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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1913
Page
4
A Georgia newspaper item covers campaign chatter about Virginia and Georgia football, a Frank trial update, cotton prices, Christmas shopping timing, and politics. It also notes Miss Creswell leading Georgia girls’ club work in Washington, YMCA student activity, and a gift for the president’s daughter funded by house members.
Game Warden R. W. Lamkin has been appointed for the county and will enforce Georgia game laws. The Banner publishes sections of the law for the season so residents know requirements. Enforcement aims to preserve game and curb past slaughter, with changes possible via legislation.
The Georgia Fire Prevention Society sent a committee to Athens this week and found the city’s fire prevention generally sound. It suggested improvements at the waterworks and for fire department equipment, with mayor and council to consider adoption. Athens has long held a good insurance rating due to its fire services and waterworks, and aims to stay current with needed updates.
The Atlanta federal prison inquiry questions the claims by Julian Hawthorne and Dr. Morton about food shortages and torture. Critics say released prisoners often attack management, but many ex-inmates defend Warden Moyer’s discipline and deny inhuman punishment. Congress will oversee a thorough investigation despite doubts about the charges.
Judge John C. Hart Georgia’s new tax commissioner says only one seventh of taxable property is returned for taxation. He urges tax equalization measures to correct the Dodger issue and ease the burden on honest taxpayers. If his estimates prove true, many dodgers could be brought to account and reduce the tax rate.
President Wilson proclaims Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day. He praises peace at home and abroad, Panama Canal progress, and the nation’s prosperity. He cites righteousness and goodwill as foundations for future achievements. The proclamation ends with his formal designation.
The proclamation designates November 27 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer inviting citizens to stop work and give thanks. Dated October 22, 1913, in Washington, signed by President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State W. J. Bryan with the presidential seal.
The Railroad Commission of Georgia publishes new intra state commodity mileage rates for crude ground or pulverized limestone and marble. Rates, ranging from fifty to one hundred percent lower than previous class rates, aim to promote use of lime to reduce soil acidity nationwide. The Agricultural College notes two tons per acre effectiveness for about five years.
Special dispatch from Chattanooga Tennessee reports the Brady power plant on the Tennessee river is completed and ready for opening. The massive project will provide up to 56000 horsepower and features a dam about 1500 feet long and a 300 by 60 foot lock inside its gates. The powerhouse sits on the river bank below the embankment extending the dam.
The piece warns a cold can lead to pneumonia or other infectious diseases and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, reliable, and affordable cure available from all dealers. It highlights the cold as the most dangerous minor ailment and urges prompt treatment.
Philadelphia plans a national tribute with a rededication of Congress Hall. President Wilson and cabinet members join governors of the original states for the ceremony. A military parade and a national salute from warships on the Delaware River will follow.
Thousands swear by Dr King's New Life Pills with testimonials from Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas. The pills are described as mild gentle and effective and have never caused pain. Price 25 cents at druggists or by mail from E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Advertorial claim presents Pape’s Diapepsin as harmless candy tasting remedy for sour stomach gas indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia. It asserts five minute relief digestion of all foods and urges readers to buy at fifty cent cases with printed formulas.
Interstate meeting of good roads advocates and auto clubs in Minneapolis discussed completing an improved highway from Minneapolis to Yellowstone National Park along the old Yellowstone trail. Much work already done and plans call for a new bridge across the Missouri river near the North Dakota line.
Mrs Hester Waite of Antwerp Ohio reports a three year stomach trouble and constipation cured by Chamberlains Tablets after one year of use The testimonial notes complete relief and recommends the remedy available from all dealers
Virginia's football squad practiced at Eayerweather Gymnasium after a gale kept them off Lambeth Field. All regulars reported for practice as they prepare for the Georgia game, with two scrimmages likely before leaving Thursday for Atlanta. Coleman and Goodwyn stood out in end play.
This date lists notable events from 780 to 1900 and notes Ira C. Copley born October 25 1864. It also marks birthdays of Annie Besant William H Moore Dr Thomas S Sproule Edward W Saunders Jack Beall Joe Weed and others.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price is 50 cents.
Helpless as a baby describes relief after taking Cardus, a woman's tonic. Anna Belle Emey says twelve bottles restored her health after years of pain from womanly trouble, urging others to try Cardui as well.
In Chicago on October 24 leading iron and steel manufacturers gathered for the annual autumn meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute. E. H. Gary of United States Steel presided as Vocational Training was a principal topic and members plan plant tours around Chicago tomorrow.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Athens Nest No 1460 O O O meets Fridays 3 30 pm at Owl's Nest Clayton St. Williams Lodge No 15 I O F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Macons meets every third Tuesday 8 pm Max Joseph Building. Athens BPOE No 790 meets Wednesdays 8 30 pm Broad and Lumpkin. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays Max Joseph Building. Geo B Davis Camp W O W meets Wednesdays 8 pm Woodmen Hall Max Joseph building first and third business, second and fourth drill. Classic City Council No 315 U C T meets Saturdays in W O W Hall Clayton St. St Elmo Lodge K of P No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays Castle Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Wall Sts. Tings contact 2022.
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