Balloon Ascension and Two Parades Spark Athens Carnival
Athens prepares a one day carnival with a balloon ascent and a grand night parade on October first. Sikes leads a light decoration plan for Clayton street with thousands of bulbs and a street archway. A dress parade features Woodmen of the World and University Cadets with prizes for the best dancer. Merchants plan heavy advertising and storefront lighting. A large auto parade is set for midnight with hundreds of cars. Ten thousand visitors expected as Chamber of Commerce coordinates with state officials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sikes
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Wall Street
Athens
Messrs. M. Lesser
A. EB. Davison
A. H. Sikes
Atlanta
To Fight Weevil Protect The Sea Island
The agricultural department orders all cotton demonstration workers to southeastern Georgia and Florida to halt the advance of the Mexican boll weevil endangering sea island cotton. The Galveston storm aided its surprising movement, carrying weevils into Georgia far ahead of the normal migration pace.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agricultural Department
Georgia
Florida
Sea Island
Galveston
Alabama
McClesky challenges Fulton county warden Zimmer
Atlanta dispatch notes L D McClesky filed quo warranto in Fulton Superior Court to remove Will D Zimmer as county warden. The action follows Attorney General Cliff Walker's opinion limiting Davis era appointments, with Charles B Arnow now head of the state game and fish department. Arnow plans to rely on the Walker opinion, arguing department heads cannot override specified tenure and authority.
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Banner
Atlanta
L. D. McClesky
Chas
Davis
Fulton County
Will D. Zimmer
Charles
Arnow
Cliff Walker
Chatham County
Savannah
Walker
State Department
Fulton Coun
Washington to Present Evidence on Arabic Case
Ambassador Gerard will present to the German foreign office a summary of U S evidence showing the vessel Arabic was torpedoed without warning. Secretary Lansing said the note conveys no opinion. Berlin to examine the evidence and consider Von Bernstorff's suggestions before any next move.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gerard
Bhen
Foreign Office
United States
Lansing
Berlin
von Bernstorff
Prohibition Wins in South Carolina Election
Columbia, Sept. 15. Prohibition carried the South Carolina election by about twenty thousand votes. The new law will go into effect January first. Over 35,000 votes for the dry ticket versus about 16,000 for the wet.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Prohibition
South Carolina
Judge Russell Not Seeking Ninth District Race
Judge R. B. Russell of the Georgia Court of Appeals visited the city to place his son in law school. He acknowledged requests urging him to run for Congress in the Ninth District but stated he will not enter the race for several reasons.
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R. B. Russell
Georgia Court of Appeals
R. B. Russell, Jr
Law School
University
Atlanta
Congress
Holder of Jefferson May Enter Ninth District Race
Hon John N Holder mayor of Jefferson and editor of the Jackson Herald visited yesterday. He plans to address the Athens Chamber of Commerce on the 21st and is understood to be preparing to run for Congress in the Ninth district next time.
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John N. Holder
Jefferson
Jackson Herald
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Holder
Congress
Albert Sidney Johnson Returns to Athens in New Sales Role
Friends in Athens welcome Albert Sidney Johnson back to the city to become a salesman for BE Dorsey. He is praised as a top clothing expert familiar with the Athens trade. Also noted are Cham berlain's Tablets claimed to ease biliousness and constipation, with Mrs. Chas Peck of Gates New York citing relief. Reports question Fulton county warden pay, noting it averages about $1,000 yearly despite public chatter of $5,000.
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Albert
Johnson
Athens
BE. H. Dorsey
Ty Fight
Fulton
Eleven British Army Divisions Pouring Into France and More
Ags London reports in the House of Commons and Lords that eleven divisions of the new British Army have reinforced Field Marshal French in France with more to follow. A billion and a quarter dollars was requested to bring total war funding to six billion three hundred ten million. Conscription debate follows as munitions demand rises with three million enlisted in the army and navy and eight hundred thousand producing arms. Kitchener notes German usage of gas shells and says Germans have exhausted surprise while praising Allied fronts.
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France
Ags London
Septe
House of
Bart Kitchener
of Lords
Asquith
Iime
Army
Navy
Kitchener
House of Lords
French
Ylance
Russia
Russians Stubbornly Oppose the German Advance
London reports General Von Hindenburg’s drive toward the Dvinsk and Vilna railway stalls midstream as Russian counterattacks hinder progress. He nears a west of Dvinsk bridgehead, while Galicia sees continued raids and Teutonic withdrawals. Austrians reinforce against Italy as heavy bombardment persists in the west. Holland dispatches note British ships attacking the Belgian coast. air raids by Allies and Zeppelins over England occur daily. A Bulgarian note to Sofia conveys a secret, supplementary communication on Macedonian claims to Serbia.
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Associated Press
London
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Vilna
Galicia
Dneister
Wubno
Italy
Hivo
Vosges
Hartmass Wellerkopf
Holland
Belgian
England
Reuter
Maasluis
Hhe
Hook of
Billion Dollar Loan To Be Floated For Britain And France
New York report states a one billion dollar loan to Great Britain and France is progressing toward realization. The Anglo French commission backs the effort with pledges from banks likely totaling millions. Bonds would pay five percent or more and be in dollars, possibly split into two to four series. Washington notes no legal violations in Allies US loan plans. opposition centers on gold withdrawals and large public subscriptions.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Great Britain
France
Anglo-French Commission
Washington
Bsecretary
Lansing
United States
American citizens urged to leave Mexico by consuls
Washington reports consuls in northern Mexico urged Americans to depart danger zones and even leave Mexico if conditions worsen. Secretary Lansing says the precautionary measure aims to protect citizens amid Villa's advances and lawlessness. A general exodus from Villa held territory is noted, prompting surprise from Villa's Washington office. The war toll is cited as six billion three hundred ten million dollars in cash plus about 300,000 lives lost and extensive property damage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Lansing
O'Bregan
Department
Villa
United States
Great Britain
Enrollment at University on Opening Day 1914
Dr Harry Slack of LaGrange brother of Prof Searcy Slack of the good roads department visited on his way to Baltimore where he will serve a hospital post for the year He previously volunteered for Red Cross duty in France and served in Europe nearly a year He offered to go to Serbia to fight typhus but was not allowed to serve in that dangerous work.
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Harry Slack
LaGrange
Searcy Slack
University
Good Roads Department
Baltimore
Glack
Europe
Serbia
Y M C A Committee Welcomes New Georgia Students
Fifty men of the commission greeted trains and aided new students at the University opening under Secretary R M Guess. The large committee, the biggest in the school’s history, wore red and black badges to signify their roles.
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R. M. Guess
Not Paint With Aseed Oil At Fifty Cents To A Dollar
A fragment discusses oil used in paint priced at 1.50 and 1.35 dollars, claiming counterfeit paint mimics true paint. The text warns against deception, likening counterfeit paint to counterfeit money, and questions the purpose of counterfeits.
Elbert County Farmers Hear J J Brown Predict Cotton Rally
Special to the Banner Elberton Ga September 15 a large number of farmers heard Hon J J Brown at the courthouse at noon He believes cotton will rise above 12 1 2 cents a pound and the Farmers Union has set that as the minimum price He urged broad cooperation and farmer organization while the audience gave close attention Also included is an advertisement note about Foley Kidney Pills.
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Elberton
Elbert
J. J. Brown
Court House
Brown
Farmers’ Union
University of Georgia opens 116th year with chapel exercises
The University of Georgia marked the start of its 6th session with chapel services led by Chancellor Barrow and devotional readings from Rev. C C Jarrell. Mayor W F Dorsey welcomed students on behalf of Athens as class work begins today with registration completed yesterday.
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University of Georgia
Barrow
C. C. Jarrell
Hill
First Church
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Tabernacle Baptist
Christian Church
Pine Tar Honey Remedy Promoted for Colds in 1900s Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as effective against colds. It claims pine products target the root of a cold, clear throats, ease stuffed sensations, and notes early treatment reduces complications. Mentions price 25e and generic local sellers.
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Boards of Health
Foley’s
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Adv
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R. Albert Sidney Johnson
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