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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner advertises home delivery by carriers or mail with rates of 9.0 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months and 70 cents per week. Payments may be sent by express post office money order registered letter or cheque.
A critical editorial argues three fourths of Georgia rural students receive poor education due to inadequate facilities. It warns that limited grades and underfunded schools produce widespread ignorance and calls Clarke County leaders to act for stronger training for all children in the community.
Fragmentary verse extols a return to national glory. It references the Virgilantes and a rallying chant urging open roads and lands, boasting of strength, vigilance, and a quest to land where the nation belongs.
The article argues Roosevelt may head a division of American volunteers for France but asserts he will not be first on the scene. It notes American destroyers already in English waters, surprise at their readiness, and hints that U S troops may already be en route or in France ready to advance against the Hindenburg Line.
The article urges Southerners to boost production of corn potatoes and hogs due to limited canning supplies. It says to can what you can share excess with neighbors and notes drying houses for potatoes and strong demand for corn and pork. It emphasizes self sufficiency for fall and winter in Dixie.
The piece argues Clarke County should align with 43 other Georgia counties adopting local school tax systems to avoid subsidizing states with higher child counts but lower tax bases. It notes potential state wide tax shifts distributing funds by population, not property value, and cites prohibition and national finance themes of the era as context.
A fragment reflecting on how good sense shapes breeding and conduct, noting that norms vary by time and person but some general rules persist. the piece hints at social expectations and corrections from a period voice.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Miss Cutting questioning beliefs and a student fearing darkness. The exchange hints at anticipation of daylight and returning home amid a tense classroom moment.
A colorful local dialogue features Uncle Eben declaring that a man who minds his own business is so rare he attracts only one neighbor, comparing him to a mere ember. The anecdote captures everyday speech and rural humor typical of the period.
A tip recommends a very deep old ivory substitute to mimic white woodwork while easing cleaning. The approach aims to preserve the bright effect without showing dirt as readily.
Coach Heisman previews a two game baseball set in Athens between Tech and Georgia at Sanford Field. He notes tight pitching and defense in Atlanta, forecasts effort to rebound, and highlights Techs improved infield and Spurlocks surprising shortstop play as Georgia may use Southpaw Philpot to surprise Tech.
The phrase emphasizes the Golden Rule as a reliable standard for fair behavior. It frames honesty as the safest guide and cautions against cheating. The idea promotes consistent integrity in actions and decisions.
Martha sketches a story on a restaurant menu while lunching on upper Broadway. A stranger, John Durant, reads the draft, offers refinements, and urges sending the piece to Sunlight Magazine. The two actors later meet, divide credit, and discuss a collaboration with potential payment of two hundred dollars.
Schedule No 18 dated January 23 1916 lists Athens departures and arrivals. Train 2 leaves Athens 7 20 am Train 4 leaves Athens 2 20 pm Train 1 arrives Athens 11 40 am Train 4 arrives Athens 6 40 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway to forth and south.
Athens branch trains depart and arrive at listed times each day and on Sundays. Contact commercial agent B Williams or ticket agent R L Johnson for details.
Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8:30 p.m. in Castle Hall Clayton Street with contact Abit Nix. Williams Lodge No. 15 I.O.O.F. meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Glenn Lodge No. 75 I.O.O.F. meets Tuesdays in Odd Hall. Athens B P C E No. 790 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonite Hall Clayton Street. Lee Geo B Davis Camp 292 W.O.W. meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building. Visiting members invited.
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