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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1916
Page
4
Special notice urges readers to support the Athens Chamber of Commerce, touting its broad reach beyond the city and its role in local business, education, and civic improvement. It calls for larger membership, more community involvement, and continued promotion of prosperity in Athens and surrounding regions.
The University of Georgia requires expanded dormitory and mess hall capacity to serve all students earing room and board at twelve and a half dollars per month. Existing dorms house just over two hundred students with dining hall equal capacity, and demand could be met by a new two hundred bed dormitory or expanded dining facility. The issue urges state legislators to fund immediate improvements to benefit farmers and the broader student body.
The paper shortage and rising costs threaten small and large newspapers. Efforts include federal trade commission guidance and price hikes for subscriptions and advertising to balance budgets. The war amplifies supply disruption as publishers seek alternatives and efficiency.
A fragmentary quotation describes a woman who resists gentle treatment and refuses small freedoms, insisting a suitor must master her or she will despise him and leave. The speaker, D. G. B., frames conduct as a rule of caprice shaping romantic outcomes.
A rowdy, tongue in cheek squib mocks Republicans Democrats and voters. The piece leans into party rivalry with rustic humor and references to plainer political tastes as a critique of campaigning.
The first football signal of the 1916 season was given yesterday afternoon as Cunningham Henderson Paddock Company men lined up for the initial workout at White Sulphur Springs near Gennesville. Four veterans are in hand, with several scrubs ready to earn regular roles. Captain Tom Thrash, Bull Germany, Dutch Deszendorf and Nevile lead the returning players. promising newcomers include Davison, Talmadge, Reynolds, and Moore. The season opener against Citadel is scheduled for the 30th, less than two weeks away.
Mrs. M J Flanigan and daughter Eis report relief from chronic chills, smothering spells, and faintness after three bottles of Tanlac. They say weight gain, renewed appetite, and increased activity followed. Neighbor Mrs Pate calls the improvement remarkable. Sold exclusively in Athens and Winterville.
Forecast through 7 pm Tuesday shows fair weather in Athens and vicinity. A small disturbance near Florida brings rain to much of the state, while elsewhere fair conditions prevail under a broad cloud cover. The Florida coast storm is not expected to affect Georgia, and Athens should see continued fair conditions tonight and Tuesday.
Yesterday morning about 11 o clock at the Bogart road home in Roy the two year old son of Mr and Mrs N E Hill Jr died from diphtheria. The funeral will be at Mars Hill church this afternoon at 8 o clock with interment in the church yard cemetery. The couple's other child, aged about four, died a few days ago from the same disease.
Athens friends mourn the sudden death of Mrs. Geo W DeLaperriere wife of Dr DeLaperriere of Winder She was a longtime church worker preparing to host a missionary society event when she collapsed and died A large crowd attended her funeral Sunday afternoon in Winder.
The Appalachee Baptist Association ended at Bethabara church with a memorial service for Dr. H. R. Bernard and an 11 o'clock sermon by Dr. D. W. Key. An executive committee was elected led by J. F. Haygood. the committee meets in October for church aid requests.
A well known beauty editor touts Mrs Osgoods Wonder as a universal remedy to remove hair from the face neck arms and other areas without painful electric methods and claims it kills blemishes. It is sold by H R Palmer & Sons with a money back guarantee.
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