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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
5
The fall street ensemble features a bolero style jacket in Saxe blue Deauville cloth with black taffeta trim and a soutache border. A peplum, long outside sleeves, a black bow girdle, and a white net or chiffon guimpe complete the outfit suited for afternoon wear, with crepe de chine as an alternative.
A rucksacke is a denim or heavy cloth bag with one or two back pockets for quick access to books or items. It closes with a cord and resembles a meat sack when packed, favors khaki color, and offers easier access than a knapsack since items can be reached by untying the top bow.
Tulle remains the popular fabric for young people’s dance frocks, often garlanded with small natural roses. A new shaped jacket follows the figure’s lines, slips on with any dress, and does not confine the body.
A Athens cotton figure reports a private wire from Senator Hoke Smith saying the proposed bill to spend a quarter billion dollars to buy cotton and retire it will pass the U S Senate. Smith professes he canvassed the chamber and has an assured majority in favor of the measure.
An emergent South Carolina legislature session considers a bill to restrict cotton imports from bull weevil states including Georgia. The measure, likely to pass with Gov. Blease's support, would cut off seven tenths of cotton produced outside the Carolinas from mills in the two states, risking contracts and shipments already in process. The senate committee planned to act the next morning with many interested parties traveling to Columbia to speak.
Special to the Banner notes the World Series attendance of 111000 and receipts of 225739 with players’ share 121900.94. Shares split sixty percent to winners and forty percent to losers. 26 Boston and 24 Philadelphia players participated.
A kindergarten class plays voting with teacher approval. Willie, son of a politician, is allowed to choose a game and asks classmates to raise hands for Dempsey as if casting a vote. The scene frames playful political imagery in a school setting.
A fortune teller relies on seekers feeling lonely who pay for a small flat rate reading, shaping a growing but debated local business model. The piece notes social dynamics and ethical questions around such services.
An English inventor creates a two handed lawn mower styled after a horse clipper. He envisions a mower operated by Christian Science to ease the burden on the henpecked husband.
A Tennyson quote asserts manners are not idle but the fruit of loyal nature and noble mind, linking conduct to character and virtue.
A series of special evangelistic meetings is being held this week at Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church led by Rev. E. J. Cartledge. All are cordially invited to attend these meetings.
The Forest Club of the University of Georgia held an entertaining meeting at 8 with an opening address of welcome to Prof Berry the new forestry professor. Berry then delivered an inspiring talk followed by refreshments. Meetings occur in the forestry building on Lumpkin Hill near the Agricultural building.
News from Athens reports a serious accident involving A. L. Brooks former head of the Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He stepped from a trolley in Decatur Georgia and was thrown to the pavement striking the back of the head and fracturing the skull. One eye swelled dramatically shortly after.
Col. Thomas J. Shackelford reports from Smithonia and nearby Oglethorpe COUNTY that farmers intend to sow more grain and hay crops this fall. Alfalfa vetch clover and other forage crops will rise three to five fold next season in Oglethorpe.
A bright daughter named after her grandmother Lilian Cannon was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs W T Forbes at their Cobb street home.
The Atlanta forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday with probable showers in Atlanta and vicinity. A Gulf of Mexico disturbance brings cloudy cotton belt weather and light rains in many stations. Denver reports snow. Temperatures range from 62 in Atlanta to 148 in St. Louis, with 22 at Sheridan. Oklahoma under cooler air in the northwest.
The report notes showers in Atlanta with a turn toward colder weather later in the week as authorities warn residents to prepare. Co F von Herrmann, Section Director, provides the briefing.
Nationals defeated the Chicago Americans 5 to 3 to clinch the city series in four games to one. An advice column urges publication of facts. Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana credits Chamberlains Tablets with improved digestion and bowel regularity. For sale by all dealers.
The text states that the United States area totals about 11.9 billion acres excluding overseas possessions. It describes the land as distributed across regions and notes the vast size relative to other areas.
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes no explanation for why the stomach does not digest itself. Many theories exist, none fully satisfactory, as Hunter put it over a century ago that living cells stay intact because they are alive.
A London reporter preys on American tourists rushing through the city and exploiting their rush. Many visitors, though comfortable in London, never truly see New York in a lifetime.
Mr. W. S. Wilkins of Gates, N. C. reports using Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey in a hopeless lung case and achieving a complete cure. The ad claims the remedy strengthens lungs, stops coughing, and provides quick relief, with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
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