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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines carrier delivery terms and rates, urges timely complaint notices, and clarifies that no carrier may solicit subscriptions. It then parries assorted local topics from tariff views, county commission methods, to trials, university plans, health board remedies, and boll weevil impacts on Georgia farming.
In Dundee Scotland yesterday morning David W McGregor died at his old home after a life in America marked by bonds of sympathy and fraternity. He came from Scotland to Athens and Georgia, where his work and devotion touched many. His legacy lives in the loyalty of his faith and the community he helped. His resting place will be marked by a white shaft in the Scottish burying plot. He has gone home, and Athens is poorer for his passing.
A public denunciation asserts state officials are dishonest and cowardly for withholding pay from teachers while quick payment is given to other workers. It argues the Bible reading bill is less urgent than promptly settling teachers’ arrears, comparing treatment to that of the cleaner and other state employees.
A ferment of opinion attacks Andrew Carnegie for his stance on Civil War memory and Robert E. Lee, while a list of historical notes includes notable births and events from 1775 to 1869. The text blends editorial critique with concise biographical flashes and a birthday mention for James Clark McReynolds.
Justice and political figures are noted as Attorney General in Roose velt era and Wilson era, with a focus on the tobacco trust and anthracite coal cases. The text also lists birthday congratulations for Cardinal Gibbons age 79 Simeon S Pennewill age 46 Dr Albert Shaw age 56 Rt Rev Edwin G Weed age 76 and Alfred G Allen age 46.
Avlanta July 22 Officers and members of the house resent charges of neglecting work as new county movements are blamed for delays. Speakers and legislators defend that only portions of sessions addressed county bills while noting early passage of general appropriations. County movers argue they act in local interest, with lawyers like Joe Hill Hall representing Candler, yet deny stalling broader legislation.
The Georgia house delays new county measures and advances the general appropriations bill, while Barrow county moves in the senate and Candler county remains on the calendar. Rep Myrick defends constitutional work. critics call the push “new county madness” as tax reform stalls in Ways and Means amid internal committee strife.
The article notes a tax reform bill returned to the Ways and Means committee after a rejected feature. Chairman L. R. Akin praises effort, says big bills will be reported soon, and that delays stem from committee opposition to one feature without a state board. The committee continues work as the House braces for several days of activity.
Market forwards show July bids around 9.20 with scattered updates at 9.25 and 9.27 across dates. August through February futures display varied bids and offers, with notable values including October at 8.20 and December near 6.69.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as a cure for skin eruptions itching and burning. It claims instant relief and quick healing with endorsement from a Mr Alleman of Littletown Pa and a money back guarantee. Sold by Pfeiffer Chemical Co with price 50 cents in Philadelphia and St Louis.
A warning against relying on neighbors or remote medicine for sudden bowel illness urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand. It claims the remedy never fails and has saved lives, priced at a quarter and sold by all dealers.
A verbose tale centers on Elsie and her father as a bored, talky host entertains a young suitor. The father endures a long, polite conversation that strains to closing time while Elsie remains calm and unengaged. He laments the visitor’s dullness, and Elsie offers no clear opinion or theory about the encounter.
A humorous collection of old cartoons and quips about race and politics. Includes a dialogue where a southern congressman discusses negro views, a boot-black job proposal, price comparisons with lawmakers, and light satire on house plans, knowledge, and blame shifting.
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