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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines delivery methods and subscription rates including 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months and 10 cents a week. It asks subscribers to report late or missing delivery to the business office and notes no carrier is authorized to collect or sell papers.
A wide range of topics reflects local and national concerns from Athens. Calls to booster civic effort, remarks on Georgia politics, and editorials on printing costs, military revolver training, and prize fighting shape the public discourse. Notes include tributes to Douglas Glessner and discussions on the Maine wreck recovery costs.
Governor Brown’s stance on not buying land near Chattanooga for state road terminals is praised across Georgia. The message to the legislature is hailed as prudent, showing restraint and fiscal sense that protects state value and interests.
Chancellor Barrow recommends a school of commerce at the University. Trustees lack funds now but favor the plan and expect to act soon. Estimated cost not exceeding five thousand dollars per year, aiding a well rounded business education for state youths.
The article explains how Arlington became a national cemetery after Robert E. Lee. Custis Lee sued in 1877 and US payments of 150000 dollars led to Arlington’s transformation. 16000 graves include Confederates and some women. Army officers and volunteers may have a grave plot assigned through the quartermaster general.
The Coast Squadron of the North Atlantic Fleet saw a rear admiral named in 1902 and retired in 1907 due to age. The brief note marks a standard career progression and end of service within the era's naval structure.
A reader testifies to Postum easing constipation and belching after years of coffee issues. She notes seven children, a healthy eighteen month old who prefers Postum with milk, and herself feeling well since switching. She praises the product and invites readers to view The Road to Wellville booklet.
Georgia legislators debate compulsory education while a dog tax removal bill dies. The Rome and Columbus papers discuss federal income tax, Hoke Smith, and debates. The Ledger criticizes joint debates as unnecessary, urging parties to drop the idea. Rev James W Lee’s Athens address prints on education board and teacher pay.
Dr. James W. Lee laments Georgia spends 1.49 per capita for schools while Nevada, Washington, and Utah spend more, arguing wealth in natural resources cannot compensate for poor education. He cites auto costs exceeding school funding and recalls Leyden’s choice for a university over bread. Arrival and departure schedules for Athens trains listed.
A series of candidacy notices from 1910 list W. Be. Whitehead for the Senate in Clarke County, a judge bid in the Western Circuit, and Charles H. Brand seeking reelection as Western Circuit judge. Peyton M. Hawes announces for State Treasurer, citing banking expertise and prior service. Elberton, Ga. May 7, 1910.
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