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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and carrier policies, urges Athens to host the 1916 Odd Fellows grand lodge meeting, promote Helen getaways, and grows a chorus of local civic notes on commerce, education, and war sentiment with statements from H. J. Rowe era editor.
Athens Chamber of Commerce leaders announce a plan to bring prominent state speakers to monthly meetings. The note urges merchants to attend regularly to support the organization and enhance benefits for all industries in the city.
The treasury department mandates flags be made from American cotton instead of imported wool bunting. The switch favors home industry, aims to boost U S cotton use, and ensures durable flags for government buildings, ships, and the national capitol. King Cotton is highlighted as the South’s principal product.
Athens is praised as the state convention capital with ongoing duties for citizens and the Chamber of Commerce to host future gatherings. Next year will bring the Grand Lodge K of P and a governor and legislature visit, seen as epoch events for Athens and its educational institutions. Keep welcoming visitors to preserve growth and the true Athens spirit.
The text lists Georgia population and land data including 2,609,121 people, 37,584,000 acres total land, 26,953,413 farm acres, 9,662,000 cultivated, 25.7 percent cultivated, land value $13.74 per acre, net return $19.08 per cultivated acre, 130.9 percent return, owner operated 33.9 percent, tenant 65.6 percent, cultivated crops value $214,463,000, and annual labor and fertilizer spend $30,078,000.
Practical 19th century pest control describes using para green dissolved in water to kill maggots in manure. Affected by KH solution applied with a garden can is claimed to be safe for stock but dangerous if ingested by children. The method emphasizes swatting and preventing fly emergence.
A hazy note describes using a set of dominoes face down, shuffling, and drawing one by one. once all are used the game restarts, claiming it becomes more fun as larger numbers appear.
The article explains that adult facial changes stem from fat levels under the skin and outlines fat transplantation from other body parts to fill depressions from tumor removals and scar resections. It notes corrections for deformities like receding chins and irregular jaw bones.
The origin of the Japanese people remains uncertain as scholars debate whether they descended from China, Malaysia, or other regions. It is agreed they are an amalgamation of several races, though beyond that conclusions are speculative.
A Town Topics excerpt questions land use and wealth implications in Georgia. It presents figures on state acreage, cultivated land, unused tracts, and potential farmer gains. The analysis estimates wealth increases from 136,525 farmers and compares Georgia wealth to New York wages, framing a statewide campaign to locate unused acreage.
The sermon series recounts conversion stories and obstacles on the sinner's path to hell. It highlights mothers praying for their children, the impact of sermons and Sunday school teaching, acts of kindness, and the Holy Spirit's work in turning hearts toward Christ.
A preacher speaks of Brownlow Moore and divine power at a North Scotland hunting lodge and a tent revival. He urges repentance through Christ's crucifixion and warns against trampling Jesus. the day’s address emphasizes awakening parents to religious training of children and the need for early conversion and church involvement.
The quote argues all true men serve a common heavenly captain and fight a shared enemy. It questions internal division over uniform differences and asserts all uniforms can declare true courage when worn by valiant individuals.
A Craftsman essay contrasts man with harmonious nature and praises woman as connected, well developed, and restrained, likening poetry and beauty to women while noting men lack such alignment.
The text contrasts instinct as intelligence guiding adaptive actions without awareness of means and ends, with reason as knowledge aware and guiding actions accordingly. It discusses how instinct lacks the understanding of means to ends, while reason operates with such knowledge.
A sick Massachusetts farmer's wife placed a loud ticking alarm clock in the poultry house to stop the roosters from crowing at dawn, and since then no rooster has crowed. The tale highlights an unorthodox domestic solution to a rural nuisance.
A Life magazine remark features Mrs Gotham and Marjorie debating society effort and fundraising for the poor. The exchange notes late nights of charity bridge and social expectations in New York society.
A home remedy advises using a large fresh lemon baked until soft, squeezing out the juice and sweetening it. Take a teaspoonful every 15 minutes until hoarseness is relieved.
A quoted remark from Uncle Eben mocks officials who withhold information until they choose to disclose it. The dialect emphasizes the frustration of citizens who feel deprived of knowledge and agency in public matters.
Judge Henry West of this city former head of the Royal Arcanum grand lodge of Georgia and Judge R. B. Russell of Russellville travel to Virginia this week for the sovereign grand lodge session. The meeting is held at Point Comfort Ola.
After five days of argument Justice McCoy of the district supreme court took under advisement the motion to dismiss Riggs National Bank suit seeking to bar Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Treasurer Burke from alleged unlawful persecution. Untermyer closed for the government after Bailey spoke for the bank with a July 1 decision hoped.
In a May 21 letter to the governor and parole board Atlanta judge A G Powell a former state appeals court member said the late Judge Roan who presided at Frank's trial believed Frank was innocent Powell notes Roan’s death prevents him from speaking aloud but urges clemency and to let the commission know Roan’s view.
Washington May 24 A baby girl the second grandchild of President Wilson was born tonight to Secretary and Mrs McAdoo She will be christened Ellen Wilson for the late Mrs Wilson The president was at the McAdoo home when the birth occurred McAdoo went to his office today for the first time since an appendicitis operation two months ago
The Clarke County Medical Society met at city hall with good attendance. A paper by Dr. McKinney on a technical subject sparked discussion and members were urged to attend the Eighth District Association meeting in Franklin Springs on the third Wednesday in August.
Seymour H Knox cousin of F W Woolworth and key figure in the Knox Woolworth merger dies in Buffalo at 54 leaving an estate of 20 million dollars. He helped popularize five and ten cent stores and was a major factor in the Woolworth company.
The annual meeting of policyholders of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held on Tuesday June 1 1915 at 11 a m in the company office in Athens Georgia. A E Griffith secretary.
A homemaker brushes the wick and uses an old toothbrush to rub off charred portions rather than cutting with scissors. The method yields a smooth edge with no prongs or loose ends to cause flames or smoke.
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