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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to promptly notify the business office of late delivery or failures to carry papers to porches as the only way to know of issues. No carrier boys are authorized to solicit subscriptions or sell copies. A mix of political, social, and wartime notes follows, including references to Europe, Mexico, Tennessee, and Americanism.
A editorial calls for faster shipbuilding as the United States pushes a larger navy. It criticizes shipyards for delays despite a 15 percent profit offer and urges the president to use authorities if needed to accelerate production for national defense.
The University of Georgia promotes its educational advantages to Georgia youths through pamphlets and catalogs. It urges wider statewide outreach so every boy and parent learns what the state university provides, arguing most Georgia students should study at home rather than at distant institutions.
The piece urges continued American relief efforts for Belgium and Northern France despite German restrictions on relief ships. It notes two million in need, risking starvation, and suggests Dutch and Spanish channels as possible delivery routes, insisting the Americans will find a way to carry on the aid.
New York cotton opened barely steady as reports of a sunken American steamer stirred unsettled sentiment. May futures slid to around 17.63 while other months showed declines. New Orleans prices fell 12 to 19 points early with liquidation spreading across markets. Liverpool futures were firmer at the open, with spot up about 16 points and sales reported.
A public notice offers money to loan on farm lands and real estate. The ad lists terms and rates, showing varied percentages across months and markets. It cites M Stern as sponsor and includes references to commodity prices and a medicine promotion for colds.
An old newspaper ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion. It claims five minute relief from sour belching heartburn gas and stowed meals, with a fifty cent case suggested for home use.
The forecast until 7 p m Thursday calls for fair weather in Athens and vicinity with possible light frost and colder but fair conditions statewide. A western storm moves northeast to the upper lakes with light precipitation in the eastern gulf states and Ohio valley. Temperatures trend cooler east and south with no freezing temps expected.
Mrs. Callie Richards of 646 Pulaski Athens reports back pain and fatigue from kidney trouble. After one box of Doan's Kidney Pills her back eases and kidneys act properly. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
The Athens banks announce Saturday closing at twelve noon starting in March and lasting through summer, with the old two o clock closing resuming on September 1, 2017. Signatories include Georgia National Bank, American States Bank, Commercial Bank of Athens, National Bank of Athens, Athens Savings Bank, and People's Bank with respective vice presidents and presidents.
Former Athens physician Dr Otis H Johnson announces his return to live in Athens within sixty days and resume eye ear nose and throat practice on the sixth floor of the Southern Mutual Building. He details a career path including New York Harleth Hospital and a personal tragedy in Jacksonville. He will visit March 19–20 and asks friends not to discuss the Jacksonville catastrophe.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check a child’s tongue for coating, then give a teaspoonful, promising relief within hours and a return to a playful, well child. It warns against counterfeits and promotes a 50 cent bottle with printed directions.
Congressman C. H. Brand was advised by Democratic Leader Kitchin to report to Washington on April 12, four days before the special session begins. He will join a Democratic caucus to discuss the election of a Speaker.
At the Strand theater on Thursday William Hart stars in The Gun Fighter with Fox Comedy Elite Blanche Sweet in Unprotected. Friday shows Kathryn William in Out of the Wreck and Elite Cyril Scott in Not Guilty with Frances X. Bushman. Saturday offers Lionel Barrymore in The End of the Tour with Pearl White in Pearl of the Army along with Luke Comedy and Shorty Westerns.
Six motorists and associated defendants are docketed in the Athens Recorder's Court for exceeding the speed limit in city streets. Some cases were settled by cash bond forfeiture, others set for trial today, with a few postponed due to defendants' absence. The report notes related weather and labor unrest context.
Timetable from Gainesville Midland Ry dated January 28 1918 lists trains from Athens with depart times 7 30 am and 1 30 pm and arrivals at 11 40 pm and 6 00 pm. Connections at Winder Monrose Gate Ville and with the railroad for points and with Southern Railway North and south.
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