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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner promotes subscriptions and carrier notices while highlighting the auto show, the 1912 political climate, and President Wilsons wartime leadership. It quotes sources praising Wilson and defending his policies against Hughes, urging public support and patriotism.
A large American driven appeal aims to raise funds to aid French orphans after France’s war ends. The plan honors Lafayette’s service to American independence and envisions a lasting memorial through broad contributions, acknowledging France’s ongoing postwar needs.
Georgia and the United States may clash over using convict labor as an offset to federal road funds. Georgia argues the full value of convict labor should offset the federal appropriation, not just feed and guard costs. Federal authorities have hinted they may reject this, but Georgia plans to press its claim.
The article warns farmers against overplanting cotton next spring. Despite current high prices and a shorter crop, overproduction could erase gains from this year. It encourages diversification and keeping cotton as the money crop, stressing the home farmer thrives by balanced farming.
A vintage typecartoon depicts three men pursuing a goal, each armed differently a billet and two bullets. The scene suggests a moral about pursuit and victory with one figure drawing many followers and achieving triumph through confrontation.
A reflective sequence traces summer mornings through meadow birds and music, from Philomela’s song to virtuoso concerts and church choirs. The speaker recalls a whispered kiss of a child and a mother’s lullaby, ending with the pledge of faith beside embers as life resumes. D G Bickers.
In a quiet room, Billy sits in his grandfather's big chair as guests mingle. A guest compliments him as a pretty fine boy and Billy modestly agrees, saying they say he is.
A brief aphorism notes that the morning hour holds promise and value, likening daylight to a source of opportunity and potential. The saying emphasizes starting the day with energy and purpose, suggesting early effort yields rewards.
A grateful user claims Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatic pain with a 26 cent bottle. The ad promises relief for aches, soreness, and stiffness, noting it warms and soothes the sore areas and costs only 35 cents.
Dialogue style line play showing two men discussing a plan to get near a bank for money. Henry questions interest in money and urges Omar to go downtown and lean up against a bank as part of the idea. The tone is terse andstagey.
Nipher argues smaller planets defy gravity and extends the point to smaller people who resist rules. The remark contrasts cosmic law with human behavior, underscoring a playful link between science and social order.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for children and adults. It promises proven cough and cold medicines, customer loyalty from long time users, a guarantee of satisfaction, and guidance on usage and keeping leftovers for future relief.
Georgia faces roster trouble as Virginia imposes a rule preventing first year players from competing. Key novices Donnelly Reynolds Ferst Farqueson Moore and others become ineligible leaving the Red and Black scrambling to assemble a viable squad for the upcoming trip to Charlottesville.
Dr Buchholtz concluded a revival at West End Baptist Church led by Rev J A Bell with a powerful sermon that moved many, two adding their professions of faith. Tonight the topic is The Meanest Man in the West End Section of Athens.
The Georgia National Bank in Athens publishes a half page ad showing deposits on October 16 totaling $1,311,338.69 the largest published by any Athens bank. It lists a $150,000 surplus, $107,210 in undivided profits, and a strong capital stock, highlighting a tremendous rise in business.
The Banner prepares a Prosperity Edition a mammoth paper detailing Athens growth. Merchants, a bank and diverse firms buy full or partial pages as writers from Mr Gantt and Mr Rowe assemble city write ups, educational notes, and business ads to boost Athens prosperity.
Boston Evening Transcript notes Mildred Lewis Rutherford praises Southern figures in American history as key founders and shapers. It highlights Madison as Father of the Constitution, Washington as Father of the Country, Jefferson as Father of the Declaration, and others like Henry, Laurens, Mason, Maury, Calhoun, and Clay. It cites Monroe, McCormick, Gatling, and Key, with Southern dominance in early wars and territorial expansion.
Local figures including Mrs. Arthur Palmer and Mr. Griffeths along with Judge White and others spent yesterday in Atlanta for medical, social, and business reasons. Mentions of East Georgia fair plans, bridge club hosting, and visiting guests abound. Cotton prices rose to eighteen and a half cents, with anxieties about further increases.
The last installment of city taxes is due from October 1 to November 1 inclusive. Taxpayers who fail to pay by November 1 will incur a $1.50 cost on file issued against all delinquents. G. B. O’Farrell, City Marshal.
Train No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 p m for Belmont Winder and Monroe intermed date points with Georgia Railroad to all points and Gainesville Northwestern lines with Southern Railway north and south Train No 4 leaves Athens 2 20 p m Train No 1 arrives Athena 11 40 p m Train No 4 arrives Athens 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermed date points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
Southern Railway Athens Branch lists daily departures to All Points at 8:20 am 1:00 pm 3:15 pm. Gun Only 3:80 pm and daily except Sunday 3:80 pm. Arrivals show All Points daily 12:40 pm and 6:50 pm. daily except Sunday 9:45 am with All Points service both directions.
Georgia Railroad timetable lists Athens departures and arrivals in Eastern Time. Train 60 runs daily from Athens 8 35 a m. Train 52 runs daily except Sunday from Athens 4 p m. Train 64 operates Sunday only from Athens 4 30 p m. Train 61 arrives Athens 12 59 p m daily except Sunday. Train 53 arrives Athens 9 30 p m daily. Train 55 is Sunday only arriving Athens 12 30 noon.
North bound and south bound Seaboard Air Line departures listed with numbers and times. Entries include No 11 at 6:27, No 17 at 7:40, No 6 at 8:45, No 29 at 6:17, No 30 at 10:40 am, and No 18 at 2:??, with No 13 at 11:43 pm.
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