Preparedness Debate at Waldorf Astoria Sphinx Club
Special to the Banner reports New York City dinner at the Waldorf Astoria where Major General Wood Major General O'Ryan and others discussed preparedness. Luel len presented colored slides of 14 inch rifles and 16 inch mortars on railroad cars, outlining the Luellen Dawson Mobile Armament System for rapid inland defense and coastal protection.
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Sphinx Club
New York
New York City
Waldorf Astoria
Wood
O’ryan
L. W. Luellen
Mr. Luellen
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Daniels
Navy
Luellen
Europe
Cecil F. Dawson
Luellen-Dawson
France
Shells Night and Day Threaten Land For Invading Time
The statement notes that continuous shelling would render the land untenable for an invading army for any extended period, emphasizing the wartime impact and strategic stakes.
Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed As Harmless Calomel Alternative
An advertisement warns against calomel causing illness and promoting Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, non salivating liver tonic. It claims quick relief, no griping, and suitability for children with a money back guarantee if not effective. The pitch urges a half dollar bottle and a spoonful tonight for better daily energy.
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Dodson
Adv
Perseverance Pays: Fulton’s Steamboat Clermont Triumph
The article recalls Robert Fulton’s early failed steamboat attempts, noting the heavy machinery and rapid failure. It highlights his persistence and the Clermont’s eventual voyage from New York at 150 miles in 32 hours as a landmark achievement in swift river travel.
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Robert Fulton
New York
Plainly Expressed Rector and Popular Curate Tale
A disliked village rector faced envy when the cleric's popular curate left and received a testimonial. An old lady, Mrs Bloom, encountered him and asked why she subscribed. He gasped at the reply saying if he had been going, he would have subscribed double.
Overcoming Insomnia Reading for Sleep Habits
The article notes that rhythmic repetition and deep breaths can aid sleep. It mentions a man who sleeps easily on his left side after a short reading, and cautions that reading in bed is unhygienic. suggests forming another sleep habit.
Red Lamps Fight Mosquito Nuisance Says NY Suburban Resident
A New York suburban resident claims red glass or red dipped incandescent lamps repel mosquitoes more than white light. Using low candlepower red lamps on porches for general illumination may provide immunity from mosquitos as if no lamps were used.
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New York City
Nature's Equalization in Deaf Cats Feet Senses
A peculiarity of deaf cats is their highly sensitive foot pads. Heavy animals cannot approach a deaf cat from behind without warning due to the pads recording even the slightest ground tremor.
Feeding Ferns Care Guide Mentioning Fertilizers
Ferns should be fed every two to four weeks using dilute nitrate of sodal solution or other gentle nutrients. Approved methods include very dilute ammonia water manure leachings prepared plant food or ground bone and wood ashes.
Life's Essentiate Quote Inspires Hope and Purpose
The saying notes three grand essentials of life: action, love, and hope. It attributes timeless guidance to Thomas Chalmers, urging purposeful living centered on doing, cherishing, and aspiring.
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Thomas Chalmers
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
For Your Child's Cough. If your child has a cold nose runs or coughs get a small bottle of Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey syrup. It soothes the cough checks the cold and helps children feel better. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. 250 at Dinggist ne ae
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Dr. Bell
Princess combination boosts wearers ease and value
The feature blends chemise drawers and petticoat into one outfit for women who dislike multiple garments. Details include a side pleated frill or optional straight ruffle, simple cutting, and construction steps for the underarm, shoulder, front, and back seams. Size range 22,36,40,44. 15 cents.
Satin and Chiffon Blouse Pattern Instructions
Instructions describe assembling a blouse using satin and chiffon with a bretelle bib, trim pieces, perforations, and gathers. It details placing, stitching, and finishing the underbody, sleeves, collar, and belt with specific perforation cues, sizes 34 to 42, from Pictorial Review No. 6626.
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Pictorial Review
Sol J. Boley
Broad Street
Easy and Fractical Flamé Dress Making Guide
Instructions detail raglan sleeve construction for an apron dress pattern. Steps cover sleeve assembly from front and back, under-arm seams, sleeve band, hem, pocket placement, belt alignment, and skirt gores with placket. Cap assembly uses bias casing and elastic draw, with embroidery as seasonal trim. Sizes 32 to 48 inches bust.
Practical Famé Dress Making Lesson Featured
A segment describes a cut in one piece sleeves with turn back cuffs and a waist opening trimmed with straps. It notes medium size requires 2 1/2 yards of 27 inch material and explains layout to avoid mistakes using open width. The pattern shows two main sections with space for smaller pieces and includes one piece fruit of waist and trousers.
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Pain Relief
Advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatic and neuralgic pains as well as coughs colds and throat ailments. It claims rapid internal and external relief, penetration demonstrated by drops on leather, guarantees and refund offer with 25 and 50 cent bottles at leading druggists.
Train schedule for Georgia Railroad operations
Train No 60 leaves at 8 30 a m Train No 52 leaves at 4 00 p m Train No 56 leaves at 4 30 p m Sunday only Train No 61 arrives at 12 30 p m daily except Sunday Train No 68 arrives at 9 20 p m Train No 7 arrives 1 13 m
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Georgia Railroad
Gainesville Midland Ry timetable no 19 January 1916
Timetable shows train No 2 leaving Athens at 7 20 a m and No 4 at 2 20 p m. No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 p m. No 4 arrives 6 40 p m. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.
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Athens
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
The
Georgia Railroad
Geineeville
Gainesville & Northwestern
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line Train Departures Listed
Southbound trains No. 11 17 5 29 depart at 6 35 7 10 3 46 and 6 17. northbound No. 80 6 18 12 depart 10 40 a m 6 17 p m 7 45 p m and 12 42 p m.
Athens Branch Train Schedules and Contacts
Southern Railway Athens Branch lists daily departures at 8:20 am 1:00 pm and 3:15 pm with Sunday service 8:30 pm and weekday ex Sunday 8:30 pm trains. Arrivals shown at 12:40 pm 6:50 pm and 9:45 am for daily and ex Sunday schedules. For information contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton via phone numbers provided.
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Southern Railway
Athens
Sun
Paul Pinkerton
Ags
E. Shelton
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Sheldon Lewis
Iron Claw
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Fiamé
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athene, Ga
Macon
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Madison
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Bloodworth
Gainesville Midland
Seaboard Air Line South Bound
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