Athens daily banner subscription rates and political notes
The Athens daily banner lists postal rates for delivery and notes on delivery reliability. It also comments on Woodrow Wilson, the Georgia watermelon crop, straw polls, Clarke county tax values, diseases like infantile paralysis and pellagra, Massachusetts socialist ticket, Jasper Putnam Walton Newton, a Connecticut minister running a dance hall, Louisiana rice production, a cotton worm in Alabama, the cotton bill of lading, Joe Bailey’s leadership, and Athens industrial growth with Barnett Shoals power plant as a factor drawing investment.
State and High Schools in Georgia Education System
A Savannah Press editorial argues Georgia should invest in primary and common schools with thorough equipment for practical skills, and avoid neglecting high schools and universities. It notes most high school students do not attend college, so strong high schools serve as the de facto college for many Georgia children. The piece calls for integrated support across state, counties, and communities to fund a complete system.
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Seattle Considers Single Tax Plan For City Financing
Seattle may adopt the single tax, taxing land values only and exempting other property, to fund municipal expenses. Five councilmen reportedly back the idea, which Vancouver Canada already uses, and Seattle hopes to attract industries while raising land values to offset taxes. The proposal reshapes taxes but faces historical reluctance, and the city watchfully awaits the outcome.
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Portland
United States
Hand of Oscar Underwood Defines Democratic House Leadership
The piece honors Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as floor leader and Ways and Means chair, crediting him with unifying the Democratic House after Republican dominance. It notes a disciplined, conservative, conciliatory session, while acknowledging tariff policy friction with the Senate and White House, and cites Underwood as a national figure guiding voters ahead of the next presidential contest.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Democrats
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Underwood
Brinson Railway progress toward Athens noted
The Brinson Railway advances steadily, with service to Waycross and plans to reach Athens. Workers remain quiet but diligent, ensuring gradual yet sure expansion. Officials say completion to Athens will boost state trade and benefit Athens. The U S Senate debates treaties with France and England over a high commission authority, risking confirmation.
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Brinson
Athens
Russia and the Jews tribute from an Athens reader
A Russian Jewish resident of Athens, Georgia thanks the Banner for its August 15 editorial “Russia and the Jews.” He lauds American sympathy, laments Russia’s anti Jewish oppression, and urges the U.S. to press uncivilized powers to honor promises and human rights. He notes seven million Jews seek American sympathy. The letter is signed Jacob Goldman.
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Athens
Russia
U.S
United States
Jacob Goldman
Lawmakers Approve Salaries for Fulton County Officials
The body passed a bill to place Fulton county officials on salaries and approved a resolution to investigate Soldiers' Home. A report from the W. and A. committee was read, an afternoon session was refused, and a bill to create a bureau of labor was passed. The President announced the appropriations bill would be taken up on Wednesday, with extended sessions for first readings of house bills and adjournment at 1 30 p m.
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Fulton County
Bureau of Labor
Markets New York Cotton Vponing Clos Narmee
Thirty years together. Thirty years of association think of it. How the merit of a good thing stands out in that time or the worthlessness of a bad one. So there's no guesswork in this evidence of Thos. Ariss Concord Mich who writes I have used Dr King's New Discovery for 30 years and Its the best cough and cold cure ever used. Once it finds entrance in a home you can't pry it out. Many families have used it forty years. It's the most infallible threat and lung medicine on earth. Unequaled for lagrippe asthma hay fever croup quinsy or sore lungs. Price 50c $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W. J Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons. Rural Carriers at Marietta Marietta C August 15 More than three hundred rural mail carriers representing every county in the state are in attendance at the annual meeting of the Rural Mail Carriers' association of Ohio which opened its session here today. The convention will last two days and many features of entertainment have been arranged for the visitors.
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Concord, Mich
W. J .Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Marietta
Rural Mail Carriers’ Association of Ohio
Accused of Stealing and Arnica Salve Claim
Clinton man E. E. Chamberlain accuses Bucken's Arnica Salve of stealing the sting from burns sores and boils. He endorses its healing power and cites its effectiveness on cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Clinton
Bucken
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