Athens Daily Banner Subscription Rates and Policies
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Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
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Circus Day Reflections and Regional News Echoes
A long column of disparate notes covers circus crowds in town and the economic mood, border tensions, a centenarian’s wealth, Don Marquis poetry, and local commerce. It mentions Athens Day at East Georgia Fair, Don Marquis, Old Hen moonshine substitute, and a leading Southern manufacturer giving a keynote address.
Making Farm Life Pleasant with Modern Home Conveniences
A Progressive Farmer essay argues farmers can access city comforts on the farm via affordable systems. Mails, rural phone service, carbide lights, and air tank water systems are within reach for moderate means. The piece urges initiative to install cost effective utilities rather than move to town.
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Progressive Farmer
Immigration after the War and Its Effects on Entry
A discussion of postwar immigration trends in the United States. The piece notes a sharp decline in arrivals since the war began, with 1918 totals showing heavy influx from southern Europe and Russia while northern and western European contributions waned. It highlights the shifting demographic mix and pending policy challenges.
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America
Europe
Mississippi
Ohio
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Balkan States
Great Britain
Scandinavia
France
Germany
Fairs Open Today Across Georgia With Community Excitement
The East Georgia Fair begins with participants from several counties and a promise to outshine the Georgia State Fair in some aspects. Athens residents will travel to Washington for Athens Day and a big social event follows with a large auto caravan and a Friday freshman football clash with Richmond Academy. The Walton County Fair also starts in Monroe attracting many Athens visitors. Hart County Fair opens October 26 in Hartwell and runs five days with big crowds anticipated. Delicatessen offers include sweet potatoes and fresh produce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
East Georgia
Athens
Washington and
Wilkes
Macon
Richmond Academy
Augusta
Walton
Monroe
Hartwell
Dixie Highway Tourists Arrive in Albany
The Dixie Highway tourists reached Albany Georgia this night after traveling from Americus. They depart tomorrow morning for Tallahassee with stops planned at Camilla Pelham and Thomasville.
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Albany
Associated Press
Albany, Ga
Dixie Highway
Americus
Tallahassee
Camilla
Pelham
Thomasville
Wireless apparatus attracts attention at Elite theatre
A wireless station demonstrated apparatus in operation before the Elite theatre yesterday. The sputtering and sparkling display appeared lifelike, drawing notable attention from attendees to the wireless setup on display.
Happiness in Slavery’s Night and Morning
A verse portrait contrasts fleeting freedom with the harsh bondage of slavery. The speaker notes that happiness seems easy when free but is mocked by the slave who endures lash, confinement, and daily coercion, then laughs at the concept of happiness.
Speaks a Good Word for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
J I Rose of Verona Pa reports long term use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy for herself family and a granddaughter with croup last winter. She says it stopped the attack and has recommended it to friends and neighbors. For sale by all dealers. Also Foley Cathartic Tablets praised for cleansing benefits by H R Palmer Sons.
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Chamberlain
J. i. Rose
Verona
Dr Bell's Pine-Tree Honey Cures Colds
A vintage ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tree Honey as a cure for colds and hacking coughs. It claims invigorating pine forest qualities strengthen the throat against germs and urges every family to keep a bottle on hand, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Woman found unsound mind and committed to sanitarium
Annie Chappel was adjudged of unsound mind and will be committed to the state sanitarium for treatment. The jury of three doctors and witnesses found she suffers from religious monomania sanctified holiness and has long standing physical troubles. Cody, her nearest kinsman, swore out the warrant.
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Annie Chappel
Grangeville Player Dies After Saturday Football Game
In Moscow Idaho on October 18 Floyd Gilbert from Grangeville high school died from a broken neck suffered during a game at Nezperce. The tragedy follows a separate high school football incident in the region.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Idaho
Floyd Gilbert
Grangeville
Change in Jury Charge Sparks Capital Murder Appeal
Atlanta correspondent reports that in the Georgia Supreme Court a new trial motion in a Richmond county murder case centers on a novel jury instruction. The defense argues the judge used the phrase reasonable doubt of the defendant’s innocence rather than the standard reasonable doubt of guilt, a line urged by eleven jurors and the deceased’s wife for a retrial.
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Banner
Atlanta
State Supreme Court
Richmond County
Normer
Aming
Ian Rhodes
Savannah Road
Augusta
Mark Bolling
Fleming
Sam Rhodes
Coffee for breakfast hurts children, health board warns
The Texas State Board of Health reports coffee in children’s breakfasts leads to early vigor but quick fatigue, reduced height and weight, and weaker hand strength. Instant Postum marketed as a caffeine free alternative is suggested for morning beverages.
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State Board of Health of Texas
Thalian Try-Out Extends Past Midnight
The Thalians held a lengthy try-out with about sixty young men competing for spots. Seven contestants secured places, including Rolf Sims of Atlanta and Pete Donald of Statesboro, Ralph Hosch of Gainesville, Brice of Athens, and others. one winner remained unnamed as No. 27.
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Thalians
Rolf Sims
Atlanta
Pete Donaldson
Statesboro
Ralph Hosch
Gainesville
Te Ee Tis Brice
Athens
Dson
DORSEY WON'T RUN FOR GOVERNOR NOW
Atlanta report says Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey will not resign or run for governor. A close political ally notes the state is cooling to a bid, despite Dorsey's denial. The rumor also mentions "Little Joe" Brown seeking the United States Senate.
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Banner
Atlanta
Hugh Dorsey
Little Joe” Brown
United States Senate
Grand jury to probe confession in train wreck killing
In Thomasville Georgia the grand jury sits to investigate Julius Tyson a Negro who allegedly confessed to wrecking an Atlantic Coast Line train in July killing Engineer Phil Lips Sheriff Rhceberg said Tyson claimed a railroad grudge The note ends with a hopeful line about getting Turkey by Thanksgiving Day next year
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Associated Press
Thomasville
Julius Tyson
Atlantic Coast Line
Phillips
Rhceberg
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised for croup relief
In Jefferson Georgia T J Barber recounts how Foley's Honey and Tar Compound swiftly calmed terrors of croup for his large family. He credits the remedy with banishing costly doctor visits and urges others to get the genuine product.
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Georgia
Leeper
Foley
T. J. Barber
Jefferson
Athens Mayoral and Aldermanic Candidacies Announced
Multiple residents of Athens announce candidacies for mayor and alderman positions across wards one through four. Statements indicate candidacies are subject to the Democratic primary with pledges to fulfill duties and seek support.
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Athens
City of
Robert C. Arnold
A. G. Dudley
T. BE. Jago
Vincent Mathews
Albert E. Davison
Hugh H. Gordon
SF Council
K. Lumpkin
Fourth Ward
Alen
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