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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1916
Page
7
A collage of brief items includes postal notices, Easter fashion jokes, market jokes, and light political chatter. It mentions university exams finished, debates on conscription in Britain, farm crop comparisons with Texas, and rumors about Hugh M. Dorsey possibly entering Georgia gubernatorial race.
AGeorgia editorial argues lynching harms the state despite past violence and high profile cases like Leo Frank. It notes Texas hesitates to extradite Victor Innes and wife without guard assurances, warning mob influence extends beyond Georgia and urging locals to abolish lynching for the future.
A British policy bans imports deemed luxury items to free ship space for necessities. The move, amid wartime stress, prompts questions about true aims and hints at broader economic strain across Europe.
A playful verse describes a man preparing for a wooing voyage to Success. Precision clears dust, Neatness fixes the tie, Confidence lifts the chin, Judgment advises, and Enthusiasm with Optimism leads the way toward the House of Success in their big six.
The piece argues the crown of life is not a prize for race wins or academic brilliance. It is earned by proving fitness for leadership and the power to influence generations. It urges living in a way that marks the wearer with kingship through ongoing effort.
A Jasper Georgia man was arrested following a dispute after losing 2500 dollars in a backgammon style game at an Atlanta hotel. He played more than the legal number of diamonds but the marked deck led to the loss.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for cleansing the liver. It claims calomel harms the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and can salivate, while Liver Tone purports to rejuvenate energy and readiness for work without side effects.
A lawyer, engaged to plead for an offender, began with a harsh judge-like assertion about the prisoner, only to reveal the client was present. He then pivoted to defend all great men as unfairly calumniated by contemporaries.
The Dead Sea name did not appear in the Bible or predate Christ. It arose from the belief that no life existed there, though some life exists in the water and shorebirds inhabit the area. The label may be linked to the Sodom and Gomorrah tragedy.
A small bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is recommended for colds and coughs in children. The Pine Tar Honey syrup is described as pleasant for kids and helps soothe coughing, quiet fretful sleep, and aid recovery. Price 25¢ at your druggist.
Advice to hang up after calls to ensure line disconnection and readiness for new callers. Leaving the receiver off the hook ties up the line, producing busy signals or out of order notices. Emphasizes cooperation to improve general service.
An advertising notice for Chamberlain's Tablets promoting regular bowel movements. It claims daily bowel activity is essential and urges taking a dose after meals to prevent constipation. Sold by all dealers.
Georgia Clarke County petitioners seek incorporation of Athens Business College for twenty years to operate a business education school in Athens with branches possible statewide. Capital stock set at 5000 dollars, plan to increase to 50000, with 100 dollar shares and ten percent paid in. Petition requests powers to sue, own property, borrow, amend charter, wind up, and renewal under Georgia law. Signed by H A Nix attorney. R E Carter sworn Feb 17 1916. filed Feb 26 1916. certification by Clarke County Clerk E J Crawford.
A critical observation on marriage reform efforts, noting the difficulty of changing a man through a wife and the rise of evangelists driving mass movements. The piece urges caution about the burdens and societal shifts involved in reform campaigns.
Train No 2 leaves Athens 7 20 a m. Train No 4 leaves Athens 2 20 p m. Train No 1 arrives Athens 7 40 p m. Train No 4 arrives Athens 6 40 p m. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmons for Winder Monroe and intermediate points. Georgia Railroad access for all points and Geeneville for Gainesville Northwestern and Southern Railway connections.
List shows South Bound trains No 11 at 6 35 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 5 at 3 46 pm No 29 at 6 17 pm. North Bound trains No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 7 45 pm No 12 at 11 42 pm.
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