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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner protests railroad practice of early morning departures from Athens to Atlanta for sports trains and late returns from Atlanta to Athens. It argues schedules favor Atlanta and hurt Athens businesses by limiting visitor spending. The paper urges protests to prevent future biased timetables.
Representative Ben J. Fowler and Macon newspapers push moving Georgia’s capitol to Macon. A constitutional amendment would let voters decide, noting Macon’s central location and accessibility. The current building is crowded and could be expanded, with sales of state property funding a new capitol if Macon is chosen.
A vintage cartoon shows a Fairy gifting two children envelopes, one gaudy and pleasant, the other plain and stern. Inside the letters the fortunes read Bideawee and Do it now, phrases that can be puzzling to modern readers.
The editor stresses the need for reporters to know a wide range of facts from past mayors to world capitals. He argues a quick fact can save a story and keeps a catalog of knowledge ready for minute by minute use.
A. J. Hern, 87, Lee County Alabama farmer, drove from near Columbus Georgia to get Tanlac. He credits the medicine with restoring appetite, easing rheumatic pain, improving circulation, and letting him work again. He praises the product and asks for continued production. Citations note Tanlac sold in Atlanta and Winterville.
Mrs. J. F. Dunston of 362 Dougherty St Athens reports seven years of kidney trouble vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy and notes no need for another kidney medicine since. Price 60 cents at dealers.
Daisy Dodge, teacher at the eight sided Dab neyville school, receives a letter from Thomas William Jones, a lumber boss, who visits after tracking a matrimonial bureau description. They meet, discuss loneliness, and Daisy learns the letter was forged. Jones reveals his true intent and asks to pursue a real connection.
Public notices reveal P. Cooldy seeking re election as Solicitor General for the Western Circuit addressing white citizens and voters. He touts crime suppression, law enforcement, court decisions, and asks for endorsement and support for another term. The text also mentions NAT D. ARNOLD and C. O. STEVENS as candidates for the Georgia Senate in 1916.
An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder diseases rheumatism and all uric acid troubles no matter how chronic. It offers a free bottle 32 doses to prove its effectiveness and asks readers to mail the coupon to The Williams Company Dept 27600 East Hampton Conn for a regular 50c bottle without charge or obligation.
Train No. 50 leaves at 8 30 a m and No 62 at 4 00 p m. No 6 departs at 4 30 p m on Sundays. Train No. 61 arrives at 12 38 p m except Sundays. Train No. 63 arrives at 12 30 a m. Train No. 67 arrives at 12 m Sundays only.
South bound trains No 11 at 6 35 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 6 at 3 46 am No 29 at 6 17 pm North bound No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 7 46 pm No 12 at 11 42 pm
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills ease bladder weakness and backache with testimonials from Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois. It notes sleep improves after use and is endorsed by HH. R. Palmer & Sons. The rest includes a nature-themed anecdote about a child and a quip on silence.
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