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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1914

Page

4

Athens Daily Banner carrier disbursement and cotton debate

The Athens Daily Banner outlines carrier delivery, subscription rates, and payment methods with a notice on proper signups. It also comments on cotton politics, European war shifts, merchant marine restoration, and a North Georgia Singing Association gathering in Athens. Andrew Soule is slated to speak at the farmers meeting about grain, cotton acreage reduction, and home-based bread and meat production.

Athens North Georgia Singing Association Andrew Soule

Life Quote on Worries Between Husband and Wife

A brief Life newspaper caption quotes a wife saying she does not worry about others business while discussing her husband and a young masher who edged close to her. The exchange highlights concern and gossip in domestic context.

Recognition of General Meldrim as ABA President

The American Bar Association elected General Peter W. Meldrim of Savannah as its president for the new year. Georgians praise the decision noting Meldrim as a leading Southern lawyer and beloved public figure, with a career as former Georgia Bar Association president and long public service.

Savannah Washington Meldrim South Georgia Bar Association Great American Bar Association

Athens Leads Good Roads Movement Center

Athens and Clarke county are pivotal in road policy, hosting state and national figures. The area spoke at Appalachian conferences in Bristol and will showcase at the American Road Congress in Atlanta in November, with a strong Athens delegation and the state road supervisor based here.

Athens Clarke County Bristol Atlanta T. P. Stanley Department of Good Roads The State University Expe George Scales American Road Congress

Sorrow Seeks Comfort Near Her Heart in Quiet Departure

The plaintive figure Sorrow seeks comfort with tenderness in pain and nestles beside Her. He shares a comforting message only he can bear, whispering softly into Her ear as he departs with a grave, sympathetic gesture.

Straightway

Weather outlook for Atlanta and Atlantic coast regions

The forecast indicates showers likely along the Atlantic coast with unsettled conditions in Georgia on Saturday. High pressure in the north shifts to New England bringing northeast to east winds and cloudiness, with possible rain in coastal areas. A disturbance forming over southwest Texas suggests cloudy, rainy weather in Texas and nearby western regions. Temperature midrange to cool in the west, with some sites reporting notable rainfall totals like Hatteras 1.18 inches, Galveston 1.08, and Denver 1.30.

Atlanta Georgia New England Atlantic Texas Ricky Mountain Hatteras Galveston Denver Montana Havre Calgary F. von Herrmann

Five Minute Cure for Bad Stomachs Promised by Pape's Diapepsin

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and other stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief within minutes and urges keeping a fifty cent case at home to counter sour gassy stomachs and related symptoms.

Pape Senate

They Come High

A quoted exchange shows a woman recalling a marriage proposal in an automobile and a man acknowledging the cost in two weeks salary for the car. The dialogue foregrounds romance, sacrifice, and a touch of irony about financial strain.

Mabel

No Cross No Crown: Paddy Gaffney Earns Old Age Grant

Paddy Gaffney received the old-age pension and visited the post office for his first grant. He could not write his name but made a cross. The postmaster teased him, and Paddy replied with the proverb that a cross means a crown.

Paddy Gaffney Paddy

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promises Quick Bowel Relief

An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets offering a tonic bowel cleansing and liver stimulation. It claims to relieve constipation headache and fatigue, promising a wholesome stomach and healthy activity. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons for 25 cents.

H. R. Palmer & iSons

Attacking School System Riles Parent Over Mythology Lesson

A parent questions the value of schooling after a conversation about equinox, calling for more practical study and criticizing the education system. The child asked what an equinox is, and the parent mocks the curriculum for teaching mythology as if it has no usefulness.

Dr King’s New Discovery for Colds and Coughs

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for colds and coughs. It promises soothing action and quick relief, claims family trust from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio, offers a 50 cent bottle with money back implied.

Dr. King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio

101 Ranch Wild West to Visit Athens Oct 30

The 101 Ranch Wild West tour arrives in Athens on Friday October 30. Miller Bros. Arlington promise an expansive living frontier show with cowboys Indians horses cattle and buffaloes featuring new acts like auto polo and a grand parade stretching over a mile. Two performances are scheduled at 2 15 and 8 15 p m with doors opening an hour earlier for the Indian village.

101 Ranch Wild West Athens Miller Bros. & Arlington 101 Ranch Bliss Okla Oklahoam Prairie Texas Rangers Northwestern Mounted Police Bessie Herberg Oklahoma Roosevelt Indian Congress Chief Iron Tail Miller Bros Arlington

Wheat and Cotton Market Rally Amid Unsettled Weather

Renewed demand from Europe lifted Chicago wheat with gains of 1 to 2 percent as unsettled weather supported corn. oats followed wheat, hog provisions steady. Spot cotton markets show mixed midweek activity across Atlantic and Gulf ports, with Liverpool quotes firm and U S middling around six cents.

Associated Press Chicago Europe

They Don’t Speak on a Frightful Bet Season

Two girls discuss a moment by the water as one notes a kiss may be coming and the other asks why in a city paper style exchange. The lines hint at a season noted for odd wagers and bold bets.

Pittsburgh

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Rapid Relief for Kidney Ailments

In an advertisement Foley Kidney Pills are praised for quick healing of backache weak sore kidneys and painful irregular bladder action. O Palmer of Green Bay Wisconsin reports his wife is rapidly recovering health and strength solely due to the pills. H R Palmer & Sons publish the ad.

O. Palmer Green Bay H.R Palmer & Sons Adv

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Help

A testimonial from Mrs. A. F. Kreamer of Lackawanna New York praises relief after childbirth and urges use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy treats displacement, inflammation, ulcers, tumors, irregularities, pains, backache, bearing down, bloating, indigestion, dizziness, and nervous prostration. It invites letters for confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Electric Avenue Lackawanna N. Y Lydia Conarene Pinkham Agate Co Lynn Mass

Lodges and Chapters Meet in Max Joseph Building Area

Directory lists Keystone Chapter R A M Mount Vernon Lodge and Williams Lodge 15 I O O F in Max Joseph building Clayton street with meeting nights. Also St Elmo Knights of Pythias Geo Davis Camp Woodmen Hall and Athens B P O E 720 post regular meetings with times and officers.

Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph W. C. Jordan H. P M. T. Summerlin Ses Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Clayton Streets L. N. Betts W. M J.G. Quinn St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street HS. Davis C. T. H. Nickerson Geo. B. Davis W. Olww Woodmen Hall Povereigns Classic City Council K. of P. Hall Edwier John Roberts

A New View Refutes Nero Atrocity Claims

A debate frames Nero as a benevolent figure versus the accusation of neglect during a Rome fire. The dialogue portrays differing opinions on Nero’s legacy and timing of his actions, suggesting a long awaited chance to avoid disturbing anyone.

Néro Rome

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