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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery options and rates including 5.00 yearly, 2.50 six months, 1.25 three months, or 10 cents weekly. It warns carriers must not collect or sell papers and asks prompt notices for late or missing delivery. It also mentions political commentary and Clarke county school unit bill introduction.
A revision of the tax laws is the worst needed reform in Georgia today. The state must face the situation squarely and provide a way to pay school teachers promptly without forcing discounts to money-lenders. The legislature can provide the remedy if it is willing to face the music.
The National Council of Education says rural education is a failure but the writer argues improvement is possible and necessary, stressing farming classes for national safety. The piece calls for action to advance rural schools and supports a new building for the State Normal School.
The article calls on Athens residents to contribute to the Democratic campaign fund with amounts like five hundred dollars from Athens and smaller sums from many supporters. It stresses that funds cover literature, postage, stenography, travel, rent, and other campaign needs and urges readers to respond to support Democratic success.
Commissioner Henry M. Stanley reports to Governor Brown on the new Department of Commerce and Labor. Georgia ranked fourth in farm product value but twenty fourth in manufacturing value, with 3 015 establishments employing 83 336 workers and manufacturing goods worth 94 532 368. The 1909 census year showed 4 792 establishments and 118 086 workers, paying 43 867 000 in wages, with manufacturing value 202 363 000 and materials cost 116 970 000, yielding net wealth of 85 893 000. Textile products totaled 60 754 705 with 36 362 workers, comprising 25.7 percent of all manufacturing. If 1909 proportions hold, Georgia’s total manufacturing value would reach 236 403 521 with about 122 000 wage earners.
On July 12 various historical notes include 1779 an American attack on Stony Point failed, 1804 Hamilton died from Burr duel wounds, 1814 Shillaber born, 1817 Thoreau born, 1853 Appleton died, 1862 Murfreesboro captured, 1868 Melcher ordained Green Bay bishop, 1895 World's Christian Endeavor Union formed, 1911 marriage in Paris. Also birthdays of Prince John Charles, Prince Louis of Monaco, Dr. Winthrop Stone, John W. Riddle, Dr. William Osler.
A brief birthday note honors Newell Sanders marking his 62nd year with well wishes and a succinct personal greeting.
Medill McCormick returns from Oyster Bay and says Illinois may nominate a governor candidate who repudiates Taft and will back Roosevelt and progressive principles. Moonshiner Larman drowns in Daves Creek near Cumming Georgia. his mule and whisky wagon found. Alabama guardsmen encampment enforcement leads to arrests for attendance. Thomas E. Watson ill and unable to speak in Atlanta about anti Catholicity issues.
Farmhill will be readied with tents for twenty regulars and late comers. Kitchen equipment departs today and camping starts Monday. Miss Stennis at the YWCA collects a $7 fee. Cooks and provisions secured with a topAthens cook. vaudeville at Colonial today.
In Atlanta on July 11 the Georgia Senate unanimously confirmed four appointments from Gov Joseph M Brown. H E West becomes Athens city court judge, Steve Upson Athens city court solicitor, J M DuPree Montezuma trustee of Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville, E A Tigner Milledgeville trustee of Georgia Normal and Industrial College. One app is Steve Upson previously named by Gov Hoke Smith. Appointment seal broken Wednesday. session lasted about five minutes.
Crawfordville Ga July 11 The body of Dr R N Bussey an Athens optician died two days earlier in Athens arrived and funeral services were conducted by local pastors A sizeable group of relatives and friends from Athens and Augusta attended the ceremony Mrs Bussey unable to attend due to illness Miss Lena Towns visiting Miss Amy Walden at Mount Airy
The funeral of Mrs. Dora Dooley at Rosser's chapel drew about two thousand mourners despite threatening weather. Rev. Gwinn of Winterville's Christian church delivered the sermon as Wingfield family members from Athens traveled to attend and stay over.
Atlanta July 11 Judge Robert L Rodgers a veteran Atlanta lawyer was cited for contempt in Judge Pendleton court for alleged interference with a land injunction On investigation the charge was not upheld. A separate item notes insect bite costs and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy. Weather forecast predicts fair conditions. Cotton market prices quoted 12 to 12 1 8 cents.
State Representative R. T. DuBose defends his Madison county senate bid noting local voters could cast multiple ballots and that the county executive committee closed filings April 20. He asserts no other candidate can be voted for in the Madison primary.
Congressman Thomas M. Bell formally announces re election bid from Georgia ninth district amid party optimism. Bell, eight year house veteran and Democratic whip, cites desire to serve constituents and influence gained on post office and roads census immigration committees. He notes support from Baltimore convention and aims to advance Democratic policies in the next Congress.
Judge Price Gilbert and his family traveled through Athens on their way to the North Carolina mountains. As a circuit judge based in Columbus, he is regarded as a leading jurist. A touring car delays the journey, and the couple will enjoy a pleasant stay among many friends.
Woodville Georgia reports great damage from wind and rain yesterday and before daybreak. Corn and cotton fields suffered extensive losses as heavy downpours shattered crops. The rainfall was the heaviest on record for the area in a half hour.
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