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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight at city hall and discusses cement price spikes. It highlights home labor on the new court house, the Georgia Tulane game, and warnings about cement price uniformity amid Sherman anti trust concerns in Atlanta and Athens.
Athens records the departure of Prof R H J DeLoach who will begin July 1 as director of the Georgia agricultural experiment station. He is described as a naturalist and practical, widely respected in the College of Agriculture and among progressive farmers for his research, training, and leadership qualities. His successor will face difficult tasks but is trusted to achieve strong results for Georgia farmers.
Georgia faces a crisis as the legislature must pass a law to elect a United States senator under the new direct vote system. Governor Bacon's appointment stands until the June session, but without swift action the state risks a vacant seat and challenged authority. The 50 day session pressures prompt prompt, decisive action.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce expands beyond the city, inviting cooperation with Commerce and Jefferson trade groups. Officials visit sister towns, exchange boosting and problem solving ideas, and attend a banquet while planning mutual support. The latest excursion aims to help Comer form a new Chamber of Commerce, underscoring growth through outreach.
From the town of Riesa a humble peasant rose to become Pope Pius X. The piece reflects on Beppo’s ascent from modest origins to the papacy, contrasting his fate with Rome’s elite and noting Athens as a city that seizes opportunity to host conventions. The narrative centers on opportunity, ambition, and the transformative power of faith and circumstance.
Community advertising urges residents to spend in local businesses to keep money circulating locally. It argues that each dollar kept home increases local prosperity, attracting more dollars and benefiting neighbors and the town. Patrons are urged to support home industries to maximize local profits.
A verse extols the doubter who questions claims and tests truth with rigorous scrutiny. It argues that honest inquiry strengthens faith, proving ideas by searching but never yielding gullibility. The doubter acts as a shield against false idols, earning confidence and a firmer, more certain belief.
The Soil Survey of Ben Hill County Georgia notes pecan growing as an emerging, promising industry. It identifies Tifton sandy loam as best suited for pecans and describes rotation practices, crop diversification, and expected yields and prices. The report, compiled with the Georgia State College of Agriculture, covers soil types, climate, and transportation links.
The Norfolk sandy loam and loamy sand soils show strong yields with proper fertilization. Cotton yields about one bale per acre with good care, corn 50 to 60 bushels, oats up to 50 bushels, and vegetables like sweet potatoes peanuts velvet beans and melons also perform well.
A public health notice urges immediate action against house flies. It warns that flies may carry contagious diseases and threaten family health. Recommendations include installing a screen door, covering food, boiling drinking water, and screening privies. It emphasizes cost of prevention versus illness and potential missed work.
An eleven year old Topeka pupil from State Street School narrates a didactic tale of the fly. It explains its origin from a manure pile, growth from maggot to adult, and its enemies including humans. The narrative warns that sanitation and pest control affect fly breeding and survival.
The article argues the housefly and stable fly threaten life and health with Cleveland’s anti fly campaign led by Dr. Jean Dawson. It urges action before spring to halt rapid breeding and safeguard public health, reflecting editor W. H. Hale’s warning about immediate concern.
A concise look at notable events on April 11 across years: 1713 Treaty of Utrecht ends Queen Anne’s wars and expands British colonies. 1768 a quarter of Monteval city burned. 1794 Edward Everett born in Dorchester later died 1865. 1862 Merrimac’s second Hampton Roads appearance sinks small vessels. 1884 Charles Reade dies. 1897 Greece declares war on Turkey. 1907 Lord Cromer resigns as British Egypt representative. 1912 Asquith introduces Irish Home Rule bill.
John W Weeks future U S senator from Massachusetts is celebrated on his 53rd birthday. Born April 11 1860 in Lancaster New Hampshire he attended preparatory school and the U S Naval Academy graduating in 1881. He later served in the Spanish American War and entered banking before politics.
The forecast covers Atlanta and vicinity with rain tonight or Friday and cooler temperatures. Western U.S. reports heavy rains, with Memphis 2.02 inches and Shreveport 1.66. Temperatures rise to the 60s in the south and east, but the west remains cold with frost in parts of Texas and New Mexico. A northern storm moves to the St. Lawrence valley as Atlanta clears Friday afternoon or night and a sharp fall in temperature begins tonight.
Ernie Adamson, son of Carrollton congressman, has entered the University of Georgia law school and will complete the course there. He has studied under his father Judge Adamson in Washington and spent time at Washington College.
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