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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
Local Athens column reviews weather quirks and jokes about figures in Atlanta and New York while discussing the eclipse, Mexican policy, and Athens budget focus. It mentions Senator West’s mileage claim and various ads and notices.
Athens welcomes Herbert Hemenway of Carlisle to discuss home and city beauty. His talks, tonight and tomorrow, aim to inspire private citizens and officials to improve streets parks and public property. The lectures seek lasting reform to curb unsightly premises and promote neater neighborhoods.
The article traces the moving capital of the United States before 1800, noting Princeton New Jersey as a former capital from June 30 1783 to November 20 1783 and Lancaster York Philadelphia Annapolis Trenton New York and finally Washington, detailing dates and places of the shifts. It emphasizes the capital’s multiple relocations before the establishment of Washington.
The U S court of appeals affirmed Judge Hazel’s ruling that Rev Hannibal B Goodwin was the inventor of the basic film patent and entitled to royalties from Eastman Kodak. Goodwin died over thirteen years ago as a poor man, while Kodak profits run into millions. The piece reflects on genius finally recognized too late for the inventor.
The Georgia political scene is unsettled with factional tension and calls for peace. The Atlanta Constitution endorses harmony, while the Etherton Star criticizes factionalism and urges voters to exercise choice beyond backing Senator Hoke Smith. The piece argues opposition need not trigger war and stresses the people's right to express preference.
A review highlights Grace Livingston Hill Lutz new The Best Man from J B Lippincott and John Redd Scott The Red Emerald. It praises readable engaging plots with romance and adventure set in historic Virginia social life with surprising twists. The piece notes strong endorsements from ministers and teachers and mentions Crown Jewels and a Fox hunting town as hooks.
Former President Taft described a 1966 mission to Cuba to ease rebellion tensions. He recalled bringing civil leaders to meeting with rebel generals at Maranag and a late night, eloquent exchange. Also noted are letters and remarks from National Geographic figures about Nigeria and Yuan Shih kai.
An advertisement extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid containing Bismuth and Pepsin. It claims fast relief from indigestion and heartburn and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold at Rexall Stores, in this town at H. R. Palmer & Sons, 225 Clayton St., Atheris, Ga.
Athens resident W M Patten reports sharp back pains and kidney discomfort improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says two boxes cured him and no symptoms returned. Available from dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Berlin reports a new military Zeppelin crossing Germany at 65 miles per hour with one and a quarter mile cruising altitude. It features a stronger machine gun battery and a new gas-escape device. A Parseval gondola with a watertight steel hull would be detachable and float for days. The American staff plans to send more observers to Germany. Capt. Henry C. White heads a year with a German cavalry regiment. Also advertised Kickapoo Worm Killer for worms with candy-like form and 25-cent price.
Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F the Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons and other lodges meet weekly or monthly at Max Joseph or Jester buildings. Listings include W V Parnell W C Jordan H P M Summerlin and others inviting visiting brethren and companions to attend.
A 1914 Clarke County notice lists candidates for tax collector sheriff clerk of the superior court treasurer tax receiver coroner surveyor senator justice of the peace and other local offices. Several men pledge to run or seek re election subject to the Democratic primary and party action.
An advertisement extols the foot remedy Tiz promising relief from tired burning and swollen feet. It asserts removal of pain callouses bunions and odor and claims instant relief after use with a 25 cent box from drug or department stores.
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