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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner details subscription rates and delivery issues, warns carriers not to collect or sell papers, and notes prompt business office contact for delivery problems. It also covers Georgia athletic prospects, Japanese wartime sentiment toward China, Thaw’s remarks, UGA law enrollments, Atlanta’s Southern League pennant win, and upcoming anti trust legislation after Congress convenes.
The canal’s readiness shifted from a joke about 1915 to a forecast that small vessels can pass by October 10 and shipping may begin early December. Dry excavation is finished. remaining tasks will be completed by dredges.
A vintage guidance piece urges advertisers to speak to home customers as a food salesman would. It argues ads should focus on quality and value, matching what a 10 cent buyer seeks, and to avoid overstatement. The tone emphasizes practical persuasion over flashy claims.
Athens urges residents to patronize local merchants to keep money circulating in the city. Local merchants are praised for quality and competitive prices, with benefits to the whole community and Athens’ progress. The piece argues shopping at home strengthens the local economy and keeps wealth within the city.
The letter urges inviting President Woodrow Wilson to Athens during his Southern tour. It notes his long Georgia ties, years as an educator, and marriage to a Georgia woman. It advocates formal steps to extend a cordial invitation and expects a warm Athens welcome if he accepts.
Richard W. Edmonds editor of the Manufacturers' Record offers an optimistic forecast for cotton. He predicts the 1920s season will yield about one billion dollars in the South, with central Southern states receiving most. Global demand outstrips supply, boosting prices and boosting prosperity across central and drought-affected regions.
Unusual appeals from white women in Clinch County lead Governor Slaton to commute the death sentence of Lige Lane, a negro convicted of criminal assault, to life imprisonment. The case sparked debate on guilt and mob bias, suggesting growing public pressure for fair treatment.
Governor Major of Missouri led two days of road work with able bodied citizens to pull the state out of the mud. About a quarter million men worked each day, saving the state money on better roads and highlighting the need for more machinery. Kansas, Nebraska and possibly Georgia may join Good Roads Days with plans for national events on August 20 and 21.
This entry lists events on September 13 including Wolfe and Montcalm at Quebec in 1759, New York becoming capital in 1788, Vancouver 1795 voyage end, Sedgwick born 1813, Alexandria Canal completion 1819, Matsuhito funeral 1912, and Maud Ballington Booth born 1865. It notes today is Maud Booths 48th birthday and lists several notable anniversaries and birthdays including John Bankhead and Rev Charles Gordon among others.
An article-like sales blurb touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless candy tast ing remedy for sour stomach indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief digestion of food and avoids laxatives while promising renewed appetite and a clean feeling in intestines.
The University Club of Atlanta announces the September council meeting additions. New resident member J R Baldwin of Georgia Railway and Power Co joins with A B Emory, William McLure Rosborough of Shelby Lamp Works, and non resident members including Judge W R Jones, Crawford Wheatley, and O T Gower among others. Newly elected include Sandy Beaver, Percy Middlebrooks, Dr Eugene E Murphey, G E Rice, Dr George A Paulk, and J J Hill, all listed with their professional titles and educational credentials.
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division in bankruptcy Georgia Brick Co of Athens Clarke County is declared bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Referee's Office Athens Ga September 28 1913 at 11 oclock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business. Frank L Upson Referee in Bankruptcy dated Athens Ga Sept 12 1913. Electric Bitters advertisement includes city names and a testimonial from John Dowling of San Francisco and local merchants W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons promising relief for kidney indigestion biliousness at 50c and 1.00.
A woman who used a three line reader for a week reports selling all her furnishings after placing Banner want ads. She praises the ads for delivering rapid results and thanks the Banner for helping her reach success she could not achieve alone.
At the University of Georgia a Phi Beta Kappa chapter will be established in the coming months. Five faculty members are named as initial members: Dr. J. H. T. McPherson, history. Dr. R. P. Stephens, mathematics. Dr. J. P. Campbell, biology. Dr. Geisler, School of Education. and Professor Salyer, English. Dr. Stephens, returning from the national convention, secured a charter for the new chapter, which will honor high classroom achievement without replacing the Sphinx honorary society.
Good Times Echo reports W T Collins of ladies furnishings and suits says he expects robust business this fall and winter in Athens. He prepared for higher demand by preordering thousands of dollars worth of goods not yet arrived, noting his confidence from the visible invoices.
Yesterday morning Watchman Cleveland at the S. A. L. station arrested two white men and one colored man for alleged stealing rides on freight trains passing through the yards. The white men were named Harvey Stateley and Ed Wight while the negro was Heywood Miller. They were bound over by Judge Young to answer to the city court, Judge West.
A new track has been laid on Hill street for the street cars. Two tracks now are in this narrow street. The new line is to be temporary only for use while the old track is being completely made over preparatory to the paving of this street with bituminous surfacing. It was at first proposed to lay the loose temporary track from the corner of Milledge and Hill across to the Prince avenue line, but the Hill street doubling was decided upon. The paving will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
Notice posted of intent to apply to the prison commission for a parole for Wash Scott, a Black man sent up for murder in January 1905. The hearing will be held in Atlanta at the capitol on the first Monday in November.
Swarthmore Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long term health issues including menstrual troubles and post child loss hemorrhages. Testimonials claim recovery and renewed ability to work without surgery.
Mr. George Deadwyler formerly of Athens and long a Chicago businessman is visiting old friends this week. He reports strong success in promoting Coca Cola in the Georgia area feeding Chicago markets and expanding distribution there.
Dr. C N Sisk of Portsmouth Virginia has arrived in Athens to make it his home He will educate his children and practice his profession He was yesterday examining office rooms to locate soon He previously lived at Bogart and has been a resident of Portsmouth for years
Greenville paper praises the Ina Lehr Stock Company opening at Grand Opera House, noting a large crowd and strong performances. Manager Whitmire calls this season’s stock company unmatched in Greenville, with special commendation for Miss Lehr and solid music and intermission specialties. The group remains in Greenville for the rest of the week.
Dr. H. B. Heywood relocates from 174 Grady Avenue to 1543 South Lumpkin Street in a noted residential change. The move affects local residents and is recorded for public notice.
An advertisement claims Wilson's Freckle Cream will remove freckles or fade them, with a money back guarantee if the complexion is not restored. It promises no hair growth and also claims to remove tan pimples and freckles. Jar prices are 50 cents, with a larger 1 dollar option, and mail order available. Sold by H. B. Palmer & Sons.
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