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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1914
Page
15
The Athens Banner notes peach crops saved from frost and urges park support, while reporting on Michigan miners nearing end of strike and Georgia gubernatorial talk. It praises Southern life insurance development and calls for stronger Southern companies to keep capital local.
The United States and Colombia sign a treaty settling Colombia’s debt with twenty five million dollars and granting Colombia free use of the canal for its warships. The move stirs the free tolls debate in Congress and may affect party splits.
A call to Athens residents to clean streets and lots, stressing year round sanitation and fly control. The piece urges citizens to take action now to improve health and long term cleanliness, noting neglect and spreading awareness as key factors.
A Georgia political column discusses Gov. Slaton’s influence on the 1916 race, the potential bids of Speaker William H. Burwell for governor, and Judge W. E. Thomas as a possible Southwest Georgia candidate. It notes former Gov. Joe Brown May’s possible U.S. Senate bid and comments on Ben Perry not running.
In Georgia, State Treasurer hopefuls fade as Perry declines a state-wide race to edit the Jonesboro Enterprise. Gov Slaton will stay in office until the primary, avoiding stump speeches. Felder plans April 20 campaign kickoff. Warren Grice to succeed Felder and run for attorney general in August primary.
The excerpt notes figures like Senator Slaton Governor Slaton and Griffin News and Sun mockery of politics with Teeny Weeney Hardwick. It mentions no senate opposition to Senator Smith and hints at the Brown Slaton split. Athens readies for the legislature.
Georgia editors discuss Governor Slaton not resigning to run for senate and the shifting candidates. Dr. I G Hardman enters the race, Felder and Hardwick clash, and rumors swirl about resignations, nominations, and a missing trial appeal amid Frank coverage.
The Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a general strengthener that drives out malaria and builds up the system. It is described as a true tonic and a reliable appetizer for boosting health and appetite.
The Bookman praises Willard French's The Devil's Discharge as a science inspired war tale blending mysticism and realism. It also extols Will Levington Comforts Down Among Men as a vigorous novel about war, compassion, and rebirth, highlighting its themes and authors.
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