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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists notices on delivery issues and carrier practices. It notes changes in tariffs and republic recognition of China, plus a series of satirical and moral quips about flies, lambs, and tariffs. It cites Georgia railroad deaths rising and Pennsylvania voting for direct senatorial elections, with tariff revisions unlikely.
The moving picture men in Atlanta plan a campaign to enforce Sunday closing for all nonessential businesses. Editorial notes question legislative delays in Georgia and praise for maintaining Greek education, arguing early Greek training aids college readiness and future expression.
A North Georgia county repeats a warning about road waste as macadam roads failed while topsoil roads prove superior. The story notes a man sold his field for better land only to find diamonds in the hillside and parallels a college project showing the value of proper road builders and engineers.
A Georgia railroad commission report shows 4 560 killed or injured by steam and street railroads in the state last year with Atlanta seeing the highest toll. The tally lists line by line casualties for major lines and cites a near doubling from 1911 to 1912 while prompting questions about safety and accountability.
Obituary notes the life of Rev. Mr. Gladstone who served over fifty years as rector of Hawaa and later Barrowby in Lincolnshire. He was educated at Eton and Oxford and ordained in the Church of England, retiring due to ill health two years ago. The notice also lists birthday greetings to J Frank Hanly Aaron Loch and Adolph J Sabath.
Prof Andrew M Soule argues in Manufacturers Record that cotton seed by products have created a major Southern industry with billions in value and broad economic impact. Baseball notes discuss Frank Farrell plans Bermuda camp for the Yankees and spring training ideas for Cubs and Athletics in Florida plus Columbia student Chung showing promise as a second baseman.
A narrator obsessed with finding Opportunity asks a neighbor who replies that Opportunity lives next door, across the street, and within the very families nearby, revealing the elusive virtue in daily life. The tale frames a gradual realization that chance often resides close at hand.
April 4 marks anniversaries of notable figures including William Penn and Gulielma Maria Springett marriage, Emile Zola birth, William Henry Harrison death, and Peter Cooper birth. The list notes census counts for Canada and events like Gen Andrew Jackson statue unveiling. Also mentions Stephen E Gladstone birthday and Bobby Veach on a Detroit Tigers trip.
Eddie Collins of the Athletics has achieved his hoped for status after a game in which he hit a bases loaded home run. Two Cincinnati regulars Rube Benton and Ack Egan remain in hospital with a severe cold and a lame ankle. The Red Sox have sent Joe Martin to Bellaire nont club and Scott to the Indianapolis Club. Ted Catcher of the Cardinals once worked in plumbing barbering and other trades before becoming a ballplayer.
A note prompts members to prepare for the upcoming Chamber of Commerce regular meeting. It asks if individuals have contributions or topics to present at the session.
An ad promises freckles can be removed by applying ethine double strength from a druggist night and morning. It claims most cases need no more than an ounce to clear skin and offers a money back guarantee if freckles persist.
Spring rheumatism warning with advice to rub affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment. Claims quick relief and disappearance. Sold by all dealers. (Advertisement.)
Educational work should begin in schools and civic groups to curb flies before spring. The plan urges state health support, enforceable ordinances for screening and manure removal, and volunteer inspections. It also recommends statewide cleanup days and early spring fly control, stressing vigilance and active community effort.
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