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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
8
Local ads list offers from Lipscomb's Specialty-Insurance and J C Jester for fire insurance and loans in Athens. Rentals include two 8 room houses on Hancock Avenue and Nantahala Avenue with modern conveniences. For sale items feature a Cadillac touring car, household furniture, sweet potato plants, and a $50 scholarship to Athens Business College. Regular Oasis dinner priced 26 cents.
The Athens Savings Bank provides 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from 1.08 or more qualify, encouraging the saving habit. A Daily Fashion Note features spring color rose in a linen frock with scalloped embroidery and hemstitched batiste finishes. The Pictorial Review No. 6259 dress, size 32 to 44, costs 15 cents. Also a lighthearted cartoon gag from Puck about a bookkeeper seeking a raise and a beauty column remedy.
A study by Charles B. Davenport shows two thirds of violent temper cases were clearly inherited. The research highlights a genetic link to temper and aggression, suggesting heredity plays a major role in behavior patterns.
Local store laments reduced police protection forcing deep discounts to move inventory. Highlights include 12 yards Bleaching for 1.00, 20 yards Bleaching for 1.00, Crepe Kimonas 99c, ladies suits up to 22.50 value for 11.85, Middy Blouses 97c, Corsets 25c, Pajama Cloth 10c, Zephyr Cloth 10c, Romper and Galatea cloths on sale, and silk goods at reduced yard prices. Located at 401 Broad Street, corner of Wall.
A report lists the leading London daily newspapers by circulation, noting top titles and market standing among readers. The ranking highlights the robust newspaper market in the capital and suggests trends shaping the press landscape.
Billie Burke stars in Peggy at the Colonial theater with continuous showings from 3:30. The production is a lavish Tri angle release praised for its elaborate street scenes, period sets, and notable camera work by Thomas H Ince. Tickets are 10 to 15 cents. children pay 10 cents.
The United Doctors unveil a new Athens Institute on the Shackelford building’s second floor opening at 10 this morning. The feature case from Lynchburg Virginia dated Oct 31 1914 highlights their claimed cures and a limited free consultation period through April 1 with hours 10 am to 1 pm 2 to 5 pm and 8 to 9 pm weekdays and Sundays 10 to 12.
A brief editorial note urges readers to embrace new thought to restore vigor, arguing that clinging to the same mental patterns drains energy and stifles vitality. It frames fresh perspectives as essential for personal renewal and progress.
Epigraph-style remark on workers shaping the world with steady rugged effort. Emphasizes iron craft over clay and the need for persistent labor to secure a place in the world. No concrete events or persons cited.
The records show Real Estate assets 1,170,000, Loans on Bond and Mortgage 1,379,399.76, Premiums in course 219,833.56, Interest Dividends and Rents accrued 3864,518.84, Cash 1,000,000. Total assets amount to 31,889,091.16 with unearned premiums 10,000,000. Losses in process of adjustment 525,857.15, Reserve for contingent 300,890.46, and 100,000.08 remaining.
The Keystone praises Comptroller General and Insurance Commissioner W A Wright in its March issue. Wright, who served since 1879, enlisted at sixteen in the Confederate army, lost a leg in battle, and continued service through Reconstruction and beyond.
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