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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines carrier delivery options with yearly six month and three month rates and weekly options. It urges prompt reporting of delivery issues, warns carriers cannot collect, and notes office payment methods. It also includes assorted regional news items on politics crime and social topics from that era.
The article argues that placing jute bagging and ties on the free list would aid Southern farmers and, indirectly, farmers nationwide. It contends the proposed tariff changes benefit all regions, rejects claims of bias toward the South, and predicts House action with Senate ratification uncertain, framing responsibility on Republicans if rejected.
A defense of printing members speeches in the Congressional Record argues the cost and time savings, noting some seek to curb this practice while preserving the right for observers to hear from lawmakers. The piece suggests removing parenthetical applause or laughter to reduce deception but doubts the right will be curtailed.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a rising Irish emigration to the United States as Ireland’s home rule prospects dim. In 1919 about 34,000 left, up from 30,000 in 1909, with 14,000 under 25. Emigration from Britain to the U.S. was even higher, signaling continued population decline at home and opportunity abroad.
On April 22 historical notes mark Isabella of Spain born 1451, James Sullivan born 1744, Andrew Curtain born 1803, and other events from 1839 to 1896. A 1908 event notes Miles Poindexter born 1868, with career path from law to U S senator. Also mentions a 1908 probe of the post office department by a House resolution.
New Orleans April 21 Hester's weekly cotton statement shows in sight for the week 10,980,553 bales, with 32,184 receipts and 59,262 shipments. Over the Sept. 1 total, 844,626 bales. visible supply totals across American and other kinds. Includes figures for raw movement, mill takings, and world totals, plus political notes and local lodge listings.
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