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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery notices, warns carriers cannot sell papers, notes reports on Torreon, and urges continued civic boosterism as Athens grows. It highlights Georgia politics, Governor Slaton, and the newly formed Athens Trade Association promoting spring business activity.
Athens faces a flurry of initiatives as Chamber of Commerce members work day and night on multiple ventures. The city backs moving Henry W. Grady’s birthplace to University campus for a memorial museum. Meanwhile President Wilson fights toll repeal, with Democrats split over backing his Panama bill agenda.
A study with 414 untampered flies shows each can bear from 1.25 million to 6.6 million germs. When a fly "washes," thousands of germs are shed. A fly caught in a sterilized net released over a million germs into sterilized water during a bath from its body.
The Banner reports the Capital Highway will pass through Athens after strong local push. Citizens, business groups, and individuals backed Athens amid rival routes, with officials praising the selection as sound and well justified.
Athens community and University of Georgia supporters back relocating Henry W. Grady's birth home to the campus for a trophy and relics building. Phi Kappa members and graduates urge quick fundraising and speedy transfer within weeks.
One hundred years ago today the U S frigate Essex commanded by Capt David Porter was captured in Valparaiso Harbor by the British frigate Phoebe and sloop Cherub after an engagement that left 58 dead and many wounded. Porter later said the defeat was unfortunate but not disgraced.
Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M will hold a Masonic communication on March 28 at 8 PM in the third floor hall of the Max Joseph Building. Masters degree work planned. qualified Master Masons invited. By order of W M L N Betts and Sec MO G Quin. Also included is an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery praising its cough remedy.
The forecast through 7 p m Saturday calls for cloudy conditions with possible showers in Atlanta and the vicinity. Nationwide, unsettled weather persists with rain at several stations led by Houston, Galveston, and Vicksburg. A cold wave advances from the north while the South stays warm. no near term warming for Georgia. Co F von Herrmann, Section Director.
The body of B F Keith vaudeville magnate who died in Palm Beach was shipped to Boston for burial. He was sixty seven, and married last October to Ethel Bird Chase.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as highly effective for backache rheumatism and kidney ailments with a testimonial from A A Jeffords of McGrew Nebraska. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy with a March health warning about croup bronchial cold lagrippe and pneumonia risks.
Lamar Lyndon, renowned Houston Light and Power report engineer, arrived in Houston from Austin to present a 350 page three part study to Mayor Campbell. The report details Houston Light and Power properties, a proposed municipal plant, and water and sewage power options. Lyndon’s work, compiled with Rankin and Schwartz, cites prior projects in Harrisburg, Charleston, Dover, and Lynchburg and notes his role with the Austin dam project and Japanese fort plans.
Chicago market notes moisture shortages beyond the Missouri river kept wheat firm with modest gains as buyers supported prices. Cables steady and light Northwest receipts aided bulls while Kansas rain triggered a late dip for July. Corn trading remained active with commission houses largely on the buy side and shorts steady.
Market edged higher in early dealings before a broad upturn amid amended railroad rate news. Corn and oats held gains with steady to firm tone, hog receipts weighed down by grain strength, while Liverpool cotton futures opened slightly higher and traded with a steady tone, 7 11-100d middling at New York.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 2 to 4 point advance as cables showed resilience. Demand grew for short positions and new crop buying amid farm-work delays, with active months trading 4 to 7 points higher and middling at 154 cents.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Me endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as Our family laxative for adults and aged. Get them today 25c. Available at all druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or
Misery and pain from daytime bladder weakness and restless nights are eased by Soley Kidney Pills. The ad claims these pills restore normal kidney and bladder function, bringing health and strength, from H. R Palmer & Sons.
A group of Athens colored Christian citizens met at Hill's Chapel Baptist church and formed a colored Y M C A for the city with Rev. B B Dunn as president and J H Brown as vice president. Officers include R H Jefferson recording secretary T H Smith corresponding secretary J S Murden treasurer Z D Eberhart general secretary. A meeting next Thursday aims to finalize committees on membership religious meetings Bible study mission and finance. An open invitation went to all Christian workers to assist.
A New York Weekly quotation extols determination as the force that shapes fate and moves the world. It asserts that bold individuals forge their own path, laugh at obstacles, and compel success through unwavering self belief and action.
Heavy rains in the cotton region and improved cables push New Orleans prices 2 to 6 points higher at the open. Moderate long buying emerges against slender offerings and continues steadily, with middling prices at noon up 7 to 8 points to 13 cents.
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