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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

4

Special Notice and assorted Georgia Scene notes

Subscribers must report late deliveries or irregular carrier service to the business office. No carrier may collect subscriptions or sell papers. Local items mention Georgia politics, international events, and Athens news including the Chautauqua, Irish rebels, Mexican politics, and a summer school for Athens University. The piece notes registration deadlines and civic concerns amid broad, varied updates.

Inielivery Carrier Bay

Roosevelt Receptive Candidate Shapes GOP Outlook

The piece argues Roosevelt could be a receptive Republican nominee, despite denials, and predicts a contest with Wilson. It notes West support for preparedness and cautions voters against a warlike president, favoring peace with honor and a cautious approach to entanglement.

Mr.Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Taft Taft Roosevelt West Wilson

Philippine independence delays in US House vote

The Philippine independence bill failed to set a date for self rule as Democrats split over timing. The House approved a vague preamble stating independence when natives can govern, while a Philippine delegate warned of future efforts despite delays. The piece notes no U S special use for the islands and ongoing calls for future Congress action.

House of Representatives Philippines Wilson Democratic Party House Congress United States

New Highway Dawn Brings Rural Prosperity

Poem reflects the cleaner straight road linking city to village and rural neatness. It envisions a broader highway transforming farmers’ lives with closer neighbors, thriving markets, and richer schooling as rural and urban communities grow together.

D. G. Bickers

Weatherwax Brothers Praise Dazzle at Redpath Chautauqua

A writer recounts a week of Redpath Chautauqua events in Chautauqua city. The Weatherwax Brothers wowed a large audience with superb singing horn playing and clever impersonations while a maiden aunt and other family members enjoyed the program amid praise for the performers and the pursuit of meaningful youth guidance.

Weatherwax Brothers

Amory Man Claims Tanlac Gains 30 Pounds

Co B Gwin of Amory Mississippi reports dramatic health improvement after taking Tanlac. He says he gained thirty pounds in six weeks, sleeps and eats better, and his rheumatism vanished. Tanlac sold by Citizens Pharmacy Ath ens and Kroner Co Winterville.

Tanlac Co. B. Gwin Amory Mr. Gwin Athens Citizens’ Pharmacy Winterville Kroner Co Adv

Waspes Se Now Commission and New J P Named

Judge Orr delivered a governor’s commission to L. B. Collins of Sandy Creek district G M Clarke county naming him N P and ex officio J P. Collins, a long time commercial N P, now holds two notarial offices and his term remains long. Voters should register by Saturday for upcoming elections and races.

City School Notice for City Examinations

The city schools announce annual exams in the College avenue building with separate dates for Colored applicants on May 13 and White applicants on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subjects include Arithmetic Geography English Grammar U S History History of Education Vocal music and Penmanship. For more details contact the undersigned G G Bond superintendent.

College Avenue U. S G.G. Bond

Col L H Charbonnier Dies in Augusta Former Franklin College Dean

Col L H Charbonnier, former dean of Franklin College and long time professor at the University of Georgia, died suddenly in Augusta. A native of France who lived in Charleston and Athens, he taught civil engineering and physics, leaving a lasting scholarly and gentlemanly reputation. Interment will be in Augusta beside his wife.

France Charleston S. C Carolina University of Georgia Franklin College Augusta Miss Weir Messrs L. H. Charbonnier Edward Charbonnier James F. McGowan Charbonnier Athens Col. L. H. Charbonnier L. H. Charbonnier, Jr Col. Charbonnier

Prize Parade Highlights Gainesville Work Horses

Gainesville hosts the first state prize parade of work horses and mules under the Humane Society. More than 75 animals entered by nearly as many firms competed for trophies. Miss Bessie Mel Bickers led yearlong humane efforts with school programs, pictures, and public events to promote humane stock care.

Gainesville Athens Humane Society Bessie Mel Bickers Candler Street Georgia Moving Picture Houses National Society Humane

Athens Resident Praises Dean's Kidney Pills

An Athens citizen, J. L. Byrd of 149 Wilkerson Street, reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain, dizziness, frequent nighttime urination, and burning secretions. He says the cure is permanent and urges others to use the same remedy sold for 50 cents at dealers.

Athens J. L. Byrd Wilkerson Street Dean Mr. Byrd Foster-Milburn &O Buffalo

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