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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
7
The piece surveys superstition around knocking on wood, noting the custom’s roots in ancient sacred trees and citing an 20th century Commons anecdote where a lord touched a wooden table to ward off ill luck. It contrasts casual belief with a historical pattern of symbolic gestures by officials.
Squeaks in many houses arise from tight tongues and grooves rather than loose nails. The recommended fix: apply tin glue into cracks using a dipped metal strip or knife blade, insert into the crack, move to spread glue, and let it dry to stop the squeaking.
Washington DC June new method for preparing anti hog cholera serum allows economical production of clear sterilized serum. Bean extract causes red cells to agglutinate and a centrifuge yields up to 74 percent clear serum that can be heated to 60 C for 30 minutes without losing potency. Commercial sale not yet. Government discovers process. free to use in the United States.
President Wilson nominates John F. Costello for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. Costello, a Democratic national committeeman, would be the first white appointee since Cleveland ended the practice of appointing a Black holder. Congressmen from many states had contenders for the post.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker will open the All-South Christian Endeavor convention in Atlanta July 13 to 16, address events in Atlanta and Decatur, and likely deliver a keynote speech for the new presidential campaign. Three thousand delegates are expected, with railroads offering special rates and trains.
Atlanta reports Governor Nat E. Harris vigorously denies retiring from the gubernatorial race. He says he continues to run hard and hinted he may challenge those spreading the rumors. A prominent, unnamed politician predicts Harris’s reelection, though he backs a different candidate. Insurance ads interrupt the page.
Savannah Georgia June Solicitor General Walter C Hartridge petitioned Judge John Rourke Jr for a mandate ordering destruction of liquor held by police from defendants guilty or pleading guilty under prohibition law. Hearing set for July 1. Contraband status debated due to recent federal ruling on pre May 1 liquor.
Four hundred Shriners from Americus, plus delegates from Yaarab of Atlanta and Al Sihah of Macon, gathered for the Alee Temple ceremony in Savannah. A banquet closed the day after a morning train welcome by Americus Light Infantry. sixty five candidates were initiated. Macon temple band provided afternoon music and led the parade.
In April the United States exported 2.094 billion dollars worth of goods and imported 227.35 million, surpassing April 1915 figures. Manufactured articles for consumption reached 197 million, crude foods and meats exported fell to 36 million, and crude materials imported rose to 95.9 million. Most other imports showed small gains.
A curious visitor appeared at the Duarte California home when a full grown fox settled into a swinging porch seat. The animal made a nest with a cushion and remained in the seat until family members gathered. After retreating under the house the fox reappeared, jumped back onto the porch, and resumed resting before heading toward the mountains. The scene sparked amusement as locals ponder how the fox escaped from a pampered existence.
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