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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
7
The Athens Banner informs readers of yearly and short-term subscription rates and payment methods. It warns carriers must not collect payments and urges prompt reports of late delivery. A column then debates wartime, health notes urge daily outdoor exercise and simple remedies, reflecting early 20th century civic guidance.
A patriotic essay extols the phrase crystalization of Americanism and urges nationwide Flag Day observance on June 14. It traces the flag’s history from 1777 to 1818, notes its symbols, and warns of dangers during wartime while urging devotion to the United States and its lawful government.
Athens prides itself on superior preaching with regular pastors and visiting exponents. Dr Torrey has delivered a month of top Bible teaching, drawing on the nation’s best talent for religious campaigns. If Athens falters spiritually, it won’t be blamed on poor preaching.
The piece compares a man to a finely built machine needing humor and joy to function. A machinist's oil calms creaks of life, while spiritual inspiration lifts him to a fiery, life‑altering moment ending in death.
Admiral Dewey’s fleet defeated Spain at Manila Bay and enforced a naval blockade. Soon German ships Irene and Cormoran arrived and ignored signals. later Kaiserin Augusta joined, raising tensions as five German warships anchored in port by mid June. Dewey noted anxiety over a potential Spanish fleet arrival.
William Colbridge, a 41 year old structural ironworker, narrowly escaped disaster at the Citizens Bank building site in Los Angeles. After missing footing on a removed span, he somersaulted to break the fall and landed upright, fracturing his right heel and scraping his body.
University of Pennsylvania museum chief Dr William C Farabee reports a newly found Garden of Eden near the Brazil Guianas border. A tribal account describes two gods Tuminkar and Duwid with a Tree of Life whose branches feed the people once they learn to cultivate crops.
Dupe warning style advertisement warns against calomel for liver and promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. Claims it improves bilious symptoms, avoids salivation, and can be used for children. Also notes concerns about shared swimming water and urges fresh water for swimming.
Mrs Mabel Seltzer seeks a divorce from Leonard Seltzer a member of the state board of pharmacy claiming he never kissed her when he came home and favored his mother and sister. He testified he avoided public affection out of his beliefs and upbringing. Judge Mayne urged reconciliation at the close of the hearings.
Frau Dernburg is described as the wife of Dr. Bernard Dernburg, who serves as the Kaiser’s official spokesman in the United States.
An advertisement touts Dr. Bell's Pine-Ter-Honey as a healing throat remedy. Separate wartime note details German actions at Subig Bay, Admiral Dewey pressuring Von Diederich, and a brief capitulation after a confrontation with the German cruiser Cormoran.
In Goshen Indiana William Archer tried to exterminate pig lice with kerosene and a lit torch. A flash sparked oil on pigs causing flames to engulf six hogs and the pen. The herd fled circling the yard then returned to ignite the pen. Mud saved the farmer from roast pork. In Shelbyville Indiana nine teen month old Robert Trees was clawed by a rabbit while playing with the pet.
The London Chronicle cites Herbert Spencer trying vegetarianism for about a year and burning his writings at the end of the period. He concluded rational life is a compromise and favored a middle path between extremes.
Maxim Gorky paints morning in a mountain gorge with a soft stone road like velvet. Flowers perfume the air while dew glistens on leaves and petals as the sun rises over quiet slopes.
An advertisement urges daily use of Dr King s New Life Pill to ensure a full free bowel movement each morning. It claims improved digestion and appetite, suggesting one pill at night leads to better health and happiness.
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