohio says four weeks in hospital failed to relieve her pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with great improvement and urges others to try it at their local drugstore before going home.
Mrs Frank Hardeman returns from Atlanta after visiting relatives. Mrs Harnest Michael to host her whist club next Tuesday. Mrs Maurice Jankower to entertain sewing circle. Vincent returns from Atlanta to see Mrs Young Smith. Colquitt Turner family to move to Little Rock. Dr Rayaud Benedict visits from Birmingham. Mrs Stiles Hopkins and Harry Hopkins guests of Dr and Mrs John A Hamnicutt. Mrs Frank Lipscomb arrives from Athens to visit sister. Leroy Percy and family dine with Spallings after Athens trip. Mrs R S Griffeth hosts in Bogart. E H Davison from Woodville and Miss Mary Harris from Watkinsville visit Athens. E H Dorsey plans short Atlanta visit. J Barney Kiser of Atlanta visits daughter Albon. Ella Cliff Kiser of Washington Seminary basketball team stays with sister Albon Reed.
Mr. Fred J. Orr departs Athens for Greenwood Washington today on a brief business trip to discuss plans and meetings with local firms in the nation’s capital.
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