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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
Over 250 new students have registered for mid winter short courses in farming. Women are enrolling in home economics and farm machinery classes as county agents, many of them women, join the boll weevil conference underway with Geo Georgia college leaders offering guidance to county agents and farmers.
Private Vatican letters say Pope Benedict XV will appoint a four cardinals commission to pursue the reunion of Christianity and improve ties with the Anglican church. The move would revive a policy started by Pope Leo XIII, halted by Pope Pius X. Public announcement expected soon.
Atlanta officials report 336 measles cases in 32 schools with an estimated thousand in the city. Dr. W N Adkins urges quarantine action by the health board to avert an epidemic.
The funeral for Robert W. Lamkin, who died yesterday at his country home near Athens, will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev. E L Hill at noon. Interment is in Oconee cemetery. Active pallbearers include W W Scott and George Williamson among others. honorary escorts feature Judge Hamilton McWhorter and Col. William J. Morton. The article also notes Lamkin as a gentleman of the old school, respected for fair dealing and dependability.
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for coughs colds croup grippe and bronchial affections with pine balms and mild laxative ingredients. Says it relieves throat strain and saps vitality and urges having a bottle on hand for winter illnesses and to buy at your druggist for five cents.
A testimonial from J R Moore of Lost Valley Georgia praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for hacking coughs and colds. He states repeated use cures him and makes the cough disappear after each course. The advertisement notes availability everywhere.
Washington Jan 4 Wm J Harris of Georgia vice chairman of the federal trade commission will become chairman Feb 1, succeeding Edward HH Hurley who resigned to return to his business Hurley denied reports of exit over differences with other commissioners on Paper and other investigations.
Attorney General Gregory announced the department will assume the FTC inquiry into the print paper market to determine if a paper trust exists and to consider civil and criminal actions against potential antitrust violators. He warned that a serious condition in the trade requires immediate legal remedies.
Thomas W. Lawson telegraphed Speaker Clark that he cancelled his plans for a European trip to testify before the House Rules Committee. The panel ordered public hearings on Representative Wood's charge of a leak giving Wall Street advance information about President Wilson's peace note. Lawson later said he would sail for Europe Saturday, leaving unsettled the attempt to compel his appearance by force.
Washington January 4. After a two hour debate the senate failed to vote on the Hitchcock resolution endorsing President Wilsons peace note. The measure resumes tomorrow amid expected GOP attacks. Senator Stone urged action, Senator Gallinger opposed forcing a vote, and Senators Lewis and Lodge framed the debate with warnings about international entanglements and the Monroe Doctrine.
Washington reports Brit plants firm Hadfields offered armor piercing shells for the navy at over $200 per shell cheaper than the nearest American rival and promised delivery in half the time. Secretary Daniels indicated the English bid will be considered amid war munitions orders and proposals opened.
A Berlin report states Dobrudja is cleared of Russo Romanians except a rear guard near Braila after defeats at Matehin and Jifila. Moldavia sees Mackensen's advance slowed. Petrograd claims 600 prisoners in Carpathian woods. Also, Ivernia sinks in the Mediterranean with 4 officers and 146 missing from the crew. In Washington Sen Works of California delivers a valedictory attack on Wilson's administration urging a Liberal party. He warns of centralized power and predicts a coming party realignment. Russia's resources are said to be inexhaustible and England's hunger a mere catchword.
Washington on January 4 reports interest centered on the president's possible action if he approves the American commission's recommendation to end conferences. It appears Henry P. Pletcher will be sent to Mexico City as ambassador.
Nei Rector of Emmanuel Church arrives with Mrs Richards in Athens after a missed Atlanta connection. He will be installed at the rectory before Sunday. The note recalls his four and a half year work at Trinity Parish Mobile, where he reduced debt, completed a parish house, funded a new church home, expanded membership, and boosted giving to the University of the South and missions. A farewell reception with the vestry and a scroll of resignation were held at Walter Robinson Parish House.
Rome Georgia votes and business leaders rally behind Rome to win a government armor plate plant. The navy selection narrowed to twenty one sites, Rome the sole Georgia site, with federal and state officials pushing Rome’s case as inspections proceed.
Atlanta January 4 Zack Arnold of Fort Gaines and Clay county is commissioned by Governor Harris as a lieutenant colonel and aide de camp on the governor’s staff. Arnold has long been active in the National Guard in Atlanta and a strong advocate for military legislation in the house. The piece notes his influence in church work and the goodwill of supporters as he moves into this new role.
Washington reports Southern Railway operation results for November 1916 and the five months to November 30. Gross revenue rose to 7,086,498 in November, up 966,868 from 1915. Improvements to roadway and structures cost 1,400,156.42 in November. Five month totals show gross revenue at 32,840,658, up 3, Addendum notes increased operating expenses and labor payments, with most funds paid to the South.
Dublin reports a wide scale tree planting drive in Ireland to replace timber cut for wartime needs. In Cavan county 70 000 trees have been planted with thousands more in other counties, while agricultural societies offer afforestation prizes.
Those who breakfast at eight or later lunch at twelve and dinner at six risk indigestion. Five hours should pass between meals to allow digestion. If troubled, correct habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets. they strengthen the stomach and aid proper function for a quick recovery.
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