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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
3
The charter amendment shifts the annual city officers election from January to July. It does not extend current terms. if enacted it takes effect January 1, 1915 after the usual early year election. Officers chosen next year would serve until July, when the new election law activates.
Rev Mas Skimmon of Turkey canvassed the city seeking funds for churches and schools. Such canvassers are increasing, but doubts about their honesty persist as some have proven fraudulent. He carries a certificate from a church patriarch, though the credentials may not guarantee legitimacy. The piece warns the public that this class should be removed from the community.
The May 7 White House wedding of Eleanor Randolph Wilson to William Gibbs McAdoo drew many new season gowns. Guests included Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Bryan with taupe taffeta and lace, white net, and chiffon ensembles, while hats ranged from toques to delicate lace accents.
Dr. Charles J. Hatfield of Philadelphia reports ten years of progress by the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Since 1905 the number of anti tuberculosis agencies has grown to over 2,500, including 550 sanatoria and hospitals, 410 dispensaries, nearly 1,200 associations, and 250 open air schools.
Extensive list of business names and owners across Georgia towns including Athens, Winder, Lavonia, Commerce, and Bogart. Entries cover grocers, drug firms, supply companies, and wholesalers with street addresses or cross streets where present. The compilation reflects a regional network of merchants and suppliers centered in North Georgia communities.
Plans for the sale next fall are perfected and seal printing will begin soon. Key developments in the past year occur in South Carolina Oklahoma and South Dakota where new activities are driven by the Red Cross Seals campaign.
An advertising notice extols RHEUMA as a cure for rheumatic heart strain and general rheumatic conditions. It includes a testimonial from Guy Torley of St. Paul, Minnesota, claiming recovery after three bottles and urges 50 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons.
The Holman building owned by W S Holman is rapidly filling with tenants as Athens grows. Holman personally handles office rentals noting modern amenities and comfortable summer air flow. He invites prospective renters to confer about moving from current locations.
An advertisement offering a loan of up to $10,000 on city property or improved farm lands. Loans available in amounts from $1,000 upward. Respond with Box 438. Interest noted as 10 percent biweekly.
Washington May 7 The Advisory Council of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis heard calls for routine medical exams of all workers as humane and good business. Chicago factories report three years of inspections in fifteen large concerns with costs borne by firms, while plans to extend to industrial insurance and other cities are proposed.
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