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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
4
The article surveys local politics in Georgia with notes on Governor Slaton and legislative actions, Athens gridiron contests, theatre tractions in Athens, national race chatter Taft versus Roosevelt, and media figures advertising periodicals. It mentions Mayor Pro Tem Youngkin’s administration and the bustling press scene.
Athens looks to secure Dr. Ashb Jones of Augusta to deliver the Memorial Day oration. He is a Confederate son and renowned orator, noted for attainments, thought, and scholarly style, promising a language and delivery of high polish.
The piece lauds the return of "Little Joe" Brown as Georgia’s governor, noting Acting Governor John M. Slaton’s strong interim leadership. It praises Brown’s conservative, businesslike approach, plans for a smooth election year, and asserts Georgia’s machinery will run steadily without upheaval.
Athens fans anticipate a premier Georgia season with three to four home games at Sanford Field. Citadel and Sewanee visit Athens, and a Turkey Day game with Auburn rekindles old rivalries. The piece urges local boosters to make the fall events Georgia center stage for alumni and society across the state.
A list of notable dates and figures from 1500 to 1911 including Vicente Yañez Pinzón’s Brazil voyage in 1500 and Acadia joining Massachusetts, Bernadotte’s birth, Gallatin’s Treasury tenure, Jefferson library sale, Jenner’s death, Michigan statehood, Pierce’s pro slavery message, Jewish rights in Russia, Louisiana secession, Philadelphia theater opening, Ticknor’s death, Gordon’s Khartum death, and the Canadian reciprocity pact referral.
The Right Reverend Arthur F. W. Ingram Bishop of London born January 26 1858 is in Egypt to consecrate the Gordon memorial cathedral at Khartum. He is son of a clergy man and grandson of the late Bishop Pepys of Worcester educated at Marlborough Keble College Oxford.
The notice lists clergy and public figures with birthday ages, including Right Rev Daniel S Tuttle 75, George T Oliver 64, James H Higgins 36, Prince Augustus William 25, George Shiras Jr 80, Frank O Lowden 51, B F Keith 65, Sir Edouard Girouard 45, and others. It notes Ingram and church roles from canon to bishop and dean.
Sour stomach and indigestion are claimed to vanish within five minutes with MI-O-NA tablets sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons. The ad touts rapid relief from heartburn gas heaviness dizziness and nervousness, offering a 50 cent box and nationwide druggist availability.
The article covers Gov. Slaton’s inaugural remarks urging unity and lawful cooperation, and details his acting- governorship from November 16, 1911, to early 1912. It reports on state finances, pensions, school payments, and executive clemency actions amid a period of transition and fiscal caution.
The notice warns that La Grippe can lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure. It cites R E Fisher of Washington Kansas claiming rapid relief after using the product and three bottles to cure the lagrippe. Available in the yellow package from druggists.
An advertisement promotes a combined six month subscription to The Banner and a one year subscription to Uncle Remus Home Magazine for a total price of $2.50. The deal emphasizes value and immediacy.
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