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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
4
The piece urges readers to back Athens through the Chamber of Commerce and bonds for progress while emphasizing local loyalty. It notes Georgia’s birthday, calls for voter advocacy, and mentions Georgia politics, weather, and figures like Taft and Morse in a brisk, period-voice editorial tone.
The state mourns Uncle Lon Livingston a loyal friend to colleagues and party who served about twenty years in Congress guiding his district through many years of service. His dedication to Georgia and his congressional district is highlighted by long tenure and notable appropriations efforts.
The Florida Times-Union argues a Southern Democrat can win back Northern support to defeat Republicanism. It cites Lee Lincoln and Grant symbols, notes war memory fading, and endorses Underwood as the Democratic leader whose nomination would spark broad Northern enthusiasm.
A Boston editorial criticizes the pardon of Charles W. Morse from Atlanta federal prison. It argues pardons undermine respect for law, alarm the public, and risk rewarding crime, urging fair, universal sentencing and release only for deserving inmates.
A compact chronology marking February 13 with events from 1689 William and Mary proclaimed monarchs to 1898 death of Count Kalnoky. Highlights include Franklin’s Stamp Act hearing in 1766, Hastings trial in 1788, UNC Chapel Hill opening in 1795, Hull’s death in 1848, Bell’s domestic telephoning in 1877, Wagner’s death in 1888, and Kalnoky’s death in 1898.
Ty Quebec February 13 1868 profile notes a Canadian physician publisher who moved to Edmonton Alberta and later served in Ottawa and France as commissioner. It lists his education at Ste Anne de la Pocatiere and Laval University and calls him a senator. Also congratulates Major General George B Davis and James Guthrie Scott both aged 65.
At the New Willard charity ball in Washington D C the Southern Relief society showcased Miss Lucy Hoke Smith dancing the minuet with Bennett Clark leading. Other Southern debutantes wore satin gowns and lace trims as notables attended the White House reception.
Crochet class at Mrs. C M Strahan's home with Mrs H J Rowe today at 11. Visitors include Lew Hutchins from Lawrenceville and Miss Carolyn Baines from Shady Dale. Several locals and guests move about the city with updates on illness, visits, and hospitality.
A Citizens Drug Store advertises ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as a combined treatment for pimples blackheads eczema dandruff insect bites and itchy or irritated skin or scalp conditions. The copy promises swift results and claims products are available from leading druggists across America.
Phillippe Roy marks his 44th birthday. A year ago he was appointed to the late Hector’s role as commissioner to France, with roots traced to Montmagny County.
A vintage recipe describes soft molasses cookies suitable for children and adults. It calls for molasses, Cottolene, sugar, ginger, and spices, with soda dissolved in cold water, then mixed into cooled molasses to form dough. Drops bake in a moderate oven.
Athens plans attractions to counter a dull season while Atlanta uses a combination of events this week to draw thousands to the region. The auto show and merchants week aim to boost spending in both cities and keep the pace lively for local economy.
The article notes Sunday as the centennial anniversary of Alexander Hamilton Stephens a key Civil War era figure with Georgia ties highlighting his contributions to history and humanity as viewed by historians and biographers.
A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's oiniment and bound on to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest give it a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the relief which it affords. Sold by all dealers.
An annual county report notes 107 residents were committed to the state sanitarium for lunacy in 1911, down from 108 in 1910. Over the past decade the average has been about 100, reflecting slight year to year variation.
Mrs S W Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that turned to bronchitis with coughing and sleepless nights. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief and led to permanent cure. For sale by all dealers.
A fragmentary advertisement spots claims about a tough strain on children and the elderly. It promotes Foloy s Honey and Tar Compound as a quick safe cure for coughs and colds with no opiates and notes it is sold by dealers. The snippet ends with a clipped personal line about blaming the heart.
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