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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Banner urges votes for A. O. Bacon in the U.S. Senate race framing Governor Slaton as businesslike in state leadership. It notes Tallulah Falls scenery and hydroelectric plant, and reports on Canada’s proposed $3 million annual training fund with provincial focus and local industry cooperation.
An upcoming Georgia election will be the first nationwide direct vote under a new law. The piece urges Democrats to cast ballots for A O Bacon next Tuesday the 15th and notes party officials preparing for the process.
The consular bulletin announces an international motor ploughing contest to be held in Tunis the week of April 15 to 22, 1914. Entries allowed for one machine per type, with a 50 franc transport allowance per gross ton for foreign competitors and a 50 franc deposit with final applications due by November 1, 1913. It notes Tunisian estates are large and draft cattle scarce, boosting motor culture prospects for American agricultural machinery.
A poetic declaration to a sweetheart proclaims beauty and timeless love. The speaker admires brown eyes, lips, and dawn-touched cheeks, then vows to fall in love tonight if his heart were not already fixed and belonging to the beloved.
July 11 entries include Champlain's lake discovery in 1609, John Quincy Adams birth in 1767, Eastport raid in 1814, Fremont's Pike's Peak ascent in 1843, Halleck's 1862 Union leadership, Wyoming statehood in 1890, Cyrus Field's 1892 death, Laurier's 1896 premiership, South Carolina launch in 1908, and a royal birthday for Princess Henry of Prussia born 1866. Also notes John Wanamaker's 75th birthday.
George W. Norris of Nebraska aged 52, Rear Admiral Richardson Clover retired Navy at 67, and Sir Robert B Finlay former attorney general of Great Britain aged 71 are noted as having birthdays today in a brief civic column.
In Atlanta on July 10, Capitol gossip notes Speaker Burwell aims to push the general appropriations bill to the senate by mid-session. Chairman Wheatley hosts a dinner to map policy as cuts streamline funding. Debate shifts to special bills for state institutions while ensuring funds stay in the treasury. Rep McCurry advocates giving Georgia women access to legislative halls for suffrage meetings, praising fair hearings. Governor Slaton favors automobiles for capitol commutes, contrasting Gov Brown’s preference for horse-drawn transport. Rep Slater criticizes rivals as frivolous for blocking unanimous consents, essential to business in the house and senate.
The article notes Slater clashing with objectors led by Representative Stewart over unanimous consent. It discusses a lull in Atlanta real estate, and interest by many in crafting a new governor’s mansion. Proposals include exchange for a splendid mansion and an annex to the capitol, which previous sessions did not accept.
This week in Buford Gwinnett County reports two deadly incidents. Bob Lynch, a longtime resident, was killed by Southern train No. 43 at the second street crossing near the depot. Charley Hamilton, a nearby farmer, shot and killed a man named Bennett after a knife attack, then notified police and has not been arrested.
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as a perfect food that saves a baby once deemed doomed by doctors. It describes a preparation method and notes the product aids both delicate infants and robust adults, praising The Road to Wellville as explaining the health benefit.
The article highlights diaphanous wraps for summer outfits, noting chiffon and brocade coats over silk or lingerie frocks. It details patterns 7783 and 7709 with options, yardage, sizes from 32 to 44, and costs of fifteen cents per pattern.
Readers can embroider three guest towel designs on Huck aback fabric, 15 to 18 inches wide, with one end scalloped and the other embroidered. Sizes adapt to 10 inch material. towels sell at fairs for about one dollar. Directions mention butterfly and flower wreath motifs, solid work, eyelets, and monograms. patterns available from Banner’s Transfer Pattern Department in New York.
Delville Texas user recounts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healing his child’s cut foot in a household remedy. Advertisement touts the salve as the world’s best at 25 cents and endorsed by local dealers. Also mentions Cartey Hill and New Go-Cars for sale at the New Garage.
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