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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

4

Senatorial Race and National Events Highlight Athens News

The Athens Banner notes Cooper and Hardwick trailing in the Senate race with Dublin speeches planned. It covers Georgia politics, national guard trials in Colorado, a secretary of state office fracas, and the question of U S arms to Mexican constitutionalists after Tampico. Bishop Reese supports a Negro bishop, Albany Herald praise, and University of Georgia summer school plans for teachers.

Cooper Hardwick Senate Dublin National Guard of Colorado Reese Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Albany Herald Herald Albany United States University of Georgia South Athens Villa Mexico Tampico

Denouncing the Prison System and Reforms Debate

The National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Memphis probes prison reform. Speakers urge sunshine fresh air and humane work as keys to reform while cautioning that some punishment remains essential alongside reform. The debate weighs reformatory versus penitentiary approaches and warns against extremes in penology.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Memphis W. H. Whittaker District of Columbia Occoquan

President Wilson backs delaying rural credits until December

President Wilson supports postponing the rural credits issue to Congress's December session to avoid hurried action. He aligns with the Democratic caucus which paused the bill, noting the Federal Reserve Act already covers much of the rural credit need. He pushes to include tenant farmers and urges waiting on non urgent legislation.

Wilson Congress Democraic Congress

Ford to Produce Over a Million Tires for 194 Ford Autos

Detroit officials estimate 1 250 000 tires will equip Ford cars this year supplied by four major tire firms. Each day about 400 tire sets per carload feed Highland Park production while trains of roughly five miles long deliver annual supplies. Factory workers and linesmen assemble tires on wheels for completed cars as observers note record speeds.

Detroit Mich Ford Highland Park Zabuscos Hackenschmidts

Dr Porter S Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An old reliable surgical dressing promises to prevent blood poisoning by relieving pain and speeding healing. Not a liniment. Price 20c, 60c, or $1.00 depending on size.

Rheumatism Cure RHEUMA Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advert promotes RHEUMA as a purifier for uric acid to cure rheumatism including arthritis sciatica and gout. H. R. Palmer sells a 50 cent bottle with a six year crippled testimonial from J K Greenberg of Chicago Illinois. The ad guarantees results.

H. R. Palmer J. K. Greenberg Cottage Grow Ave Chicago Ill

Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promoted in Athens

A vintage advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a safe alternative to surgery, claiming it treats catarrhal stomach and intestinal ailments. It lists endorsements from Congress, judges, educators, and professionals, and invites readers to request a free booklet and purchase through H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens.

Stoesch Mayr Congress The Supreme Court Geo. H. Mayr Whiting St Chicago Ill

West End Philathea Box Supper Set For May 16

The West End Baptist Philathea class will host a box supper Saturday evening May 16 at 8 30 in the Philathea room of the West End Baptist church. Proceeds aim to raise $50 for improving Sunday school facilities with attendees urged to join and support the effort.

West End Baptist Philathea Philathea West End Baptist Church

Baseball Scores From Southern and National Leagues

Baseball results across leagues include Washington 1 Chicago 0 and New York 1 Detroit 3 in the American League. Boston 1 St. Louis 0. Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 0 in 13 innings. National League matches Chicago 5 Brooklyn 0 and Pittsburgh 3 New York 4. St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 5. College games note Clemson 4 Auburn 5 and Princeton 4 Notre Dame 1. A rental note offers $10,000 to loan on city property or farm lands with terms from Box 438.

Washington Chicago New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Brooklyn Pitsburgh Cincinnati Clemson Auburn Princeton Notre Dame Harvard Vermont

Fragmented Quote About Vanity and a Pink-Cheeked Lass

A terse literary remark cites vanity and folly before the lure of a pink cheeked lass. The author Frederick Niven frames creed and knowledge as secondary to romance.

Frederick Niven

Stella Vitae Promises Revival for Women’s Health

A physician offers Stella Vitae as a vegetable remedy to restore vitality, ease complaints, and improve digestion for women. Advertisers claim it rebuilds muscles and nerves, delivers rosy appearance, and comes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold by dealers nationwide, Thacher Medicine Company of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Luey Eire Thacher Medicine Company Chattanooga Tenn

Book Store Ad Highlights Wide Inventory and New Game

Local shop advertises books stationery toys novelties magazines and a large stock of the new game Rook. Post cards large select stock and Go arm bands for Tech game advertise broad merchandise.

Lodges and Masons Meet in Athens Directory

Athens directory lists Fellows Hall and Max Joseph as gathering sites for Masons and Knights of Pythias. It details meeting nights weekly, with officers named for Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Elmo Lodge of the Knights, and other Fraternal groups in Clayton Street venues.

Fellows’ Hall Max Joseph Atten W. W. Parnell N. G. J. W. Anthony W. G. Glenn Keystone Royal Arch Masons W. C. Jordan H. P Elmo Lodge K. of P St Elms Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street S. R. Grubb C. C H. Nickerson K. of R Classic City Council K. of P. Hall Edwier John Roberts Mt. Vernon Lodge Vernon Lodge No. 22 Magonic Hall M. Joseph Building

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