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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1912

Page

4

Weather and memorial notes from Athens Georgia

Prof Sanford signals fair Weather today urging Georgia to keep morale high after the Titanic disaster prompts reflection on safety and regulation. The Eatonton Eighth district high school meet gathers twenty five schools for contests promising future benefit for Athens high school prominence and cups.

Prof Sanford Eatonton Eighth Congressional District High School Association Athens

New Normal and Industrial College Opens in Valdosta

Georgia advances education with the creation of a new normal and industrial college in Valdosta. The board is organized, Prof. H. H. Powell elected president, site accepted, contracts to build soon, and classes slated to begin next fall as a branch of the University of Georgia supported by the state.

Georgia Normal and Industrial College Valdosta H. H. Powell University of Georgia Milledgeville State Normal School

The Words of the Statesman by Mr Underwood

In a letter to Camp of the Walton News Mr Underwood praises democratic leadership in Congress and calls for an honest tariff revision to ease taxation. He urges nominating a trusted candidate to restore party power and enact core Democratic principles.

Underwood Washington Congress Camp The

Drift Toward War With Mexico Raises Tension Across Nations

The piece notes a drift toward war between the United States and Mexico. It cites disorder in Mexico, dangers to American lives and property, and Taft’s firm note to President Madero and General Orozco. It warns war could occur unless Mexican conditions improve, and questions annexation if conflict arises.

United States Mexico Taft Madero Orozco Cuba

This Date in History April 18

April 18 events include Paul Revere’s ride in 1775 George Cabot Federal leader died in 1822 born 1752 in Salem William R King 13th U S vice president died 1853 born 1786 in North Carolina Harper's Ferry seizure in 1861 Livingstone remains interred 1884 University of Edinburgh 200th founding 1888 Roscoe Conkling died born 1829 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire 1911 Bush elected president Missouri Pacific Railroad

Paul Revere Boston Lexington George Cabot Federal Party Salem Mass William R. King U. S Alabama North Carlina Harper's Ferry Confedrates Dr. Livingstone Westminster Abbey University of Edinburgh Roscoe Conkling New York Statesman San Francisco Benjamin Bush Missouri Pacific Railroad

Josiah Wood Birthday and Career Milestones Highlighted

Josiah Wood born in Sackville on April 18 1843 rises to lieutenant governor of New Brunswick after a long career in law business shipping lumber and farming He entered politics in 1878 later joining the house of commons in 1882 and the senate in 1895 resigning last month to take office Bishop James Atkins offered congratulations.

Josiah Wood New Brunswick Sackville N. B Mount Allison College House of Commons Senate Mont James Atkins

Notable Anniversaries Highlight Church and University Leaders

TheOdist Episcopal Church South marks 62 years of service while Dr William A Shanklin president of Wesleyan University turns 48 and William T Jerome former New York district attorney reaches 53 years.

Odist Episcopal Church South William A. Shanklin Wesleyan University William T. Jerome New York

Tulane studies the prevention of overflows

New Orleans April 17 Tulane University Society of Economics heard George H. Maxwell executive chairman of the National Reconstruction Association outline a national headwater reservoir system to prevent floods in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. He argued for widespread storage, power development, year round navigation and vastly reduced flood losses.

New Orleans Tulane University Society of Economics George H. Maxwell National Reclamation Association Mississippi Valley Mississippi River St. Louis Ohio River Pittsburg Cairo Uncle Sam Great Plains Hatures Missouri River Ohio Valley Missouri Valley Panama Canal Congress Newland

Old Sores That Refuse To Heal

A health advisory explains persistent skin sores and eruptions stem from poisons in the blood. External salves fail to address the root cause, while a systemic remedy has helped thousands achieve prompt relief and lasting cure.

Weather bureau to receive Sanford for national asset plan

A statement proposes moving Prof Sanford to the weather bureau arguing his record of producing fair weather will benefit the nation as a national asset. The plan aims to transform cabinet-level outputs into enduring public goods for all Americans.

Sanford Weather Bureau

Monument Idea Grows for War Governor Peter Early Grave

W A Dodson of Dallas Ga praises Foley Kidney Pills in a testimonial letter printed in The New Era. He claims kidney trouble relief after taking two bottles and urges others to try the remedy, noting it is sold by all dealers.

Tedax Peter A. Early Griffeth Brothers Green County W. A. Dodson Dallas Foley

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only true cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a reward to prove the claim with a testimonial note from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills as a related product.

Hall Cheney , CO Toledo Ohio Hal

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