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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
4
The city prepares a safe Independence Day with fireworks and a heat driven push for a sane celebration. Macon plans a two hour joy ride for city children using donated car rides. Stores may close and fireworks could occur at night during the Friday event at the high school contest program.
Reminders propose payment by ex Brees postal order or registered letter and urge prompt delivery complaints to the business office. A special notice forbids carriers from soliciting subscriptions or delivering under any circumstances. The text diverts into satirical, regional observation about heat, politics, and census staff, with figures noting 555 Republicans and 45 Democrats in the office.
Advertisements carry not just sales pitches but news of the day from leaders like President Wilson and developments abroad, alongside bargains on items like straw bats and garden hoses. Shoppers are urged to read ads for real savings and to trust merchants’ reputations.
Athens eyes Atlanta visitors inviting the city to a day in Athens on the twelfth. A chamber of commerce committee met leaders in Atlanta to map a welcoming plan including a Welcome Run from Athens to Atlanta in two weeks with automobiles. Athens aims to host a large Atlanta party and show off the college town hospitality.
The Department of Commerce reports eleven months ending May 31 1913 total U S trade above 3 983 billion. Exports exceed imports by over 620 million. Key partners include United Kingdom Germany Canada and France with large increases in finished manufactures and overall favorable balances across all three product classes.
July 2 marks events from Washington taking command in 1775 to the birth of Crown Prince Olav in 1903. The note lists battles, parliaments, assassinations, and honors, ending with birthday acknowledgments for Sir Charles Tupper and others.
Avlanta veteran Dan Hughes now assistant agriculture commissioner unveils a farmer diary and budget book he built to track daily farm work and finances. He supports county commissioners of agriculture and a statewide white primary push in Savannah while lawmakers weigh new county provisions and court rotation to curb local influence.
An advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as effective against tuberculosis and consumptive symptoms. It cites testimonials including Mrs Govert of Griffith Indiana and Jos Grimmer sworn affidavit, claiming recovery, weight gain, reduced night sweats, and improved health. The notice urges readers to request a booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for evidence.
An American in the Canal Zone notes mid day siestas and tropic life, describes markets run by Jamaicans and Panamanians, ants and roaches in homes, social clubs at Tivoli and Washington, Y M C A work shaping canal construction, and the pull of social politics affecting housing and postings as workers anticipate returning home.
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