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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
8
Short notices list Athens Savings Bank 4 percent deposits compounding yearly with $1 minimum. Also many classifieds: livestock hay coal and plants for sale, real estate, farm equipment, found items, wanted items, and telephone contacts for Hull Georgia and Barrow Street rentals.
A mixed page of small ads and notices including insurance questions, shoe repair services, harness making, lost items, furniture for sale, rental offerings, dressmaking, employment inquiries, and farm for sale. Listings mention Lipscomb Jester Jockey Club Coffee Martin Brothers 455 Clayton 621 Shackelford 110 Dougherty 373 Dougherty 684 College Avenue 960 S Lumpkis St and Auto Specialty Co. 701 Southern Mutual.
In the Banner the announcement of O. H. Arnold for the Georgia general assembly from Clarke County is noted. Based in Athens he holds leadership roles at Athens Foundry & Machine Works and Athens Mattress & Spring Bed Co., and serves as a director in local banks.
In Washington on March 19 Secretary of State Bryan marked his fifty fourth birthday with a full day of work and letters of congratulation. A big smoker was hosted by Bryan for friends and reporters, while celebrations in Nebraska and among state and national figures referenced his anniversary.
The Bur nett immigration bill containing the literacy test provision was reported favorably today by the Senate immigration committee, a move that could prompt a presidential veto if it becomes law.
The Wallace and Beach Princess Girl Company presents The Jolly Fellows with new vaudeville acts songs and comedy today and tomorrow accompanied by The Pathe Girl and His Last Rite two reel features. Matinees 4 PM today and 3 and 4 15 PM tomorrow. Also ads Indian River Oranges and Grapefruit at Williamson's. Dr King’s New Discovery praised for persistent coughs with money back guarantee.
Washington reports allegations that a fifty thousand dollar fund was raised to influence the Hughes bill regulating interstate transport of convict made goods. The Senate lobby committee will investigate the claim tomorrow morning.
Special to the Banner reports a shift in Chicago from boy-sold news bundles to corner stands. Henry Heffner sold the Wabash and Madison corner rights for 10200 dollars, delivering 10000 papers daily and 200 dollars weekly. Four Italian buyers now hold the corner amid a growing penny press system.
The ad promotes a ten day sale offering a free 12-02 bottle of O-Cedar Polish with every $1.50 mop order and a free 25c bottle of polish with every $1.00 mop order. It asserts exclusive Athens sale rights for genuine O Cedar products and urges neighbors to compare quality.
The University Club presents Oil Paintings at the University Library from March 14 to 28 with season tickets at 50 cents. The display offers varied subjects, landscapes, portraits, and educational value, inviting visitors to view mornings 10 to 2, afternoons 3 to 6, and evenings 8 to 10 while reflecting on local patriotism and cultural life.
Washington reports that U S iron and steel exports grew faster than Germany and Britain over the last decade. Domestic output surged from 18 million tons in 1903 to 30 million in 1912 while Germany rose from 10 to 1744 million and the U K stayed near 90 million. Exports rose to 330 million in 1913 for the United States, with 85 percent of production consumed domestically.
Yesterday morning a freight wreck near Heardmont derailed five box cars and damaged track on the S A L line delaying southbound trains five hours. A special was improvised to move the Cleveland ball team to Atlanta for scheduled practice games with the Crackers.
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