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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists war commentary on Mexico and Europe, local political chatter about Duckworth and governor races, and upcoming Knights of Pythias and Uniformed Bank encampment events. It notes flighty sensational lines, weather quips, and a call for reliable delivery while predicting a large Athens turnout for the grand lodge convention.
Thomas Edison urges a federal research lab to standardize submarine parts and accelerate production. He says a fully equipped lab could enable a submarine in fifteen days at a cost of about 1.5 million dollars, with parts distributed to factories nationwide. The plan aims to speed up navy buildup and is praised as valuable guidance to Congress.
The soaring gasoline price draws sharp attention as cars and machines rely on fuel. Critics blame wartime demand while some urge congressional investigation. If prices stay high, motorists may cut trips and economize, with possible public scrutiny if gains continue.
The pair known as Experience and Wisdom tied marriage in a society venue. Experience was educated at a famous college and earned multiple degrees, while Wisdom is described as capable and clear headed, reflecting a union rooted in achievement and poise.
Governor Harris declines a memorial address invitation for Confederate Memorial Day in Jefferson, Georgia. He cites not wanting to miss an opportunity for Dr. L. G. Hardman and veterans while balancing campaigning and duties. An unrelated testimonial promotes Foley Kidney Pills from H R Palmer & Sons.
In Atlanta on March 15 a curious scene centers on a slender young man wearing a wrist watch. A local observer notes the British sergeant on leave, decorated for bravery after eight months in the trenches, who wears a leather bracelet with a watch.
A reflective note argues belief in spoken words as a measure of honesty, suggesting that sincerity in speech reduces the need for strict accountability years later. The fragment emphasizes personal integrity and consistency over time.
Mrs. N. A. Bishop of Roswell Georgia says after three years on crutches Tanlac has let her walk freely, restored appetite, and enabled her to do housework. She praises the medicine, urges others with similar pains to try it, and notes its sale in Ath ens at Citizens' Pharmacy and in Winterville by The Kroner Co.
Winder Georgia March 15 teachers from the city and county met at First Baptist for a well attended institute. The Winder Parent-Teacher Association hosted a luncheon and social hour. Speakers urged vocational education fertilizer and general school advancement and George W Woodruff offered five free scholarships to the Agricultural College to county boys and girls.
Athens seeks an early clean-up in response to a Georgia Women’s Clubs proposal. City Inspectors Booth and Harbin say cleaning now reduces fly problems and eases upcoming clean-up week. They urge yard and alley tidying, trash removal by wagons and incinerator, and remind March starts borax treatments for horse stalls and pens to kill fly germs.
The Sun day School Teachers Institute at First Baptist church in Winder Georgia concluded with instructors Prof J P Cash and Rev W H Faust. Twenty one graduates received Southern Baptist Convention diplomas from Nashville Tennessee for passing the Sunday School Normal Manual exam. The First Baptist Sunday school, long established, earned this harvest of past efforts and Rev Faust holds Georgia s first gold seal post graduate diploma from the Sunday school board.
For Your Child's Cough a Pine Tar Honey remedy comforts a child with cold symptoms. The pleasant syrup soothes coughing reduces fretfulness helps sleep, and aims to end the cold. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey, 25c at your druggist.
Judge Mahaffey holds city court all week in Jefferson with civil cases under focus. Athens attorneys Geo C. Thomas and Thomas J. Shackelford attend proceedings.
Mrs. P. Redkamp of 2404 Herman St Covington Ky says Foley s Honey and Tar has served eight children over nearly two years aiding with coughs and croup. The ad notes H R Palmer Sons as the reliable local seller and mentions school officials and a rising PTA vote of thanks for a delightful dinner.
In Cartersville Georgia on March 15 Judge A W Fite states the 10 day period given to Administrator Mitchell of the James M Smith estate to pay a 300 dollar contempt fine has expired with no payment. Mitchell now has 20 days to file a bill of exceptions. If filed a stay of execution may be granted awaiting supreme court ruling on jurisdiction.
Savannah Ga March 15 The Gainesville Midland Railway held its annual meeting and increased its number of directors and officers. Directors named George J Baldwin W W Mackall Joseph Hull H D Stevens Jacob Paulsen Sigo Myers W W Osborne J Ferris Cann all of Savannah A A Camp of Winder X T Mobley of Monroe and B M Stallworth of Gainesville. Officers named President George J Baldwin Vice Presidents W W Mackall and W R Beauprie Secretary Gordon C Carson Treasurer W R Beauprie.
Old fashioned baby medicine pitch targets parents with claims that a gentle liver and bowel cleanse cures a sick child fast. It urges using California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative and tells readers to ensure the bottle is genuine from the California Fig Syrup Co.
E. J. Harden, 60, cotton agent for Cooper & Griffin of Greenville D. C., died at the Walton hotel in Monroe Ga after a sudden heart trouble following indigestion. He was in town on firm business and is survived by a wife and five children. The body was sent to Gainesville.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep bowels regular and take Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to correct constipation. Sold by all dealers, the copy emphasizes daily movement as essential to health.
An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and more with claims of instant pain relief after one application. Internal and external use are advertised plus deep penetration noted by dropping on leather. Bottles are 25c or 50c with money back guarantee at leading druggists.
Train No 60 leaves at 8 30 a m. Train No 52 leaves at 4 00 p m. Train No 66 leaves at 7 30 p m Sunday only. Train No 61 arrives at 1 30 p m daily except Sunday. Train No 53 arrives at 5 30 p m. Train No 67 arrives at 12 m Sunday only.
January 23 1916 timetable shows Train 2 from Athens 7 20 am Train 4 from Athens 2 20 pm Train 1 to Athens 11 40 am Train 4 to Athens 6 40 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville and Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.
The notice lists Seaboard Air Line trains with departure times for north and other destinations. Entries include No 11 at 5:35 am No 17 at 7:10 am No 6 at 3 46 pm No 29 at 6:17 pm No 30 at 10:40 am No 18 at 7 46 pm and No 12 at 11:42 pm.
Southern Railway lists Athens Branch departures and arrivals with daily and Sunday service. Trains depart at 8:20 p m 1:00 p m 3:15 p m 3:30 p m and arrive at 12:40 p m 6:50 p m 9:45 a m. For information contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton at given phone numbers.
The cross roads grocery store world serves as a venue where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has repeatedly faced sale scrutiny and always received favorable verdicts. The country folk value reliable remedies and full value from this product, advertised widely by dealers.
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