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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes various topics from the era including editorials on political figures like Wilson, Bryan and Carranza, wartime outlooks, calls to shop locally, and commentary on Georgia politics. It mentions fund needs for the U S army and navy, canal slides, and Dardanelles withdrawal discussions.
The article praises Serbian women who have organized to fight alongside men against German and Austrian forces. It notes nearly a quarter of a million women preparing for the firing line, many already serving, and reports praise from German dispatches for Serbian bravery and resolve in defending their country.
Editorial urges next month’s called session to focus on major measures only. The appropriations bill must be enacted with no cuts to maintenance budgets, and prohibition bills should pass. If near beer tax loss occurs, seek adequate tax laws to replace revenue, then address other important measures promptly.
A casual street inquiry yields humor through a policeman named Wisdom who identifies residents as Fortune and Misfortune, illustrating a wry local snapshot. The exchange presents a playful contrast of surnames in a neighborhood setting.
A meditation on how outward calm can mask inner burdens. The speaker urges restraint in judging others by appearance. It reminds readers that friends may conceal troubles or care they cannot express.
The article surveys wartime innovations from a British two wheeled body shield that deflects bullets to a massive steel net barrier across the Dardanelles. It notes trench warfare's advances and describes nets extending 600 feet moored by buoys and anchors to block submarine movement, with a 75 foot underwater span.
The article describes British methods to trap submarines using long iron wire nets stretched between destroyers and buoyed by wooden blocks. When a sub is sighted destroyers moor the net in its path, reducing periscope range and allowing a hit in shallow water. It notes adaptive countermeasures in war.
A farmer shares twelve practical rules for tenant farmers emphasizing stable land, home meat production, timely cover crops, avoiding cotton, sowing oats and wheat, keeping land in the farm, settling on one place, reading The Progressive Farmer, emulating local progressive farmers, avoiding mills, skipping cheap fertilizers, and continual learning from experience. The author notes twenty years of experience and personal success in owning land.
Banner's Special Correspondence reports Georgia faces a deficit around $200,000 with potential rise to over $600,000 after expected special and deficiency requests. Senator John D. Walker notes prior deficits and discusses proposed appropriations for 1916 and 1917, potential tax-rate implications, and effects if prohibition cuts revenue.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for infants and children to relieve stomach aches and constipation marked by coated tongues and fussiness. It promises a tasty remedy and warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Clemson College reports a disappointed mood after a 80 and 50 yard Auburn TDs in the Auburn win. Injuries to Major and Harris dulled Clemson offense while backup standouts Randle Littlejohn Matthews Cox impressed on defense. The Tigers prepare for South Carolina on October 28 at Columbia with focus on improving the forward pass and overall offense and defense.
Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Gainesville Georgia recounts relief from bladder inflammation and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims rapid improvement, reduced stinging, and restored regular bladder action, plus general kidney and muscle comfort. It urges immediate use.
The Industrial Index reports rising industrial and construction activity in the Southeast with momentum into spring. It notes 39 new corporations formed last week with minimum capital of 1,007,400 dollars, signaling a likely record construction year ahead.
Athens officers report a letter from President W. O. Stillman urging wide Southern representation at the 39th Annual American Humane Association meeting in St Augustine Florida during the first four days of the week beginning November 8. He notes 558 active anti cruelty societies and calls for new locals to join, pledging a Southern welcome and urging attendance to advance humane work nationwide.
The Chicago Tribune condemns the hanging in an Illinois town while defending Illinois residents from charges of brutality. The governor also denounces the disgrace, and readers are urged to advertise their wants.
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