Local notices and society chatter in The Athens Daily Banner
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, warns carriers about collection rules, and follows with a compact roundup of political chatter and human-interest items including remarks on the war news embargo, Labor Day, candidate sparring, insurance of judges, cemetery ad swap gossip, and a Waycross Ichabod Crane descendant living at Mrs. Patterson’s home.
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Washington Irving
Ichabod Crane
Waycross, Ga
Waycross
Mary E. Hoystadt
Peter V. D. Merwin
New York State
J. M. Patterson
Mary Street
Insecure Throne as Greece Joins Allied War Effort
The article argues Greece must enter World War I on the Allied side despite the king's pro Central Powers stance. Venizelos regains support, Romania adds soldiers, and Greece's choice signals a turning point in the eastern theater. It suggests the end of German prestige and hints at the Hohenzollern monarchy ending after peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Greece
Venizelos
Saloniki
William
Germany
Hughes Microscope Finds A National Issue
Candidate Hughes claims a major issue by scrutinizing Wilsons appointments under civil service rules. He argues Democrats have advanced more in diplomacy and finance, while Republicans misread the public mood. The piece defends Wilsons appointees as efficient and warns against chasing minor issues for votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Wilson
Civil Service
United States
God Paints His Image Across the Living Heart
Poem excerpt describes God’s power during storms and His love shaping the human heart. The speaker praises divine artistry in nature and the human soul, noting how the Spirit reveals the divine outlines and beauty for all to see.
Dr King New Life Pills promise gentle laxative relief
An old style advertisement touts Dr King New Life Pills for daily bowel movement health. It claims cleansing poisons from blood and improving overall vitality with a gentle effect, priced at 25 cents at druggists. Also noted is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a model of effective guidance and a general prompt to advertise wants.
Sunday services at multiple Athens churches listed
The item lists religious services across several Athens churches including Emmanuel Church Oconee Street Methodist Church East Athens Baptist Church St Josephs Catholic Church Central Presbyterian First Methodist First Presbyterian Tabernacle Baptist Christian Church and Young Harris Memorial M E Church with sermon times Sunday school supervision and special events. It notes invitations to attend and mentions ministers pastors and church officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee Street Methodist Church
BE. W. Jones
E. P. Stone
East Athens Baptist Church
W. H. Lord
al W. Cooper
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Macon
Central Presbyterian Church
S. J. Cartledge
City
First Methodist Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
E. H. Jennings
O. G. Nichols
Baraca
Christian Church
John Perdue
Christian Endeavor
Corner Boulevard
Chase Street
W. P. Scoville
Geo. T. Young
S. P. Wiggins
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as calomel substitute
An advertisement urges replacing dangerous calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable liquid sold for 50 cents claiming it safely starts the liver without salivation. It warns calomel harms bones and causes weakness, touting relief from biliousness constipation and headaches with a pleasant remedy suitable for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Growth of the Free Postal Delivery
The Associated Press reports on the expansion of free postal delivery from 66 city offices with 685 carriers costing 317063 in 1864 to 1808 city offices with 32902 carriers costing 42038876 in 1915 under Postmaster General Montgomery Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Montgomery Blair
District of Columbia
Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted for Colic
An advertiser touts Chamberlain's Colic and Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family. It claims quick relief from sudden diarrhoea and urges prompt treatment before a doctor or medicine arrives. The note mentions banks closing on Labor Day and censorship in Europe.
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Chamberlain
Dr Kings New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad
When you have a cold give it attention and avoid exposure. Start Dr Kings New Discovery with Pine Tar antiseptic oils and balsams. It eases cough soothes throat and bronchial tubes and starts to clear your head. A standard family cough syrup used over 40 years. Get a bottle at your druggist. Keep it in the house as cold insurance.
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Dr. King
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H. J. Rowe
Athens
Post Office
Court of Appeals
Atlanta Journal
Georgia Railway and Power Company of
Atlanta
Atithei
Ta Fonte Y Os Ny
Emmanuel Church
Troy Beatty
Nicholson
Nicholson, Ga
Pentecostal Holiness Church
J. L. Elwine
West End Baptist Church
J. A. Bell
Will Youngblood
First Presbyterian Church
E. L. Hill
D. D
First Church
Lane Chapel
Hoyt Chapel
First Baptist Church
James William Lynch
Young Harris
M. E. Church
Europe
Prudent Iman
Royle
American State Bank
Palm Beach
Athens Empire Laundry Gs
Tallulah
Tallulah Falls
Southern Railway CO
Pinkusohn
City of
Erwin & Company
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