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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates of five dollars per year two fifty eight for six months and one twenty five for three months plus ten cents a week. It urges timely delivery reports and notes that no carrier may solicit subscriptions. It also touches on wartime news including wrecked Rheims pictures and calls for possible U.S. mediation in the European conflict.
A year ago in World War I Russia renamed St. Petersburg to Petrograd and mobilized Turkey. German forces defeated Russians at Allenstein and Tannenberg while Russians beat Austrians near Lemberg. Austrians defeated Russians at Krasnik.
The article argues public support for President Wilson as best for foreign policy. It notes business interests trust his steady leadership and credit his diplomatic success over Germany. It mentions Republican support for his possible re election and the lack of opposition within the party.
The article argues women should have equal educational opportunities but questions whether college training shapes outcomes. It notes many graduates become spinsters and that fewer children are born in homes of married graduates, suggesting the effect lies in training type rather than college status. It cites big women's colleges while warning results vary by institution.
The Richmond Times warns Appomattox is fading from the map due to fire water decay and neglect and urges Virginia to preserve this Confederacy landmark. It weighs memorial options noting it could symbolize sadness for the South while acknowledging other views on commemorating Lee surrender.
A dream poem describes a sleep bound by silken nets and manacles of caresses as dream gods weave visions. The speaker longs for a beloved whose eyes and breath bring hope and love, while sleep-siren songs kindle craving for life’s joy and warmth of love.
Public Health Service reports a sharp rise in anti typhoid vaccination uptake among government employees and the general public. By 1914 over one hundred thousand immunized and 1915 projections exceed three hundred thousand with four North Carolina counties targeting twenty thousand immunizations.
Figures from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce show July 1915 imports at 143,099,520 and exports at 267,978,990, the month’s highest ever exports. Seven months ending July see imports 1,008,909,441 and exports 1,969,787,495, with gold movements totaling net inward 152,413,112 in 1915.
Mr Cleveland Wood born and raised in Athens returns from England to visit family. He served as a wireless operator on the Armenian when it was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea. thirty nine men died and one hundred twenty escaped. He also served on the Parisian, sailing from Newport News July 28 with 1312 mules.
The Or der of the Eastern Star celebrated a public gathering in Watkinsville with Col. Robert Ashford as master of ceremonies. Rev. Troy Beatty and Col. Abit Nix gave addresses. A large barbecue dinner followed. Athens delegates included Mr. and Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Nix, W. A. Capps, A. G. Dudley, Col. T. J. Shackelford, and Prof. Dottery.
Judge Brand rules policyholders must pay their pro rata share of losses unpaid when Ginners' Mutual Fire Insurance Co went into receivership. The Clarke Superior Court order overruled demurrers and declared that policyholders are liable for assessments to cover pre-receiver losses.
The Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy meets this afternoon at president Mrs Welch's home. Mrs Lamar of Macon, U C C president, will deliver a special address to the members.
Charlie Jackson, charged by the Oconee grand jury on Monday, was arrested and held in the county jail at Watkinsville. He remains in jail in default of a $2,000 bond fixed by court officers.
Dr. C. M. Strahan heads Georgia survey teams in Blue Ridge to map a county road system with strong backing from lumber firms and company foresters. Bonnell Stone assisted in locating the roads. E. G. Hudson touts Foley Cathartic Tablets for bowel cleansing and energy. Palmer & Sons advertises the Player Piano mechanism noting 20 000 operations and 4063 parts per action.
A Los Angeles Express note cites a judgment against a company for liability in a ventilating system dispute. Dated August 3 1915, the case references Judge C. H. Brand of the Superior Courts Western Circuit.
Miss Martha Nicholson expects to return from Macon today. Chicago’s Mr and Mrs Jack Baum and Milwaukee guests arrive for the Phinizy Percy wedding at noon. Atlanta visitors Dr Phinizy Calhoun Mp Mrs J G Oglesby Mrs Wilkinson Mr Ralph Ragan and others attend. Paine family moves within Prince Avenue area.
The piece discusses German views on American policy toward Mexico and the stance of Bryan and Roosevelt. It notes Americans favor Woodrow Wilson’s approach of avoiding war while preserving dignity. The text contrasts Wilson with Roosevelt on when conflict is unavoidable. It also includes a nostalgic note about a childhood swimming hole and country boy memories.
A reflective quotation by Carlyle plumbs endurance and virtue. The line praises a gifted patient human soul that survives time’s storms and leaves a radiance behind. The fragment ends with an advertising prompt to place wants.
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