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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
4
Subscribers urged to report late or missing deliveries to the office as the only way to identify complaints. The piece then shifts to campaign chatter for Athens and Clarke county, praising local effort, urging unity, and endorsing Underwood for president while urging support for home merchants and community growth.
Clarke county voters of Athens approved two hundred thousand dollars in courthouse bonds after united support from white and Black residents. The editorial praises concerted action, predicts broad community benefits, and urges continued civic cooperation for future projects.
The United States sees a retreat from socialism as Milwaukee voters overturn a socialist administration after two years in power. The piece argues that socialist experiments fail to provide better governance and predicts no lasting triumphs in America.
Citizens push to spend as much as a million dollars to build a levee and shield Augusta from overflow. Hon William H Fleming proposes a dam upriver to harness waterpower for income while protecting the city from floods. The plan draws serious discussion among Augusta's leaders.
The note celebrates Basil Hood born April 5 1864 a British playwright and former captain who wrote The Merry Widow and The Dollar Princess John R Booth a Canadian lumberman turns 85 Frank T Bullen aged 55 and Henry St George Tucker aged 59 are also recognized for birthdays.
The Georgia baseball outfielder R. B. Saxon, who broke an ankle in practice before the Clemson opener, was able to attend classes on crutches. Friends filled his hospital room with fresh flowers as he recovered.
A historical recap lists events and births on April 5 across years. It notes Elihu Yale born in New Haven 1648, NC ratifying Articles of Confederation 1778, Danton guillotined 1794, Napoleon abdicated 1814, Swinburne born 1837, John Tyler oath 1841, Yorktown siege 1862, Mormon mass meeting 1870, Knox appointed attorney general 1901, Taft on Canada reciprocity 1911.
Poetic ode recounts the shift from harsh Winter to hopeful Spring. It speaks of rumors and unrest giving way to loyalty, with Spring depicted as a young ruler overcoming fear as messengers search for truth. Delivered in a 19th century style.
A compilation of editorial items from Georgia papers debunking fake Wilson bureau clips and weighing political speeches by Wilson and allies. It questions the authenticity of a Georgia “Union Recorder” publication and mixed opinions on Jeffersonian Democrat ideals in the 1912 campaign context.
The Dawson News reports Senator O'Gorman asserts Wilson will carry New York. The Dalton Citizen notes the Wilson campaign remains buoyant and mentions O'Gorman's son serving as a secretary to Professor Wilson, with family support still intact.
The Deeran Advertiser notes growing support for Oscar W. Underwood in Georgia with endorsements from Alabama and southern papers. The Fitzgerald Leader praises his southern roots and service to the masses. The Columbus Enquirer Sun calls it a deserved tribute to a Democrat. The Tifton Gazette backs Underwood but supports no other candidate and pledges loyal support to the eventual nominee.
W J Harris, a noted manipulator of the Wilson boom, calls Georgia Underwood agitation wind but predicts a May 1 ballot hailstorm. Oscar Underwood gains Georgia support despite opposition from major newspapers, with counties like Thomas Mitchell Lowndes Ware Colquitt and Tift said to back him and Brooks.
Southern editors urge voters to support Oscar Underwood over Woodrow Wilson for Georgia delegates to the national convention. They argue Bryan’s northern bolt threat tests southern loyalty and that southern influence must rise to preserve the republic.
A Norway businessman lists numerous reasons for shopping locally in The Advertiser. He argues that buying at home keeps money in town, supports taxes, and strengthens community ties. He emphasizes trust, prompt service, and personal support from local merchants.
Diamonds fashion spreads in Athens as Radium Diamond pins rings and brooches attract buyers at H R Palmer & Sons Drug Store. A social challenge over identifying the real stone amid fakes underscores the fad while a sale offers pieces priced from one dollar. Local lodge and fraternal groups list meeting notices alongside the feature.
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