Athens Daily Banner notices and local notes
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery rules, notes Lisbon revolt, local political chatter on Georgia’s Senate, and praises University of Georgia summer school progress. It honors Judge Andrew J. Cobb and Dr Crawford W Long, and mentions the University of Pennsylvania decision to honor Long with a medallion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Martha Bass
Clarkesville
Crawford W. Long
University of Pennsylvania
Georgia
Taft challenges Republicans over reciprocity and leadership
President Taft, leader of the Republican Party, criticizes his party for abandoning reciprocity with Canada and for not doing what past leaders would have. He contrasts Democratic actions on reciprocity and the tariff law, pressing Republicans to choose a course while attributing credit to the opposition if they fail to act.
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Taft
Senate
Canada
House
Rules for the Good Old Summertime
The Rome Tribune Herald offers hot weather advice noting heat makes people irritable and careful eating helps. Avoid excess meat at midday, limit iced drinks, stay in good humor, and keep a cool head to remain comfortable during heat.
Solomon Schechter Birthday and Career Milestones
July 7 marks the birth of Solomon Schechter born in Roumania in 1849. He studied in Berlin and Vienna, taught at Cambridge, explored Hebrew literature in Italy Palestine and Egypt, and later led the Jewish Theological Seminary faculty in America for ten years.
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Solomon Sch¢chter
Harvard
Roumania
Berlin
Vienna
England
University of Cambridge
Italy
Palestine
Egypt
Schechter
America
The
Jewish
Pruning Rose Bushes by Fall Frost Timing
The article advises pruning rose bushes about a month before the first heavy fall frost for best spring vitality. It argues fall pruning helps store sap, strengthens plants against winter, and reduces spring pruning. It also notes drought effects and recommends liberal pruning, cultivation, fertilizing, and watering for summer and fall blooms.
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Athens
Pruning Advice From Athens Reader on Roses
T W Demington of Athens Georgia chides a hired helper for badly trimming rose bushes. He laments short level cuts at waist height leaving stubs like a broom and urges proper pruning for monthly roses, insisting the queen of flowers deserves better care.
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Queen of Flowers
T. W. Demington
Athens
Little Joe Brown a Whiskey Governor in Georgia Debated
In a lengthy commentary the Fitzgerald Enterprise questions Governor Brown's call for enforcing laws while noting his own abstention from drinking. The piece suggests Brown may favor repealing prohibition, then defends the governor against claims of hypocrisy and labels the Enterprise editor as inconsistent. Also noted is public reaction in Athens and surrounding counties to a newspaper promotion and a Cherry Carnival kickoff in Salem Oregon with a historical and industrial parade and festive visitors.
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Little Joe
House
Senate
Brown
Enterprise
Georgia
Mercer
Tom Watson
Milledgeville
Fitzgerald Foolkiller
Commerce News
Oregon
Salem
Ore
Slaton Hosts Large Barbecue for State Lawmakers
Yesterday Hon. John M. Slaton president of the senate entertained the senate, house members, and many public men at a sumptuous barbecue. The annual event has long fostered goodwill and understanding among lawmakers, and this year’s gathering was noted as exceptional.
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John M. Slaton
Senate
House of Representatives
Johnny Moran Seeks Bout With Al Delmont in East Chicago
Anxious actor fighter Johnny Moran eyes a clash with Al Delmont. Dick Nelson heads to his old home in Denmark, planning return in September. The boxing scene in East Chicago is subdued as promoters have overextended the market.
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Johnny Moran
al Delmont
Dick Nelson
Denmark
Chicago
Parson's Poem a Gem Praising King's Pills
A short promotional verse from Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Ia extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a health essential. The advertisement claims the pills work where others fail and urges purchase at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer Sons for 25 cents.
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Parson
H. Stubenwoll
Allisonn
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens Train Schedules For Central of Georgia and Seaboard
Arrival and departure times for Athens Georgia city trains on Central of Georgia and Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway. Details list northbound and southbound departures from Athens with specific train numbers and times, noting lines do not run north of Athens and that times are Athens city time.
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Eeeeterr
Central OF Georgia
FR. A
Macon
Seaboard Air Line
Etm
Athens
Gainesville Midland Timetable Highlights 1911
Effective June 1 1911 the Gainesville Midland lists daily mixed service except Sunday arriving at 8 60 p m and 10 20 a m with Sunday only arrivals at 7 55 p m and 10 40 a m. Departs mixed daily except Sunday at 4 15 p m and 6 30 a m with Sunday departures at 7 45 a m and 5 00 p m.
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Gainesville Midland
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MR. Republican
Rome Tribune-Herald
Ogle
Thorpe
St. Simon's Island
Nicholas J
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Washington
United States
Henry Meiggs
South America
Catskill
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Peru
Chippewa
Payne
Atze
Rott
Harold
Mrs
Surratt
Lincoln
McKinley
Hawaii
Alfonso
Spain
Solomon Schechter
Little Joe Brown
Eere
Fitzgerald Enterprise
Clarke County
Toy Brothers
Waren
Jack Slaton
J. T. Anderson
Athens — Engineering
Clayton St
Lexington
Barnett Shoals Road
Normal School
Jefferson Road
City
R. T. Goodwyn
C. Kinnebrew
Lawyer Tuck
Clayton &T
Madison
Georgia Railroad
H. R. McLean
J. C. Hellner
J. P. Wilson
Tran
College Avenue
Hoyt
Southern Railway
Georg
A. Om
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H.R. Palmer & Sons Druggists
Prince Ave
Greeley
Greeley & McIntire
Washington, D.C
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