Death, politics, and war tides loom in 1911 Athens items
The Athens Banner notes multiple topics from 1911 including Nelson Aldrich's death, German air raids on inland English towns, Italian frontier forces, Austria and Russia diplomacy, Huerta's denial of involvement in Madero's death, and Wilson's stance on recognizing Huerta. The column also mentions an Atlanta bust tribute to Charles D. Hill and local homecoming ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Hill
Superior Court Room
Atlanta
Charlie Hill
Benjamin H. Hill
England
Italy
Austria
Germany
Russia
Huerta
Madero
Wilson
Mexico
Flour Mills for the South Grow as Wheat Output Increases
The South sees rising wheat acreage and a push for more flour mills. Studies say only five of sixteen Southern states had more mills in 1910 than in 1860, while a cotton downturn boosts wheat planting and regional mill demand. A government estimate shows eleven cotton states receive large amounts of foodstuffs and wheat imports, highlighting potential regional gains and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Missouri
Texas
South
South Carolina
Watson
German Attitude Grows Tense Over U S Policy
In a discussion of US German relations the author notes Germany seeks a break with the United States citing protests over neutrality and arms shipments to the Allies. The piece argues US embargo would hurt the Allies while America pursues its current policy and Germany presses for a stronger response from President Wilson.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
America
All-Wheres Be With Me Always Love Poem Fragment
Fragmentary poem line reads with devotion to a loved one. The speaker praises presence and support in joy and trial. The tone is romantic and intimate, promising steadfast companionship through dawns, trials, and triumphs. The piece emphasizes the beloved’s laughter whisper and comforting touch.
Poem Fragment Reflects Passage and Vows
A short lyric fragment speaks of a final messenger and a vow of love. The speaker pledges a kiss as a seal and a passport into heaven, invoking intimate imagery and spiritual devotion.
Perfect Love Casteth Out
A brief meditation describes Love moving in to replace Doubt and Fear, leaving Fear to flee and Doubt dead in a bright morning scene. The verse presents a moral about love conquering inner turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doubt
Fear
Love
Midway Island as a lonely relay station and bird preserve
The article paints Midway Island as a stark outpost on the Commercial Pacific cable, home to two dozen operators living in monotony with strict calendars and ship convoys. It details Brooks Island’s topography, the coral sand, lack of fresh water, and the abundant wildlife and marine life supporting a remote colony, plus the seabird refuge status and historical annexation by the Lackawanna line.
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Orient
Midway
Sand Island
Honolulu
Empire
Great Bird Preserve
Islands
J. S. S. Lackawanna
Pacific Mail Company
Hawaiian
Brooks Island
Line Islands
Equator
Man
Bordeaux as Seen by a London Observer in a Vivid Portrait
The London Sketch writer Matthe w Troly Curtin portrays Bordeaux as a stable, contented city with a claret glow and old streets. He notes its climate, pace, and social life including the Rue Sainte Catherine, Les Quinconces, and the annual horse show and ball at the prefecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urdigala
Bordeaux
France
Matthew Troly-Curtin
London
Bond Street
Lyon
Marseilles
Black Prince
Aquitaine
Richard II
Bordelais
Les Quinconces
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Banner
H. 4. Rowe
Athens
Woodmen of the World
Nelson W. Aldrich
Republican Party
Kaiser Wilhelm
Emperor Francis Joseph
Ste
Alway
Lonely Midway Island
Midway Island
Paris Opera
Toulouse
Nice
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