Zeppelin raids and spring notes in Athens Banner
The Athens Banner reviews wartime reports and local concerns as spring arrives. Topics include a Zeppelin raid over England, a Chicago bread prize, gas regulators, and the city’s police focus on preventing loafing. It notes Kaiser William’s request to US President Wilson and observes university efforts at Virginia and Georgia. The piece ends with auto tag deadlines and enforcement hints as March closes.
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Smith Estate
Kaiser William
Wilson
Georgia
Smith
Schmidt
Water supply expansion plan urged by city council
The council unanimously backs enlarging and improving Athens water supply. At a preliminary meeting the mayor and council agreed to the proposition and invite the board of health, chamber of commerce, board of education, women's civic groups, and all citizens to meet tomorrow at 3:30 PM to discuss the plan. Citizens are urged to attend for a full expression of public opinion.
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Board of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
Athens
Mortgages and the Farmer
The piece argues debt can aid farming if tied to earning assets like a home or productive property. It cites Judson Welliver and Congressman Helvering, noting Southern states and Iowa show contrasting mortgage trends. The mortgage is described as the poor man’s path to ownership, with Wisconsin as a prosperous counterexample.
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Judson C. Welliver
Helvering
Kansas
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Iowa
Conditions Warrant Higher Prices in Cotton Market
A New York cotton house, Johnston Storm & Co, argues that fundamental factors favor higher cotton prices. They cite reduced fertilizer use, drought in the western belt, and a large, held supply by financially secure holders and foreign interests. Spinner demand supports a tighter market, suggesting prices could rise if peace endures.
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Cotton House
Johnston, Storm & Co
New York
We Walk Life Hand in Hand With My Little Boy
A father recalls a simple promise to walk beside his son through life. He envisions shared steps and mutual growth, with both learning to support and lean on one another as they travel toward the future together.
Tanlac praised by Georgia woman for recovery
Mrs. Elizabeth Hooks of Rome Ga credits Tanlac with dramatic health gains after two years of illness. She describes severe stomach trouble nervousness and rheumatic pain leading to bed rest and weight loss. After four bottles she reports weight gain improved appetite and renewed strength setting aside crutches and planning to resume regular meals. Tanlac sold in the south including Athens and Winterville.
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South
Elizabeth Hooks
Rome
Hot Springs
Ark
Atlanta
Tanlac
Mr. Cooper
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co. Ad
Plans for 80 000 000 gallon waterworks plant
City engineer J W Barnett presents a proposal to build an 80 million gallon waterworks with intake from Sandy Creek, an impounding reservoir, and gravity feed to the existing filtration plant. The plan covers pipework, gates, valves, a pumping station, dam works, and property costs totaling about 38,025.40. Operating costs project a saving of about 3,573.42 annually, with power and alum expenses detailed for 1916.
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Sandy Creek
Commerce Road
Oconee
Athens
Eight Children Use Foley’s Honey and Tar for Croup
A Covington Kentucky reader Miss P Rehkamip of Hérman Street reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for nearly two years. She says eight children, from babies onward, suffered croup but improved with the syrup. The ad touts the medicine as safe and reliable and is credited to H R Palmer and Sons.
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Miss_P. Rehkamip
Hérman St
Covington
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ady
Sap's Rising and Drunks Multiply in New Year
The report notes a drop in January with only 20 drunks, the lowest in years, following the closing of near beer saloons. February rose to 36 on a short month, and March started with higher numbers, reflecting more arrests as bootleggers resumed activity.
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Calaboose
Changeable March Weather Brings Illness
The shifting weather of March causes coughs colds croup and grippe. There is no light cold to be neglected. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe reliable family medicine that soothes inflamed air passages stops coughs and eases breathing. H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Williams Treatment promise for kidney and bladder relief
Sufferers seek relief from chronic rheumatic and urinary issues using a claimed cure sold from a Hampton Connecticut address. The ad markets a 50 cent bottle and emphasizes non incur raising costs while offering a postal order option for treatment.
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Conalucas
Willams
Williams
P.O
Hampton
Conn
Announcements for Solicitor General in Western Circuit
A historical notice sheet announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit by P. Cooley and an incumbent voice from Monroe Georgia urging re election. The documents reference party ties, duties, and a call for white citizen support while detailing campaign aims and the burden of office.
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Western Circuit
P. Cooley
Democratic
West
Solicitor-General
Cour House
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