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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

Page

2

Special Notice on Subscriptions and Local Happenings in Georgia

Readers are warned no carrier boy may solicit subscriptions or sell papers. The piece notes Atlanta Sunday movies, Loh’s Place in Macon, and a plan to reform the fee system. It mentions Woodrow Wilson’s re inauguration next year and mixed views on war. Grand Opera week runs April 24 to May 1 in Atlanta. The rattlesnake bite story notes Georgia venom without a cure. The Ath ens chamber of commerce pledges effort, cotton and corn prospects are discussed, plus farm cash and livestock. The Georgia Press Association plans a summer meeting in Decatur with Savannah and Jacksonville trips. The recorders and state courts aim to curb idling and vagrancy.

Georgia Press Association Asell Decatur Jacksonville Florida

Segregation movement gains momentum in St Louis ordinances

The piece analyzes two new segregation ordinances in St Louis amid rising measures in other cities. It argues the laws are crafted to affect all races, questions their social impact on whites and blacks, and notes potential benefits for white happiness while debating effects on peace and order and whether dispersal or clustering works better.

St. Louis

Better Libraries Companions to Scholarships in Education

The piece argues for prioritizing library endowment alongside scholarships. It cites the University of Georgia example, saying substantial library funding boosts research and education. A small annual gift can buy a good book and sustain access for students and scholars.

University of Georgia

May Be Method in Their Madness

The piece argues that some believe Germany would welcome U S involvement in war and that President Wilson should avoid war. It contends Germany could benefit from embargoes and Allied disruption while the United States gains nothing from war and risks its own resources. It notes broad support for peace and praise for Wilson's efforts to preserve it.

Germany United States Wilson Europe

Violets Sent as First Love Token from DG Bickers

A historical note describes the tale of Winter wooing Spring and Cupid’s shot, leading to violets blooming from moss where a living heart bled. It ends with a personal sentiment: a gift of violets as an untrained, self-willed token of love from DG Bickers to his beloved.

Simple Task Outsmarted by Genius in Electric Line

An anecdotal note contrasts the Workman's simple task with a Genius solution. It praises electric interurban service over steam rail, noting its growing freight role to suburbs and the luxury of country life linked to city comforts. The piece mentions green as a prevailing color and striped attire worn by many.

New Books and Enduring Classics Highlight Oceania City Prose

The Abyss by Nathan Kusy introduces a Jewish lad in the underworld with vivid social detail and ties to Dickens and Hugo themes. Cam Clarke by John H Walsh evokes Tom Sawyer style humor and Palouse country youth as two Hamilton House novels signal promising American literature. Twelve primary votes in St Louis cost 25500. the regular election cost remains unpurchasable.

America London David Copperfield Nathan Kussy Loxiging Mark’ Tchin'tias Bean Tom Sawyer Cam Clarke John H. Walsh St. Louis

Comer Marshals Athens Return After Four Months

Mr. J. B. McGhee, formerly a member of the Athens police force, who has served as marshal for Comer for four months, returned to Athens yesterday to stay for a while.

J. B. .McGhee Athens Comer

Charlie Escoe Bound Over by Justice of the Peace

Charlie Escoe was bound over to the city court by Justice Carl Crossley on a charge of alleged larceny. It was stated that the young man took nine dollars to a party and aew age.

Charlie Escoe Justice OF the Peace Carl Crossley

Washington Seminary to Play Y W C A Tonight

The Washington Seminary basketball team from Atlanta travels to meet the Y W C A five at the Y W C A gym at 8 o clock. Captain Rawson of Georgia is referee and the game is billed as the season’s best with expected excitement. Admission is charged and local women urged to support the team.

Washington Seminary of Atlanta Rawson Georgia Y. W.C. A. Seminary Henry Barrow Helen Wright Daisy Simmons Lois Macintyre Stella Sparkes Ella Cliff Kiser Margaret Pratt Mildred Rhodes Annie Winship Bates Goodell Eppes

Knights Templar Meeting Tonight at Godfrey de Bouillon Hall

A meeting of Godfrey de Boullion Commandery of the Knights Templar is set for this evening at 8 o'clock. Every Sir Knight is expected to be on hand at the hall.

Godfrey de Boullion The Knights Templar

Junior Cabinet Holds Informal Meeting at Kappa Alpha House

The Junior Cabinet of the University of Georgia, an honorary organization, held a pleasant meeting at the Kappa Alpha chapter house last night from 8 to 11 o'clock.

University of Georgia Kappa. Alpha Chapter

Athens Men Sought for Military Training Camp

Mayor Arnold received word from the head of the Southern Military Training Camp at Chattanooga seeking Athens citizens for citizen-soldier training at Fort Oglethorpe starting April 3. Several young men have also received blank applications.

Arnold Chattanooga Representaion Athens Fort Oglethorpe

Eternal Magdalene sparks debate on social evil in Savannah

Clara Joel heads a citizens group and a revivalist figure in a production titled The Eternal Magdalene. critics note the play avoids solving the social evil, instead delivering a fiery admonition on sin and hypocrisy. Tom Evans Helen Judson Arthur Linden Sam Burton appear among familiar Savannah theater names.

Pillar Ramelles Sen Miss Joel Perhepa Tom Evans Paul Bradshaw The Merchant Mary Turner Helen Judson Martha Bradshaw Savannah Arthur Linden Sam Burton Judge Bascomb

Construction Boom in Athens Projects Progressing

A surge of work reshapes Athens with the Callaway Grocery Company’s new building and a steady push on the Y M C A facility. The Fajah Clarke Chapter Infirmary at the State Normal, the agricultural engineering building at the State College of Agriculture, and a large brick structure near St Joseph’s Catholic Church are under rapid development.

Callaway Grocery Company Athens Fajah Clarke State Normal School Department of Agricultural ‘Engineering State College’ of Agriculture Joseph's Catholic Church

Four Weeks In Hospital and Home Relief

Mrs W C Brown of Cleveland Ohio recounts four weeks in hospital with continuing pains after returning home. A nurse friend advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which she began that day and says it helped more than the hospital. She urges others to try it and to write for free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.'Pinkham

Local social notes from Athens and Atlanta residents

Mrs. Frank Hardeman returns from Atlanta. Mrs. Earnest Michael will entertain her whist club next Tuesday. Mrs. Maurice Jankower hosts sewing circle. Louise Vincent visited Atlanta. Colquitt Turner family plans move to Little Rock. Dr. Rayaud Benedict visited from Birmingham. Mrs. Stiles Hopkins and sister Harry Hopkins guests of Dr. and Mrs. John Hannicutt. Mrs. Frank Lipecomb arrives to visit sister Mrs. Revert Wocaruft. Leroy Percy of Birmingham visits Athens en route home. R. B. Griffeth of Bogart hosts guest. R. Dorsey to join wife in Atlanta for school. J Barney Kiser of Atlanta visiting daughter Alton Reed on Barber Street. Ella Cliff Kiser of Washington Seminary basketball team visiting sister.

Stiles Hopkins Harry Hopkins Mia John ‘A Hannicutt Milledge Avenue Athens Atanta Journal Ella’ Cliff Kiser Washington Seminary Albon Reed

Athens Architect Joins Greenwood on Business

Athens architect Fred J. Orr leaves today for Greenwood South Carolina on a brief business stop. Orr is noted for building a school house in the area and is returning to Athens after the visit.

Athens J8in Greenwood Fred J. Orr Greenwood 8. C

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