Athens Banner notes on carriers and local affairs
The Athens Banner discusses carrier reliability and subscription terms, warns against unauthorized sales, and comments on Georgia topics from roads to economy. It mentions Pleasant Stovall likely joining Red Cross service in Europe and notes Berne and European capitals enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pleasant Stovall
RED Cross
Savannah
Berne
Switzerland
Pleasant A. Stovall
Switzer +land
Red. Cross
Europe
Diseases Among the Combatants Amid Trenches and War
The piece argues that disease rivals bullets as a danger to armies. Cholera and typhoid are feared in Austrian and other forces, worsened by undrained trenches in France. Sanitary constraints under sustained fighting hinder preventive measures and raise epidemic risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Rumors of Russia’s Weakening and War Prolongation
The article notes rumors that Russia may weaken and seek peace with Germany, which Moscow denies insisting on Allied approval for any terms. It argues Russia has not yet mobilized its full force, while German advances threaten and a final clash may pit England against Germany, potentially lasting two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
M. Sazonoff
England
D. G. Pickers
Belgians for Georgia Farms
A column urges bringing Belgian refugees to Georgia and the South, arguing they are thrifty and brave workers who could settle on thousands of acres and help rebuild farms and businesses as they flee German–occupied Belgium and seek new work opportunities in the United States.
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Holland
France
England
Germany
Belgium
Georgia
America
The Province of Law
A fragmentary line from a historical text describes a person led by Conscience to a realm called the Province of Law, presented in stern tones and moral reproach. The excerpt presents no additional context or events beyond this encounter.
It Started With a Drink and a World War Row
A comic, chaotic retelling portrays Servia Austria and other powers quarreling over a drunken incident, each blaming the other while nations heckle, threaten, and prepare to intervene. The allegory ends with everyone shouting you started it and the rivals trading jibes.
Legal Laughs by Gus Edwards Aimed at Public Speakers
A Georgia attorney, Gus Edwards, publishes Legal Laughs a 400 page book of jokes for juries and lawyers. The volume offers hundreds of stories indexed under legal heads with humor to ease audience tension and aid persuasion. It is priced at $2.50 delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Edwards
Law School of the University
Clarkesville
Habersham
The
Central Law Journal
Edwards
Gus. C. Edwards
Georgia
Bar Association
Dandruff cure promises hair revival and lung relief ads
A nostalgic advertorial mix claims Dandeline nourishes a neglected scalp to grow new hair while praising Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for lung trouble. It touts 25 cent bottles and urges readers to buy at drug stores, framing quick, hopeful remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Andy
Dr. Bell
New York Sun
Athens Chamber Pushes Advertising and New Game Schedule
Athens Chamber of Commerce backs a G A Booth proposal for engraved envelopes to promote Athens and a wider University of Georgia football and baseball schedule. A committee will coordinate with athletic officials to secure more games in Athens as boosters tout high local attendance and strong Sanford Field capacity. The group also urges widespread use of cotton bagging in shipments and pledges vigorous Southern collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Tech
The
Athletic Association
Georgia
G. A. Booth
McGregor Co
Holman
Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
W. F. Dorsey
J. J. Strickland
Sanford Field
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade of
South
Chambers of Commerce and Boards‘of Trade of
Four County Fair to Open in Commerce with Flying Machine
The Four County Fair Association starts its fourth annual session Monday October 26 in Commerce Georgia with large livestock displays from Madison Banks Franklin and Jackson counties. A Curtis Flying Machine will give two daily flights after October 28 with events tagged Athens Day Winder Day Jefferson Day and automobile day drawing regional crowds. Farmers focus on homegrown living despite six cent cotton and expect the biggest fair yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Four County Fair Association
Curtis
Madison
Banks
Franklin
Jackson
Association
Athens
Winder
Jefferson
Breathe Easy With Hyomei and Sloan’s Remedies Ad
Advertisements promote Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with a simple inhaler method and claim rapid relief and healing of nasal passages. Sloan’s Liniment is urged for lumbago rheumatism and muscle pain with quick penetration and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Sloan
Ady
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Discovery Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion constipation and blood purification with 25c price. It also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for cold relief with a 50c bottle and money back if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.King
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Daily Thought Quote by Marcus Aurelius
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Guard them closely to maintain inner well being and clarity.
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Marcus Aurelius
Toned Up System Promises Health Boost Says Baker
Mrs Esther Mae Baker of Spenceport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her bilious attacks sick headaches and that tired feeling and toning up her system after using several bottles. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Esther Mae Baker
Spenceport
All Deal Adv
Vinol Promises Health Boost for Elderly in Canton
In Canton Mississippi a 75 year old recounts recovery after a severe cold and grippe with Vinol. The ad touts Vinol as strengthening digestion, enriching the blood, and aiding the elderly with cod liver oil’s tonic medicinal elements.
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H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Asa Candler
Villa
Macon Telegraph Daily
Province OF Law
Austria
Servia
William
Japan
Wilhelm
Nick
the Bookman
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Grippe
Canton, Miss
Eveready
Mazda
Smith
J. L. Pendley
Optometrist
Clayton St
Phone
Heavim
Pru
F. B. Meyer
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