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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery rules, urges prompt carrier feedback, and notes no carrier is authorized to collect. It reports on politics, agriculture, education, and state figures with a mix of local commentary and public notices about licenses, fairs, and governance.
Georgia should immediately boost support for the State Normal School to meet rising needs for trained teachers. The state spends 2.5 million dollars annually on common schools, yet many teachers lack proper training. Invest in better supervision, higher pay, prompt payment, and stronger training to improve efficiency and outcomes.
A call for Georgia to curb imports by boosting home farming and industry. The piece argues Georgians should grow corn and raise beef, pork, horses, dairy products, hay, feedstuffs, flour, and canned goods domestically. It contends steady agricultural education will cut dependence within a decade, spurring broader local manufacturing and insurance services.
The message notes Grand Duke Adolphus Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz turning 63 on July 22, 1848, and ascending the throne in 1904. It describes his wealth, with more than half of the 1,100 square mile duchy owned privately, and Neu Strelitz as the capital.
The article notes a population around 12,000 and describes the founding of the ruling house of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1701 by Duke Adolf Frederick, younger son of Duke Adolf Frederick I of Mecklenburg. It also mentions the present Grand Duke’s marriage in 1877 to Princess Elizabeth of Anhalt.
Senator Terrell of Georgia resigns from the U S Senate contrary to Governor Hoke Smith wishes. The vice president reads the resignation and the senate, with unanimous consent, erases Terrell from the rolls. The move leaves Democrats one vote short until Smith relinquishes the governorship. The Tribune notes the constitutional question and Terrells manly action amid the awkward situation.
The senate debated Terrell s resignation amid constitutional questions. Some urged adherence to Governor s wishes while others respected his conviction. His decision to resign was welcomed as a display of sincerity and integrity, ending a disputed episode over disqualification and prerogative.
In police court, Tinney Rucker and John Clay Smith clash over which "nigger" wins a petty theft case. Will Rogers, accused of stealing flour from Atlanta Milling, is held on larceny and assault charges after a flour sack attack on Officer Hannah. Reuben Price’s case is dismissed.
In Jacksonville a $12,000 diamond horseshoe pin lost by Mrs. Harry English was recovered by an old-time Black man who found it in a hallway. He claimed a $100 reward and later traveled to Atlanta to meet Mrs. English, who was elated and signed the payment. Captain English offered him a job in Atlanta after the reward was handed over.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder ailments and irregularities. It promises quick and permanent relief plus tonic strengthening effects and notes availability from all druggists.
Mount Pleasant Tennessee reader Mrs. M. E. Rail touts Cardui as helping two years of weakness and a daughter's health improve. The letter asserts Cardui is safe, all vegetable, mild, and effective for weak women and girls, and invites requested plain wrappers.
New York cotton opened with March 14.03 trading, prices at 12.75 12.15 12.00 11.49 and 12.07 as early session activity noted.
An advertisement urges trying Dr Leonhardt's Hen-Reid tablets as a internal cure for piles, claiming it avoids ointments or operations and is guaranteed by H R Palmer & Son and druggists. It notes a $1 large box and a 24 day treatment, with a brief call to write for a booklet. Sprains are treated with Chamberlains Liniment.
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