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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes subscription rates and delivery policies, urges civic projects such as a park and playground, and previews upcoming events including the Royal Arcanum gathering, chamber of commerce banquet, and Southern Car Service elimination convention. It also comments on local hotel impact and a six eight mile speed ordinance.
The Athens mayor and council seek a playground for children and a park for seniors, inspired by Madison Wisconsin's park and pleasure drive program. Madison's 17 year effort has raised over 20 000 in funds, planted 110 000 trees and shrubs, and drew more than 800 subscribers contributing 5 or less from a 25 000 population.
A compilation of historical notes listing events from 1534 to 1900 including Jacques Cartier’s first voyage, birth of Jacob Radcliff, Virginia powder incident, New York constitution, California districts, Napoleon’s victory at Abensberg, Colquitt’s life, Slater’s death, mint seizure, Opelousas capture, Selby Smith appointment, and a Toronto fire that destroyed ten million dollars in property.
Ben Greet brings his strong Shakespeare company to the Colonial with Merchant of Venice and Hamlet. Notable cast includes Drewitt as Shylock and Macduff, Shepherd in third season, Kieth Wakeman as Portia and Lady Macbeth, McEntree as Banquo and Antonio, with a history of leading stages in England and the United States.
The annual street sprinkling season has begun. Do not throw trash on sidewalks or streets. J. Booth, Sanitary Inspector urges residents to place trash in boxes or barrels for collection.
Notes on Daniel C. French born April 20 1850 in Exeter New Hampshire. MIT graduate 1869 studied in Boston and Florence. Opened a Washington studio 1876 then Boston 1878 and New York 1887. Elected president of the National Sculpture Society in 1906. Known works include Gen Cass statue in Washington the Minute Man of Concord Choate statue in Boston the Statue of the Republic at the World’s Columbian Exposition and groups on the New York customs house.
Patriot's Day observed across Massachusetts. Delegates attend Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting in Des Moines. Chicago hosts Millers' National Federation discussions on freight and tariff laws. Mississippi Sunday School Association convenes in Jackson. Gompers Morrison and Mitchell appeal remains before the U.S. Court of Appeals. Primrose Day honors Lord Beaconsfield in London. Baltimore hosts a military wedding for Captain Richard Peters Williams. Maude Adams supports Yale theater fund with a matinée of What Every Woman Knows. New York hosts national amateur billiards championship at Liederkranz Club with top players from Chicago and San Francisco.
Washington on April 19 reports heated debate over a proposed tariff on tea and coffee imports. Opponents call it a tax on the poor man's breakfast while proponents estimate a four cent per pound duty could bring in about 35 million dollars annually.
The Demosthetan and Phi Kappa Societies at the University of Georgia will meet Thursday night April 22 in the University chapel to debate the resolution United States should gradually increase its navy to rival any world power. Phi Kappa's speakers are Wright Deadwyler and Moise. Demosthenian counters with Sullivan Rubenstein and Slaton. Music accompanies the event and admission is free for all who attend.
Cham berlain's Salve touted as a top remedy for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It eases pain almost instantly and heals with no scar in minor injuries. Price 25 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. Mc Evoy L. P. Canning.
A Department of Commerce and Labor study shows coffee imports reaching up to 100 million dollars annually with coffee composing about three quarters of total imports. Tea and cocoa rise alongside, with cocoa exploding from 2 million to 14 million per year. Brazil remains the main source, supplying seven ninths of U S coffee, while other regions contribute the remainder.
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