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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment methods, urges prompt carrier complaints, warns carriers cannot solicit, and promotes Athens expansion. It notes Judge Joseph R. Lamar’s Supreme Court appointment, church membership concerns, Harmon for president, Georgia corn clubs, and local civic topics including roads, officials, and a Nashville court case.
The article projects Athens reaching about sixteen thousand five hundred, with Clarke County ranking higher and gaining two state representatives after reapportionment. It predicts Athens could reach forty thousand in ten years, urging local effort to spur rapid growth and place Clarke among the big six counties by 1920.
President Taft names Edward D White as Chief Justice marking a Republican pick with Confederate veteran status. Georgia judge Joseph R Lamar is chosen as Associate Justice, praised for jurist reputation and ability, signaling solid appointment across party lines.
An editorial urges wealthy and self supporting donors to fund scholarships in Georgia. It highlights half to two thirds coverage as sufficient, citing the Brown Scholarship at the University of Georgia and urging support for the State College of Agriculture and the State Normal school to aid farm families and future teachers.
The excerpt lists events from 1770 to 1908 including the Boston Massacre branding, British defeat at Norfolk, Washington's death, Alabama statehood, various governors and royals, and notes on Prince Albert and Prince Edward Albert. It blends dates, places such as Mount Vernon and Indianapolis, and figures like Mackenzie Bowell and Queen Victoria.
The text notes exceptionally promising mathematicians among princes who enjoy field sports and yachting. It says Prince Edward is prioritized in inheritance but their father enforces impartiality at the naval college. It also claims Prince Albert is the better cricketer and boxer, and acts as his brother's strict taskmaster in these sports.
A verse exhorts readers to hold fast to the Sabbath day as a source of peace and childhood memories. It frames the day as a verdant isle amid weekly toil and urges gratitude to the Creator while honoring human freedom.
An old article touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for sprained ankles, insisting proper treatment is key and that the liniment can effect a cure in three or four days. It is advertised as one of the best preparations and is sold by all dealers.
A reflective meditation contrasts outer works with inner force. It argues that behind every painting sculpture or love is a stronger hidden creator and a deeper symbolic truth guiding creation and perception. The piece elevates inner intent over visible form.
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