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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
4
A reader commentary argues war must have specific ends, not mere offense to honor. It cites Barbary pirates and the Spanish-American context to illustrate limited, purpose-driven interventions and the creation of Cuba’s prosperity, urging careful choice before entering conflict.
The article notes bipartisan support in facing a national crisis as the Senate blocks a war powers bill. It discusses possible cabinet options for President Wilson, including considering Roosevelt and Taft, but suggests they would be more effective outside the cabinet.
Georgia railroads have actively backed educational initiatives, scholarships, and extension work. They have funded educational trains, demonstrations for farmers, fair exhibits, meat industry promotion, blooded cattle introduction, pig and canning club work, and boll weevil fight efforts, all aimed at better crops, freight and passenger traffic, and improved citizenship.
A terse reflection notes three lives marked by spiritual struggle with one church left empty by absence, another abandoned by hope, and a final void deemed more despairing than the rest, attributed to D. G. B.
Fragment discusses wartime unity arising from shared purpose amid prior unrest. It recalls how labor strife faded as nations forged a common cause, with leaders uniting to oppose a common crime and prepare arms for ships, while critics are noted and legal tests teased.
Ursula Burroughs wife of naturalist John Burroughs died at her West Park New York home aged eighty one She was born in Ulster Ulster County New York and was a daughter of Uriah North of that village She married Burroughs on September 13 1857 when he was a school teacher A son survives the couple
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a spring laxative to cleanse winter wastes from the intestines and boost energy. It claims gentle action, purifying blood, and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents.
Thursday lineup includes Frank Keenan in The Crab and Sessue Hayakawa in The Soul of Kara San with Fox comedy. Friday features Blanche Sweet in Those Without Sin and Clara Kimball Young in Hearts Afire plus Francis X Bushman. Saturday presents Mme Olga Petrova in Bridges Burned and Pearl White in Pearl of the Army with Luke comedies.
Masonic notice announces E. C. Paine as Worshipful Master and G. Quinn as Secretary in the lodge. Details include positions and ceremonial duties for the fraternal group.
An ad touts freezone as a new ether compound from Cincinnati that cheaply removes corns. A few drops are claimed to instantly ease soreness and allow lifting the corn root with no pain, warning against unsafe home remedies and urging readers to try it for relief.
An Athens boy discovers rawhide bottom shoes slip on damp days causing comical slips and falls downtown while clinging to posts to steady his footing. The scene prompts the observation that such footwear is treacherous in wet weather.
A Southern fertilizer firm secures a large Holland order for acid phosphate at 65 dollars per ton, compared with about 55 to 56 dollars in the South. The piece argues Southern buys allow three times as much phosphate for the same money, cites Dutch efficiency, notes abundant Southern rock phosphate, and stresses acid phosphate as key for boll weevil defense and early cotton maturity.
Agronomist J. Pridmore explains cotton cultivation under boll weevil pressure. He stresses well drained soil rich in organic matter and selecting quick-maturing, pest resistant varieties. On heavy red clays use fertilizer with 10–12% phosphoric acid 4% nitrogen and some potash. apply 250–400 lb per acre. On lighter soils deficient in N P K use fertilizer with 10–12% phosphoric acid 8–4% nitrogen and 1–2% potash at 800–400 lb per acre.
Inquiry into crop rotation suggests soy beans, cotton and a third crop, with soybeans highly recommended as a legume needing little nitrogen. A suggested sequence is cotton, then corn, then soy beans, followed by oats and cowpeas, for southern conditions.
Gus Hill presents a new every year version of Bringing Up Father titled Father in Politics at the Colonial. The familiar characters stay, with a fresh story, scenes, music, and new faces, offering safe family entertainment starting Friday March 9.
The advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism pains and aches, describing it as a clear liquid easy to apply and more effective than Rank Foolishness. It also notes the idea that colds come from cold weather is foolish, arguing microbes cause colds and mentioning wide availability.
Georgia Railroad announces new schedule for Athens line starting February 18 1917 Eastern Time. Train 60 runs daily from Athens at 4 35 am and Train 63 runs most days at 4 pm except Sunday. Train 54 operates Sundays at 4 20 pm. Train 61 runs daily except Sunday at 12 59 pm. Train 63 arrives Athens at 4 00 pm and Train 65 arrives at 12 40 pm on Sundays.
Jamesville Midland Ry timetable shows Rain No 3 from Athens at 1 30 PM Rain No 4 from Athens at 9 20 PM Rain No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 PM Rain No 4 arrives Athens 6 40 PM Nos 3 and 4 connect at Belmont Winder Monroe and intermediate points and link with Georgia Railroad to Gainesville and Northwest routes and with Southern Railway lines
Train times for Southern Railway Athens route listed with daily departures and arrivals including all points and special Sunday times. The notice also lists local lodge meetings at St Elmo Knights of Pythias and various Masonic and Woodmen of the World lodges with meeting nights, halls, and contact details.
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