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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
4
The piece reviews publishing rates for The Athens Daily Banner, notes the ongoing cotton belt concerns, and discusses state politics. It mentions Athens carriers, postal money orders, and subscription options, plus reflections on Georgia politics, education funding, and a Confederate veteran’s death.
The University commencement week begins as the trustees convene at four o'clock to oversee activities through the season. Agricultural college trustees also meet, with sessions lasting two to three days. The year is praised for larger attendance, improved discipline, and stronger faculty and student work, with calls for state funding to expand educational efforts.
The Macon Telegraph analyzes Georgia Senate composition with 33 of 44 members identified. Among them 26 natives of Georgia and 9 from other states, age spread from 25 to 70, diverse occupations including farmers lawyers and merchants, and religious mix dominated by Baptists and Methodists. Many married with 118 children total. Profiles show economic administration tariff reform and public school support as common themes.
On June 16 notable events include 1815 Quatre Bras battle preceding Waterloo and 1845 Texan annexation terms accepted. Other entries cover 1846 telegraph link Boston to Springfield, 1863 Chambersburg Confederate raid, 1863 Grant and dignitaries in Boston for Peace Jubilee, 1884 Ontario Loyalist centennial, 1891 Colgate University gift, 1896 Drummond Castle wreck, 1902 Temiskaming Railway opening. The item also marks Francisco Leon de la Barra born in 1863, Mexico's provisional president with a long diplomatic career.
The Athenaeum calls for redemption of specific second mortgage bonds dated May 14 1902. Bonds Nos 60 61 62 63 64 79 80 85 90 91 92 and 129 will be paid at The National Bank of Athens Georgia on June 21 1911 after which interest ceases. This notice dated May 19 1911 signed by President J H Rucker and Secretary T W Reed.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as a cure for obstinate female complaints with a free advisor from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass. Also Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for wounds burns and skin ailments. A Mt Vernon NY lodge directory lists multiple fraternal orders with meeting times and locations in the Max Joseph building and nearby streets.
Markets section shows mixed figures for cotton wheat corn and lard with July September and January notes. An unrelated ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from constipation indigestion and lung issues with testimonials from Newark. Products priced at 25c and 50c to $1.00 are listed.
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