This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
4
A compilation of notices and editorials discusses newspaper circulation, university sports, county bonds, and political endorsements. It highlights Athens Clarke county goals, Underwood support, and a pending Columbus murder case as the governor declines clemency.
In 1906 Professor Joseph S. Stewart proposed corn and cotton contests for Georgia schoolchildren, fueling a movement that grew nationwide. Georgia’s corn yield rose from under ten to over sixteen bushels per acre, with many fathers following their sons to improve farming. eight thousand boys and two thousand girls participate in corn and canning clubs, promising broad state benefits.
The message urges early action before warm weather brings the housefly. It stresses cleaning lots and premises, screening windows and doors, and maintaining kitchen and dining areas to prevent fly reproduction and safeguard health. Citizens are urged to prepare and fight the pest vigorously in coming days.
A report says Turkey has taken possession of about ten thousand square miles of Persia prompting fears of a broader clash with Russia. The dispute has lasted over two centuries with Persia asserting ownership while Turkey presses its claim aided by possible German backing. The czar’s government grows impatient as the situation appears near critical, raising the specter of new hostilities.
April 9 marks the births of Duke of Monmouth and Fisher Ames, plus notable deaths such as Rossetti and Magrath. A steamboat tragedy near Memphis in 1832 killed over 100. 1865 saw Lee surrender at Appomattox. 1866 Civil Rights bill passed. 1870 dissolution of the American Anti Slavery Society. Edward Dean Adams born April 9 1840s linked to railroad finance and major 19th century projects.
The item notes several birthdays including Breadalbane age 61, Frederick Francis IV age 30, Rt. Rev. Henry J Richter age 74, and J. Thomas Heflin age 43. It urges Confederate veterans’ sons in Athens-Clarke to join the reorganized Troop Artillery Camp and mentions Roosevelt praising the Panama Canal and a fear he might reverse canal plans if defeated for the Republican nomination.
The Rexall Store in Athens Ga advertises Rexall Orderlies as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation. The ad claims they require no charge if not satisfied and offer a money back guarantee. Packaged in three sizes priced 10c 25c and 50c with a child friendly candy like form.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney writes her son suffered a severe cold but recovered quickly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is advertised as for sale by all dealers.
Luke Dye was arrested by police yesterday morning and charged with stealing chickens captured by the police and identified by an up town lady. He will be tried before a justice of the peace today.
Reverend Stanley R. Grubb of the local Christian church left yesterday afternoon for Macon to attend the two day sessions of the state convention of the preachers of the growing denomination.
Market and weather notes show fair conditions in Athens with a firm mic quote and prices at 11 and 12 cents. The brief item records small price movements and regional weather outlooks in compact form.
The ad claims grip recovery comes from Electric Bitters, described as a tonic that purifies blood and regulates stomach liver and kidneys. It states thousands have benefited, boosting nerves and energy, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by local dealers W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Yesterday Jessie Little a young man described as a negro was arrested on a lunacy charge. The piece notes the belief in lunar influence and asserts the subject’s sanity by day and madness at night, with the man surrendering to police for protection from imagined foes.
Mr. Newton Hammett of South Carolina is in the city on a brief visit, with no further details provided in the report.
Athens Ga April 2 1912 Judge Charles H Brand writes a commendation for Col L I Smith a candidate for solicitor of the circuit noting his fifteen year practice in the area his courteous dignified conduct and his proven ability to serve as a capable efficient and satisfactory prosecuting attorney
The University of Georgia athletic association chose four eligible candidates for football manager roles. The list includes Zach Cowan of Atlanta Rhodeslade of Columbus Roy Cooper of Augusta and S T Brewton of Claxton. The final two managers will be selected by the athletic council later from this group.
Mr. WH Quartermais, or a kinder, aer a tion of solicitor general of the Western circuit, was in Athens yesterday. He is a pleasant gentleman and makes friends easily. Among his Athens classmates are Mr DSW Reed, registrar of the University, and Mr E J Bondurant.
In Columbus Georgia on Easter Sunday the Jefferson family faced news Governor Brown would not intervene in the impending execution of James Jefferson for the murder of Officer Merchant. Rollin Jefferson died in mourning after learning of the decision as James prepared for his hanging next Friday in the county jail. Neighbors and officials say the prisoner remains calm while jail staff inspect the gallows and prepare the scene.
W B Holsclaw of Clarendon recalls a man once thought doomed to consumption due to a brutal cough. He credits Dr Kings New Dix for curing coughs and colds, saying the dramatic change proved the remedy’s effectiveness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.