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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines carrier delivery rates and payment methods, requests prompt reports of delivery issues, and warns that no carrier is authorized to collect subscriptions. It also covers editorial notes on Taft Roosevelt politics, Titanic coverage ethics, the Mississippi flood, and political expectations for Underwood in Georgia and Florida.
Georgia democrats inch toward the presidential primary as Underwood gains steam against Wilson. The piece argues every vote counts under the popular system and Clarke County backs Underwood strongly, with supporters urging large county and state margins to ensure victory in the nominating race.
A conservative critique contrasts Roosevelt the president with Roosevelt the candidate, arguing the former acts decisively while the latter insists the people must rule. The piece cites government tactics, industry influence, and party dynamics to claim a fundamental split in Roosevelt's approach and motives.
Weather reports indicate showers continuing as markets note cotton futures steady to firm. New York cotton closed around 11.41 to 11.43 cents with the July contract near 11.25 to 11.27 and a mid basis of 12 to 8 cents fluctuation.
Moreland Georgia resident George B Hurst urges fellow Georgians to back Underwood delegates to the Democratic convention He argues Southern candidates should be true to Southern blood and try to secure recognition and support for Underwood rallying fellow Southerners to the cause.
G R Hutchens, manager of the Underwood Georgia campaign, notes two emphases in Wilsons march. First, a desperate bid to stem the Underwood tide. Second, while Wilson tours states, Underwood continues as congressman earning a salary and pushing tariff relief for cost of living essentials.
Hon Thomas E Watson appeals to Georgia farmers to vote in the presidential primary on May 1 urging strong turnout. He touts past fights for farmers and warns against county unit plan changes while urging voters to support Woodrow Wilson and oppose Taft.
A political appeal argues the Underwood Free List would lower prices on meats flour bread and more if Oscar Underwood becomes president, blaming Taft's veto for high costs. Georgia holds a preferential primary on May 1 where voters can support Underwood, with Wilson weighing in on tariff debates.
Senator Hoke Smith declared in Atlanta on April 6 that Woodrow Wilson would carry Pennsylvania if nominated and Georgia in the May 1 primary. He noted Pennsylvania as the GOP’s largest state with Taft and Roosevelt precedents, questioned Wilson’s Pennsylvania path, and doubted Underwood’s presidential bid.
Saltville Va a soda factory epicenter. Mathieson Alkali Works unites 12 000 acre plant employing 2000 workers. Eagle Thistle Soda marketed nationwide with mass media, magazines, billboards and 100000 budget ads. 60 salesmen report rising demand and success tied to advertising campaigns.
Digby Bell will appear in an unnamed vaudeville playlet by George W. Hobart as a millinery drummer. Taylor Holmes, star of The Million, will perform under Henry W. Savage. Fiske O'Hara, from Love's Young Dream, to lead a romantic Irish play next season. Jessi Busley heads a fourteen member vaudeville sketch Miss 318, a satire on department stores.
George W Koons of Lawton Michigan testifies that Dr Detchen relief for rheumatism gave his wife rapid improvement after two months of immobility she rose on Wednesday and walked to breakfast. Sold by Citizens Pharmacy at Clay tom and Jackson Streets.
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