Classified misprint and political snippets in Athens paper
An Athens Daily Banner fragment lists subscription rates and delivery notes, then pivots to a string of miscellaneous items. It cites editorial quips on health, politics, prohibition, Georgia suffrage, and remarks by Charles Hamlin of the Federal Reserve Board on prosperity, war, and foreign trade.
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America
Charles §. Hamlin
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Georgia State Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve Bank
Hamlin
United States
Reserve
A Great Summer School Opens With Strong Attendance
The University Summer School looks set for a large session opening July 3. Last year’s attendance topped 925 and organizers expect at least that many this year. Dormitory room reservations and inquiries at the State Normal School indicate a substantial, possibly record attendance, aided by Athens citizens funding a new auditorium and ongoing community backing.
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State Normal School
Athens
Georgia Legislature Faces Finances And Rail Road Issues
The coming legislature must address state finances and the Western and Atlantic railroad, with hopes the prohibition question sleeps and attention stays on major issues. Taxation, ways and means, and clearing minor matters should precede the main work of the session to benefit Georgia.
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Georgia
Virtue and the Guide by Mere Knowledge on Life’s Road
A reflective piece depicts Virtue as blind and walking Life’s Road with a roadside guide named Mere Knowledge. The guide may lead her toward rightful goals or toward Bandit Error if sought, presenting a caution about guidance and choice.
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Virtue
Real Nation Unity Through Unselfish Service
A concise reflection on national unity requiring a core principle beyond borders, language, creed, or institutions. The author argues enduring nationhood rests on true unselfish service to the race, a motive that transcends church, army, or unions and binds people through shared purpose.
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D. G. Bickers
Plea for the Needy of Europe 1916
A 1916 appeal from the Federal Council of Churches urges Americans to fund European relief. It cites famine, disease, and war across Belgium, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia, noting low per capita giving and asking every person to donate generously on Memorial Day May 28 or sooner.
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
E. 22Nd St
New York City
New York
Europe
Serbia
America
Canada
New Zealand
San
U. S
Charles S. Macfarland
United States
Compromise defended as honor not evasion by taft era column
The article defends the word Compromise as a noble term, not a weakness, tracing its meaning to union and promise. It cites Taft Parker Low Holt signatories and notes church disputes arise from nonessential issues, urging prudent, constructive dialogue over conflict. It ends with a wartime charity note from Dr. Macfarland about gifts to Europe.
Origins of the early church squabble and a historic compromise
The article recalls the first peace meeting of early church leaders led by Presiding Elder James. Both factions yielded on non essentials and observed social laws, framing the compromise as the Great Compromise and stressing the spirit of Christianity over stubbornness. It ends noting Dr. Waite and a tally of auto incidents.
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Europe
James
Spaiaieias
Family credits Black Draught for health and longevity
A household recounts using Black Draught to avoid illness and keep children well. The testimonial praises Thedford’s Black Draught as a vegetable remedy aiding weak stomachs, indigestion, colic, wind, nausea, and headaches, claiming over 70 years of use and more than a million beneficiaries. It urges purchase at 25 cents.
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McDuff
Vee
Thedford
N.C
Bankrupt sale of Fleming-Dearing Hardware assets in Athens GA
By order of Hon. Frank L. Upson, referee in bankruptcy, the Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company stock, fixtures, notes and accounts will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The sale is set for Saturday May 27 at eleven in the morning in the referee's office at the Southern Mutual Building. Bids subject to confirmation. inspection and further information available from MAX MICHAEL, Trustee, Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co in Athens Georgia.
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Frank L. Upson
Fleming- Dearing Hardware Company
Pern
Referee In Bankruptcy
Southern Mutual
Max Michael
Fleming-Dearing .Hardware Co
Athens
Georgia
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a miracle remedy for stiff joints back pain rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and more. It claims instant relief and prevention of grip pneumonia sore throats and colds with drops applied for coughs.
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South
Political candidacy notices in Clarke County Georgia
A compilation of campaign pleas and declarations from 1916 covers candidates for Solicitor General Western Circuit P Coodly W O Dean and John B Gamble for representative L C Brown re election to the Georgia legislature and Thomas J Brown Nat D Arnold O Stevens S J Tribble and S Tribble for Congress and Senate in the 30th district plus an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery.
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Wesern
Gereral
Western
Luty
P. Cooldy
Clarke County
L. C. Brown
Congress
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas J. Brown
Senate
Georgia
Nat D. Arnold
Dr. King
Ww. C. Jesseman
Franconia
N. H
Lodge Directories List Athens Masonic and Other Fraternal Groups
Local fraternal orders meet weekly in Athens venues including Williams Lodge No. 15 Odd Fellows Hall and Mt Vernon and St Elmo Lodges. Entries list meeting nights Monday Wednesday and Thursday with times 8:30 p m and 3:30 pm, plus visiting sovereigns invited and officers signed Aaron Cohen.
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WiLliams Lodge
D. O. Fo
Odd Fellows' Hall
Max Joseph
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Hime Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Yelock
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Aaron Cohen
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Tennessee
Atlanta
Dental College
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Teddy
Grape Juice
Bryan
Brooks County
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Lynch
Chamber of Commerce of the
Progressive Party
Helen Dortch Longstreet
W. H. Felton
Roosevelt
Empire State
THE
Real Nation
William H. Taft
Alton B. Parker
Seth Low
Hamilton Holt
Waite
W. O. Dean
Ircuit
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Solicitor-General’s Office
John B. Gamble
Co. O. Stevens
Crawford, Ga
J. Tribble
B. P
Lodge Quarters
Broad and Lumpkin Streets
B. F. Tuck
Crhekmore
B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Sover
W. F. Dobbs
C. K. A, Hill
Glenn Lodge
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
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