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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
8
Local notes advertise mileage coupons for ads, an Athens Savings Bank offer at 4 percent interest, a 1915 Pope Twin motorcycle for sale, rental listings at Barrow Street and Reese Street, a meal of employment at Davison Nicholson and Moler Barber College, plus Olden Times Iron Tonic claims of curing indigestion with widespread chiropractic-like endorsements.
A fragmented page lists ads for insurance and patrons, a restaurant dinner offer, a horse for sale in Athens with cash terms, and a sales-lady wanted for a read-to-wear department. It also includes a poem about The Olden Times Iron Tonic and a buttoned request for mileage coupons in want ads.
Hugh Jennings says Oscar Vitt is the most valuable utility player in the major leagues able to handle three infield positions and a top fielder yet limited by hitting and health. He praises Vitt’s hands range and instincts while noting strength could lift his bat and confidence.
A Detroit Free Press commentary questions why baseball players rush every action from dressing to dining and travel. It notes players force fast taxi rides, rapid baths, overlapping courses, and quick meals, then spend evenings loafing in hotel lobbies or minding letters and games rather than pursuing social events.
Detroit star Charley Bennett recounts with his wife the invention of the first catchers breast protector. They stitched cork strips inside heavy ticking to shield the chest, testing the crude shield in private and then in a public game, astonishing spectators with rebounds off fast pitches.
The Boston Transcript notes how mispunctuation can change meaning with a jokey example about a red cross nurse. It contrasts modern care with old grammar rules, citing King Charles's supposed lack of head after removal as a parallel caution.
An old advertisement warns of illness from lingering coughs and urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup with claims of safety and quick action. It also notes H. R. Palmer & Sons and an irrigation claim about Nile River fertilizing matter amounting to 100,000,000 tons yearly used to illustrate vast soil delivery.
A comic exchange between Mr and Mrs Housefly reflects on life and duty. They remark their time is short yet they proudly note they have raised a vast brood of 10 billion offspring.
Trinidad spans 55 miles by 40 miles with about 1800 square miles of area. A continuous mountain chain runs the length of the island, the highest peak reaching roughly 3000 feet above sea level.
The article notes the Galveston Texas wind storm of September 8 1900 as the greatest destruction with about 9000 lives lost and property valued at 30000000 wiped out. It claims no worse storm is on record.
Manager Tinker of the Chicago Federals brings back a new double squeeze play with bases loaded or loaded on two and three. The tactic, used by Burns and Kelly of the old White Sox in the late 1880s, then by Lange and Dahlen, was abandoned by Anson after a costly play by Everitt.
Ensign Cottrell a left handed pitcher switches leagues after all National League clubs waived on him. The Boston Braves sold him to the New York Yankees.
A reflective note argues for honesty as a guiding principle while acknowledging wealth may be elusive. It frames integrity as essential even when financial gains are not guaranteed.
The Daxon Agency announces Messrs Martin Brothers have secured Saxon agency for Ath ens and surrounding area. They will showcase several Saxon Virtues next week with public demonstrations. Saxon merits include simplicity, high grade materials, modern design, light weight, low fuel and oil use, reliability, smooth quiet motors, ample power, cool operation, sturdy tread, and strong value compared with higher priced autos.
A recent report stating Miss Mamie McGee had disappeared was incorrect. She remained at home and in school, with no departure from the city. Advertisements promote Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey and Electric Bitters as health tonics and throat remedies.
Yesterday morning about 11 o clock the Seaboard Air Line Railroad president Harrihan and General Superintendent Lake rode in a special car with others and stopped briefly in Athens for a visit.
Charles Chaplin drew a big crowd at the New Hite yesterday with every step provoking laughter. Next Saturday he returns to the Elite for another crowd pleasing screamer, while O'Neil also drew attention despite other attractions.
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