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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
4
A broad Athens Daily Banner column notes fall business, shipping, politics and social quips. It mentions football, prices, strikes in Atlanta, salt rate revisions, a university gift, banking profits, and looming Christmas shopping with a brisk holiday rush. The piece weaves commentary with social humor and local concerns.
The article notes rising optimism for a strong fall trade across the country with farmers receiving good cotton prices despite a shorter crop. Athens merchants have stocked up for a booming season and anticipate one of the best fall periods in the city’s history.
Trustees emphasize the commerce school’s growth with added faculty supported by Athens business leaders. The program aims to broaden business education beyond the business college and prepare graduates for positions in sizable enterprises, urging statewide business support.
The article argues Wilson gains as progressives shift to him and Roosevelt tires of party splits. It notes business leaders prefer stability under Wilson and warns that a Republican victory could bring war. Wilson reportedly holds more feasible facts via diplomacy and may win re election as public opinion shifts.
Bibb County officials adopt a resolution to grant the state board authority to outline highway improvements. The state department will collaborate with the federal road association on Georgia projects. Community groups urged to form cooperative efforts to boost enthusiasm and progress.
The author voices views on Sabbath practice, contrasting primitive strictness with contemporary balance. He parries biblical literalism with anecdotes about a bishop and Old New Haven blue laws, noting Jewish and Catholic traditions, and argues the Sabbath should be a day of rest and delight rather than punishment.
H R Palmer announces candidacy for re election to the office of alderman in the Second ward subject to democratic primary action. The notice references a Wright from the First ward and mentions party processes.
The Indianapolis News reports Americans consume about 172 pounds of meat per person each year, far above England 119 Germany 113 France 0 Austria Hungary 64 Russia 50 and Spain 49 in a global comparison.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a 25 cent remedy for rheumatism neuralgia back ache and stiffness. It claims quick warming soothing relief from painful areas and urges readers to buy at any drug store.
A discussion on hydro electric power argues cheap power fuels broad industrial growth. Electric furnaces aid steel, aluminum, ferrochrome, and cutting tools, while chlorine, dyes, abrasives, and nitrates rely on electric production. Scientists and Navy needs, plus defense and consumer goods, depend on Niagara and other water power sources, urging Congress to enable further development to lower costs and unlock new products.
Census data show electric power costing two thirds of what it did a decade earlier. Growth in water power, especially in the Middle Atlantic and West North Central regions, has driven down costs while living expenses rise. The report notes the broader consumer benefits beyond price per kilowatt hour.
Eastern Time timetable for Athens trains shows No. 5 leaving at 8 35 a m daily and No. 52 at 4 p m daily except Sunday. No. 54 runs Sundays at 4 30 p m and No. 51 arrives Athens at 12 59 noon daily except Sunday. No. 58 arrives Athens at 9 30 p m daily and No. 55 Sundays at 12 30 noon.
Train times from Athens listed for January 23 1916: No 2 leaves 7 20 PM No 4 leaves 2 20 PM No 1 arrives 11 40 AM No 4 arrives 6 40 PM. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for all points Gainesville Northwestern and Southern Railway connections.
Seaboard Air Line schedules show south bound trains No 11 at 5 37 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 5 at 8 45 pm No 29 at 6 17 pm. North bound trains No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 7 45 pm No 12 at 11 43 pm.
Daily and Sunday departure times listed for All Points with morning and afternoon runs. Trains Arrive times given for daily and Sunday service. Information lines provide agents’ names and phone numbers. Lodge and fraternal notices follow with meeting schedules and contact details.
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