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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
6
The Athens Daily Banner reports subscription rates and carrier policies while noting political debates over the Aldrich bill and wages. It highlights the Knights of Pythias district convention, Georgia primary prospects, and a library drive for the State Normal School with a call for donated books.
The president removed the motto from gold and silver coins, sparking a nationwide stir. Congress responded by ordering the inscription reinstated on all coins.
Reports from Washington overstated the senator from Georgia as gravely ill. He remains alive and, barring a severe fresh attack, is expected to continue serving as a Georgia senator for years.
February 21 marks key events including the 1437 murder of James I of Scotland, the 1728 birth of Peter III of Russia, and the 1812 capture of Ogdensburg by British and Canadian forces. It notes Nathaniel Rochester’s birth, publisher Charles Scribner’s birth, and seismic damage at Corinth. Also mentions Bradlaugh’s expulsion from Parliament and Canada’s Boer War contingent.
The Athens chamber mobilizes business men to recruit new members and bolster the city’s progress. Citizens celebrate past gains such as funding the Gainesville Midland road project and university extension, calling for a mass meeting to expand industries and push Athens toward a population of thirty thousand, aiming for 1908 to be a banner year.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Me calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver complaint kidney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility. Its blood purifying action makes it good spring medicine sold under guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores 500
Jean Damien Rolland, president of the Canadian Manufacturers Association and the only French speaking Canadian elected to that honor, was born in Montreal February 21. Son of a merchant and Dominion senator, he entered business as a clerk, became a partner, then built Canada’s largest paper manufacturing operation. He has long been active in politics and sits on the Quebec Legislative Council as a representative of the Association, with the federation in session in Toronto last year.
In Albany and Augusta papers, a Georgia citizenry dispute arises over state affairs. A Boston resident reportedly drinks three gallons of water daily, prompting questions about eligibility for Georgia citizenship. The tale mixes rumor with civic curiosity and potential political implications.
Reports across newspapers note Watson's possible desire for a French ambassadorship while Rich mond figures push to discredit him. A suit for moral damages could pressure prominent locals. Governors race speculation hints at a lively Georgia campaign, with critiques of federal laxity on peonage and child labor versus northern graft.
The Southern byline notes cost cutting across divisions, with seven Macon units merged into Atlanta, causing job losses. Governor Smith is seen as influential at the next convention, capable of guiding delegates or opposing Bryan, though no formal choice has been announced. The Atlanta Journal reportedly favors a more conservative candidate amid governor’s potential influence.
The Banner defends its early conservative stance on railroads amid a heated political push for reform. It cites Daniel’s and Washington Post views, notes campaigns sparked by demagoguery, and warns of infrastructure neglect as profit and public need clash. The piece emphasizes that politics should not drive business like railroads, urging public accountability for future rail conditions.
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