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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery notes, urges timely reports of missed papers, and notes specials. It discusses Belgian news, Clarke county alfalfa, cotton markets, and war developments including the Battle of the Aisne and Zeppelin threats with speculation on possible peace if German aims change.
The piece argues Belgium suffered unjustly in the war and seeks Allies to secure compensation for losses. It notes Belgium’s lack of fault, predicts widespread devastation regardless of outcome, and contemplates potential future incorporation into a German empire if Germany wins.
The article notes cotton exports to England begun on a small scale with Athens selling 800 bales and Atlanta over 2000. It explains English mills remain active despite war and that such exports aint indicate Europe’s normal demand is unlikely but any export movement aids the economy. It cautions total export trade cannot exceed about half normal levels.
In support of a federal war revenue bill, a tax on whiskey, wines and beer is advocated as a necessary source of government funds. Prohibitionists oppose, but the author argues luxuries should bear the burden and that tax raises needed revenue without targeting essentials. If voters reject liquor, the traffic may disappear from the tax base.
The writer laments that the news of a world wide war pervades every page from front to sports. Market pages vanish and social columns shrink as battles and gore fill the issue, overshadowing weather health and crops.
A tale of three brothers and an eccentric uncle named Opportunity who will leave his wealth to the nephew who proves most watchful. The third nephew is chosen after the others fail to meet the test of vigilance. Athens Day at the Winder fair is noted as a success alongside curious notes on teeth and whalebone.
A nostalgic note recalls red flannel bolts in dry goods stores and the tender feelings they inspired in young men, contrasting with present curiosity about their original use. The Ohio State Journal frames the piece as a memory fragment about old fashion and shopping rituals.
The author muses on the idea of manufacturing ideas and storing them through conscious effort. Living has adventure only if the mental cupboard holds good things. uncertainty is what gives zest to existence and fuels living.
Yesterday morning Judge Carlisle Cobb dismissed the warrant against Ben Barber for assault to murder in the Bittle case. Evidence showed Virgin Smith, who fled to South Carolina, was the one who did the cutting. Barber was present but not implicated. Barber waived investigation into a drunken on highway charge.
An old drug store ad touts Dr James Headache Powders offering quick relief from headache and neuralgia. It promises immediate effects and urges readers to buy a dime package at a local drug store.
The document lists civil and criminal cases scheduled in Athens with docket numbers and party names. Entries cover multiple dates from October 15 to October 23, 1914, including city of Athens suits, bank and private disputes, and jail cases first, followed by motion and appearance dockets.
An advertisement claims Hyomei, a mixture of antiseptic oils inhaled via a small device, quickly reaches diseased nasal and throat tissues to kill germs and relieve catarrh symptoms. It promises fast relief and notes H R Palmer & Sons offer a no cure no pay plan. A separate note reports a burglar identified in Paris by skin torn from his ear used as evidence.
Peru Indiana resident Mrs Joseph Kallans says Chamberlains Tablets relieved belching sour stomach and headaches and regulated her bowels. She writes she feels it her duty to tell others of the relief. For sale by all dealers.
President Andrew M Soule of the Georgia State College of Agriculture cites Appling county as a model during the agricultural crisis He reports up to 50000 bushels of rice and corn offered for sale via county farm demonstration agent Roy Rogers Soule notes rapid progress in diversified farming and higher profits beyond cotton while visiting Tattnall and addressing about 700 farmers.
Atlanta, Oct. 8 Special to the Banner reports P D McCarley says Britain is halting shipments of cotton seed oil meal and cake from the South to Holland Denmark and Italy. Export demand fades and prices drop, threatening hardship for Georgia cotton farmers as the Cotton Seed Crushers Association and state chambers protest to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
Yesterday morning policemen arrested Jack Johnson wanted for months on two charges. He is a colored man and a fighter, but a better evader, having dodged officers since last May. He is charged with mistreating his wife Susie May Johnson on May 30 and July 12 and will answer to both old charges.
The Bookman studies boyhood ethics in a timely treatise by Franklin W. Johnson of the University of Chicago High School. It analyzes adolescence for home, school, church, and youth groups, drawing on Johnson’s broad experience with boys and education.
In the District Court of the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division the creditors of S. J. Thompson, of Athens Clarke County, are notified of his adjudication as a bankrupt on October 8 1914. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Referee's office Athens Ga October 20 1914 at 11 oclock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. FRANK L UPSON Referee in Bankruptcy.
H. R. Palmer & Sons' drug store advertises Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with a Woodstock Georgia testimonial from T. A. Lewis who suffered years of stomach trouble. The notice claims the product clears mucus and toxins, relieves stomach liver and intestinal disorders, and has saved people from surgeries. It warns of imitators and urges purchases at the local drug store.
Several residents declare candidacies for alderman across wards one to four subject to Democratic primary action. Names include RT Wright H R Palmer Hoke R O Arnold J A Pitner J F Tibbetts. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets praises health benefits from Esther Mae Baker of Spenceport New York.
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