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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
4
A chorus of calls for universal military service and expanded training dominates a wartime message. Officials urge citizens to back strong national defense to deter predatory powers, warning that neglect could leave cities and young men vulnerable to attack.
An earnest student warns that the nation lacks ready forces. He cites 47,657 of the national guard were unfit for mobilization and 60,000 of 128,000 border troops had no military training. Only 37 percent were muster-ready. He notes rapid foreign landings possible in weeks and urges protection of homes and families.
Governor Harris faces strong opposition to calling an extra general assembly session to enact bone dry prohibition laws. Voters, conservatives, and prohibition leaders oppose haste, noting three months remain until the regular session. Funds should aid Confederate veterans, not finance an unnecessary extra session.
The Banner opposes a proposed local business tax in Athens arguing it is unnecessary and unfair. It praises ad valorem taxation as the fair method and warns double taxation would burden merchants who have long supported city growth. The paper urges awaiting actual returns before enacting any business tax.
A small group of filibustering senators blocked crucial legislation. They stopped measures giving President Wilson power to handle Germany and hindered the nation, with Senator Stone blamed for aligning with the obstruction. Wilson does not plan an extra session. cloture could unlock action if rules change. public dignity at stake.
A cartoon exposes a county crisis with a call for a real patriot. A rank politician derails the plan as talk turns to possible Pacific travel to meet Japanese leaders amid border tensions. Health tip notes hot milk as a quick restorative.
Mrs. Mattie Thomas of 511 Belt Ave Chattanooga credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after years of illness and severe weight loss. She says after six bottles she gained 26 pounds and now weighs 125, feeling better than ever. Tanlac sold exclusively in Athens by Citizens' Pharmacy Leeville by Krewe.
Judge R C Orr presided over Clarke County Inferior Court session. Administrators appointed for the estates of H B Barber and W J Bullock. Executors of J Y Carithers bonded for title with Athens Railway and Electric. Guardian appointments for Frank Daniel and three Dwelfe Daniel children. Fountaine discharged from Mary Hinton estate administration.
An ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as the only genuine product with EB. W. Grove signature on the box. It promises a cold cured in one day and grip cured in two days for 25 cents.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie G Lambert were held yesterday at Milledge Avenue residence with Rev E L Hil and Rev A G Richards officiating. The ceremony honored her life as many friends sent flowers while pallbearers included Frank Mangelburg Graves Stephenson J H Dorsey B J Smith Sr George H Williamson and U Barnett. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.
The 1917 season opener at the Y W C A tonight at 8 o'clock features the state champion Y W C A team re organized after a year with three practices. The High School quintet, fast and eager, challenges the seasoned champions in a contest of speed and skill. Public invited. admission twenty five cents.
Robert M. Gay reflects in The Atlantic on youth, folly, and the fading memory of childhood omniscience. He argues that recalling past opinions and bold stances preserves vitality and charity toward youth, framing memory as life’s corrective and sweetener.
Practical agricultural tips cover livestock care with nose rings for bulls and regular milking times. Soils respond to lime treatments, with burnt lime equaling slaked or ground limestone in purity. Root rot control for sweet potatoes is advanced by department specialists. Semiarid regions can grow alfalfa widely, and small fruits offer quick results. Farmers are urged to take pride in their colts and horses.
The article cites Vachel Lindsay classifying film types into action pictures, intimate close ups, and splendor pictures. It cites The Spoilers as action, Cinderella and Cabiria as splendor, with crowd panorama as a fourth subgenre.
A patented instrument for mine safety uses two glowing wires in series. One wire brightens more in gas laden air, enabling detection of dangerous gas and estimation of its concentration. It complements electric mine lamps rising in use over Davy lamps.
Archie Bell notes in World Outlook that a Japanese paper rarely shares a scoop, yet editorial opinion spreads across papers through mutual courtesy. He argues the value lies in cooperation and shared insights rather than solitary gain.
An advertisement voice urges women to consider Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longtime remedy for female derangements that cause aging and malaise. The copy presents the product as restoring health and happiness and invites trial.
Bensonhurst remarks on education value with a witty exchange about a son going to college and returning skilled at wood chopping. The Yonkers Statesman vignette highlights pride in sacrifice and practical outcomes.
Since the war began the price of jute rose and substitutes are being sought. Cuba has a plant called malva, once a weed, that grows in many parts of the island and shows considerable promise as a substitute.
Gainesville Midland timetable for January 22 1916 shows Train No 3 leaves Athens at 7 20 am Train No 4 leaves Athens at 3 20 pm Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 40 pm Train No 2 arrives Athens at 6 40 pm Nos 8 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder and Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for all points and Gainesville North western stations end with Bouthers Railway north and south
Train schedule details for All Points Daily and Gun Only services with times. Lodge directory lists Gt. Elmo K of P St Elmo Lodge 40 and other lodges meeting weekly at Maximum Joseph Building and Jester Building Clayton Street with officers and meeting nights announced.
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