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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
5
The Athens Daily Banner offers a broad mix of editorials and notices. It discusses tariff debate implications, the Atlanta junior chamber, migratory bird laws delays, local governance formations, and critiques of those who harm Athens’s business and civic standing.
Athens business boomed last Saturday with cotton at nearly fourteen cents a pound and many accounts paid. Merchants reported a bright outlook for the year as 1911-12 crop shortages are made up, though some citizens push political attacks on Athens. Proponents of a commission form government are urged to name the three slated officeholders to meet public trust.
A satirical polemic notes the erosion of old superstitions and myths. Scientists dismiss rabbit-foot luck, clover-leaf charms, floods and tales like Pocahontas as outdated. Ozone health hype is challenged as mere fresh air rhetoric, with experts deeming cures and miracles as poppycock.
This page notes September style observations and lists dates like 1710 Port Royal conquest and 1905 tuberculosis congress. It highlights Cordell Hull born October 2 1872 in Overton County Tennessee and outlines his public service, war record, and career as a congressman.
Sir James P. Q. Whitney premier of Ontario is 70 today while Major General William S. McCall U S A retired also reaches 70. Carl Hayden congressman from Arizona is 36 and Oscar Callaway congressman from Texas Twelfth district is 41 today.
A reader recalls using the new P A E line, describing the shift to exact five cent fares. The piece notes the need to have a nickel ready, the conductor's role, and the public adapting to slower loading and stricter honesty as crowds learn the new system.
Dr H M DuBose of Atlanta extols biblical optimism from Revelation and Mark urging faith in God. He asserts God rules both spiritual destinies and the secular realm, predicting a future where righteousness increases and society advances through health and progress. The talk centers on prophetic and historical harmony and enduring hope.
The notice warns readers away from cough medicines containing cocadine morphine or heroin and advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a non sedative option. It claims the remedy cleans out germ breeding areas and prevents pneumonia, touting its worldwide reputation and availability at all dealers.
W R Lawson notes that the English economist hailed transportation as America’s key contribution to political economy. New Atlantic City convention reports from the American Electric Railway Association detail four sections, sixty four committees, and a vast agenda on engineering, accounting, claims and traffic. Attendance of about 5000 from 490 companies worldwide is anticipated.
A call to supporters to pay outstanding installments at Georgia National Bank on October 1 for the YMCA building fund. Treasurer W Brooks urges donors to settle their accounts to ease collector visits and support church and community efforts.
A claimed remedy promises instant itch relief and fast healing of eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions. The advertisement asserts the ointment is doctor prescribed and available from local druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
Directory lists Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets weekly at Masonic Hall Clayton Street with W M Capps. Athens Nest No 1460 OOO meets Fridays at Owl's Nest Clayton Street. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets monthly. Athens BPOE No 790 meets Wednesdays. Glenn and Williams Lodges IOOF meet Tuesdays and Mondays respectively. Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays. Classic City Council No 315 UCT meets Saturdays. Geo B Davis Camp W.O.W. meets Wednesdays. plus Woodmen of the World activities on Clayton Street with various officers named.
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