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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
4
A collage of light notes covers markets politics and local color. Mentions include butter prices in consumer talk, costs to inaugurate a new governor, and safe political banter about Atlanta’s figures. References reach Hazard Kentucky and a wartime cannon tablet idea amid church council discussions and a courtroom exchange over a judge’s verdict.
An eminent Georgian, long based away from Athens, says locals underestimate their city. He cites ideal climate, elevated surroundings, and strong railroads as factors boosting Athens potential, urging residents to recognize their state’s premier position and capitalize on it.
The Georgia State Normal School at Athens launches a state study led by I. C. Branson to analyze county wealth, tax digests, census data, and school records. Early findings show Georgia factories produce valuable goods with fewer workers, and many counties rely on state funds while others prosper. This program aims to reveal county conditions, economic and social issues, and guide progress for teachers, children, and citizens.
January 18 events include the birth of Marquis de Louvois, a French war minister who died in 1691, and Montesquieu born in 1689 and dying 1755. The weekly U.S.-Canada mail began in 1797, Detroit was incorporated in 1802, and Aimos S Blake, builder of New England's first locomotive, was born in 1812 and died in 1895. The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, Bulwer Lytton died in 1873, Daniel Webster statue unveiled in 1900, and Henry Cabot Lodge reelected senator in 1911.
Columbia University notices highlight a lecturer in educational administration and a doctor of philosophy in education and sociology. Celebrants include Austin Dobson and Olga Nethersole, with Willis S. Moore and E. S. Candler Jr. among others. A boxing schedule profiles Abe Attell versus Knockout Brown in New York and Jack Herrick versus Steve McGinty in Peoria.
William T. Foster celebrates his 33rd birthday with family and friends. The event gathers relatives at a home gathering, marking a milestone with light refreshments and warm wishes from attendees.
Nathanial Powell requests information on a man named Love Hall and his family. He asks churches and pastors in Athens to read the letters aloud and to write back with any knowledge of Hall or his kin, mentioning Greensboro area origins and a possible sale to Hall. The language mirrors prewar dialect and spelling.
Industrial Index notes Alabama lures Austria and Hull England orders for 15000 and 10000 tons of foundry iron, a Birmingham firm plans quarter million dollar improvements, and Alabama firms expand timber, water power, and road projects. New banks form in Vidalia and Scotts, and 21 new corporations total over 631 thousand dollars in capital.
The twenty first annual Tuskegee Negro Conference began at Tuskegee Institute with a large attendance. The progress of the negro farmer was the general subject of today’s sessions. Tomorrow will be the annual workers conference with teachers and others engaged in work for the improvement of the masses of the negro people.
A fearless young girl rides at midnight through the Catskills forest to warn and save lives during a spreading fire. Her daring act is praised alongside clinical hopes for recovery from lung trouble. Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Discovery and Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as trusted cures with testimonials and guarantees.
Toledo O Jan 17 The Toledo Museum of Art was dedicated and opened before a national gathering. The white marble building cost over 400000 dollars and features a Greek Ionic design. An inaugural exhibition includes contributions from leading private collections nationwide.
Officers from New York regiments meet for two day state association conference. They will seek a War Department request to minimize uniform changes to cut expenses and discuss a Congress bill for small member salaries to cover incidental costs. Also notes local remedies and endorsements for Foley Kidney Pills and Chamberlains Cough Remedy without including names.
Do not let kidney trouble advance beyond medicine reach. Foley Kidney Pills give rapid results and halt irregularities. Sold by all druggists. Also note Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is effective for colds, croup, and whooping cough and contains no harmful drug. For sale by all dealers.
Mt Vernon Lodge F A M meets every Thursday night at Masonica Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph building. Elmo Lodge K of P meets Monday night at 7 30 in Castle Hall Max Joseph Building. Geo Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesday at 8 pm in Odd Fellows ball Jackson and Clayton. Athens BPOE No 790 meets Wednesday at 8 pm Broad and Lumpkin streets. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Monday night Odd Fellows Hall Clayton over Davison Nicholson Co.Oliver Encampment No 14 meets Friday night Odd Fellows Hall Clayton street. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesday night Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Jackson. Order of Owls Athens Nest No 1460 meets Friday 8 30 pm Owl Nest Clayton St. Secretary John Mappin President P H Corbett.
Central of Georgia 1A departs for Macon daily at 7:30 am and 7:00 pm. Arrives from Macon daily at 1:15 pm and 10:45 pm. Seaboard Air Line lists northbound and southbound Athens departures and arrivals with trains 52 82 58 38 41 53 57 58 33. Southern Railway and Georgia Railroad schedules show mixed and regular passenger arrivals and departures for Athens with times around 9:35 am 11:51 am 7:26 pm 12:50 pm and late evening services.
Effective December 4 1911 the Gainesville Midland lists daily departures and arrivals including mixed service except Sundays at 6 35 PM and 10 40 AM with Sunday only times 6 30 PM 10 40 AM and 2 45 PM. additional leaves include 9 10 AM and 6 30 PM Sundays vary by service and day.
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