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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1917

Page

4

Athens Banner 1832 Adopts Local Echoes and News Moves

The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and carrier policies, notes changes in leadership with Vice President Marshall visiting Athens, and comments on national issues. It mentions Admiral Benson, labor tensions, and the high cost of living while analyzing railway and political parallelisms amid a diverse editorial mix. It also includes a feature on advertising philosophy from Farm and Fireside and its impact on reader goodwill.

Farm and Fireside Springfield Ohio

Local Option and Cattle Tick Eradication Debate

The piece argues state wide liquor laws have supplanted local option and calls for a Georgia state law to force cattle dipping to eradicate ticks. It asserts dipping is scientifically proven to kill ticks and would boost Georgia’s cattle industry and state wealth, urging opponents to reconsider with better information.

Georgia

Are Submarines Doing the Work

An article questions whether the German submarine campaign is achieving its aims. It notes the Kaiser’s claim of ending the war in three months is unfounded, England’s tonnage losses since February 1 are modest, and ongoing shipbuilding offsets sunk vessels. It mentions food restrictions in Britain and concludes German terror has not achieved decisive effectiveness so far.

England

It is not mine It is what would be at the best

A fragment from a column reflecting on idealism versus reality and public duty. It cites D G Bickham and notes a Porto Rican editor seeking Spanish nationality, then urges Athens men to join the Red Cross and fulfill civic duty with 300 men on the local roll.

You Need a Spring Laxative Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad

A vintage drug advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a non griping laxative to purge winter waste from the intestines and cleanse the blood. It promises renewed energy and improved complexion, urging readers to buy tonight at druggists for 250.

Dr. King

Weather Outlook For Atlanta And Region Friday

Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia reports the forecast through Friday evening. Increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions are expected for Atlanta and surrounding areas with fair but somewhat colder weather in the Ohio valley and eastern cotton belt. Snow is noted in Utah Colorado Wyoming and Montana while northwest stations remain well below average temperatures. Co F von Herrmann meteorologist provides the outlook and trend for the region.

The Banner Atlanta Georgia Ohio Valley Cotton Belt New Mexico Texas Mississippi River Utah Colorado Wyoming Montana Co. F. von Herrmann

Huntsville Woman Gains 27 Pounds After Tanlac Recovery

Mrs. Chas Peden of Huntsville Alabama reports a dramatic 27 pound gain after taking Tanlac. Once weighing 98 pounds with stomach trouble and pain she credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, energy, and health, avoiding planned surgery and resuming daily life. She urges others to try Tanlac and shares her story with neighbors. Sold locally in Athens, Winterville, and surrounding stores.

Charles Peden Mill Street Huntsville Ala Tanlac Gilbert Jana Taniac Athens Citizens’ Pharmacy Winterville Kroner Co. Adv

Money to Loan on Elite Real Estate MM Nee Me Ac

Money to loan on select real estate properties offered by MM under legal name Nee Me Ac. Terms unspecified. Local lender requires standard credit and property appraisal. Contact for exclusive financing options and repayment schedules.

Elty Real Estate

Louisville Colonel Club to Benefit Georgia Fans in Exhibition Game

The Louisville Colonels, last year's American Association champions, visit to play the University of Georgia varsity. The event offers college players chance to learn by facing seasoned professionals, while locals enjoy gate receipts and hotel traffic. Tickets are on sale at Costa's with 50 cents for stands and 35 cents for bleachers.

University 7 of Georgia Louisville Club Louisville Colonels American Association Clemons Cross Roach McCarthy Corriden Daniel Costa's Crossin Eilers Stroud Perdue Luque Palmero Beebe Malin Davis Comstock Kirke Whiteman Platte Daniels Bates Winkler Williams Tuque Polly Daniela United States

At the Movies Friday Strand Star Kathryn Williams in Out of the Wreck

Friday features Kathryn Williams in Out of the Wreck and Extra Patria with Elite Cyril Scott in Not Guilty. Frances X Bushman headlines. Saturday showcases Lionel Barrymore in The End of the Tour with Metro and Pearl White in Pearl of the Army plus Luke Comedy and Shorty Westerns.

Kathryn Williams Patria Elite Cyril Scott Frances X. Bushman

University Trustees to Honor Henry Pritchard at Noon

Dr Henry Pritchard of New York president of the Carnegie Foundation visits the city for several days and stays at the Odgson home A reception will be held at noon tomorrow at the University of Georgia Library hosted by trustees and faculty to greet him formally

University Henry §. Pritchard New York Carnegie Foundation Harry Odgson University of Georgia

Men of Athens urged to join the Red Cross

The Athens Red Cross chapter appeals to local men to join, noting many women have joined but urging three hundred men to enroll. With membership near six hundred, organizers aim for twelve hundred, framing it as patriotic duty and insurance against home disasters. Men of Athens, join now.

Athens RED Cross Men of Joli

Georgia Glee Club Leaves for Madison and Macon Tour

The University of Georgia Glee Club with forty members departs this afternoon in special Pullman cars over the Central to Madison for a program tonight and to Macon for a performance tomorrow night. They have engagements in several South and Middle Georgia cities next week.

University of Georgia Glee Club Forty Strong Central Madison Macon South Middle Georgia

Suggestion to Women Who Are Just Ready to Drop

A testimonial shares how Mrs Maxwell from Montgomery Alabama regained strength after severe fatigue and nervousness by taking Vinci a tonic with beef and cod liver peptones and glycerophosphates. The ad promises refunds if Vinci fails and notes distribution by H R Palmer and Sons Athens and other Georgia druggists.

Vinci J. C. Maxwell Montgomery Ala Owen H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens All Georgia

Dr King's New Discovery for Spring Colds

Sudden temperature changes and spring chills bring head congestion sore throat and general cold symptoms. Dr King's New Discovery is marketed as relief with antiseptic balms to clear the head soothe irritated membranes and break up a lingering cold not stopping treatment until the cold is fully gone.

Dr. King Reef

Ve OE 6 02 A M EO T1104 ME

A fragmented OCR line presents a timestamp style fragment and alphanumeric codes including T1104 and Pom. Readable context is minimal and no clear event or person is identified.

Georgia Railroad Timetable Changes Effective Feb 18 1917

Eastern Time timetable listing Athens departures and arrivals for Georgia Railroad trains 60 63 64 61 58 and 56. Train 60 leaves Athens 5 35 am daily while 63 runs daily except Sundays at 4 pm and 64 on Sundays at 4 20 pm. Train 61 arrives Athens 12 59 pm daily except Sundays, 58 arrives at 0 40 pm daily, and 56 arrives Athens 12 40 pm on Sundays.

Georgia Railroad Athens

Gainesville Midland By. Schedule TIMETABLE No. 18 1916

Gainesville Midland timetable No 18 dated January 23 1916 lists trains from Athens with No 3 departing 7 30 am No 4 at 2 20 pm No 1 arriving 11 40 am and No 2 arriving 6 40 pm connections at Belmont with Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points Gaines north and south

Macon Madison Georgia Railroad Appalaches Gainesville Athens Athans

Athens Branch trains schedule and lodge directory

Southern Railway timetable shows daily departures and arrivals for Athens Branch trains, plus a detailed lodge directory listing several fraternal organizations with meeting times and locations in Athens. Notable entries include Knights of Pythias, I O O F, Woodmen of the World, and local Masons with meeting nights and building addresses.

Elmo Lodge P—St

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Athens Banner Fr. Rowe Athens Daily Banner Admiral Doctor Grayson Marshall Admiral Benson Wilson Lincoln Lloyd George Ireland Woodrow Wilson Senate Jose Miguel Gomez Jefferson Davis Haly Filup Buster Messrs. LaFollette, Stone, Vardaman, Et al IDEAL D. G. Bickhhs D.G. B Spain Chas Peden Georgia University DR. Pritchard City Hodgson Glee Club OF Georgia CofGaRy Seaboard Air Line Uth Bou Southern Railway Sun Williame Lodge Oda Hall Max Joseph Builétig A. L. Howland N. G Mealor R. B Glenn Lodge St Lodge Quarters Corner Broad Lampkin Bite H. Palaier It. Vernon Lodge Mt. Vernon Lodge
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