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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
4
The piece reviews newspaper delivery rates in Athens and comments on advertising’s effectiveness. It notes carriers must not collect payments and mentions local topics from sports to Greco Serbian treaty tensions, plus editorials praising local papers and a long note on newspaper advertising reach.
The piece discusses scientific efforts to extend life, noting a 137 year claim and the universal desire to raise life expectancy. It cites Henry Jenkins of Yorkshire, born 1501 and dying 1670, as an anecdotal example, then argues there is no royal road to old age. Moderation emerges as the core life rule.
The article describes the rural telephone as a key community developer in Georgia and the South. It explains how assiduous expansion by Southern Bell aims to unite farmers with city markets, boost cooperative marketing, cut living costs, and extend telephone connections to every rural area in the state.
A brief poetic meditation compares weakness and strength, hinting that fragile willows may unite with stronger woods to bind, suggesting resilience through cooperation.
The Wise Man spoke of sorrow and answered in misery. His mood reflected regret and heaviness as the scene moved to quiet despair.
The Chinese government approves Chow Tze chi’s plan for a Commercial and Industrial Commission led by three divisions to study domestic and foreign commerce, disseminate information, and assist merchants. The move is praised as a sign of progress toward modern industrial methods and political development.
The division, divided into eight sections, coordinates domestic and foreign companies, organization, exports and imports, banking, mining, transportation, taxation, and secretarial work. It trains experts, collects material for the Museum, and will send personnel abroad as needed. An Exposition for Home Products will be held in Peking on October 10, with annual National Exhibitions to showcase China’s industries and educate the public on accounting and technical education.
The Farm and Fireside column endorses the U S Weather Bureau as a reliable authority while listing traditional weather signs. Proverbial verses warn frost with moonlight, wind and smoke cues, and evening red morning gray as rain predictors. officials’ reports via phone are less useful than these folk rhymes.
Atlanta looks to a new high profile trial as the Innes Nelms mystery nears court. Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey, famed from the Leo Frank case, seeks expedited hearing in a Texas linked larceny after trust case tied to missing sisters Eloise Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms.
The article profiles Mrs. W P Grosvenor of London as England’s champion lady claybird shooter, highlighting her start in 1911, three consecutive English Championship ladies prizes from 1913 to 1915, top scores at 17 yards and 15 traps, and a 22 out of 30 score in 1914. It notes husband Mr. Grosvenor’s devotion, Remington ammunition use, and Middlesex Gun Club’s challenging 65–70 yard traps.
Atlanta Oct 8 The Tallulah Falls railroad runs from Cornelia to Franklin with heavy summer travel and a battle over daily trains. Since 1913 locals pressed for two daily trains while the line wanted one. The railroad commission has repeatedly ordered two in past fights, but the road seeks to reduce to one in winter and two in summer as patronage dwindles. The case reopens on the 26th with locals prepared to contest the request.
A testimonial style advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a faithful cough and cold remedy for seasonal colds. The copy claims strong personal use by the speaker and family with pricing 50 cents and 1 dollar.
An Atlanta elevator boy claims ordinary electric elevators in a local skyscraper can predict rain up to twenty four hours in advance by the feel of delicately adjusted machinery on the control, offering a practical barometer beyond official forecasts.
Newspaper man St R Wentworth of the St James News endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for a severe chest cold and potential pneumonia. He says the product straightened him up immediately and recommends it for cough and lung relief. Thousands with hay fever and asthma also thank this soothing medicine from H R Palmer and Sons.
The Athens Banner publishes its ownership and circulation details for October 1 1915. Editor H J Rowe Managing Editor D G Bickers Business Manager Chas E Martin listed with numerous Athens Georgia owners. Bondholders none. Average copies 1500. Sworn Oct 8 1915 D G Bickers N P.
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