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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
4
A collection of items notes subscription restrictions, currency and trade curiosities, and political humor. It laments reforms, praises preparedness, and jokes about officials, tariffs, and social norms while highlighting a remarriage confusion in Atlanta.
The editorial argues Governor Harris should limit the extra session to emergency appropriations to keep costs down. It states the constitution does not require an extra session except for urgent state needs and that major issues like prohibition can wait until the regular session. It urges a ten day limit and June reconsideration.
The article urges gradual marketing of the cotton crop to stabilize prices and avoid market gluts. It notes farmers should implement steady weekly sales, while cautioning against all holding cotton at once, which could harm both farmers and the broader economy.
A fall school opening tale from the era describes the contrast between circus parades and classroom prep. The narrator laments lost books a satchel and clothes, sore toe, broken finger, aches and stomach trouble, fearing opening day. The piece blends humor with earnest school anxieties.
A collection of brief war tales by various authors recalling humorous exchanges and observations. Jokes range from banners exchanged between enemy soldiers at night to a sergeant’s cheer for a weary regiment and a doctor’s quip about occupations. The Strand Magazine vignette includes Irish bravado and a wounded Tommy’s singular focus in battle.
An editorial discusses democracy versus individualism in education. Chicago schools chief Ella Flagg Young warns vocational training could confine the poor to industrial education, signaling broader concerns about social mobility and reform.
The Chronicle argues for broad education basics read write and arithmetic while warning that state funded vocational training risks trapping children from poorer families in trades. It cautions against overemphasizing industrial work and stresses parental choice and individual opportunity.
The article argues Japan must act to protect its Asiatic position as China’s weakness invites European encroachment. It cites Okuma on awakening China and notes Japan’s offers of political and military advice as friendly proposals, distinct from harsher ultimatums, with China’s acceptance tied to its value of Japan’s friendship.
State College of Agriculture president Andrew M. Soule reports cotton seed meal as a cheap protein source for poultry rations. Trials at the Missouri station show cotton seed meal meeting a 33.3 percent egg increase over prior feeds, with practical, simple formulations and minerals like ground limestone as substitutes for bone meal.
Personal testimonials from Mrs Lawrence of Westbrook Maine and Mrs M J Brownell of Manston Wisconsin claim relief from change of life symptoms including back pain night sweats and hot flashes after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ads note confidentiality and invite letters for advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Mississippi station reports 67 lb cotton seed meal with 23 lb corn meal yields 209 eggs from five hens in four months starting Sept 1, vs 134 eggs for a check pen. A South Carolina mix with cotton seed meal and corn, oats, wheat bran, shorts, lime rock, charcoal, and salt is noted. Cotton seed meal offers high protein at lower cost than beef scrap or bran, with advised rations for two week to four week old chicks and guidance on feeding frequency.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal antiseptic and emergency doctor that kills germs and poisons, relieves pain, overcomes congestion, and supports normal blood flow. It urges keeping the remedy on hand with 25c 50c and $1 options.
Advertisement as a rational shortcut between seller and buyer urged readers to watch ads constantly for easier quicker and cheaper purchases. The piece cites Marcus Aurelius style guidance to justify costless consumer guidance.
Paris unveils a bronze and gold sword of honor crafted by sculptor Fetu for King Albert I. The piece will be reviewed by General Florentin and President Poincare before exhibition in Paris. The blade bears lines by Jean Richepin and the hilt displays Belgian and Parisian symbols. The presentation marks symbolic unity for Belgium’s liberation.
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