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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery options and rates for home subscribers and notes that carriers do not collect payments. It covers local tax timetables, strikes in Huerta, social mood, and upcoming events, including Athens chautauqua plans, baseball season overviews, and Georgia politics plus regional notices.
The article argues urban smoke nuisance from coal can be eliminated by shifting to hydroelectric power. It cites E M Hall predicting Atlanta could become smokeless within a decade, with Georgia's water power potential cited by State Geologist S W McCallie. Estimates show Southern streams could yield 20 million horsepower with storage, enabling smokeless cities as industry grows.
The piece critiques the burden of filling federal offices on the president and argues for harder-to-fill offices and fairer pay. It cites President Wilson and the Pathfinder digest, calling constant office-seeking a soft snap that drains energy from momentous public duties. It likens overbearing squabbles to wasteful actions and notes health impacts on the president.
The Moultrie Observer cites Judge Horace M. Holden as a possible governor candidate amid sectional criticism. Monticello News notes an unopened letter could influence senatorial campaigns if made public. The Albany Herald reports no governor or senator candidates have declared, urging voters not to rush promises. Augusta Chronicle predicts no rush for Joseph M. Brown to publicly state plans as Macon Telegraph cites Athens hints Judge Horace M. Holden’s name.
The Albany Herald notes M Holden may be governor prospect, while Gov Slaton’s actions shift to Little Joe Brown. Monticello News predicts Slaton’s platform soon, and waves of candidates threaten to flood ballots. Editors urge Georgians to choose legislators wisely to pass good laws. If Judge Will Thomas declines, he’ll still see widespread coverage.
A collage of editorials and remarks across Georgia papers discusses possible moves in the gubernatorial contest. Mentions Thomas W. Hardwick, Mr. Brown, W. C. Vereen, W. E. Thomas, John T. Boiseuillet, and Bartlett, with speculation on who will run and who will stay out. Also notes political rhetoric and a public health advertisement urging Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Peking reporters and foreign observers warn that Yuan Shi kai's government faces a severe financial crisis. Protests over tax collection and failed provincial remittances threaten national bankruptcy and possible foreign control or a public debt commission. Tang Hsiang ming of Hunan pledges 200000 to aid the government.
A noted dermatologist says bold sulphur cream instantly stops itching and begins healing irritated eczema patches. It offers cooling parasiticidal and antiseptic effects, often preventing recurrences for years. Apply an ounce directly to affected skin like cold cream for rapid relief.
J H Scott of Bluffton Georgia reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with infallible results. He recommends it as the best remedy he has handled and notes it is a good and low priced medicine. H R Palmer and Son advertise.
An old advertisement urges Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It then prints many Clarke County political notices announcing candidacies for tax collector, sheriff, clerk of superior court, treasurer, tax receiver, coroner, surveyor, and county commissioner roles. It lists candidates like N A Mallory H H Linton J H Hancock Walter E B Jackson Elmer J Crawford E I Smith J H Dorsey E K Greer N Weatherly J W McIntyre A S J Stovall O H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes Joseph M Hodgson Robert L Bramblett L C Brown among others with dates in 1914.
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