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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and payment options, warns carriers not to collect, and promotes spring cleaning and local events. It notes active Georgia politics, Trade Day, preparations for a chautauqua in Athens, and political candidacies, including Macon as a focus for contenders.
The piece argues Georgia counties cannot pave all roads but can permanent ly improve at least two routes across each county. By linking county sites to four neighboring counties, a statewide network forms connecting cities and rural areas, boosting markets and benefits for farms and towns.
A column argues President Wilson should carefully weigh his statements toward Huerta after the Tampico incident. It warns a misstep could force war, noting the US may need to act to enforce demands and protect American personnel while preserving peace.
Senator Burton of Ohio states support for the president on neutralization of the Panama Canal and tolls for coastwise shipping. He recalls views from 1900, cites Hay diplomacy, and prefers arbitration but would back repeal of the act exempting domestic ships from tolls if arbitration fails.
A New York electric chair firing squad executed four men for a fatal crime. One condemned inmate, denying guilt to the end, urged East Side youths to shun crime, admit mistakes, and seek guidance from family and faith, warning that false bravado hides a harsher fate.
The Milton County News and Columbus Enquirer Sun report chatter about Tom Hardwick and Tom Felder in Washington with phrases like Shoo-fly Hardwick. The Moultrie Observer hints at rivalries and the Thomasville Times-Enterprise notes Hardwick's complaints about primary rules and possible new candidates.
A roundup of Georgia political chatter notes Judge Cobb declining run for governor while W. J. Harris ponders candidacy, Dr. L. G. Hardman of Commerce declares intent to run. Other papers lampoon the season's endless jockeying and looming splits in the political trust as governors, senators, and candidates swirl through state headlines.
Letter from J. L. Ilawas argues farming pays. Details: 109 acres cotton yields 100 bales at 3c, value 6,500 plus 50 tons seed worth 1,000 total 7,500. expenses 2,900. gain 5,500. Corn 100 acres 5,000 bushels at 1 per bushel. expenses 1,500. Rain 3,500. Concludes farming is the best paying occupation.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a widely used medicine. It is popular in Canada Australia South Africa and at home because it makes good. It can be depended on when you have a cough or cold. For sale by all dealers. adv.
The United States appellate court granted Jack Johnson a new trial on one Mann Act count. Johnson was previously found guilty only of transporting Belle Schreiber for an improper purpose, not of any commercial involvement. Officials say the ruling changes little. a prison term remains unlikely, with possible fines.
Augusta Ga April 1 The dedication of the Memorial bridge to Major Archibald W Butt was postponed until noon tomorrow due to rain Former President William Howard Taft who was Butt’s military aide will be the principal speaker at the rescheduled ceremony
William McPherson, a noted South chicken raiser, owns a collie presented with fifteen healthy pups on Easter Sunday. Most of the puppies were quickly claimed, highlighting the dog’s unusually prolific litter.
Mr Hoyt Chandler of Franklin county longtime representative became acutely ill in federal court yesterday morning. He was rushed to the hospital and by evening was much better.
Emmanuel church will hold no services this afternoon due to the absence of rector Rev. Troy Beatty who is in Milledgeville for a day or two.
A public health note claims colds are catching like measles and advises avoiding close contact with those who have a cold. It urges not letting a sick person kiss a child and to seek quick relief with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy per directions.
Officials call for sweeping debris gather in every lot yard garden street and alley and urge residents to report any wagon breakdowns for prompt service.
Old advertisement claims Tango removes the core of the corn without swelling or soreness. It warns against caustic remedies and painful bandages and touts a safe painless cure guaranteed by Jacobs' Pharmacy Atlanta. Ends with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
A special meeting of the Senior Round Table at the Sigma Nu chapter house hosted by John D Wade discussed song learning for the Senior class. The group expects to perform standard college songs at June commencement with a reception by the host afterward. Attendees included Wade Moise Schwab Whelchel Mc Daniel Westbrook Bernd McKamy Patterson Funkenstein and Pennington.
Idaho shows the largest increase in crop value from 1899 to 1909 at 270.7 percent, per the 1910 census. Washington ranks second at 235.4 percent, followed by North Dakota, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Colorado with 200 percent plus gains. The article lists principal crops by state and notes the overall U S gain of 83 percent and Illinois lead in total crop value.
Nevada items include hay and forage, potatoes wheat barley and oats plus miscellaneous vegetables. Arkansas items list cotton corn hay and forage, miscellaneous vegetables fruits and nuts and potatoes.
Prof. H. C. Taylor of the University of Wisconsin told the second National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits that cooperation among milker owners milk handlers and manufacturers is essential to lower costs and improve consumer satisfaction. He warned against antagonism and urged harmonious action from producer to consumer to boost profits.
A bolt of lightning entered Edward E. Davis's home through the front door and melted the metal doorknob. The bolt then caused minor damage upstairs before exiting via the back porch while Mrs Davis and their child slept undisturbed. Davis, alerted by the strike, rushed home from the fire station and spared his family.
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