This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1915
Page
11
Notices include subscription rates and delivery reminders for The Athens Daily Banner. Opinion items discuss church, politics, war news, and immigration. Obituaries note the deaths of local editors and Mayor Davant. The piece highlights YMCA expansion and incinerator plans for keeping the city clean.
The administration unveils a costly plan to modernize the army and navy, predicting heavy budget demands and vigorous debate. President Wilson must overcome opposition from hawkish critics while public readiness and finances test the proposal's fate in Congress.
An article notes a belief in a $68 million government fund for heirs of slaves and cotton pickers, but states no such deposit exists and courts affirm the government’s right to levy the cotton tax, ending any chance of recoveries.
Witnesses praised Friday night’s display of gymnastics volleyball and basketball at the Athens Y M C A. The piece argues the association boosts physical mental and spiritual development for youths and even local businessmen, calling it an indispensable factor in Athens youth growth and urging continued support.
A speaker argues for strict national loyalty and casts doubt on foreign born citizens. He suggests censusing all foreign born Americans to identify those who prioritize America first, advocating social pressure and division based on allegiance. He presents penalties for nonconformity and urges discipline of fellow citizens.
Frederic C. Howe argues that postwar hardship in eastern Europe will drive large Jewish and southern European migrations. He notes limited government voice for Jews, organized aid in America, and rising arrivals funded by relatives. He cites expectations of increased women and children emigration and contrasts peasant economies with more organized German, English, and French systems.
A former State Demonstration Agent urged cotton farmers to pick promptly in September and October to avoid losses from late picking. Delayed harvest can halve bales and reduce value by about 30 percent, echoing The Progressive Farmer urging to pick quickly and sell slowly to maximize profits for families.
A parable recalls a Strong Man who receives a Pot of Gold and an abundance of Jewels from Fortune in a single night, then Fortune departs leaving wonder behind.
The readable fragments show an abbreviated report with letters and repeated vowels. No clear persons organizations places dates or events are identifiable from the text provided. The item appears to be incomplete and cannot be translated into a full summary.
The extract quotes President Wilson urging American unity and the “America first” principle. He calls for all to declare their stand and questions whether immigrants share the American ideal. He warns against broad impressions that many born abroad lack patriotism, noting the speakers advocating such views are vocal but few in number.
Readings on Columbus Day discuss it as a legal holiday in 31 states with a movement to make it national. War conditions dampen festivities, shifting focus to charity efforts for war sufferers and Knights of Columbus activities while Italy and Europe are at war.
A historical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward. It includes testimonials from F J Cheney & Co and Mrs. Belle Miller praising Hall's products for catarrh indigestion and headaches. Sold by dealers. price seven cents per bottle.
A series of candidate notices from Athens announces runs for mayor and city alderman in various wards. The entries name applicants such as A G Dudley T Be Jago Harold Tuce Vincent Mathews Frank Hodgson Hugh H Gordon B Dunaway and B K Lumpkin Jr subject to the democratic primary or party action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.