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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
4
The notice explains payment options by express money order or registered letter and asks subscribers to report late or missed deliveries. It notes carriers may collect subscriptions and sell papers, and mentions various political bits and local color from Georgia and other states.
The piece urged advertisers to reflect their personality and aims honestly. It warned against deception and urged clear claims about goods, noting misrepresentation harms reputation even if some sales result. It also cited a national example of selling at a very low price while admitting subpar quality.
The tariff and currency reform measures will largely reflect President Wilson ideas as he guides with a united Democratic Congress and personal outreach to lawmakers. Unity may fray as December session reveals conflicts and compromises between executive and legislative branches.
A meeting in Macon on the 16th will discuss forming a Georgia State Chamber of Commerce. The plan aims to improve highways, education, sanitation, immigration policy, and to unite 146 counties under a central organization to address statewide issues.
The piece argues for $30,000 annual state support to the Georgia Medical College in Augusta as part of the University of Georgia system. It notes the university's long self funding by fees, requests $50,000 for a proper law building, and urges swift passage of the appropriation bill.
September 1 entries include James Thomson born 1700, Sarah Bache born 1744, Hamilton as treasury secretary 1789, and other notes. Also covers Earl Poulett birth 1883 and various contemporary birthdays and political opinions.
Yesterday morning the proper of ficers took four white boys and one colored boy, aged twelve to fifteen, from the mayor's court to the city court and sent them to the reformatory after pleading guilty to stealing. They will be released when they make good. One boy originally pled not sent due to an arrest of judgment to be decided later.
The chief of police announced a city curfew to ring every night, backed by a mayoral order. Nine boys were detained for staying out after 10 but released on condition they avoid a second violation. repeat offenders face stockade service. Parents urged to cooperate with officers to enforce the rule.
Mr J T Gholston of Clayton street real estate ventures into music retail in a Georgian hotel ground floor space used as a winter cafe. He aims to announce plans soon and will sell pianos and other instruments along with sheet music.
A man claiming to be Will Heard and giving the name John was not identified in Hart County for horse stealing and released after sheriff Janson found a letter from Chickamauga Park stating Heard had just died. Handwriting comparison showed a startling similarity, but the suspect did not match the description and was freed.
Mrs. Sarah E. Duncan of Tipton Iowa writes that her son suffered a dreadful cough and cold last winter. She bought Chamber's Cough Remedy in a single bottle which stopped the cough and cured the cold completely. For sale by all dealers. Adv.
The mayor and city council plan a regular meeting tonight at City Hall. The agenda follows the standard order of business after a preliminary meeting Monday night set the stage for action.
The Asheville judge who fined himself ten dollars for violating the antispeed law remarks on promoting advertisements. The Florida Times-Union criticized, suggesting the judge should have fenced himself to the rock pile for ten days to gain attention. The Griffin News comments on England’s handling of citizen protection.
Ancient offense detective Furgeson left yesterday for Atlanta to bring back to Madison county two negroes wanted for burglary. They allegedly robbed a Comer store over a year ago, taking a large quantity of shoes from under the counters. No crew had been found until recently.
In the federal clerk's office a suit was filed by B. S. Walker trustee for the bankrupt Social Circle Cotton Oil Mills seeking $29,000 from Burch & Bailey Company of New York. Walton, E. P. Upshaw, and Walker & Roberts represent the plaintiff, while Smith, Hammond & Smith of Atlanta represent the defendant.
Elbert Superior Court in Elberton Georgia opened a week long session with Judge David W. Meadow delivering a 25 minute grand jury charge. Nine teen true bills were returned day one and over a hundred witnesses subpoenaed as civil and criminal trials begin.
Mr. Mose Bernstein tells the Banner that Good Times had a solid day with furniture shipments to Commerce and Maysville. He notes strong country trade and average town business, predicting even better days ahead for local merchants.
This county banners report notes Mr. Uriah Poss of Mitchells Bridge road brought a record sized red bell pepper to the Banner office. The pepper was perfectly formed uniformly reddened and ripened and weighed ten ounces.
The street car company clears the way on Hill Street with track laid on metal ties and improved. They are ahead of city forces on the new pavement, have upgraded tracks and a road bed, and cooperate with the city on the street improvement. Advertise your wants.
Yesterday morning the fire department responded to a blaze in East Athens caused by a defective flue. The fragile small house, occupied by a colored family, was partially burned. The rest of the text advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Forecast through Thursday evening calls for fair skies in Atlanta with cooler temperatures, a cloudy cotton belt to the east, and showers in parts of the belt. Temperatures drop below 60 in the north toward Asheville and reach around 70 in Jacksonville and Montgomery. Fort Worth reports 1.04 inches of rain as high pressure dominates the east.
Dr M F Mathews and his wife and daughter returned to Atlanta yesterday after spending the summer in Europe. They landed in New York several days ago and came on to Atlanta this week. The family enjoyed their time in the old country and reported a good passage both ways.
Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment promoted as a cure for infant skin eruptions causing suffering and growth hindrance. A testimonial from Mrs. Strubler of Dubuque Town claims rapid, complete relief after using the product, available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfieffer Chemical Company.
A fish was caught in Shaker Park lake that reportedly whistled when placed in a boat. The catchers, including two women, confirmed the claim. The fish, a pout, was kept alive in a bait bucket and would likely be unsuitable for a chorus of tunes, according to local experts.
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