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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

Page

4

Chamber of commerce meeting at city hall tonight

The bulletin cites a chamber of commerce gathering at city hall this evening after eight. It notes Missouri engagements and references a college town, a crusade reducing Athens insect populations, and a statewide farm receipts total of 31 000. It also mentions a Georgia University reunion of the class of 75 with influential attendees.

Chamber of Commerce City Hall State College of Agriculture University of Georgia

University of Georgia Proves Merit Through Self-Funding Students

The article reports 654 registered, 106 withdrawals, leaving 548 students. Of these, 114 paid all expenses themselves, 11 funded part, 9 borrowed privately, and 49 borrowed from the Joseph E. Brown fund. It emphasizes work through college as equal to wealth in opportunity.

University of Georgia Joseph E. Brown

Daniel Webster on Roosevelt Quotation in The Macon Telegraph

The Macon Telegraph highlights a Daniel Webster quote likening Roosevelt to a great statesman. It argues constitutional limits must cap delegated authority to protect civil liberty and reject excessive official power, warning of government by prerogative or self-declared will.

Macon Telegraph Daniel Webster Roosevelt Sagamore Reese Nencaliee Ccdeor Ott

This Date in History and Births June 14

This date lists historical events from 1777 to 1907 including American flag adoption, Marengo victory, and Norwegian women’s suffrage. It notes births and deaths of Benedict Arnold, Robert Anderson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and others. It also mentions Frederick Edward Guest born June 14 1875 and a Luxemburg grand duchess Congratulates.

Charles T Naseby Bonaparte Italy Marengo Benedict Arnold London Norwich Conn Robert Anderson Charleston Harbor Louisville, Ey France Harriet Beecher Stowe Litchfield Hartford Pittsburg Frederick Guest Frederick Edward Guest King George's Household Wimborne Sandhurst Life Guards White Nile Marie Adelaide of Luxemburg Robert M. LaFollette United States

Notable Birthdays Across Dignitaries and Officials

The list marks milestone ages for 57 year old unnamed, 50 year old Most Rev. John J. Glennon archbishop of St. Louis, 63 year old Rear Admiral Kossuth Niles retired, and 56 year old Francis William Strange British minister to Mexico, all celebrating today.

John J. Glennon St. Louis Kossuth Niles Francis William Strange Mexico

Personal News Highlights From Athens Society

Mr and Mrs J C Wier returned to Greenville S C after visiting friends in Athens. Mrs Claude Harper improves after a serious operation. Mrs Frank Bell recovers from a broken arm. Mr and Mrs G E Benedict Cedartown took children for tonsil removal and returned home. Mrs Maria Hodgson continues to improve. Friends of Mrs Toombs DuBose report she is much better. Capt John McKie remains serious at home. Capt J W Arnold travels to New York City on business. Reunions of University alumni are anticipated as old scholars return.

G. E. Benedict Cedartown Athens FF Etette W. H. Pleasants New York Ocean Steamship Company Savannah South Underwood Democratic Party North Harmon Clark Wilson Underwood 2S Democrats Boston Pleasanta Telegraph

Weather and Cotton Market Data Snapshot

Weather shows showers across the region. Cotton futures quotes list multiple contracts with varying prices including March at 11.76, May 11.38, July 11.38, September 11.49, and Dec around 6.63, reflecting a mixed demand outlook and daily price movements.

Fedo Chicago Ee Ee

Announcements for Clarke County Georgia Legislature Seats

Several candidates announce bids for public office in Clarke County Georgia. Frank A. Lipscomb seeks Representative under Democratic party action, C B Griffith announces for Representative, J F Rhodes runs for Clarke County Representative, and W H Quarterman and W A Stevenson declare for Solicitor General in the Western circuit. Each filing stresses submission to party primaries or actions.

Clarke County General Assembly of Georgia Democratic Party Frank A. Lipscomb C. B. Griffith J. F. Rhodes Dacy Western Circuit W. H. Quarterman W. A. Stevenson

Lyle Old Home Sold to Prof Akerman

Through Erwin & Co. the valuable property known as the old Lyle home on Wray street has been sold to Prof Akerman of the State College of Agriculture. The property is described as desirable and brought a good price.

Erwin & Co

Washington extends win streak with 6 3 victory

Results from yesterday show Washington beat Cleveland 6 to 3 for a fourteenth straight win. In the South Atlantic Macon routed Columbus 4 0 while Columbia topped Jacksonville 3 1. City League Ga R R defeated Athens Bus College 7 6. NORTHERN SENTIMENT FOR UNDERWOOD discusses W H Pleasants views on Underwood as a presidential candidate from the South.

Cleveland Washington Macon Columbus Columbia Jacksonville Ga. R. R Athens Bus. College

Swat the fly campaigns urged to curb deadly infestation

The piece cites rhetoric against radicalism and ties it to a public health message urging cleanliness to stop flies breeding in cities. It notes Grover Cleveland’s warning about Southern conservatism, mentions 7,000,000 flies killed in Washington via traps and fumes, and explains how rapid fly reproduction makes extermination efforts challenging.

North South Grover Cleveland The Republic Swat Washington, D. C Howard Bureau of Entomolgy Journal of the American Medical Association Stockbridge

Mixing Cowpeas and Soy Beans for Feed Quality

A farmer cites mixing Mammoth Yellow soybeans with large-vining cowpeas as a balanced ration with corn. Sow half to two thirds beans and half peas, cut when bean leaves yellow, cure in swath then finish in cock. Reports high hay quality and strong milk cow and team performance with 200 to 300 pounds per acre of 1¢ percent acid phosphate.

R. L. Dickey

Article Availability Gap Across Borders

A report notes difficulty obtaining a needed article due to country of origin or inaccessibility in Hungary. It discusses quality, price, and sourcing challenges affecting procurement and supply options for import reliant items.

Hungary

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Rowe Georgia Spirit Missouri Niers Tay Norman Mack Democratic’ National’ Com Georgia Ial J. C. Wier J. B. Wier Greenville S. C Claude Harper Frank Bell Maria Hodgson John McKie Cobb Street J. W. Arnold New York City Centental York Liverpool Senate Ior Solicitor General Solicitor General Empire State Chemical CO Harry Hodgson Lyle Prof Akerman
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