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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
4
A condensed column from the Athens Daily Banner covers subscription rates and delivery reminders, along with assorted notes on events, people, and light regional curiosities. It mentions the Commerce Four County Fair, Georgian sports chatter, and a humorous digression on names and local trivia.
Athens prepares for three major gridiron battles at Sanford Field led by Virginia on the 28th, Auburn and Clemson also on the slate. The Georgia crowd expects large attendance as the rivalries unfold in a South wide college football feast.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce leads a campaign to attend and back fairs in Commerce Monroe Washington Hartwell and Crawfordville. President Flanigen backs a committee of citizens to represent Athens and show local interest in regional agricultural progress and prosperity.
Dr. James A. Macdonald, editor of the Globe, argues in Berkeley that Canada United States and Mexico show a peaceful evolution to self government. He praises a century of warless Great Lakes and unfortified prairies as North America’s unmatched achievement contrasting Europe’s history and military conflict.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming hair becomes light and wavy after brushing with a damp cloth. It promises dandruff removal, scalp purification, and new hair growth within weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store or toilet counter.
Forecast till 7 p m Wednesday calls for cloudy Athens area with probable showers and partly cloudy Georgia with possible local rains. High pressure remains over Virginia and the Gulf region while the upper Mississippi Valley storm lingers. Increasing clearing in cotton belt and central eastern states with some showers possible. west of the Mississippi generally fair and cool. Frost in Salt Lake City noted. temperatures rise modestly, especially in the northwest and Canada. Local rains likely at Athens tonight and Wednesday with east to southeast winds and higher temperatures.
W V Harner of Montpelier Indiana says Chamberlains Cough Remedy gives prompt relief for colds. The ad urges trying the remedy and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
The speaker reflects on the blood shed in the world war and asserts that postwar Europe will see the rise of democracies. He predicts united North American action with liberated European democracies to challenge war lords and militarism, insisting the world be made ready for lasting peace.
County Sunday School executive committee met in Dr. Pendley's office presided by Rev. Troy Beatty. They planned the county convention for December 9 and 10 at a yet undecided location and scheduled preludes by Athens division and divisions Nos. 2 and 3 to boost county Sunday school interest.
Georgia Supreme Court cases from Clarke and Oglethorpe counties include Delgado Mills v Georgia Railroad and Banking Co affirmed with Brand presiding and Green Michael and King Spalding for plaintiff in error. Also Pee Dee Manufacturing Co. v Georgia Railroad and Banking Co reversed. Howard v State from Oglethorpe with Meadow presiding. Moss v Georgia Railroad and Banking Co from Clarke with Brand and consuls for defendants.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation and illness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and suits both children and adults. The pitch promises relief from biliousness, constipation, and headaches with a money back if unsatisfied claim.
Atlanta announces J. E. McGee will join the board of trustees at Dahlonega’s North Georgia Agricultural College, filling the vacancy left by G. L. Cook. The notice appears in Banner's Special Correspondence dated October 12. Second item promotes Dr King’s New Discovery cough remedy with testimonial-like claim and price details.
Atlanta, Ga October 12. Charles W. Cooper of Commerce appointed game warden for Jackson county to succeed J W Stockton of Tefferson. Advertisement notes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims it relieves cold symptoms and clears the throat for both adults and children.
Train No 50 departs 8 50 a m daily. No 52 departs 3 55 p m daily except Sunday. No 56 departs 4 25 p m Sunday only. No 54 departs 9 05 a m. No 51 arrives 1 20 p m. No 53 arrives 9 30 p m. No 55 arrives 8 00 a m except Sunday.
Daily trains depart Athens Points 3:18 a m 1:00 p m and 3:15 p m Sun Only 3:15 p m Daily except Sunday 6:30 p m Arrive Points daily 1:40 p m 6:50 p m Daily except Sunday 3:45 a m Information from Pinkerton commercial agent or Shelton ticket agent with phone numbers included
Train numbers and departure times show north bound and other service across the Seaboard Air Line system. Entries include No 11 at 5:35 am No 17 at 7:10 am No 39 at 6:17 pm and No 20 at 10:40 pm among others with several 6:17 and 11:43 pm periods.
A collection of local political candidacy notices from Athens detailing individuals announcing for mayor and various alderman seats across wards, all subject to the Democratic primary. Names include Be H Youngkin Robert O Arnold A G Dudley T B Jago Harold T Tuck Albert E Davison Hugh H Gordon Be K Lumpkin Jr B Dunaway B A Crane J F Tibbetts W W Capps with pledges to serve and seek voter support.
The fragment references female health concerns including constipation and mentions a troubling term describing discomfort. It appears to be an incomplete, didactic note with no clear author or date.
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