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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports on prewar and wartime mood with notes on cotton prices, German moves, and English fashion, alongside local concerns about church traffic during Sunday worship and a plea for orderly behavior by carriers and drivers. It references a Freshman parade, weather, and mayoral actions.
A wartime exhortation warns of a deluge of foreign made goods after the war and urges Americans to buy only Made In America products to protect domestic industry and jobs. The message promotes patriotic purchasing as a national duty.
The piece urges Georgians to observe the last Saturday of September as Orphans’ Work Day. It recalls a church leader’s idea to have congregations donate one day’s earnings to orphans, noting many denominations adopted the plan and urging all to do their part.
The essay argues Southern whites historically acted as friends to Black people by guiding protecting and supporting them while the North shows prejudice. It cites Northern misconceptions, argues the South knows African Americans best and that personal relations are friendlier there. An echo from Des Moines notes rising Northern prejudice despite friendly individuals.
A dermatology claim extols bold sulphur cream for fast relief of itching and eczema. It asserts immediate soothing, temporary cure and healing, with note of ongoing outbreaks being less frequent. Additional testimonials promote Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and general aches.
An advertisement warns calomel, a mercury-based laxative, may damage the liver and salivate if used long. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, non sicker alternative that boosts liver function without forcing rest or abstinence. The pitch promises a fifty cent bottle with a full refund guarantee if not satisfied.
The area under high pressure over New England has cooled the eastern cotton belt with no sharp temperature drop. Atlanta recorded 58 degrees this morning while the 1902 on the same date was 48. Expect cool and fair weather in Georgia Tuesday with little change. West of the Mississippi unsettled with showers and heavy rains reported in Des Moines, St. Paul, and Duluth. c. F. von Herrmann, Section Director.
Spectators praised A Gambler of the West at the Colonial last night. Miss Daniel as Tennessee and Mr Field as Caleb Swan led a strong cast with Miss Taylor and Mr Hinckley delivering strong comedy. The show repeats tonight and Wednesday matinee. The Field Players plan a stage reception during the Wednesday performance inviting audience members to meet the company.
An affidavit from Joseph J. Troeschner recounts a prolonged cough and poor health after many doctors and medicines. He credits Eckman’s Alterative with permanent recovery after failures with standard treatments. He mentions addresses in Los Angeles and a Catskills stay as part of his past illness narrative.
The Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held its fall meeting at Mrs. M. W. Welch’s home. Officers were elected for the year with Mrs. Welch named president for life and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, historians, and committee chairs. Delegates were chosen for the Georgia Division convention and the United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Savannah. A Children of the Confederacy chapter was planned, and two members joined or moved chapters.
Early this week the two main societies at the University of Georgia plastered grounds with large posters to attract new members. Demosthenians cite their 1801 founding and inter society debate wins with a Wednesday 8:30 meeting. Phi Kappa claims a history since 1820 and lists notable alumni while inviting progressives to join. The Agricultural Society notes 200 last year in membership and upcoming debate events with a Wednesday night meeting in Dr. Stephens' classroom.
Washington accorded a historic step as Congress approved a bill to ban dwelling in Washington alley houses within four years. The measure, now headed to the president for signature, fulfills Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's plea to abolish alley slums.
Rev. J. E. Powell of Statesboro recovered from long stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He reports relief, the ability to eat without pain, and avoidance of surgery. The ad claims the remedy clears the digestive tract and aids liver and intestinal disorders.
Mr Bernice Wyandt of Lima Ohio describes four years of stomach pain and headaches after meals. He found relief after taking Chamberlain’s Tablets, purchasing two bottles which cured the ailment. Sold by all dealers. Ad.
An old advertisement touts a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, pricing at 75 cents per bottle and availability from dealers in Pittsburgh.
Stop that fall cough or cold and prevent lung trouble with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Relieves irritated throat and lungs, loosens phlegm, antiseptic, strengthens against colds. For babies and children too. Guaranteed. Only 25 cents at your druggist.
Lester Wolroth suffered a severe attack of cholera morbus after eating green apples his mother Mrs. Pearl Wolroth of Herkimer New York reports using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with relief from the first doses after three doses total. Sold by all dealers.
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