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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
8
The Athens Banner outlines carriage delivery rates and payment methods for the paper. It warns carriers must not collect payments, urges timely delivery reports, and mentions a forthcoming chamber project and university developments. Local remarks praise state college farming, discuss civic topics, and note plans for a city baseball league.
Dr. R J H DeLoach of the State College of Agriculture writes a vivid portrait of John Burroughs. The volume blends science and poetry and reflects Burroughs through the eyes of a fellow admirer who visited his New York barn studio and southern home.
The piece lauds Southern honor and character highlighted by Major Archibald Butt's Titanic death and notes Southern cadets winning most class honors at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. It cites historic Southern military figures and upholds old South ideals between 1776 and 1861 as enduring traits among young Southern men.
June 12 history notes include early colonial emigration from England in 1609, deaths of Philip Livingston and William Cullen Bryant, births of Charles Kingsley and Gen. James B. Weaver, and later honors for Sir Oliver Lodge and others. Also mentions Athens welcomes the age and a Vernon Lodge Masonic notice with meeting details.
An article and editorial praise expanding agricultural education and staff. Dr Soule urges using hundreds of expert agriculturists to boost Georgia's progress in agriculture and industry. The College of Agriculture earns strong citizen and legislative support.
Weather forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Cotton prices quoted at 12 to 12 1-8 cents per pound.
The Harper Memorial Library was dedicated in Chicago to honor Dr. William Rainey Harper during the University of Chicago eighty third convocation. Noted educators librarians and dignitaries attended with speakers including Frank W Gunsaulus Harry Pratt Judson and James B Angell. Franklin MacVeagh Secretary of the Treasury delivered the dedicatory address.
Five hundred delegates and about the same number of visitors gather in Portsmouth Virginia for the Fra John B Graven state convention. Visitors toured the Norfolk navy yard and nearby sites this afternoon. The annual parade is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Thalian Dramatic Club presents a light farce about a newlywed couple marred by jealousy. Mrs. Temple suspects her husband as Frank Fuller and others weave mistaken identities leading to comic confusion and a happy ending. Cast includes Miss Lyndon, Miss Mae Smith, Mr. Jacobson, and others.
Milton Massachusetts celebrates 230 years with ongoing good vaudeville at Colonial theater and summer recreation at Colonial. Patrons are invited to visit Colonial for ripe tomatoes advertised by Arnold and Abney with phone number 1076 for more details.
Gen congratulates a Athens student on winning a place at West Point after a competitive exam with older youths. He excelled in public school and will be away two years with a several week vacation at the end.
A Los Angeles physician praises Grape-Nuts for general health and brain function and recommends Grape-Nuts with Postum instead of coffee. He reports daily use during mental work, notes easy digestion, and carries the products while traveling. Names Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
Ohio State Sunday School Association met in this city for its fifty third annual convention. Three days will be devoted to sessions with visitors from local churches and leaders expected to discuss program aims and outreach.
Negatone Chapter and Key stone Chapter No 1 announce meeting details with H P Carter Fred T Moon serving as secretary. The note lists officers and organizational roles for the Royal Arch chapter in a concise official notice.
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