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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
4
The text compiles multiple brief items and opinions from a Georgia newspaper, including reader notices about delivery reliability, warnings to carriers, and a sequence of political commentary. It references Teddy Roosevelt, Tom Felder, Cole Blease, Mrs Pankhurst, a French collar ban, and elections, with notes on the State College of Agriculture and the Japanese American arbitration treaty.
The article notes a shift from Huerta toward Carranza as Mexico’s leader. It states President Wilson’s focus has moved from demanding the flag salute to addressing broader Mexican stabilization. It suggests Huerta’s day is ending, while Carranza and Villa emerge as key figures for mediators at Niagara Falls to pacify the republic.
The jury conviction of Lieut. Charles Becker for the Rosenthal murder fuels belief that higher officials in New York City police circles directed graft and crime. Public opinion holds Becker acted within a broader gang, though prosecutors have found no proof of higher involvement.
British leaders fear civil war as Ulster resistance to the home rule bill grows. The bill passed by a narrow margin, but government aims to avoid enforcing it immediately while lords discuss, seeking pacification and a peaceful solution to the Irish crisis.
Washington May 26. Isabel Belaunsaran, called Queen of the Needle, makes the world’s smallest dolls in Cuernavaca Mexico. A wire core under one inch long is dressed with silk and embroidered with minute detail. Dolls sell for 25 cents. ten hours yields $1.25. The work tests her eyesight. it features hairdressing and elaborate costumes. A German traveler remarks on fleas, she retorts with a joke about trained fleas from Mexico. Also a promoting note for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Dr. Brown leads the Y M C A in four weeks of vigorous work as business men attend a growing physical culture program. Twenty one attended the latest class with indoor baseball, workouts and masseur services by Sanders Freeman. The article urges more local men to join, noting memberships at ten dollars yearly and massages and baths at modest add on rates. It highlights the value of physical training to prevent breakdowns for men in business and professional life.
The Oconee Street Methodist Sunday school invites friends to its annual picnic. A special Central of Georgia train leaves at 7:45 with extra cars sidetracked at Bishop. Round trip fare is 35 cents. Attend early to buy tickets and bring a full basket.
Jacob Hindelang of Chelsea Michigan was seriously ill for two months living on limewater and milk. He began using Chamberlains Tablets and, at seventy six years old, says no medicine ever cured him so quickly. For sale by all dealers. adv.
Mr T W Reed of the University of Georgia gave the commencement address as grades and classes showcased programs. Certificates were awarded for promotion to the seventh grade and the graduating class performed music and orations culminating in diploma delivery and class song.
An old time remedy claims to remove corn cores without swelling or soreness. Describes avoiding bandages and blades, promising painless relief and pink healthy skin. The product, a guaranteed remedy, costs 25 cents and is sold by all druggists, made by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans a June display at the Associated Advertising Clubs of America convention in Toronto June 21 to 25. Photographs of Georgia scenery and industry will adorn the convention hall walls, with pecan souvenirs for delegates. Massengale in Atlanta will coordinate, expecting strong Georgia recruitment from ten thousand attendees including delegates from England and Hawaii.
The Athens school board reelected staff including Mary Ross for vocal music and L Hawkins among others. New teacher appointments include Janie L Mack for cooking and sewing and M J Brydie replacing Annie L Jones. W T Williams will again head buildings. Graduation is set for June 9 with an evening reception. Salaries stay near last year as funds remain tight. The buildings committee reports all facilities in much better condition and the meeting was described as highly harmonious.
Commerce Observer reports three new passenger coaches substituted on the Athens Lula branch after officials pledged better equipment. Captain Cox says the Lula division now has the best equipment yet, with patrons praising the change and Atlanta Southern officers open to feedback on schedules and amenities. The piece also notes Georgia as a favorable hub for hog cattle and fruit industries, with expected in-migration and small manufacturing growth tied to publicity for the state.
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