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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
4
Subscribers must promptly notify the business office of late delivery or missing papers. No carrier may collect subscriptions or re sell papers. Various quips on war, cotton prices, politics, and urban plans appear, including bulbs about Georgia cattle ticks, a plan to electrify Clayton street, and a note on Fire Prevention Week.
The article argues Russia remains committed to the war, citing an ultimatum to Bulgaria as proof it will not quit. It asserts Russia has shouldered substantial fighting burden and will challenge the Teutonic allies on the eastern front.
The German government rejects liability for the Arabic sinking and disputes disavowal of the commander. President Wilson demands both liability and willingness to compensate the American lives lost. The US offers arbitration on damages but not on the principle of German responsibility, warning Kaiser William of a possible break in relations.
A woman over ninety in Banks County picks more than half a bale of cotton this season. The piece praises her daily discipline and vigor while contrasting able men who avoid labor and rely on others. It urges idle men to imitate her energy.
The article notes global scientific collaboration amid wartime, highlighting the International Office of Hygiene in Paris and Dr. R. W. Johnstone. It summarizes 1913 plague and cholera trends, India death declines, 1914 increases, and the hope that yellow fever and other diseases may fade with advancing science. The London Lancet and JAMA stress lasting value for future research and reference.
The Chicago Herald editorial urges riders to praise conductors and motormen for courteous service as well as complain about faults. It notes readers often write hot letters about misdeeds but seldom commend good acts. The piece promotes public recognition of helpful streetcar staff to improve overall service.
The July exports of munitions reached 50 million dollars and August matched that level, with September showing a decline. Cumulative allied demands since the war began are estimated between 100 million and 450 million, a level comparable to US payments to Europe for tourist credits remittances and freights. Experts estimate 1.15 to 1.5 billion dollars of contracts to be paid by Allies in the next nine to twelve months, with Bethlehem Steel and Canadian Car and Foundry alone under contracts exceeding 500 million. Dozens of corporations have orders for rifles shells tools cars locomotives rails powder and chemicals averaging 25 to 40 million dollars each. End of September shows large makers at capacity, shifting new work to hundreds of small units as reopenings emerge across New England and the Midwest with shops acting as supplies agents for armies in France.
L D Stearns argues against forcing children into unsuitable careers. Talent runs along natural lines, and fulfilling one’s unique bent yields true success. A broad education and healthy character support any chosen path, aligning with God’s plans for happiness and purpose.
A prohibition sentiment grows after yesterday’s Minneapolis election on the issue. Writers predict dry momentum will move toward Milwaukee and St Louis. An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments, urging women to try it for backache headaches nervousness and irritability.
The passage urges documenting yearly declines in preventable diseases, arguing such precise epidemic records hold greatest scientific and historical value for future generations as humanity faces recurring health threats. It emphasizes human knowledge of past epidemics is vague and based on general statements.
A testimonial from Arthur Webb describes severe pneumonia in 1904 developing into tuberculosis. After weight loss and bleak prognosis, he credits Eckmans Alterative begun in mid 1905 with restored health. The letter touts the remedy as non habit forming and asks readers to request a recovery circular.
C D Wright of Rosemont Nebraska says frequent kidney activity disturbed his rest and pains. After using Foley Kidney Pills a single 50 cent bottle made him well. H R Palmer and Sons endorse the product for relief of rheumatism and backache.
A miscellaneous collection of short quips, jokes, letters, and small items from The Cincinnati Enquirer era. Cartoonish humor and social observations appear, including a note on a politician named Oma Corn, a dance offer, editor’s clarification, and teases about daily life and manners.
A promotional notice touts Mrs. Osgood's Wonder as a permanent hair removal solution for the face neck arms and hands. It claims skin safe inexpensive and guaranteed money back with every package and directs buyers to 4 R Palmer & Sons or any up-to-date druggist.
A promotional note discusses method versus flexibility in actions and favors Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted cough and cold remedy. It urges timely use when a cold starts after exposure and cites personal testimonial of effectiveness for families. Prices shown 50 cents and 1.00.
The text notes drums on horseback in England dating to 1542 when Henry VIII dispatched kettle drums to Vienna to be played on horseback in the Hungarian manner. Mounted bands gained vogue in the late eighteenth century, with life guards employing them by 1895.
A newspaper ad notes many people suffer headaches backs ache rheumatic pains and tiredness from kidney issues. Foley Kidney Pills are said to aid elimination improve sleep and boost well being. The ad is by H. R. Palmer & Sons. It also advises preventing colds by catching sneezes early and boiling contaminated handkerchiefs to kill germs.
Geo W Clough, a 77 year old from Prentiss Mississippi with kidney trouble, writes Foley Kidney Pills helped him more than other remedies. He warns no one should neglect kidney symptoms. The endorsement appears from H R Palmer & Sons along with a humorous Puck cartoon caption about secrecy in marriage.
Miss Clara A. Driggs of Elba Nebraska approves Chamberlain's Tablets as quick relief for headaches dizziness and digestive symptoms caused by a torpid liver and disordered digestion. For sale by all dealers.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger letter notes a weather bureau joke about predicting rain. The piece highlights public skepticism and humor in a reader’s observations of meteorology.
Schools in many cities consider barring children with colds to curb contagion. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. Parents are advised to administer before school opens by Be: R. Palmer & Sons, adv Only True Church quote from Ruskin about unity and church.
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