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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, urges customers to report delivery issues, and warns carriers no one may collect subscriptions. It notes Athens’ Pythian convention visitors, Knights of Pythias leadership from the city, and regional political news including Savannah to Georgia candidate updates and L N railroad investigations.
The annual Chautauqua concludes tonight as the Redpath system's final act closes. The event is praised as highly successful profitable and beneficial delivering wholesome entertainment and inspiration to thousands. Organizers aim to make it an even bigger broader annual event each year expanding its reach and impact.
The article portrays Mexico as in constant upheaval under Carranza with revolts and brigandage described as normal. It notes Carranza’s weak grip on order, distrust of his people, and the risk of Villa forces breaking from his control to attack Texas, threatening a renewed crisis across the Rio Grande.
Rotterdam reports a request from Emperor William to Pope Benedict urging a conference of belligerents for immediate armistice. The pope has sent a confidential note to President Wilson amid Berlin tensions, hinting at the United States as neutral mediator. Hope lingers for possible peace proposals before autumn frosts.
A reflective meditation contrasts old dreams with new sight as a man renames the field glasses a periscope of memory. A stormy night frames a father's trust in his child and in a higher power, offering comfort amid darkness and fear.
Mrs W F Dorsey and Mrs John R Northcutt host a bridge gathering at Hill Street residence this Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs James R Gray Jr of Atlanta Mrs Artie Small of Macon and Mrs Fleming Winecott of Atlanta The Athens Woman's Club hosts and the Home Arts Department invites members to the State Normal School for Home Economics Extension Workers sessions in the Northern District Georgia this week.
Samuel Latz, of 120 Forrest Street, Jacksonville, says Tanlac cured long kidney and liver troubles, biliousness, indigestion, and gas. He plans a spring trip to Baltimore with Tanlac in his stateroom, credits the medicine made in his home state and sold by Citizens Pharmacy Athens.
Miss Frederika Beatty and other visitors resume studies as the Tech commencement approaches on June 12. The week includes dances at Crystal Palace and an Athens trip for the Georgia Tech and University of Georgia commencements, with chaperones and receptions planned for the senior class.
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