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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
9
Athens Daily Banner lists campaigns for Clean-up Week and anti fly efforts, notes subscriptions and carrier conduct, and adds social and political squibs. Mentions Governor Harris in Brooks county, church advertising in Atlanta papers, and a false resignation rumor about the President.
The article notes American dreadnaughts show strong performance in target drills. A U S ship fired 7 of 42 shells through a 20 by 60 foot target at 8 to 9 miles, exceeding ranges used by European vessels. It argues expanding the fleet would match the world’s best within years.
The piece argues U S policy seeks to dominate the Caribbean and Haiti via a treaty. It claims the United States will supervise finances customs debt payments policing a native force, and intervene to preserve order under American officers and auspices. The author frames this as manifest destiny-like expansion toward the Panama Canal region.
The piece notes Dr Haiselden's role in permitting the Bollinger baby to die and reports a Des Moines man seeking permission to kill his deformed infant. It argues against such euthanasia, says few Americans share the doctor's views, and that Haiselden seeks notoriety rather than broad endorsement.
Cartoon caption presents a classroom exchange where the Teacher asks who was the first philosopher and the Student answers the man who coined the word why. The quip attributes philosophical origins to curiosity and language, signaling a playful view of ideas.
A verse by Dr Bickers contrasts grand schemes with realism. He cautions that distant goals may falter due to clouds and gear. With stars far away he favors practical effort using "old Dobbin" to safely reach modest aims.
The article argues Germany seeks a peace based on status quo ante in the West, restoring Poland as a protectorate under German influence, and dominating the Balkans including Austria Galicia and the Adriatic. It suggests a future peace could leave Turkey intact and Balkan states independent, with neutrals hopeful. It notes German gains would require heavy concessions elsewhere and vows that both sides resist early peace.
The Curved Blades presents Fleming Stone solving a Long Island murder with a romantic twist. Rich heiress Miss Lucy Carrington is found dead by poisoning and a heavy head injury. The detective untangles motives among a household of kin companions and a fortune hunter, delivering a deft mystery with a humanizing touch.
Detroit American League club U S Tigers announce two exhibition games with the New York Nationals in Dallas on March 25 and 26. Ty Cobb and Benny Kauff, star rivals, are expected to headline the series, with Kauff joining the Nationals after Federal League success.
Petition for incorporation of Athens Business College in Clarke County Georgia to operate a business education college for twenty years with principal office in Athens and branch offices possible. Capital stock set at 5000 dollars increasing to 50000 dollars with 10 percent paid, rights to sue and be sued, bylaws, real estate holdings, and ability to amend charter. Filed February 1916 with verification by R E Carter and Nolie Christian.
An advertisement claims Cascarets cure cold symptoms fatigue and bad breath by cleansing torpid liver and clogged bowels. It markets a 10 cent box as overnight relief for constipation and general well being, urging use by adults and children.
An old advert touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as an ideal spring laxative. It claims the first dose moves sluggish bowels stimulates the liver and clears the system of waste and impurities and urges readers to clear winter poisons from the body.
The piece portrays the cross roads grocery as the final court where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is consistently judged favorably. It emphasizes the remedy’s value by implying customers seek full value and reliable results.
Announcements from Pp. Cooley and W. O. Dean declare candidacies for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. Cooley asks for votes and support and pledges duty. Dean states candidacy pending actions of the state Democratic executive committee and county committees in Monroe, Georgia.
A 1916 public notice appeals White Citizens of the Western Circuit to support re election of the Solicitor General Thomas J Brown Nat D Arnold and Steven Crawford for Senate in Georgia. The letter emphasizes crime suppression home protection and enforcement of court decrees as core policy and asks for outside support while serving in court. It notes long hours at the courthouse and asks voters to endorse another term and influence in Democratic primary action.
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