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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
4
The piece lists subscription rates and delivery notices for The Athens Daily Banner, warns about carrier collection and billing, and includes a series of humorous asides and cultural references about Baltimore Gainesville and Athens, with quips from Elbert Hubbard and mottoes about keeping an eye on delivery and growth.
A reader analyzes the Chicago platform and finds two major ifs that doom the Republican agenda. The piece argues the party’s past actions contradict its stated aims, especially on tariffs, and predicts persistent high costs and pro manufacturers bias if the platform’s good planks are pursued in policy.
A local Athens firm published playful rules for visitors. They suggest leaving doors open in winter or summer, staying long, asking clerks anything, smoking during business hours, spitting on the floor, talking loudly, butting in, putting feet on desks, reading letters, and taking souvenirs if desired.
A collage of historical milestones from 1644 to 1899 including Marston Moor Gettysburg and the founding of the Northern Pacific Railroad plus a birthday note for Rev Frederick T Gates. Also mentions Sir Charles Tupper Olaf of Norway and William Le Quex and George E Foss with celebratory lines for upcoming high school events.
Yesterday’s scores span Southern National American and International leagues with many rain affected games. Notable results include New York beating Boston 9 to 1 and Brooklyn 11 Philadelphia 0, St Louis 6 Cincinnati 2, Chicago 12 Detroit 0, and Cleveland 15 St Louis 1. The American Association shows Minneapolis 13 Kansas City 3 and St Paul 8 Milwaukee 2. Also printed is a humorous price-cutting verse and a sales note for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The convention did not adjourn for the night as the proposition failed by a large margin. In the 42nd ballot Wilson led with 499 1 2, Clark 424, Underwood 106, with 5 scattering. A single vote for J Ham Lewis appeared as the session closed before adjournment to 11 the next morning.
Mr. A. B. Allen, operatic bari tone soloist, thrills Athens audiences at the Majestic this week with remarkable range and control. He performs 4:30 to 6:30 and 8:30 to 10:30 nightly, with two reels of good pictures and Maxwell automobile contest votes gaining momentum daily.
Massey Grocery Co promotes Saturday specials with 25 lb sugar at 1.35 a bag 45 cent fat hens and fries at 25 30 cents. Ham fresh from packers 17 cents per pound eggs 15 cents a dozen. Prices good only today contact 232.
A negro boy was allegedly run over on Barnett Shoals road Sunday by a car driven by Roy Epps. The boy, on an eight wheel, was ahead of the auto and suffered a broken arm after being thrown to the road.
This evening Glenn Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows opens at 30 o clock to install new officers for the second half of the year. Officers named include T. K. Crane Noble Grand W. E. Church Vice Grand and H. L. Garebold Recording Secretary. Appointed officers will also be named. Refreshments follow and all members in good standing are invited.
The Quadrangular League opened with a scrub game on Herty Field as rain delayed the opener between So. Mfg. Co and M A teams. A revised schedule will print Wednesday. the postponed game shifts to Wednesday afternoon.
East Athens night school children present Tan Nights in a Bar-room with matinee at 4:80 and two evening shows beginning at 8:15. Remember Little Marys death on July 5.
A missive from Mr Will Pee to President Taft arrives in Athens. The letter thanks the president for his warm congratulations and for settling a dispute with a Chicago Colonel, praised for the genial manner and clear leadership.
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M holds regular communications in its Yeuphe building at Clerton Street each month. Members gather for non lodge and lodge duty in a standard monthly meeting.
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