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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
5
A Chicago manufacturer has perfected a small transformer that reduces home electrical current to harmless levels for operating tiny electric toys. This invention promises popular Christmas toys by safely powering miniature trains and other small devices.
Special to the Banner from Macon Georgia reports that Mercer Law School will admit women. The board of directors passed the resolution, the dean notes classes are currently all male, but many inquiries from women are expected to enroll. The move follows a charter and assembly action allowing women to practice law, enabling Portia graduates to gain court admission.
In Mercedes Texas on November 29 North Dakota troops lifted and carried 24 by 72 foot YMCA quarters 600 feet to a nearby spot. Eight hundred pounds per man weight limit plan kept. Engineers calculated weight while 210 men moved the structure with beams under sills, placing it within eight inches of the target. The crew cheered as the unit used the facilities for soldiers in Georgia.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce elected Ivan E. Allen as president and H. G. Hastings as third vice president for two years. Allen helped drive the Southeastern Fair, while Hastings is slated to lead the Georgia Chamber of Commerce next spring.
Announcement states Atlanta laundries will raise charges for cleaning collars from two and a half cents to three cents per item due to increased cost of paper and ink. This follows a broader rise in paper costs.
Walton News praises Athens efforts to attract the great Southern Chautauqua. The Athens Chamber of Commerce committee, among prominent Athenians, argues the two million dollar plant should be located in Athens. They note Athens population and educational stature bolster the case and commend the city’s initiative.
Immigration and colonization as affecting the United States will be discussed by leading authorities at the National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits to be held in Chicago December 4-9. Government officials and congress members are expected to join debates on literacy tests after the war immigration farm labor and related policy. Frederic C. Howe will present a national policy for distributing immigrants to farming lands. Rural economics teachers from across the country and Canada will attend the Fourth Annual Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits with the National Agricultural Teachers of Rural Economics to advance agricultural education nationwide.
Clarke County voters prepare for sixteen district elections on the upcoming Saturday, with eight single and eight double posts. Most districts will elect a single constable, some may elect two, and several districts may skip a justice of the peace election, letting current magistrates serve. Ordinary Orr has mailed the blanks, while Justice Cobb faces no opposition and Wood and Cook have no challengers in the town district.
The Good Samaritans grand lodge, a fraternal order for Black Georgians, closed last night electing officers for another year and setting a forthcoming meeting at Shady Dale. About 250 delegates attended. membership rose by 50 lodges and 4,000 members in the year, totaling around 15,000 in Georgia. The group paid nearly 15,200 in death claims and benefits, with 108 claims in the twelve months. Rev H Guile of Lumpkin heads the grand lodge and Dr W H Harris of this city is grand secretary. The order is described as flourishing and well run.
Commerce Georgia November 29 Col Geo I Carson Sr completed a canvass and raised the full $100 requested by national democratic campaign chairman Vance McCormack as Commerce's share of the second call to cover deficits in campaign expenses. A list of small donations brings the total to $101.00. Carson is praised as a rock ribbed democrat proud of his record and subscriptions to the Woodrow Wilson fund.
A short aphoristic reflection by Hronah More notes that roses of pleasure wither quickly, never lasting to adorn the brow of the improvident. The author contrasts beauty with lasting sweetness, warning that worldly delights fade as quickly as petals.
Col Carson led a fundraising push citing lifelong Democrat ties and a long friendship with Woodrow Wilson. He emphasized Commerce’s consistent readiness to act and deliver.
G S Weldon of Lavonia Georgia advertises pure Langford cotton seed for sale in 10 25 and 40 bushel lots at 2 50 2 25 and 2 00 per bushel respectively. He guarantees the seed to be absolutely pure.
Shackelford and Meadow advertise loan services for farm lands and improved city properties. They offer secured financing from local or foreign money sources and promise prompt processing through the Shackelford Building offices.
Early cold snaps bring sleet snow and slush that trigger coughs. Foley's Honey and Tar acts quickly to heal inflammation and ease breathing so sleep remains undisturbed by hacking coughs. H. R. Palmer & Sons advertise the remedy.
The description details a flesh color crepe blouse with lace-edged jabot and turn-down collar, paired with a velvet skirt featuring hemstitched bands and silk braid trim. Measurements call for 23 8 yards of 40 inch crepe for the waist and 4 34 yards of 36 inch velvet with 11 yards of braid. Pictorial Review patterns No. 6918 for waist sizes 34-44 inches at 15 cents and skirt No. 6956 for waist 22-44 inches at 20 cents.
Tailored costume described in dark blue whipcord with a four gore skirt and deep hem. Jacket is single breasted with a convertible collar and braid option. Med size uses 5 yards of 54 inch fabric. sizes 34 to 44 bust and 18 to 34 inch waist. pattern numbers 6968 and 6967 priced at 20 cents each.
A Shanghai inventor introduces an improved star finder with a parasolis stick alignment that points toward relative sky positions to ease locating celestial objects. The device promises quicker identification of stars and planets, aiding amateur astronomers and navigators in charting the heavens.
An odd quote on education stresses inner resolve to do required tasks despite reluctance. It highlights discipline as a core driver of learning and self-improvement. The remark attributes motivation to personal choice and determination rather than external praise.
Yesterday morning at Athens High School Miss Annie Paine and Miss Charlotte Newton were awarded five dollar prizes for the best two essays on the history and progress of the public school system. Judges praised the essays as splendid local history and strong high school compositions. Prizes were presented by Mr D G Bickera after the devotional, song, and girls chorus program.
An old Irish undertaker in a Michigan city meets a boy carrying bad news about his father. He asks how the father is and then inquires about the father’s height, delivering a wry test of his own concern and timing in a small town exchange.
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