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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines carrier delivery options with annual, six month, and three month rates and weekly options. It requests prompt subscriber notification to address delivery issues and states no carrier boy is authorized to collect subscriptions. Subscribers may pay the regular collector or visit the office to pay.
A philanthropic trust led by John D. and Andy is proposed to launch New Year reforms. Cotton mills resume operations boosting workers and business. Pellagra theory shifts to a blood-sucking fly cause, Dr. Samborn argues. Senator Lodge in Massachusetts champions piecemeal tariff revision. Census Director Durand defends the tough job of matching city populations. Athens expects a year of growth, with the James White Power Plant to add five thousand horsepower, spurring factories, population, and business.
A fragmented political letter argues that James Smith Jr of New Jersey backs a tariff platform aligned with some Democrats and warns that nominating a pro tariff senator would harm the Democratic Party and the country. It calls for authentic Democrats to lead and criticizes party leadership for ignoring popular calls for a senatorial primary, citing Georgia’s direct primary tradition as a model.
The piece argues ship subsidies fail and that Democrats will push repeal of strict navigation laws, free duty on ship-building materials, and registry for all American owned ships. It urges close attention to these proposals as Democrats take power and revisit maritime policy in the next session.
Mr. Carnegie funds an effort toward universal peace via arbitration. France advances a Chamber of Deputies measure by Briand to bar strikes in public services and to establish compulsory arbitration by a commission of capitalists and laborers. If successful, a global approach to international disputes may follow.
The article argues that Thomas Edison, though a towering inventor, errs in denying the existence of a soul and an afterlife. It contrasts his scientific mastery with his stance on metaphysical questions, noting his uncertainty about electricity versus eternal truths and urging harmony with commonly held beliefs about immortality.
The piece notes Utah Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Washington will attend the first national convention of women voters in the United States to be held in Tacoma on the tenth. It mentions the Supreme Court promotion of Edward Douglas White to Chief Justice and references Chicago salons and California legislature proposing changes to local boards.
The service followed at Harmony Church Cemetery with the interment completed. The deceased leaves a wife two sons and two daughters and many friends throughout the county.
A fragment reflecting on the Christmas season as the time of year when work intensifies. It notes the progressive joy found in morning stockings, noon meals, and evening mood, ending with a humorous line about a father and a gift.
As legislatures convene in January, attention centers on U S Senate contests in New York and New Jersey. Democrats seek victories to fill seats, while Tennessee factions claim majorities on joint ballot. Wisconsin Governor McGovern’s inaugural message is expected to push radical labor reforms and modernize criminal prosecutions, surpassing Taft’s recent federal address.
Highlights include the 1768 birth of Rev Alexander For sythe inventor of the percussion lock, 1798 Charles Hodge born in Philadelphia, 1837 the steamer Caroline captured near Niagara, 1846 Iowa statehood, 1856 Woodrow Wilson born in Staunton, 1862 Vicksburg Confederate victory, 1874 riots in Mexico against suppression of religious orders, 1907 Alexander Cassatt railroad president died in Philadelphia.
Captain Heinrich Berthold Knuth a renowned transatlantic steamship commander was born in Hamburg on December 23 1352 and has spent a lifetime at sea. He began in sailing ships trading from the Far East to San Francisco and rose to command in the steamship service by 1883.
Retired sea captain Knuthman, long with the Carrie line absorbed by Hamburg American, has served as commander on the Amerika and other ships. He earned Prussian honors for Boxer War service and wears Chinese and Africa war medals. Political notes report Arizona voting on a new constitution February 9, Mount Vernon adopting a commission plan, and other items including Roosevelt's marching tour and anti saloon league activity.
A satirical piece critiques holiday gift snobbery and gender roles, arguing the true burden of Christmas falls on women as the unpaid, overworked middle between eager children and frugal fathers. It laments suffragettes facing injustice while highlighting the weary mother as Christmas’s unseen Santa.
Special to The Banner Gainesville Ga December 27 Genie Loden 46 daughter of the late J M Loden died December 23 at Banks Street home. Funeral from residence December 25 at 2 30 conducted by Rev A F Nunn she was a St Paul Methodist member interred Alta Vista cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs G R Calkins and brother A F Laden. W S Lipscomb leading Hall County farmer and large landowner died December 23 at age 56 from dropsy. funeral at residence December 25 conducted by Rev Geo F DeLong.
Big clearance sale of odds and ends of Christmas goods at cost all this week by The McGregor Co.
City time based timetable lists Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway arrivals and departures for Athens Ga with trains 52 82 58 38 41 63 57 and 8 9 217 313 and 240 and Mo 337 340 and Georgia Railroad lines. Includes mixed trains and Sunday and daily schedules with arrival/departure times.
Read down mixed train times list for No. 287 No. 217 No. 261 daily and other trains with arrival and departure times at Athens N B for weekdays Sundays and holidays. Schedules shown as information not guaranteed. For further information apply GC T. Barrier T. A.
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