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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

4

Submarine Debate Yields No Action Grounds Found

Long Branch officials report Wilson and Lansing discussed American coast patrols in detail with no evidence of violations of international law. They consider warning Germany against operating subs near U.S. waters and note German sentiment toward broader submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing also met with Colonel House and Ambassador Gerard before leaving New York.

Associated Press Long, Branch Wilson Lansing American United States Germany New York Colonel House Ambasador Gerard Espange Berlin

Withdrawal agreement key to Mexico talks says Bar tagn

San Antonio reports Colonel Bar Tagan chief of staff to Carranga says an American troop withdrawal must be signed and a definite date set before any further questions with Mexico can be taken up by the American Mexican commission. Barragan accompanies Ambassador Arrendon to Washington.

Washington United States France Great Britain Russia Japan State Department San Antonio Bar- Tagan Carranga Mexico Barragan Ambaecador Arrendondo

Winder Forms Woodrow Wilson Club Adds Subscriptions

Winder Georgia forms a Woodrow Wilson club with W J Herin as president and C G Gregory as secretary. The group subscribes to Georgia's share of the Democratic campaign fund totaling 40 dollars in minutes. Local supporters include H N Rainey Jr and many neighbors with small gifts listed, totaling 40 dollars.

Winder Ga Winder Georgia Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Club W. J. Herin C. ©. Gregory Democratic Campaign H. N. Rainey, Jr W. D. McCants C. O. Niblack J. B. Williams J. M. Williams T. A. Maynard Lee Radford G. H. Keligoré C. C. Gre W. J. Herrin W. C. H. J. W. Cooper W. M. Holsenbeck J. W. Millsaps W. H. Quarterman W. C. Horton A. G. Evanson A. G. Lamar

Out-of-Town Auto Owner Interested in the Auto Show

Mr. W. C. Weatherford of Bogart visited Athens and expressed strong interest in Banner’s upcoming auto show from the 17th to 19th. He plans to bring eight to ten Bogart cars for the parade and aims to mobilize local participation, highlighting farm produce displays by youths.

W. C. Weatherford Bogart Athens Nunnally Mysé Sehall Geld and Garden Weatherford

Griffin Leaves to Begin Term for Bank Wrecking

J W Griffin formerly president of the Athens Trust and Banking Company and other firms left yesterday afternoon over the Central of Georgia Railway in custody of Deputy J Sears to begin a three year sentence for wrecking the bank. The case has been notable and fought through more than three years of criminal litigation.

J. W. Griffin Athens Trust and Banking Company Central of Georgia Railway J. Sears Prison Commission of Georgia

Typhoid Record Shows 32 Cases in City Year to Date

City board of health reports unusually low disease levels with only thirty two typhoid cases so far this year for a population around 50 000. Officials note the year has two months remaining and death rate remains among the lowest on record for Athens and comparable to national figures.

City Board of Health Athens

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Syrup Promise

An informative ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims long proven effectiveness, a money back guarantee, and satisfaction if results are not achieved.

King

Bud Snow prominent Walton county leader dies at 50

Monroe Ga Oct 10 Mr J W Snow known as Bud Snow dies suddenly at his Snow s Mill home six miles from town He was about fifty and survived by two brothers a wife and a daughter A planter farmer miller and merchant he led community life church work and county development Funeral will be Wednesday from Mount Carriel church Walton county near his home

Monroe J. W. Snow Walton County Athens Bud” Snow Snow's Mill Messrs Henry Snow Jack Snowy Mount Carriel

Cured Her Children of Colds Ad Says Remedy Works

Mrs Myron J Pickard of Memphis New York writes that during the past winter she gave Chamberlains Court Remedy to her two children suffering severe colds and it proved to be the medicine they needed. Obtainable everywhere. adv

Myron J. Pickard Memphis N. Y

Japan Premier Terauchi Outlines Policy In AP Interview

Premier Count Seiki Terauchi stated Japan would not pursue aggression against the United States or other nations as long as Japan's vital interests and dignity are respected. He pledged to strengthen friendly ties with America and denied plans regarding immigration or U S Philippines. He said Japan would harm no American interests in China and would honor Chinese sovereignty and equal opportunities for nations there.

Tokio Associated Press United States China Count Seiki Terauchi Associate 1 Press Japan America Philippines

Surprise Party for Clarke County Superintendent Dozier

A surprise gathering yesterday at the Clarke County Courthouse honored Capt. Thomas H. Dozier, 82, county school superintendent. Led by his pastor Dr Morris, the group of colleagues and friends from the courthouse and county, including J. Hart, RB Orr, W A Mallory and others, extended felicitations and appreciation for a career of service.

Court House Georgia Thomas H. Dozier Clarke County Morris First Methodist Church Messrs J. ¥. Hart RB. C. Orr W. A. Mallory

High Cost of Stay in New York Gets Florida Judge

New York Oct 10 Judge Shiphard of Florida sentenced Hans Edward Thompson and Fred Uffelman for smuggling jewelry worth 15000 into the United States. The judge quipped that living in New York ten years might tempt one to cheat Uncle Sam, criticizing high taxi and hotel charges as justification for the crime.

New, York Christian Knudsen New York Florida Associated Press Hans Edward Thompson Fred Uffelman United States Judge Shiphard Uncle ‘Wait

Shade and Fruit Trees Need Spraying Now Against Scale

Georgia farmers are urged to spray fruit trees such as peach apple pear and plum during dormancy to combat San Jose scale Aspidiotus perniciosus and the related gloomy scale on shade trees like oaks maples and poplars. Fall and spring treatments using lime sul phur solutions for San Jose scale and soluble oils such as Scalicide for gloomy scale are recommended with appropriate equipment from hand sprayers to power pumps. The State Board of Entomology offers guidance and can provide information on spraying methods and materials.

Atlanta San Jose Georgia State Board of Entomology Buda Chase Board of Entomology

Talks on conditions of operation in 1916

Richmond Va Oct 10 at the annual meeting of Southern Railway stockholders President Fairfax Harrison submitted the twenty second annual report. Revenues for 1915 69 997 876 24 while expenses fell slightly boosting income to 9 245 703 58 and net operating income 21 004 005 09 on a 395 722 765 06 investment. Manufacturing in the South shows strong growth with cotton consumption rising to 3 626 787 bales in the year ending July 31 1916.

Richmond Southern Railway Company Fairfax Harrison South

Found Relatives Identified in Banner Report

Marion Freeman, the youngest sister now married, reported to the Warner that she lives on Stephens street. She also said their mother Marion Parks is at 56 College street, Atlanta, and that Parks has a sister and a brother living there.

Marion Freeman Warner Stephens Street Marion Parks College Street Atlanta Parks

Sloan's Liniment Claims Relief for Rheumatism

An advertorial claim asks does Sloan's Liniment help rheumatism and urges readers to try a 25 cent bottle based on a user testimonial. It promises warming relief for neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness and notes availability at drug stores.

Sloan

Chamberlain's Tablets Solved Mrs Wingate's Stomach Trouble

There are few diseases that make one feel miserable than a disordered stomach. Mrs A Wingate of Gorham New York reports using Chamberlain's Tablets about five years ago after indigestion and constipation caused great distress. They said nothing did much good until she started Chamberlain's Tablets. Obtainable everywhere. 3 adv

Mocha and Java: From Coffee Fame to Fading Local Trend

The Mocha area once famed for its strong coffee trade now shows dwindling storefronts and a quieter streetscape as longtime roasters close or relocate. Local historians note Bey and other origins shaped its identity, while newer businesses struggle to attract steady customers.

Java

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Ad Claims Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement urges buyers to use Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to heal inflammation and soothe coughs. It promises immediate breathing ease by loosening mucus and treating raw bronchial irritation with pine tar balsam and laxative syrup, sold at druggists.

Dr. Bell

Filling the Gap Tradesman Banter At The Telephone

A short humorous fragment from the Liverpool Globe shows a tradesman at a telephone managing a chat with his apprentice. He asks William to take the receiver while his wife speaks, quipping about needing to wake anyone. The scene captures everyday domestic banter in a bustling work moment.

William Liverpool Globe

Chamberlain's Tablets Help Woman's Husband Recover

Mrs. Thomas Campbell of Kirkville reports her husband was given Chamberlain's Tablets after coming home with a bottle, saw improvement quickly, began eating heartily, and gradually recovered, noting the medicine helped him fight away illness.

Thomas Campbell Kirkville, N

Time stretches in poetry as open spaces grow

A quotation from the Washington Star notes that poetry with many open spaces reduces the time needed to read a page, highlighting how formatting affects reader pace and engagement.

Washington

Public servants honored for steady service and efficiency

A terse tribute lauds workers who show respect and esteem from officers, emphasizing their steadiness and lack of need for humanitarian sympathy. The message frames them as efficient public servants deserving recognition.

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