Athens Daily Banner 1832 Commentary and Front Page Notes
The Athens Banner recalls its 1832 origin and notes subscription rates and carrier policies. It includes political and war commentary on Wilson, suffrage, censorship, and current events, quoting local editorials and public sentiment with references to Europe and domestic affairs. The piece mentions a fatal police shooting of a Black boy in Atlanta and discusses media coverage.
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Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Red Sox and Phillies Chase World Series Pennant
Amid global tensions fans focus on baseball as the Red Sox face the Phillies in the world series. The piece notes wartime distractions, wire services, and the belief that national sport can offer unifying relief without political aftermath.
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Cabies
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Philly
Bostonians
Quarkers
America
Europe
Changes in American business this year headline
The year brought a swift shift from dependence to independence in American business. Debt to Europe dwindled as gold returns rose and dollars strengthened, reversing prior shortages. Global exchange rates improved, with London bills and Paris discounts easing, reflecting broader economic recovery after wartime strain.
The Value of Active Courtesy in Business Growth
The text argues that intangible assets like dependable references and credible systems attract profits, but active courtesy and polite, attentive service win and keep customers. It emphasizes a welcoming, genuine desire to please, with training suggested to boost profits and outpace competitors.
Automobilization of the country and its economic impact
The piece notes a sharp rise in car sales in 1914-15 with 703,527 cars sold and a 36 percent year over year gain, while spendings rose only 10 percent. Cars exceed 2 million in use, prices drop from 2125 to 814 in eight years, signaling broad life changes and effects on land values and industry. It compares auto growth to earlier railroad expansion of 250,000 miles.
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Europe
Charles Speare
Review of
United States
England
New York
Ozark Mountains
Fifth Avenue Palace
Georgia Virginia clash set for Sanford Field in Athens
On October 23 Athens hosts a major football showdown as Georgia faces Virginia at Sanford Field. Virginia recently beat Yale 10 to 0, boosting national interest amid large anticipated crowds from numerous Georgia cities and upgraded facilities to accommodate fans.
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Athens
South
8. V. Sanford
Athentics
University of Virginia
Georgia
Sanford Field
Virginia
Yale
Cunningham
Atlanta
Macon
Gainesville
Newnan
Griffin
Madison
Commerce
Washington
Lexington
Danielsville
Winder
Elberton
Greensboro
The
Athletic Association
The Fool and the Obstinate Man Cap Tale
A short fable recounts a Fool with a cap tested by an Obstinate Man. The man tries on the Fool’s cap and it fits, highlighting a caution about stubbornness and fitting judgments.
Master of the Future Poem Fragments
A reflective verse asserts control over future outcomes while stressing loyalty to the present. The speaker proclaims mastery over what lies ahead as long as fidelity to the current moment remains unwavering.
The Auto Age and Its Rise
The text traces transport evolution from rail to trolley and bicycle, noting limitations of mass transit. It links urban growth and private travel demand to the rapid rise of automobiles, highlighting a jump from 3,700 cars in 1899 to 703,527 in 1915 and the desire for luxury and personal mobility.
Automobiles By the Million in American Review of Reviews
J. George Frederick surveys the automobile boom in the October issue of the American Review of Reviews. The article analyzes rapid growth, industry shifts, and social impact as cars become a dominant part of American life.
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J. George Frederick
American Review of Reviews
Osler Endorses Lime Salts and Eckman Alterative for Tuberculosis
Dr William Osler argues healing in pulmonary tuberculosis appears with scar tissue and recovered sputa showing elastic tissue and bacilli He notes lime salts in Eckmans Alterative aid treatment without opiates or habit forming drugs He cites numerous cases yielding to the remedy and offers it via druggists or direct from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia
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Osler
William Osler
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Regius
Oxford
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
National and American baseball results with Judge West visit
National League action shows Boston 8 New York 15 in a double header and the American League Yankees 4 Red Sox 3. At Chicago the Nationals 4 Americans 0 in the second city series game with Americans winning game one yesterday. Judge H F West of Athens visits Atlanta capitol and renews officer contacts. Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad claims efficacy for colds with user testimonial from W V Harner of Montpelier Indiana.
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Chicago
Banner
Atlanta
H. F. West
City Court of
Athens
Capitol
Local Athens mayor and alderman candidacy notices posted
A collection of election announcements from Athens listing candidates for mayor and city council. Names include ER H YOUNGEIN ROBERT O ARNOLD K A HILL A G DUDLEY T E JAGO HAROLD T TUCK VINCENT MATHEWS FRANK HODGSON ALBERT E DAVISON HUGH H GORDON BE K LUMPKIN JR B DUNAWAY A CRAND W A CAPPS with filings for mayor and for alderman from First Second and Fourth wards under Democratic primary rules.
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City of
Athens
Robert O. Arnold
A. G. Dudley
Vincent Mathews
Alde&sman
Third Ward
Albert E. Davison
Hugh H. Gordon
BE. K. Lumpkin, JR
Aldreman
Fourth Ward
Tibbetts
A. Crand
J. F. Tibbetts
W. A. Capps
Gratitude for Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy Widely Expressed
Mrs. T. N. Witherall of Gowanda New York credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief from a severe summer complaint attack. The ad promotes the remedy as available at dealers and highlights Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as another cold cure, noting pine honey aids children’s colds and early treatment prevents complications.
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T. N. Witherall
Gowanda
N. Y
Adv
Dr. Bell
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Liver Action
The ad claims health and happiness depend on the liver and bile flow. It states Dr Kings New Life Pills wake up liver action and increase bile, triggering freer bowels and fewer moody days. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Brenau Offers Twelve Scholarships Renewal
Brenau College at Gainesville renews twelve $600 scholarships awarded by competitive examination. High school graduates from accredited schools across the South may enter, with exams set in April or May. The A B course has broadened its standards and now compares favorably with university courses.
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Atlanta
Brenau College
Gainesville
South
Faculty of
Brenau
Champlain Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Relief
Mrs. Chas. Peck of Gates New York reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad states the tablets cure these ailments and are sold by all dealers.
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Chas. Peck
Gates
N. Y
Chamberlain
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