This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery methods and rates: $5.00 yearly, $2.50 six months, $1.25 three months, or 10 cents weekly. Remittances may be sent by express, post office money order, or registered letter. Subscribers must report late or missing deliveries to the business office. no carrier is authorized to collect payments.
The Catholic world fears for Pope Pius as illness looms, while aviation casualties rise and sugar cane grows in Georgia. The wool bill moves to the president for veto, British strikes escalate in Liverpool, and a Georgia labor bureau bill passes the senate for governor’s signature. Admiral Togo questions war with the United States.
The article notes the reshaped districts after the reapportionment bill and that the third district lacks a current representative while the twelfth gains a congressman. It mentions upcoming candidates forming in the newly drawn third district and discusses crop and state admission concerns tied to policy votes.
The article laments speed culture as reckless and deadly, contrasting trains bicycle and horse racing with motor and air events. It cites driver Barney Oldfield criticizing modern racing as blood money and notes public horror at bullfights while accepting aviation and auto fatalities as part of spectacle.
Congressman Howard of Georgia has introduced a resolution urging a governors convention to seek uniform divorce laws across states. The piece notes potential merit in discussion, doubts any immediate national agreement, and suggests the meeting could highlight duties to society and encourage reform without guaranteed uniform results.
This column cites the Coatesville Pa lynching to argue mob law exists north of the Mason Dixon line when murder is involved, urging suppression of lynching nationwide with less hypocritical criticism and more concrete effort. It contrasts Georgia’s Sam Hose case and calls for unity in eradicating mob violence.
The Savannah News argues direct vote for senators would exclude poor and older men due to campaign costs. It cites the Mississippi contest led by Vardaman, where lavish spending by a rich candidate dominates attention and sways voters, suggesting the rich would still have an edge under a popular vote system.
A three day musicale in Peterborough New Hampshire honors Edward McDowell. The opening concert features McDowell's 1620 sung by seventy voices in Puritan costume. Soloists include William Miles George Harris Adele Krueger and Edith Castle.
August 17 entries cover the first issue of the New England Courant in Hartford 1721. John Witherspoon becomes president of the College of New Jersey 1768. Duchess of Kent born 1786. Peter Hunter named Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada 1799. Foundation stone for Nelson monument 1809. Alexandria surrenders 1814. Andrew Pickens dies 1817. Albany fire 1848. Jose de San Martin dies 1850. Diocese of Iowa organized 1852. Blondin rope walk at Niagara Falls. Canadian College of Music founded 1889. Panama Canal debate 1903. Valparaiso earthquake 1906.
The Farmers Institute in Covington Newton County attracted a good crowd of farmers and business men. L. L. Middlebrook gave the introductory address followed by ex-Congressman L. F. Livingston. Prof J William Hart spoke on Specialized Farming, Dr P F Bahnsen on Care of Farm Animals, and M P Jarnigan shared livestock promotion methods. Hay Fever relief promotion for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cited.
Senor Gilberto Crespo y Martinez the new Mexican ambassador to the United States was born in Vera Cruz on August 17, 1853. He studied mining engineering, taught as an engineer professor at the National School of Engineers of Mexico, and served in various diplomatic roles including consul general at Havana and minister to Austria-Hungary before retiring to Washington. He has received honorary decorations from France Russia Germany Belgium Spain and Portugal for his services to science agriculture and commerce.
Clinton Me resident E E Chamberlain publicly accuses Bucken's Arnica Salve of stealing the sting from burns and pains from sores and boils. He claims it robs cuts corns bruises sprains of their terror and calls it an equal healing remedy. Priced at 25c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Official representatives of British Columbia's principal cities met in Victoria to study revising the Municipal Clauses Act to allow a commission form of government as Vancouver and other large cities seek adoption. Also notes Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised for kidney and bladder ailments.
The annual Elks convention convened in Olympia Washington with members from Seattle Spokane Tacoma Port Townsend Bellingham Hoquiam and other cities. The three day gathering will mix entertainment with business sessions.
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association holds its annual two day session in Grand Forks N D with leaders from Minneapolis St Paul Omaha Sioux City and Duluth in attendance R W Johnston of Waterloo Iowa presides as the convention seeks action against hotel deadbeats and crooks The visiting bonifaces are being entertained by Grand Forks hotel men Also an Ohio editor praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets noting relief and renewed health in two bottles
Ironton Ohio August 16 Tronton hosts two day proceedings of the ninety first annual session of the Ohio Baptist Association begun at the First Baptist Church with an introductory sermon by Rev F A Miller.
Advertisement notes women suffer daily from backache headaches nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep misattributing it to general ills. It claims Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief from pain and misery and a prompt return to health and strength urging women not to overlook the remedy.
An old style ad promises one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney Toledo and the National Bank of Commerce. It touts internal use and blood stream action with testimonials and a three cent bottle price.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.