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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
4
A mixed local page notes that carriers cannot collect subscriptions, mentions Athens ready for expansion, and reports on Illinois licensing of newspaper men. It references Jiminez seized in Mexico, spring weather, Moors weather praise, a New York bribery case, Florida suffrage setback, Ty Cobb stance, and Athens bankers' cases with penitentiary sentences.
A Chicago vice commission report spurs a bill for a state morals court with women judges to shield working girls from unprincipled employers. Lieutenant Governor O Hara argues such a court could protect victims, expose offenders, and reduce publicity harms, though its secrecy might invite blackmail. the bill's passage remains uncertain and its impact debated.
The Georgia Association of State County and Municipal Health Boards marks a year since formation and reports good work at its Savannah annual session. It presses for more funding for the State Board of Health and urges every county and larger city to establish health boards to improve public health across the state.
The Banner reproduces Judge Emory Speer’s Augusta grand jury charge highlighting two points. He argues martial law should be rare and civil courts prevail, and that grand juries should indict under the Sherman anti trust law to enforce enforcement where it has lagged. The piece cites West Virginia martial law and calls for civil authority to govern.
A nostalgic verse letter asks about a boy who played in a schoolroom and on stage. It inquires if the pirate captain, the star, the busy bee, Mary and her lamb, and other classroom characters have matured or changed, and whether mischief or calm persists.
On April 18 events include Germantown anti-slavery protest 1688 Paul Revere’s historic 1775 ride Illinois constitution 1818 University of Alabama 1831 death of Edward D White 1847 death of William R King 1853 Livingstone remains interred 1874 San Francisco quake 1906 Carpathia arrives with Titanic survivors 1912.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a direct inhaled remedy for catarrh and breathing troubles. It claims the medicine destroys inhaled germs, repairs damaged tissues, and prevents further infection, with a refund guarantee by H R Palmer & Sons. Complete outfit priced at $1.00. extra liquid bottles 40 cents.
Samuel Kalisch former Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, born Cleveland Ohio April 18 1851, appointed by Governor Wilson. He early earned a Columbia Law School degree, was a pioneer habeas corpus advocate, later civil litigation leader. Also lists several contemporaries with birthdays including Charles M Schwab Clarence Darrow Richard Harding Davis Josiah Wood and others.
A historical advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as an effective home remedy for tuberculosis and lung ailments. It cites a testimonial from W M Tatem about recovery and weight gain after using the product at home, and promotes a Philadelphia laboratory booklet and druggist availability.
Robert S Lovett chairman of Union Pacific Board endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption. The ad cites reliability for forty three years, claims relief from first dose, and features testimonials from O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama. Price 50 cents and 1.00, promoted by local merchants.
Passengers endure stifling heat on deck as tropical storms momentarily fail to cool the air. En route from Sydney to Auckland approaching Suva, a jostling jetty scene greets the ship with European officials, native constabulary, and Fijian crowds. Samoan dancers perform on deck with vibrant costumes while Indians, Samoans, and Fijians mingle among the onlookers.
The narrator describes a calm but uneven voyage across the South Pacific toward Fiji and Honolulu. They note rolling seas, dazzling blue waves, albatrosses, whales, and flying fish, with stops at island groups and glimpses of native dances and daily life along the way.
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