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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
6
Classified fragments note to answer from the Banner care the advertiser address. Ads are confidential. Listings include Lipscomb Insurance, Jester fire insurance, Davenport money lending, furnished rooms near Milledge car line, 6 room rental near 8, N. By, extra fancy Spanish onions, Costa's shop, olive oil, fresh vegetables, and theater coupons via Mitchell.
A collage of ads and offers including savings bank rates at Athens Savings Bank, rental listing at Hancock and Pulaski, Frank's Meat Treats Costa's Celecreries Shop, tire sales by E. P. Jones, Corsets by Spireira, farm loan offers, fresh country produce from Sorrells & Co, coupon promotions, and medical claim ads for Foley Kidney Pills and Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Athens lawyer Harry Hodgson introduces fellow Georgians to nominate his classmate and friend Hugh Manson Dorsey for governor. Hodgson praises Dorsey as unselfish, efficient, and faithful, citing his love of people, railroad connections, and firm law enforcement stance, urging the convention to name Dorsey Fulton countys Hugh M Dorsey for governor.
Red Cross Christmas Seals for 1916 designed by T M Cleland depict Santa in red on green with a red cross. The campaign expects at least 100 million seals sold nationwide, raising about 1 million dollars. Distribution begins in November and December with the Raoul Foundation as Georgia agent. 2.5 million seals already ordered.
At dusk yesterday evening the Heidler car collided with a buggy owned by Mr. Tom Comer at the corner of Clayton and College. No one was hurt and damage to both vehicle and team was negligible.
You are due a 25 cent assessment on the death of Mrs. J. C. Teat. Remit to Warren J. Smith & Bro. or give to J. H. Mealor. Two occurrences.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce is highlighted for advancing education, roads, livability, and industrial growth. It urges broader membership, notes the Georgia College of Agriculture as a key asset, and describes plans to connect farmers with city business via better markets and standardized crops.
A called meeting of the mayor and council is scheduled for Saturday night to take up matters of unusual importance.
Mr J P Hammon a grocer on Cleveland avenue says advertising beans twice this week in the Banner drew hundreds of orders that could not be filled due to lack of beans. He notes the campaign also mentioned other goods and claims strong demand from customers.
The city clock stopped at 11 25 yesterday before the usual two stroke fire department practice call at 11 30. Several people were late for early lunch due to the stoppage and restoration was arranged once an expert was secured.
Industrial Index notes in its weekly issue that the 1916 cotton crop adds about $1.25 billion to the South, with cotton and seed often at $100 per bale. It cites a 12.5 million bale crop and compares this sum to national money totals, U.S. notes, bank notes, gold and silver supplies, and per capita figures, asserting the cotton trade’s vast economic impact.
Mrs. Junius T. Maynard aged 67 died at her home near Winder close to Cedar Hill Baptist church. Widow of Junius Maynard she was Isabella Lott before marriage and sister to Hillyard Lott John Lott and Mrs. Hosch of Hoschton. Survived by husband and eight children. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon at the house with large attendance.
Special to the Banner Eatonton Georgia September 27 Hundreds of citizens greet Judge Frank Jenkins on his return as business stops and factory whistles join in. A messenger brings congratulatory telegrams at the park before Jenkins thanks the crowd and reflects on his election. Speakers include Henry DeJarnett J R Tweedy Paul Atkinson and campaign manager John D Watterson.
State school supervisors announced eight summer programs for teachers next year. Seven two week sessions run from May to July in Monroe Americus Statesboro Barnesville Milledgeville Carrollton Ellijay or Blue Ridge and McRae with a four week Valdosta session. Courses cover common school branches normal methods and new subjects like vocal music literature and elementary science. Supervisors Duggan Parrish Godard Land and Martin will lead with local high school faculties assisting.
A big colored minstrel company named Florida Blossoms visited Athens yesterday parading the city about noon. The tented show drew large crowds to hear music described as unique and attracted a sizable audience again last night.
Two Indian agriculturists discovered a bronze goblet in a copper vessel containing copper coins with indecipherable inscriptions. The coins show an image on one side and are considered archeological. they have been sent to the Government Museum curator in Madras. They are believed to date to the reign of Tamberlane.
A damage suit in a justice of the peace court saw a tense moment as one attorney objected to a question posed to a witness by the opposing counsel. The dispute centered on the scope of the witness’s anticipated answer.
Quote notes that a person who understands the meanings behind certain words can learn to spell self control. attributed to Henry Van Dyke.
The text asserts two facts about love: giving love to others brings happiness, and receiving love brings a substantial sense of satisfaction. It emphasizes both directions as sources of well being without citing any external events or individuals.
The discussion notes Japan’s Tone River as the longest river in the country and contemplates a paradox about wealthy donors. It questions whether limits on wealth might change charitable behavior and reflect on societal values.
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