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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1916
Page
11
A reader notice from the Athens Daily Banner discusses subscription rates and delivery issues, carrier conduct, and standard service reminders. It also reports on World War I era updates including Verdun, Allied prospects, weather predictions, and U S policy toward Mexico with Carranza and Villa dynamics.
Edgar Saltus praises preparedness in American Defense noting the nation has fought England Mexico itself Spain Japan and Germany and may face more wars after current hostilities end. He argues true peace comes only after war and that history's philosophy shows future conflicts loom unless diligence continues.
The piece notes wartime shortages of chemicals and argues the United States can build a large scale, profitable domestic chemical industry. B L Murray of Merck & Co highlights independence from imports and warns America has not advanced enough in chemical manufacturing.
The piece argues Lent as a yearly season of self denial and contemplation preceding Easter. It links preparation with spiritual renewal, urging belief in enduring influence, tempering gaiety, and preparing life for sacrifice and glorification. It notes Lent blends philosophy and spirituality gaining wider acceptance and equals a rest period essential for best living.
The piece urges even modest farmers to leave legacies for public use. It cites scholarships, libraries, parks, school books, church aids, and community centers as worthy bequests and suggests renewing New Year wills to benefit their towns. It stresses that small gifts add up and improve local life.
A cartoon depicts a mighty Pine tree crashing to earth in a hurricane while a young Hickory remains standing. The Pine embodies defiance, the Sapling embodies obedience as the storm passes, leaving the resilient Hickory intact.
Poem describes a ascent to a lofty Mount of Vision with clear air and wide horizon. The speaker then returns to life’s valley where people plead for help and opportunities appear, prompting the realization that vision requires paying the price of effort. Duty accompanies the speaker as Opportunity guides.
The article discusses Dr. Seaman A Knapp's estimate that average Southern farm profits could rise by 800 percent and argues a full 1000 percent increase is possible with wiser marketing and cooperative action. It lists six cooperative strategies including marketing, credit unions, buying tools, purebred sires, shared farm work, and drainage projects, urging neighbors to unite for stronger results.
An editorial in American Defense argues for President Wilson's decisive handling of the Mexican issue. It cites Fort D. A. Russell as the largest U S military post and ideal for mobilizing reserves, noting the nine teen trained men would be safe there. It also promotes Dr New Life Pills as a spring laxative.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports assets and liabilities for March 10 1916. It lists gold coin and certificates totaling 6.34 million, cash reserves 12.42 million, bills discounted 18.23 million, and United States bonds 165 thousand. Liabilities include capital 2.42 million, U S deposits 6.39 million, reserve deposits 8.12 million, and federal reserve notes net liability 1.18 million.
Laxative product named laxative remedy marketed with odd claims about head effects. The fragment hints at a promotional blurb linking a casino to humorous health outcomes. No verifiable events or names provided.
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