Short Notes of Interest Advertisements in The Banner
Advertisements list various services and items including Lipscomb's Specialty-Insurance, fire insurance sharing, loans on land, dressmaking, shirt deals, neckwear, and relaundered collars. Local shops Levy's Toggery, Baby Grand Chevrolet, Athena Overland Co, and Harris Street rental offers appear. Subscriptions to magazines, holiday hours, and Thanksgiving closures noted. Rentals include rooms near Hancock and Thomas with modern conveniences. Public address handling emphasized with confidentiality.
Ad Address Not Useful in Mutt Advertisement Reply
The advertiser’s stated address was provided but deemed of no practical use. The note indicates confusion over the contact location and asks for clarification to identify the correct office or person.
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Mutt
Bank in Athens Offers 4 Percent Savings Interest
Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on deposits compounded annually with January and July credit dates. Also notes rental listings on Cobb Street and Hancock Avenue, a buying offer for tire casings, and a lost belt pin with a reward or return instruction.urther details include December account charges and local business notices.
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Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Quick sale of Langford cotton seed in varied lots
G S Weldon of Lavonia Ga offers one thousand bushels of Lang ford cotton seed for quick sale. Prices are $2.50 per 10 bushels, $2.25 per 25 bushels, and $2.00 per 60 bushels. Seed grown and guaranteed pure by the seller.
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Langford
G. S. Weldon
Lavonia
Most Complete Line of Roasters in GA at H T Huggins & Sons
Advertises a Georgia roaster catalog offered by H T Huggins & Sons with a wide stock including aluminum roasters savory selections and sheet iron items. Prices range from 40 cents to 6 dollars. Encourages visits to find a roaster meeting needs for Thanksgiving dinner.
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H. T. Huggins & Son's
Preachers Appointments for Athens District Given by Bishop
The Banner lists North Georgia Methodist Conference assignments for Athens city and surrounding area. Notable moves include Rev Luke G. Johnson to Grace Church Atlanta, Rev W Dunbar to Lawrenceville, Rev T W Darnell to Loganville, and Rev J A Sharp to Young Harris College presidency. Districts covered include Griffin, LaGrange, Dalton, and Gainesville with numerous pastors assigned to Elberton, Elberton, and other circuits.
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the Banner
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Athens
Luke G. Johnson
Grace Church
Atlanta
North Atlanta
Wiliam Dunbar
Lawrenceville
T. W. Darnell
Loganville
Wesley Memorial Church
Jos. A. Sharp
Young Harris College
Young Harris
G. L. King
John F. Yarbrough
Jat Winder
College Park
South Atlanta
Z. Speer
Tilton
Dalton
W. E. Sanford
Jefferson Charge
D. B. Cantrell
Jefferson Circuit
R. M. Dixon
Young Harris Memorial Church
Thomaston
Griffin
B. P. Allen
la Grange
W. L. Pierce
P. A. Kellett
Winterville
Grantville
Love Oak
LaGrange
W. G. Crawley
Oconee Street
West Point Charge
B. L. Betts
West Point
A. A. Sullivan
Waleska
Seaboard Runs Excursion to Birmingham for Turkey Day Game
The Seaboard offers a special excursion train tomorrow at 6 am to Birmingham for the Georgia Alabama turkey day game. Round trip fare is $3.76. The return train from Birmingham departs at 6:30 pm Thursday.
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Seaboard
Birmingham
United Mine Workers to Recommend Pensions Plan
A UMWA committee reports it will urge $20 monthly pensions for miners aged 65 plus after 1923. They oppose mandatory homes for aged miners, favoring keeps families together. Estimated 7,000 eligible. with a 25 cent monthly tax, a $5,000,000 fund could start pensions in five years.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Rogerville
Tenn
National Soldiers Homes
John P. White
Longino Elected 10 Head Phi Kappa Literary Society GA
Mr. Hunter F. Longino of Atlanta won the presidency of Phi Kappa Literary Society for a second term in a near unanimous vote last night. He is a noted debater and student leader, with roles including associate editor of the Red and Black and member of multiple clubs and Alpha Tau Omega.
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Hunter F. Longino
Atlanta
Phi Kappa Literary Society
Id. Pewart
Longino
Georgia
Phi Kappa
Red and Black
Ilibrary
Alpha Tau Omega
Tax Equalization Law Report Expected This Year
Special to the Banner Atlanta November 28 Judge John C Hart state tax commissioner will in two or three weeks issue a statement showing the result of the tax equalization law in 1916 He is now working on dates The judge says the showing will be better this year than it was last
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Atlanta
John C. Hart
Hart
Do You Have Your Stomach What to Eat After Supper
Instructional line urging slow eating and thorough chewing to ease sour stomach followed by a recommendation to take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper and noting availability everywhere.
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Chamberlain's
Death of Mrs. T. L. Grimes in Fitzgerald and Athens ties
Mrs. T. L. Grimes died at her Fitzgerald home after illness begun in September. She was mother to Mrs. Marion Smith of Athens and Edith Grimes, a former Lucy Cobb student. Survived by two sons, two daughters, with Mrs. Smith at her side, the body to Dublin for burial beside her husband.
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T. L. Grimes
Fitzgerlad
How to Curb Auto Theft Divide Over License System
In Atlanta a debate on stamping out auto theft centers on duplicate license numbers. Congressman How ard favors requiring a license matching the state tag, while Secretary of State Philip Cook doubts its effectiveness, noting thieves remove state numbers and counterfeit tags flood Georgia. Two special officers have been sent to trace the fake numbers.
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Atlanta
South
William Schley Howard
Philip Cook
Georgia
Mr. Cook
Exodus of Negroes Endangers Southern Prosperity
In Atlanta on November 28 B R Holmes principal of the Holmes Industrial Institute warned that the exodus of negroes from Georgia risks the region’s prosperity. He said exodusters face disappointment upon reaching hoped-for Eldorado and urged state leaders and white allies to persuade blacks to stay in the south where they are better off.
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Atlanta
South
Georgia
B. R. Holmes
Holmes Industrial Institute
Holmes
Athens Merchant Injured in Slip Near Shop
Yesterday afternoon A F Comer, a prominent Athens merchant, stepped from his shop door and slipped, sustaining a severe strain and possibly a broken ankle. He received aid at the scene and was later treated by a physician. Local authorities say no other injuries occurred.
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A. F. Comer
Stewards Organize at First Methodist Church in Athens
The stewards of the First Methodist Church organized a new board led by Dr. R. P. Stephens as chairman and Dr. N. G. Slaughter as vice chairman with J. C. McLain secretary and A. W. Dozier treasurer, all reelected. A general reception at the parsonage next week will honor the new pastor Dr. S. R. Belk and his wife. Belk may be delayed reaching Athens Sunday. Rev. S. P. Wiggins will lead the pulpit in his place. Belk plans to move Gainesville family to the parsonage soon and is expected to arrive for a welcome later in the week.
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First Methodist Church
R. P. Stephens
N. G. Slaughter
J. C. McLain
A. W. Dozier
R. Belk
Belk
Athens
P. Wiggins
Gainesville
Georgia Industrial Home Thanksgiving Appeal for Orphans
A 1916 Thanksgiving appeal from J A Harris, general manager of the Georgia Industrial Home in Macon, requests readers in Georgia support for feeding, clothing, and educating dependent children. The letter notes price shocks, urging donations of money or goods and inviting public visitation, with a postscript asking unions to collect offerings at Thanksgiving services.
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J. A. Harris
Georgia Industrial Home
Macon
All Union Services
Editor Accepts Cordwood for Subscriptions
A caller asked if cordwood could be used to pay subscriptions. The country paper editor replied yes, but only if the wood is cut to convenient lengths suitable for throwing at bill collectors.
Perfect Philosophy Quote From Marcus Aurelius
A concise reflection from Marcus Aurelius on resilience and perception. It asserts that calamity only exists in thought, and one can choose to view events as harmless if they so decide. The passage emphasizes inner power over external misfortune.
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Marcus Aurelius
Thalians Set for Georgia Tour This Week
The Thalians depart this afternoon for Savannah to present A Pair of Sixes. They perform in Fitzgerald Friday night and Albany Saturday night, returning to Athens Sunday night.
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Savannah
Fitzgerald
Albany
Athens
Haile's Place 18 Not to Be Filled in Central of Georgia
Information from Atlanta reports that the Central of Georgia Railway will not fill the vacancy created by the death of J. C. Haile. The passenger traffic manager's duties will pass to Fred J. Robinson, who will assume full charge of the damenger business for the railroad.
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Atlanta
Central of Georgia Railway
J. C.haile
R Aid
Fred J. Robinson
Central
Mesmerism and Hypnotism Defined and Traced
The article states mesmerism is a form of hypnotism and vice versa. It notes mesmerism began with F. A. Mesmer, a German physician from Merseburg, around 1760. It also observes the term mesmerism has given way to hypnotism in modern usage.
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F. A. Mesmer
Merseburg
What the Data Mean in Versifier Style
The note discusses how the phrase three little dots signals suggestion rather than explicit meaning in modern verse. It explains that writers use ellipses to imply rather than state, making interpretation elusive and dependent on reader perception.
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New York Poste
Not a clear historical article headline
Fragmentary OCR text mentions liberty and reform but lacks coherent events, entities, or dates to form a grounded news item summary. The readable fragments discuss liberty as essential condition and civil reform without identifiable persons, places, or organizations.
Little Edna Pities Weighed-Down Men on the Slope
A child named Edna expresses sympathy for men struggling with a heavy burden as they attempt to lift it to the top, only for it to fall back again, reflecting a scene described in a Boston Transcript snippet.
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Little Edna
Mummm
Boston Transcript
Darkest Just Before Dewi in a Harri et Beecher Tone
A compact reflection on perseverance noting that when all seems against you the moment of change arrives. It emphasizes resilience and hope, invoking classic exhortations to endure until circumstances shift in your favor.
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Dewi
Harriet” Beecher
Prevalent Complaint in The Time Ohio State Journal
A critique notes how everyday life elevates mediocre performers to leading roles, deriding the spectacle of pretension in public life and media. The piece satirically argues that talent and merit are often overlooked in favor of showy presentation and self emphasis.
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Ohio State Journal
Fragmentary quarrel report from unnamed source
A brief, unclear exchange cites someone named Generoun, Wille, and a child sharing food. The quote references Apple and chewing gum amid an implied family dispute. No further context or verifiable details are provided.
Daily Thought on Moving Forward in Quiet Resolve
A concise note reflects on continuing with one’s work mindset despite external distractions. It emphasizes steady focus and persistence as a guiding principle in daily life.
Uncle Eben in Quips About Sense and Nonsense
A brief regional item features Uncle Eben, a character noted for speaking with blunt humor about sense and folly. The piece captures a folksy moment likely reflecting local dialect and community wit.
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MR. Stark
Erwin and Company
J. D. Bradwell
Clarke
Lipscomb
Insurance
J. C. Jester
A. H. Davenport
T. K. Randolph
Levy
Athena Overland Co
Harris
A.H. Davison
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
C. W. Isbill
King Hodgson
P. O
Hancock and
Thomas Streets
Su-Tu-W
Ralph P
Bassett & CO
H. Abit Nix
Shackelford
J. T. Anderson
Cobb Street
Athens Hide & Rubber Co
Old Compress
Hancock Avenue
Milledge
A. H. Davison
King Hodgson (Co
Strand
Narcissi
Gracedale Greenhouses
D. G. Anderson & Co
SON Mazda
Athens Engineering Company
Elberton
G. F. Venable
Bowman
J. L. Hall
Carnesville
H. M. Strozier
Center
J. J. Levern
Comer
L. Hagan
Commerce
W. P. Scoville
Danielsville
M. A. Franklin
First
A. Harris
Elbert
J. W. Stephens
J. D. Turner
W. D. Stephenson
Hartwell
F. J. Mashburn
Homer
L. L. Landrum
M. B. Sams
Lincolnton
H. O. Green
South Lincolnton
Martin
Maysville
J. S. L. Sappington
Middleton
W. T. Watkins
Royston
T. M. Sullivan
Toccoa
J. E. Ellis
G. H. Bailey
Presiding Elder
J. W. Quillian
Bolton
T. L. Rutland
Bethlehem
J. W. Brinsfield
Buford
George W. Duval
Clarkesville
Demorest
L. B. Linn
Clayton
A. P
Watkins
Cleveland
United Mine Workers
Young Athens
Lipscomb & Co
Frank A. Lipscomb
First Methodist Board
Athens Banner
Thalians
J. C. Haile
Wille
Eben
Han
R, W
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