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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
9
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery expectations, warns carriers cannot collect payments, and notes Farmer movement, Mexican affairs, and Georgia political forecasts. It urges diversified crops, discusses Carranza and Huerta loans, and hints at Democratic campaign efforts ahead of elections.
The piece urges President Wilson to intervene to provide relief for cotton growers amid a local emergency. It argues political leaders in Congress have offered only talk and calls on the president to propose proper measures and press Congress to act swiftly. It stresses farmers seek no charity, only lawful, effective action within propriety.
Opinion pieces argue the European war will be lengthy with no rapid end likely. Analysts note Germany's five million troops and capable finances could prolong the fight, while Allied victory remains probable though not imminent. Sunday’s prayer day for peace is discussed, but the piece condemns the war as devilish rather than divine.
The Macon Telegraph laments the defeat of Hoke Smith’s cotton relief push. It attacks his campaign promises as unreliable and accuses his press agents of overhyping his influence. The piece argues he failed to secure congressional aid or favorable rates and predicts a new, dubious proposal will surface.
R E Roberts of Homer City Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy saying it works the best and has never failed to give the desired results after years of use. Advertisement notes availability at all dealers.
A brief caption notes a quip on how some men speak in old fashioned liquid measures, suggesting humor at linguistic habit. The line hints at a staged anecdote about language and measurement without naming people or places.
A testimonial ad cites Dr. King's New Discovery as a quick relief for colds and coughs. It claims soothing effects for families and children and offers a 50 cent bottle with money back satisfaction.
The 33rd annual convention of the American Electric Railway Association will meet in Atlantic City October 12 to 16. Plans to educate railway employes and officers include a correspondence course for mechanical and transportation departments and an Accountants' educational course. Attendance is expected to reach four to five thousand, highlighting demand for trained professionals in the electric railway field.
Calomel dangers prompt widespread switch to Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable tonic. The remedy promises relief from constipation and biliousness without nausea or rebound problems. Local druggists back the product with money back guarantees if it fails to replace calomel. No diet or habit changes needed. Center of United States geography noted as context.
A dated advertisement discusses actions during a severe cold and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It cites Mrs. A. B. Sargent of Peru Indiana praising the product and states it is highly recommended by long-time users. Available for sale by all dealers.
A fragment echoes Napoleonic lines about the force to create something durable. The quote reflects a meditation on power, ambition, and enduring achievement attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, framed as a historical voice from Elba.
Governor Slaton proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment submitted for ratification at the November 3 1914 general election. It would set salaries for Bibb Superior Court judges via county payments to reach 5009.00 per year, with related provisions and publication requirements.
A reader testifies to recovering from a persistent cough and lung trouble after using Hekman's Alterative. The note describes initial misdiagnosis and failed treatments before finding relief, urging prompt preventive action for lingering coughs and colds.
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