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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery guidance for patrons in Athens. It notes a cold weather joke driven tone, cites weather humor and political quips, and references local school achievements and ongoing civic development.
Across Georgia today the public honors veterans of the Confederacy with monuments and memorial exercises. Daughters of the Confederacy chapters grow, and towns host ceremonies showing love for those who fought for their country and the principles of the Confederacy. In Athens veterans will recount battles as ranks thin. the living keep the tradition while urging yearly gatherings.
The Georgia Society in New York heard Chancellor Barrow urge stronger educational facilities for white children to meet national competition. He warned that Georgia must invest more state funds and private wealth to educate youth, addressing the race problem via equal emphasis on white schooling and future generations.
An Atlanta Independent editorial summarized here argues the need for higher citizenship standards before Black voters, endorsing gradual improvement and accountability while criticizing both carpetbag policies and racial discrimination. It urges Northern allies to understand the issue to reduce sectional tensions.
This date in history lists events from 1636 to 1907 including Connecticut's first assembly death in Newton Hartford. Hume born. Odd Fellows organized. Tracy born. National Theater fire. Cape Girardeau victory. Macon monument foundation. Then notes Hutch Cone born 1871 with naval career highlights. Also mentions 1900 Hull shipfire, Jamestown Exposition opening, and unusually cold weather affecting University cadet encampment.
In the midst of near snow and hail, Dixie sons and daughters honor wartime memories of soldiers who fought with Lee and Longstreet. The piece reflects on days of memorializing those times and finds it well.
Mr Jim Mell, enumerator for another city section, will assume Capt Bunny McCurdy’s territory in the fourth city ward south of Von der Lieth’s area. McCurdy could not serve due to business commitments, and Mell will complete the active canvass of that district this week.
Lancaster Pa April 25 100 years ago today Jonathan Foltz was born in this city a pioneer in the U S Navy medical service He served in the Mexican and Civil Wars where he was fleet surgeon to Admiral Farragut He devised quarantine measures to curb yellow fever in New Orleans during the Federal occupation and later became surgeon general of the navy under President Grant Foltz died in Philadelphia in 1877.
A physician developed Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach disorders including dyspepsia and acute indigestion. The ad promises almost immediate relief with regular use, improved appetite, digestion, and nutrition, backed by a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available in 25, 50 cent, and 1 dollar sizes at The Rexall Store.
The Southern Oil Co. begins independent operation as jobbers at Athens. Owner H C Boardman and manager O E Otis announce a full line of burning and lubricating oils and gasolines. Otis, formerly with Georgia Oil Co. in Atlanta, leads the new venture. Also noted is Mrs S S Haudrup’s improvement.
Athens prepares to host over two thousand lodge members in an approaching gathering. Citizens show hospitality and plan to welcome the visiting fraternity with full local attention and cordial treatment.
The spring term of the Federal court in Athens brings a number of prominent court officials and attorneys to the Classic City.
Congress man William M. Howard will address Hartwell on the first Monday in May at the noon Hartwell city court recess and speak in Washington Wilkes on May 4 as the Wilkes superior court sits. Tribble declined a joint debate, but Howard will attend both venues to address voters.
Four hundred Bryn Mawr girls plan an Old England May Day revel on the college green with milkmaids Morris dancers and Pyramus and Thisbe. Helen Taft and diplomats attend as patrons while alumnae and students raise funds toward a one million endowment by June second.
Athens, Ga April 13 1910 we filed application with the mayor and city council for a license to operate a near beer saloon at 561 East Broad Street under state law. 101 RR McCune & Co. Golden wedding anniversary Chicago April 25 messages poured in for Bishop and Mrs Charles Edward Cheney at their Michigan Avenue home. They were married April 25 1860 in Trinity church Chicago.
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