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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
3
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, urges prompt reporting of delivery issues, and warns carriers no longer collect payments. It also includes a series of humorous and opinion items about Georgia politics, editors meetings, Prohibition, and regional affairs.
A well known Athens resident praises the city for its climate and health record. He notes Athens, with cool nights and mild winters, rivals other resorts. He urges nationwide advertising and more amusements to transform Athens into a regular year round resort.
The United States Senate passes a sweeping campaign publicity bill banning excess spending and mandating disclosure. It sets per-race spending caps, requires publication of all primary contributions, and forces public airing of political job promises to curb election bribes.
A montage of historical notes from 1811 to 1907 listing births, deaths, and events including Lord Elgin, Webster, Morgan surrender, prisoner releases, Lissa battle, Mexican president, and railroad wrecks. The page also quotes editorials debating Hoke Smith and Joe Brown in Georgia politics, urging action on governorship and senate seats.
Rt. Rev. Clarendon Lamb Worrell Anglican bishop of Nova Scotia was born July 26 1853 at Smiths Falls Ontario. His career spanned education in Trinity School Port Hope and Trinity College Toronto and preaching in Ontario before rising to archdeacon and finally bishop.
Georgia political commentary weighs options for governor and U S Senate. Editors urge unity among South Georgia leaders, discuss Hoke Smith, Terrell, and Judge Russell, and warn against in-fighting to win or influence next session.
The Philadelphia club tops the National League in batting while ranking second in fielding, reflecting strong hitting and solid defense across the season.
Visitors to the city clerk paid or sent checks for the second installment of 1911 taxes. With less than two weeks left, residents risk fees marshal sales and added costs by missing the deadline.
The table shows monthly open and close prices for futures contracts from July to May and for several months including July August September October and January. Open prices range around 12.19 to 13.70 with closes near 12.10 to 13.50 and a recurring pattern of small spread quotes.
H B Martin of Port Harrelson South Carolina recounts a near death from consumption and a dreadful cough before being cured by Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits the remedy with saving his life and notes it is guaranteed for coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial bottle free at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
St Simons Island Ga July 19 The Fifth Regiment encampment centers on target practice and daily fishing parties. Evenings feature hotel pavilion dances. Riot-duty instruction began today. Thursday the regiment makes a trip to Fernandina Fla. Camp ends Saturday. Next week the Fourth battalion from Athens Columbus Albany and Americus under Colonel Mozen will camp on the island.
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