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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1913

Page

4

Newspaper Notes on Politics Roads and Naval Plans

A misc. column discusses street bonds and school buildings as prudent public investments. It mentions Mexico politics, U S senate prospects, and Anglo German naval limits as positive global trends. Observations include Atlanta suffrage debates and remarks on Gen Powell Clayton and Madero’s trial, with a closing note on impending naval expansion and Panama Canal discussions.

Athens Voters Urged to Approve School and Street Bonds

The Athens community is urged to approve a combined bond proposal of one hundred thousand dollars for school improvements and seventy five thousand dollars for street improvements. Proponents cite past prudent use of bonds for new schools and demand for expanded facilities as the city grows. They argue the project will fit within debt limits and note the forecasted costs align with needed expansion and better streets.

Athens Board of Education Neitier

Itinerant Agricultural Schools Expand in Georgia

The State College of Agriculture conducts extended itinerant schools across Georgia. Experts travel the state for about one more month teaching adult farmers and their wives, drawing strong attendance and promising better farming, crops, and country life once the season ends.

Georgia State College of Agriculture State College

Inaugural Message Seen Short, Labor Ties Likely

Washington sources predict President Wilson will deliver a concise inaugural address focused on organized labor. Missouri Supreme Court Judge W W Graves is floated as a potential US senator replacing William J Stone. Three delegates from labor groups are slated to attend the event.

Wilson W. W. Graves Missouri Supreme Court William J. Stone United States Senate Ace William B. Wilson Howls Labor

Knights and fraternal lodge notices in Athens

Max Joseph building at corner Clay ton and Wall streets lists phone 2023. Visiting Knights cordially J D Severns C C T H Nickerson K of R & 8. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No 15 meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall. Geo Davis Camp W O W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall with business and drill on alternate weeks. Visiting officers invited.

Perr Vee Ee Mt. Vernon Lodge A. M Mt Venon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Max Joseph Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M J. H. Dorsey Keystone Royal Arch Masons Clayton and Wall Streets J. D. Severns C. C T. H. Nickerson K. of Athens Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets B. S. Dobbs E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Talmage Building

Historic notes and prices in a late February column

Contains scattered commodity figures for cotton and grain with open and close values, an old weather note, and a TOC style chronology. Also lists notable birthdays and historical milestones with dates and ages of prominent figures.

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