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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
4
The article surveys wartime outlooks from abroad and at home. It notes Britain’s resolve after Zeppelin raids, shifts in currency to the American dollar, and calls for peace talks that few expect to succeed. It also critiques education funding and political liberty while pondering social ideas about matrimony and sacrifice.
The state will issue monthly warrants under a new bill, borrowing against them to fund overdue common school teachers salaries. Interest is to be paid by counties, with loans handled by the Federal Reserve Bank at three and a half percent. Governor Harris praises the approach though urges tax-raising legislation to clear back debt. Starting January 1, teachers will receive salaries promptly each month.
The piece argues Congress will face a proposal for 400 million dollars to expand army and navy defenses. It notes a shift in Democratic stance toward larger armed forces and credits President Wilson and advisers for shaping a postwar readiness plan, predicting liberal defense provisions despite calls for economy.
A boss tells a clerk two rules to stay with the firm. Do your work so well that no one else can beat you. Remember there is always another young man waiting who can do your work as well as you.
A concise meditation on how ancient law rites and ceremonial acts gave way to love guiding worship. It notes the shift from prophetic history to a unified present, and from priestly sacrifice to the Mediator linking humanity to God.
A meditation on resting and mental breaks. The piece argues that routine drains vigor and that a daily hour of unfocused rest, even if thoughts wander, recharges the body. It cites Herbert Spencer who claimed a nap aided his productivity.
W J Hoggson argues the community idea in the U S should shift from negative to positive. He highlights England's Garden City movement with its well designed homes and artsy suburbs such as Hempstead Garden Suburbs and Garden Village near Cardiff, praising planners' imagination and understanding.
The piece argues Garden City towns should be self sustaining, near cities, and free from philanthropy or paternalism. It stresses the need for cooperation among American manufacturers, better town planning, and development of civic centers parks and playgrounds to match global ideals.
Mrs. Josephine H. Lawrence, superintendent of the Cook County Social Service Department, has reunited seventeen families in twelve hours and handles two hundred cases monthly. Her work preserves homes, keeps children out of charities, and saves the county tens of thousands yearly. many families thank her as a peacemaker.
Georgia spends four dollars per pupil per year in state funds while California pays twenty four and Wisconsin fifteen. Superintendent M L Brittain notes Georgia leads in state support but needs stronger local self aid and educational standards. He argues Georgia's overall school funding exceeds most states though local self reliance lags.
The piece notes a yearly population bump in towns when a circus arrives, with banks seeing big deposits the day after circus day. It explains money is spent locally and circus organizers often bear the initial costs, prompting mixed local economic impact and a hoped-for welcome by residents.
Hartwell, Ga October 14 One of the fair’s biggest attractions will be a sham battle by the Hartwell Rifles national guard unit The battle will be staged under military regulations with well trained men acting in squads as they advance on a trench fortification on the fair grounds
The Hart County Fair Association promotes a free admission carnival with a simulated battle using blank projectiles, balloon ascensions, parachute drops, high ladder acts, and mid way shows. Five days October 26 to 30 promise daily attractions attracting visitors from Hart and surrounding counties.
Atlanta October 14 The governor may be joined by many on his military staff for Governor's Day at the Macon state fair on October 28. The highlight is the governor delivering the gold medal from the Panama Pacific Exposition to the national champion boy corn grower from Georgia on the fair grounds.
The notice lists multiple lodges and chapters in Athens, detailing meeting nights and locations. Gleenn Lodge No 75 O F meets Tuesdays in Odd Fellows Hall. C E No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council No 375 U C T meets first and third Saturdays in K P Hall. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M meets Thursdays. St Elmo Lodge No 40 K of P meets Mondays. contact managers list names and venues.
At Wesley Memorial church in Atlanta on Friday night a bust of the late Dr. Robert Battey will be given to Emory University by Dr. George M. Noble for his family. Bishop Warren A. Candler will receive the gift. Battey, a founder of the American Gynecological Society, lived in Rome and was the father of Mrs. M. L. Troutman and grandfather of Mrs. R. C. Wilson.
A Chicago Tribune expert warns daily coffee use over years harms the body. Dr W A Evans says constant fatigue masking with caffeine speeds up brain and muscle exertion, risking long term damage by exhausting reserves. Fatigue signals require rest, not masking with stimulants.
A fashion note highlights a Pompadour taffeta bridesmaid dress with satin bound scalloped skirt and lace guimpe, detailing yardage for 32 to 44 bust sizes. The page also proclaims Georgia’s rising farm product value and predicted future lead if farmers adopt scientific methods.
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