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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
4
Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription options and delivery terms including annual, six month and three month rates plus ten cent weekly payments. It warns subscribers not to pay carriers and requests prompt business office reports for delivery issues.
In Athens excitement builds for the Tech Georgia football clash on the 18th as thousands travel by car to the city for a record crowd. Merchants report strong trade while upcoming religious conventions and a Georgia alumni parade add to a busy milestone period.
Dr Charles W Eliot former Harvard president praises Woodrow Wilson as a capable president and asserts the Democratic Party has achieved much in three and a half years. He notes independents may favor continued Democratic leadership based on visible reforms and public service.
A Savannah Morning News analysis notes Georgia farmers profit from cotton but diversify. Boll weevil pressures push them to balance with feed crops, peanuts for oil mills, and livestock. Experts say grow cotton while adding other crops to safeguard profits and soil health.
A cartoon text notes that failure is not final in the world of recognition. It praises those who tried their best, saying in the Land of the Great Reward there is no word for Failure and the World honors effort regardless of outcome.
A columnist urges improving human nature through loyalty and kindness. The piece advocates helping the fallen and supporting each other, notes broad national support for President Wilson, and promotes the Tech Georgia football game in Athens on November 18 with wide public advertising and large crowds sought by the Chamber of Commerce.
J A White of Leestown Pike near Lexington and his wife report rapid improvement after taking Tanlac. The ad claims Tanlac cures chronic dyspepsia, describes its effects on nerves and sleep, and notes exclusive sale through Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co in Winterville.
A vice chairman of the Federal Trade Commission urges newspapers to cut Sunday paper size to conserve white newsprint amid rising prices. Publishers report cutting features could spare smaller papers, while the Commission seeks cooperation and suggestions to make the plan effective. Also noted is the departure of Rev. Troy Beatty, rector of Emmanuel Church after twenty years.
The Sunday lesson on Paul’s voyage to Rome uses the shipwreck as a framework to teach balance between good and bad weather. It argues that God crafts both conditions for a purpose and that faith grows through storms, with Paul’s leadership proving steadfast in danger and calm.
A reflective note on recognizing the subtle supernatural in a moment followed by practical calls to gather the company and ensure daily fuel to empower the next task. The passage ends with a hint of organized activity and readiness to act.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a quick cure for colds and chronic coughing. It claims to heal inflammation soothe the cough loosen phlegm and ease breathing with pine tar balsam and laxative syrup. Sold at druggists with a guarantee of help.
The document announces a proposed amendment to Article 6 Section 13 of the Georgia Constitution to adjust Supreme and Superior Court judge salaries. It notes the August 28 1916 executive issuance by Governor Nat B Harris and outlines voting by the November 7 1916 general election, with specifics on counties and compensation provisions affecting Clarke Floyd Sumter Muscogee Bibb Chatham Fulton and Richmond.
South bound trains No 11 at 6 27 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 6 at 8 45 pm No 29 at 6 17 pm North bound No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 2 a pm shown with incomplete times
Georgia Railroad schedule effective September 3 1916 lists trains 50 52 54 51 53 55 with daily or Sunday departures and arrivals in Athens. A lodge directory follows detailing St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Oda Fellows Hall Athens B P C E Mt Vernon Lodge and Woodmen of the World with meeting nights locations and officers.
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