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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery policies, warns carriers not to collect payments, and invites civic involvement. It notes regional topics including Southern Poultry Association, Athens growth, speed laws, Lorimer’s Senate case, Governor Brown’s stance, the Georgia Educational Association in Macon, and local tax installment effects.
A 1910s style editorial urges specific action against tuberculosis. It stresses cleanliness, sanitation, better housing, nutrition, ventilation, outdoor activity, and strong public cooperation. It notes health boards are awakening but still lack progress and calls for widespread education and community effort.
The piece argues that Diaz’s Mexico mirrors a dictatorial regime and critiques American faith in top down reforms. It contrasts Diaz with Roosevelt Taft and Hamilton doctrine, warning against elevating privileged rule. It questions imperial plans for the Philippines and Asia versus American ideas of governance.
On April 28 dates include James Monroe born 1758 in Virginia and died 1831 in New York. The Bounty mutiny occurred 1784 marooning Captain Bligh and 19 crew. Matthew Vassar born 1792, founded Vassar College. Palmer Cox born 1840 in Granby Quebec. Admiral Farragut raised the flag at New Orleans Mint in 1862. Samuel Cunard died 1865. Fitzhugh Lee died 1865. Louis Paulham's 1910 London to Manchester flight with one stop.
William S. Greene, representative of Massachusetts's Thirteenth district, was born April 28, 1841, in Tazewell County Illinois. He moved with his parents to Fall River at age three and received his early education there.
He held multiple public posts in Fall River including common council member, two mayoralties, and two terms as postmaster. Elected to Congress in 1898 on the Republican ticket, he represented his district for eleven consecutive terms.
Harry Hodgson, trustee of the University of Georgia, urges intensive education for businessmen. Speaking at the Conference for Education in the South in Jacksonville, he links higher education to twentieth century preparedness, noting industry growth, applied science, and rising efficiency standards. He argues only advanced study grants the mental breadth to compete amid ever shifting conditions.
The address favors an affiliated school of commerce with university training. It notes Harvard already adopts the concept with matriculants needing a degree first. Georgia hopes to start a post graduate course, viewing such a department as essential to modern business battlegrounds amid a new era of rewards and responsibilities.
A lengthy notice urges residents to pay taxes today to avoid cost and interest, notes favorable reception of the new tax system, and highlights city overdraft reduction. It mentions endorsements for Governor Brown and upcoming state political debates, local prohibition enforcement actions, and regional celebrations tied to Panama Canal milestones in New Orleans.
Jasper J. Cartharse, a prominent farmer living four miles from Danielsville Ga, died suddenly Monday as he started to leave the house. He leaves a wife and three children. W O W notice adds that W C Denny, clerk at Red and Black Pressing Co, Broad and Lumpkin, will serve as clerk for the Geo B Davis Camp 292.
Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch meets third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph Building. Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 8 30 pm at Castle Hall Max Joseph Building. Athens B P C E No. 790 meets Friday at 8 20 pm Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No. 15 I O C F meets Monday at Odd Fellows Hall Clayton St. Oliver Encampment No. 14 meets Friday at Odd Fellows Hall. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O w meets Wednesday at Odd Fellows Hall 8 20 pm. Glenn Lodge No. 75 I C C F meets Tuesday at 8 pm Odd Fellows Hall Clayton St. Members invited.
An Arizona reader explains how stopping coffee and starchy breakfasts and switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts cured his distressing stomach symptoms and headaches. He reports weight gain and better health, praising Postum as easily digested and Grape-Nuts as delicious and nutritious.
A brief note claims Brooklyn intended to slip Bill Bergen a passport and guide him to the Big Bridge. The report also mentions Fill's family and Koston in the opening games as a contrasting remark.
Train times for Seaboard Air Line Central of Georgia and Southern Railway listed for Athens GA. Northbound and southbound departures and arrivals shown with city times, noting some trains do not run north of Athens. Includes local lines to Macon and Georgia Railroad entries with multiple daily slots.
Mixed trains arrive in Athena daily except Sunday at 9 35 am and 6 00 pm Sundays arrivals are 10 48 am and 7 55 pm. Mixed trains depart Athena daily except Sunday at 7 20 am and 4 80 pm. Sunday departures are 7 45 am and 6 00 pm.
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