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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
4
Remittance options are listed for subscribers while urging prompt delivery complaints. The column mixes civic notices, echoing political views on Wilson, Underwood, tariff reform, bond elections, and a controversial South Carolina governor Caoline Cole Blease.
A polemic arguing the South offers better social mobility and employment chances for Black people than the North. Cites Rev. Charles Mart of New York describing widespread discrimination in New York City and limited access to basic necessities for those with Negro blood.
An opinion piece argues against government ownership of railways and supports regulation. It cites global ownership figures, notes future shifts toward state control in some countries, and highlights varying national attitudes toward railway governance. The excerpt includes a poem titled March Wind.
March 15 marks events from 1744 when the French and Indian War began in Canada to 1912 when Secretary of State Knox was welcomed in Guatemala City. Other notes include Andrew Jackson's birth on the North Carolina South Carolina border and composer Salvatore Cherubini’s death.
Earl of Chesterfield Edwyn Francis Scudamore-Stanhope born March 15 1854 and became tenth Earl in 1884. He once treasurer of Queen Victoria’s household and later captain of the corps of gentlemen at arms. Also congratulates Mrs Kendal and Edward Payson Weston on milestone birthdays.
Beryl F. Carroll former Iowa governor turns 53. Rt. Rev. John E. Gunn bishop of Natchez Catholic Church reaches 50. George C. Chase president of Bates College celebrates 69th birthday.
The ad proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery as a world renowned cough remedy in use for forty three years with over three million bottles sold last year. It promises a refund if it fails and cites a testimonial from J J Owens of Allendale South Carolina. It also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick safe cold cure and warns on children catching contagious diseases from colds.
A historical notice from Athens Georgia dated March 10 1913 requests a license to operate a near beer saloon for colored people at 134 Foundry Street. The application is addressed to the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens. F A Allen is the applicant.
Luther Anderson details Mongol life from Sangen Talal describing the jurt as a sturdy movable home 16 feet across and six feet high with a conical roof a central fire and a temple like interior. He notes nomadic mobility and family customs plus rich Mongols living in multiple jurts and shore up the praise with vivid images of attire wealth and hospitality.
A pompous merchant boasts of wealth and asks to attend a rescue mission meeting. The minister invites him to leave his watch and diamonds, noting the mission’s members are converted thieves. He adds the caution that the merchant seems too wholesome to risk temptations.
A theatrical manager introduces Jim Thornton to Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill at a hotel. Thornton asks which part of Buffalo Bill is from, highlighting the informal meeting with the famed showman.
A promotional blurb praising a complete series by Sue that brings history to life for young readers. It claims the work offers vivid passages that make past events engaging rather than dry dates and details. Published by The New York Labor News Co. in New York.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a magical five minute cure for sour upset stomach indigestion heartburn and gas. It claims the remedy regulates weak stomachs and promises rapid relief with a fifty cent case sold at drug stores.
Lillian Lorraine Hollis known as the child of tragedy dies in New York from inanition and starvation. Her coffin passed a line of actors to a crematory as memories of a once celebrated beauty and a cat named Charley linger in the tale. Society Women to Reduce Weight in Newport plan calisthenics to slim hips and neck.
Mrs. E R Shy of 770 College Avenue Athens Ga endorses Dean's Kidney Pills now and in the past. She suffers back pains and lumbago but reports relief after using the remedy. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States.
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