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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
9
Atlanta reports Governor Harris plans an Octoberly announcement on a November extra session. The anticipated call likely fixes the second Wednesday in November for the session and would include appropriations, prohibition, the warehouse bill, the Western and Atlantic commission, and possibly compulsory education.
National Prison Labor reports on convict road projects in Dana West Virginia Montana Colorado and other states. Data show lower costs for prison crews vs private bids with substantial mileage completed and high parole rates for good behavior.
The United States Department of Agriculture forecasts rapid growth in vitrified brick road mileage. Benefits include durability traction and easy maintenance, while high initial cost and variable expenses constrain expansion. Detailed cost formulas use labor, cement, sand, and brick prices plus foundation thickness.
In July the University of Georgia Athletic Board urged resignation from the SI AA over a disputed Class A and B rule. After the SI A A repealed the rule, the Georgia Board debated reversal but chose to maintain its withdrawal, honoring students who enrolled under the prior stance.
In Commerce Georgia the new church building now has pews and pulpit furniture donated by a member and the Ladies Aid Society. A session committee led by Col R L J Smith is contacting preachers to secure a permanent pastor. Rev Robert E Telford is to preach during his visit as the first service in the completed church.
In Atlanta on September 11 the inquest into Alf C Ford advertising manager of the Atlanta Georgian was set for tomorrow. Authorities ponder whether a self inflicted or accidental shooting led to his death at Grady hospital after a morning pistol shot. Ford reportedly told his mother I didn't do it and later said I dont know when asked who shot him.
Inquest notes a fatal self inflicted wound from a revolver test with a diagram showing the bullet’s downward path. The piece mentions an inquest instruction and an advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery cough remedy praising its effectiveness.
The text suggests treating warts by bathing them in vinegar two or three times daily and applying a collected poultice at night. It also recommends pressing on the warts to cause a sharp pain like a needle prick, after which the warts dry up and disappear.
A speaker lists the crying needs of New York women as laughter sleeping porches sunrise housetop perspective natural ness repose conscious creative work and service and the smiles of little children.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt recalls a man’s remark on divorce, noting “Wouldn't you try to get a divorce from a woman who abused you and neglected your home.” Henry Peck responds that Henrietta would not permit it, highlighting marital strain and club priorities.
A timid suitor argues his suit, recalling her first husband. The widow replies with a sharp, flirtatious retort, indicating she would consider him only for a moment rather than for long. The exchange preserves a playful, period tone.
Patent leather shoes should be wiped with a soft cloth when removed and a few drops of oil rubbed in. This keeps the leather soft and prevents cracking.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer line, a prisoner says to the judge he would be sorry if the young lawyer assigned to him ever had to defend an innocent man. The remark reflects contempt for litigation and legal representation.
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