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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
3
A price sheet lists 116 wrap china matting 12.00 and other matting options at 12.00 13.00 and several mercerized napkins 18x18 20x20 with varied sizes. Damask table coverings range 50c to 1.25 per unit with doz pricing and assorted bath towels priced 15c to 50c and athletic towels at 50c.
The body of W. F. Arnett, 24, arrived in Macon with eight university students and his brother, en route to Odessa for funeral services. An Athens hotel worker and junior law student, he was a standout on the football team and popular campus figure. The escort, led by D. R. Peacock, traveled with floral tributes as classes paused for the funeral.
Sunday School lesson by Rev. John Bomar notes the second Egypt visit reveals Joseph to his brothers. It outlines seven acts of kindness by Joseph as a Christ figure and emphasizes God’s providence guiding events toward a future reunion with Israel.
A Philadelphia testimonial details recovery from grippe and tuberculosis symptoms after using Eckmans Alterative. The letter from ANNE F LOUGHRAN cites sleep, weight gain, no further hemorrhage, and cough relief, endorsed by friends and family. The ad touts bronchitis and throat lung benefits and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta May 20. The annual report of Comptroller General Wright reiterates Georgia’s defective tax system. He notes revenue relies on rising incomes while many properties escape taxation or are under valued. Calls for county tax equalizers and stricter property returns to end the “pass the hat” era. Politics has blocked needed reforms.
At the Dempsey hotel banquet Friday night Georgia bankers praised Judge Emory Speer. The following day the convention instructed its secretary to request permission to insert his speech in the minutes of the annual meeting. The resolution thanked Judge Speer and urged including his address in proceedings.
A Macon Telegraph note debunks Hastings claim that Georgia buys 172 million dollars of outside corn and feedstuffs, noting per capita production and 1909 1910 data. It cites Prof Methvin, Col Edwards, and calls for correction as the misstatement circulates nationally. Atlantic Ice & Coal advert follows.
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