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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner records carrier payment details and delivery expectations, urges prompt reports on missed papers, and notes that no carrier should collect subscriptions. It offers holiday editorials, references to Rumani a coverage, and mentions upcoming Electric Week activities with Athens participating.
A Thanksgiving message celebrates a year of general prosperity amid sorrows and crime. It notes Georgia and Athens enjoying good climate, health, crops, education, spiritual uplift, peace, and civic progress. Americans are urged to give thanks to the Creator in homes churches and communities.
Belgium endures forced Belgian men to Germany to manufacture war munitions aiding German annexation. The United States is urged to protest, though Germany ignores such requests. Belgians await a day of reckoning when Germany must compensate for the suffering, even if complete recompense is impossible.
The article argues that heavier padding protects players from injury without greatly inhibiting speed. It cites major teams' shift to full padding as safer, notes improved efficiency and timing offset any slowing, and predicts continued emphasis on protective gear in future football apparel.
An ailment text on Thomas Edison recounts his childhood in Michigan and New York. It notes his limited formal schooling, early self education, and early experiments in Port Huron. It highlights his incandescent lamp achievement shown in 1880 and traces his rise through self funding as a newsboy.
Henry A Wise writes after the election that he warned the GOP not to change leaders in a crucial year. He says the writer urged Hughes to back a trusted leader and now calls for a cr ystalized group to correct the administration. Wise concedes the American people favored Wilson and sought leaders over parties.
A long Athens testimonial repeats faith in Doan's Kidney Pills for backache swollen ankles and rheumatic pains. Mrs. M Garrison reports relief after use and again years later confirms the medicine’s enduring trust. Excerpt traces Edison’s early life and rise, noting his workshop on a moving train and later inventions.
A dialogue recalls a fable about a kind mouse that gnawed a net freeing a lion and a Welsh rabbit party. The husband argues many things have a useful purpose, while the wife notes only one kind and considerate mouse is known. The tale ends by crediting the mice who ate the cheese, keeping everyone comfortable.
A humorous dialogue contrasts male and female pain tolerance with a physician and shoe dealer exchanging quips about endurance. The snippet includes a comic exchange and a London Telegram reference, illustrating playful regional voices and social assumptions.
A dialogue about a author’s new story and proposed contests. One suggests a guessing contest about the yarns meaning while another proposes a contest to guess what the stories are truly about. The exchange notes ideas on reader engagement.
A briefly quoted gag shows an insurance solicitor and a real estate agent arguing over a sign reading Flats to Let. The solicitor quips about supply and demand and the realtor asks for clarification.
Judge notes Binks hurries toward the door as Mrs. Hinks questions guests stealing umbrellas. Binks replies that guests might recognize them, signaling a cautious approach to property security during the visit.
A caller at a popular magazine’s sanctum questions the beauty editor about following her advice. Tam asserts confidence, and the caller presses again, prompting a terse reply that implies the caller should not pursue the editor’s guidance.
Alfred P. Thom testifies before the Newlands Joint Committee urging a forward looking policy of government regulation focused on helpfulness and expansion of transportation. He argues railroads must secure even costly new facilities through credit while ensuring safety and sufficiency for the public, not punishment.
A damaged clipping lists Seaboard Air Line trains with approximate departure times for southbound services No 11 at 5 02 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 5 at 3 46 pm No 29 at 6 18 pm and northbound No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 5 63 pm No 18 at 7 45 am No 13 at 11 45 pm indicating a partial timetable and inconsistent minute data.
Effective September 3 1916 Ath ens trains depart Athens 835 am 4 pm 430 pm and step by step arrivals Athens 1259 pm 030 pm 1200 noon 1200 noon enforcement of Sunday services noted Various lodge meetings held weekly at local halls Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Woodmen and Masonic lodges advertise meeting times locations officers and contact details in Athens Georgia community notice
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