Notable Editorial Snips on War, Politics, and Leaders
The Athens Daily Star reports on wartime politics and figures including Asa G. Candler offering loans to Georgia cotton farmers, Oscar W. Underwood’s rising Senate profile, and President Wilson’s letter urging democratic victory. It notes Boer resistance, river of doubt claimed by Teddy Roosevelt, and Portugal’s King Manuel amid global conflict.
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Wilson
House
Underwood
Congress
Neutral Shippers May Take Risks in War Grain Trade
A U S ruling allows citizens to ship non contraband goods to wartime Europe with risk. Americans may send wheat and other commodities to Germany and other foes, hoping ships reach their destinations despite possible seizure. Germany is said to be obtaining foodstuffs via agents, with Canada also cited as a source.
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United States
Europe
Germany
Meldrim Favored for ABA Dissident Post in Washington
Georgia lawyer Hon. Peter W. Meldrim of Savannah is expected to be elected Dissident of the American Bar Association at its Washington session this week with little or no opposition. The prior session saw Taft briefly threaten a defeat, though Meldrim remained highly regarded as a leading member of the Georgia bar and a potential ABA president for another term.
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American Bar Association
Washington, D. C
Peter W. Meldrim
Savannah
Meldrim
Taft
Georgia
Widening County Roads Praised By County Officials
County commissioners receive commendation for road improvements in Clarke County. Roads worn and narrow have been widened where possible to reduce accident risk and improve travel. Clarke County roads are noted as among the best in the South and continued upkeep is urged within tax limits.
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Clarke County
Debt Master Tyranny Over a Young Man Told in Fable
The tale recalls a youth who signs with a powerful master named Debt for a season and toils to gain a livelihood. As years pass the old man confronts Debt again and finds his former harsh master a tyrant, revealing the burden of servitude across time.
The Erd of Mystic Christianity in Scribner’s
John Galsworthy critiques clerical zeal and imperialist rhetoric praising war and religious sentiment. He imagines banners of Christian virtue used to justify violence and despoil families, leaving a bitter mood on faith and power.
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John Galsworthy
Scribner's
Candidacies for City Alderman Seats Filed in Democratic Primary
Announcements by R T Wright H R Palmer J Z Hoke R O Arnold J A Pitner and J F Tibbetts declare runs for alderman in the First Second Third and Fourth wards with campaigns subject to Democratic primary action.
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R. T. Wright
H. R. Palmer
Third Ward
J. Z. Hoke
R.O. Arnold
Fourth Ward
J. A. Pitner
Mrs Lanier Is Dead At Winder
Mrs J L Lanier wife of prominent Winder citizen and capitalist died at Broad street residence and was buried at Rose Hill cemetery. She leaves husband three young children two brothers a sister and her father Dr J C De LaPerriere.
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Winder
J. L. Lanier
J. Luther Lanier
Broad Street
Rose Hill
J. C. de LaPerriere
Letters From the Tree That Owns Itself
Public notices announce weekly letters to and from The Tree That Owns Itself published in The Banner. Readers are invited to send correspondence by Friday for Tuesday publication and to share memories of Athens and Dear ing Street.
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Tor
Brown Eyed
Dearing Street
Keystone Chapter R A M Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Keystone Chapter No 1 R A M Tuesday at 8 PM sharp with Mark Masters degree work. Visiting companions welcome. W JORDAN H P M T SUMMERLIN Sec.
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Keystone
W. ©. Jordan
T. Summerlin
Sec
Life's Paradox at Ife Ends Meet Belief
A reflection on Ife in which the paradox suggests you cannot meet both ends by simply keeping straight paths, highlighting a tension between effort and outcome in daily life.
Louisville editor at Washington City visits Capitol
Louisville editor and politician Henry Watterson attends a Capitol visit in Washington. He met Speaker Clark and Representative Underwood, watched House proceedings from the floor, and later hosted a levee in the lobby greeting southern friends. Foley's Honey and Tar ad follows.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Caiptol’ Today
Clark
Underwood
Georgia minister finds relief from stomach troubles
Rev. J. E. Powell of Statesboro Georgia suffered severe stomach problems that hindered his work. After using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy he reports full recovery and ease in eating without pain. The ad promotes the remedy and directs readers to H K Palmer & Sons or to George H Mayr Mfg Chemist for a free book and testimonials.
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W.T. Hutchens
Nicholson, Ga
Foley
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Adv
J. E. Powell
Statesboro, Ga
Mayr
Powell
H. K.palmer & Sons
Geo. H. Mayr
Cardui Promises Help for Women’s Ailments
An old advertisement recounts a woman’s recovery from weakness using Cardui, claiming it restored health after years of illness and fatigue. The copy urges other women to try the tonic, noting it has aided “weak women” for about 20 years and is sold by druggists.
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Lela Asi
Cardus
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Belgium
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Asa G. Candler
Atlanta
Austria
Louis, Botha
Teddy
Manuel
Portugal
Great Britain
Oscar W. Underwood
Democrats of America
Alabama
United States Senate
E. Sutton
Scribner
Christ
Belcourt
GEO. P. Ide& CO
Troy
N.Y
J. F. _TIBBETTS
Chamberlain
Esther Mae Baker
Spenceport
N. Y
Athens, Ga
Tree
Strand
London
Georgian
Florida
Binghampton
New York
F. C
Masons
Washington City
Croup
Harold Berg
Mass, Mich
HH. R. Palmer & Sons
J. L.pendley
Optometrist
J. L. Pendley
Clayton St
DR. Weoford W. Brown
Hancock
Broad Sr
Krypto
R. Brandt
the Jeweler and Optician
Insurance Bldg
Willie
Sean
Dr. King
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