Athens Banner notes spring, events, and notices in 1900s issue
The Athens Banner lists the newspaper’s delivery rates and carrier rules, praises Augusta’s rebuilding, and notes upcoming spring events in Athens including Flag Day, Knights of Pythias lodge, commencement, summer school, high school meet, and various agricultural and ball games days. It also comments on figures in national politics and a new term for the “pony” student device.
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Athens
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythos
Georgia High School Association
Corn Club
State College
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Department of Commerce calls for rag and old paper conservation
The Commerce Department urges the public to collect and save rags and old papers to ease a raw material shortage for U S paper mills. About 15 000 tons of paper and board are produced daily, much of which could be recycled if reused. The notice notes historic emphasis on saving rags and asks local chambers to list dealers.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Department
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Death of Dr. J. W. Walden Leaves Athens in Mourning
The death of Dr. J. W. Walden yesterday morning profoundly saddens Athens and especially the Southern Presbyterians. He returned to Athens for rest and healing, inspiring many with his compassion, leadership, and spiritual guidance as a revered minister and Christian gentleman.
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J. W. Walden
Athens
Saving a Billion Dollars Dr Soule Speaks at Auburn
Dr A M Soule president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture addresses Alabama Polytechnic College students at Auburn about saving a billion dollars yearly. He cites Georgia farm wealth growth from 1910 to 1916, crop value increases, livestock gains, and notes the college’s role in educating farmers and conducting meetings and publishing bulletins.
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A. M. Soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Alabama Polytechnic College
Auburn
Ala
Georgia
Soule
Georgia State College
Agricultural College
Always Well Versus Suffering A Nation's Painful Woes
A poem celebrates stoic resilience through a man who builds a simple job into a lasting life, answering every hardship with the refrain always well. Despite wind, Zeppelins, and fever, he remains cheerful, claiming health and optimism while others suffer.
Sincere Sympathy From Georgia Press For Augusta Papers Hard Luck
The Georgia press offers condolences to Augusta daily papers facing misfortune. The piece discusses E Pluribus Unum meaning from many one, its US motto origin in Moretum and Virgil, and notes Herbert Spencer's early flying machine patent idea later rendered obsolete by the airplane.
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The
Press of Georgia
Augusta
United States
Virgil
Herbert Spencer
Immense Chestnut Tree on Mount Etna shelter tale
The largest Spanish chestnut tree in the world grows on Mount Etna's forested slopes. Legend holds a hundred soldiers and their horses sheltered beneath its boughs as they rested from marching through the area.
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Mount Etna
Economy Can't Save Him From Frugal Habits
A terse note shows the economy’s limits when a man refrains from spending. The piece comments on personal thrift as a factor in financial outcomes amid broader economic pressures.
Mouth Breathing Seen as Health Issue Not Mockery
Old sayings labeled a mouth open child as having a foolish look. Now experts recognize chronic mouth breathing signals potential medical needs. Nasal passages and breathing are highlighted as important health factors.
Dewitt Pickett Visits Athens Leader in Georgia Politics
Dawson businessman and longtime Georgia senator Dewitt C. Pickett, president of the Chero-Cola Co., visits Athens on company business. He plans to run again for Terrell County representative this summer and weighs gubernatorial prospects, expecting Hugh Dorsey to announce in early April.
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Dewitt C. Pickett
Dawson
General Assembly of
Georgia
Pickett
Chero-Cola Co
Terrell County
Harris
L. G. Hardman
Hugh Dorsey
Atlanta
Dorsey
Just David by Eleanor Porter praised for its charm
Review lauds Just David as rich and uplifting, surpassing Pollyanna in warmth. It follows a ten year old violinist with a mountain upbringing whose courage and optimism charm those around him, making him a cherished friend to readers. Porter's disciplined writing process and clippings file are noted.
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David
Eleanor H. Porter
Houghton Mifflin Company
Crazy Negro Stands Off Officer With Razor
Will Hawkins, a colored man, was arrested and locked up by Officers Wigley and Wood after drawing a razor on Officer Wood. The incident required stern talking to subdue the demented man. President Wilson slipped away to consult a noted oculist, though renomination and reelection loom over him.
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Will Hawkins
Wigley and
Wood
Wilson
Fitzpatrick to Leave Athens for Cullodon Business Ties
Mr T Mallory Fitzpatrick, longtime figure in the American Coal Products Co agricultural department, will sever ties on April 1 and join his father in Culloden to start farming after marrying there. A graduate of the Agricultural College, he plans large scale farming and leaves many friends in Athens.
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T. Mallory Fitzpatrick
Agricultural Department
American Coal Products Co
South Georgia
Athens
Culloden
Fitzpatrick
The
Agricultural College
Death of J M Griffeth at Arnoldsville at age 92
Mr J M Griffeth died Wednesday night at his home in Arnoldsville aged ninety two. He is survived by his wife two daughters and two sons. The funeral and burial occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Arnoldsville
J. M. Griffeth
U S to Issue Complete Sea Warfare Statement
Washington March 23 A complete statement of its position on submarine warfare and arming merchantmen for defense will be issued by the United States soon. The form is not certain but an irregular memorandum to all powers may be possible. As the largest neutral nation this could shape a new international law. Secretary Lansing returns to Washington after two weeks away studying belligerents claims.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Lansing
Fragmentary description of clothing style terms and contrasts
The readable text mentions throat or turned back details and deep cuffs with a contrast implied. It lacks clear subjects, actions, or a complete narrative to establish events or identities.
Disease threatens U S pine forests from blister rust outbreaks
Washington reports four serious blister rust outbreaks in Massachusetts and New York threaten eastern and western white pines and currants. Disease must cycle between pines and currant bushes, with control possible only if inspectors have authority to destroy diseased pines or infected shrubs.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Massachusetts
New York
United States Department of Agriculture
Geneva
N. Y
Europe
Germany
England
Denmark
Holland
Buffalo
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Ontario
Canada
Solicitor General Announcements for Western Circuit
John B. Gamble seeks reelection as Solicitor General of the Western Circuit and P. Cooley announces candidacy. Gamble appeals to white citizens for continued crime suppression and law enforcement, citing long court terms and sacrifices for service. Cooley seeks voters’ support for the office, pledging duty and public service in Monroe Georgia.
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Western Circuit
P. Cooley
State Democratic Executive Committee
Solicitor-General
THIS FAMILY GROWS QUICKLY
Five children in two years is the record made by Mrs. Harry O Simmons, wife of the pastor of the Yankeetown M E church of this county. Twins were born a few weeks ago. Triplets were born two years ago, two boys and a girl, the latter surviving. The twins, a boy and a girl, are healthy youngsters. It is understood that the M B church congregation is planning to increase the Rev. Mr. Simmons salary.
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Boonville
Ind
Harry O. Simmons
Yankeetown
M. E
M B. Church
Mr. Simmons
Left to Die as Tide Rises in Atlantic City
Four Black burglars trapped a man named John Streeper near Venice Park in Atlantic City, bound him to a bridge piling as the tide rose. He was rescued by Chief Davis and taken to a hospital. His father armed himself with buckshot afterward.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John Streeper
Venice Park
Chief Davis
Father and Son Attend Albany College Together
Albany Oregon reports Rev. D. M. Higbee and his son W. Byron Higbee both study at Albany college this year. The son joins the freshman class while the father pursues special work in English and literature.
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Son
Albany College
Albany, Ore
D. M. Higbee
W. Byron Higbee
Shedds
Seam candidate for congress at Thomas J. Brown
A campaign item lists THOMAS J. BROWN as a candidate seeking a seat in Congress under the FOR CONGRESS banner.
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Congress
Thomas J. Brown
Arnold Declares Senate Candidacy in 30th District Georgia
NAT D. ARNOLD announces his candidacy for the senate in Georgia's 30th district with Democratic primary ties and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability. The notice, dated February 12, 1916, appears alongside a brief quotation about avoiding undue criticism of minor matters and a related mention of O. Stevens from Crawford, Georgia.
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Senate
Georgia
Nat D. Arnold
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Athens Daily Banner
Carrier Bay
Courageous Augusta
Annie
Villa
Roosevelt
Wi&t
DR. Walden
D. G. Bickers
Dewitt Pickett
the Bookman
Crazy Negro
Razor
MR. T. M. Fitzpatrick
U.S
Daily Fashion Note
Monroe, Ga
John B. Gamble
Indiana
New Jersey
Stevens
Crawford, Ga
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