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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
Rates posted for annual, semiannual, quarterly and weekly delivery with payment options and carrier complaints procedure. The page also comments on Georgia political topics including prison reform, education funding, and county decisions as the legislature approaches.
Advertisers form the backbone of commerce as the most successful merchants and manufacturers rely on strong advertising in major cities like Chicago New York and Boston. The piece argues that advertisers project confidence in their wares and seek public patronage, defining success through visibility and publicity.
Representative Pickett of Terrell proposes a bill to rotate superior court judges across Georgia. The plan aims to reduce politics in judiciary selection, boost judicial independence, and justify higher pay for judges. Pickett notes many capable judges are biased by local ties and favors rotating assignments.
The piece argues that electric interurban routes from Atlanta through Athens to Anderson and Augusta will bring city and country closer. It cites Clyde Lyndon King on trolley freight enabling rural products to reach city markets and city goods to reach farms, boosting agricultural and urban ties.
The text urges reverence for the republics basics as waves of reform and recall threaten stability. It cites Judge Cobb, E R Black, Senator Lewis, and Justice White warning against radical changes like recalls and initiatives, stressing restraint and adherence to foundational principles.
The 1913 commencement was the largest in recent years with many out of town visitors. Governors judges and state officials from across the state attended. The Hon J Ham Lewis from Georgia was the most distinguished visitor since President Taft and highly regarded as an engaging entertainer and statesman.
A lengthy tribute credits Senator Lewis for hard work and talent rather than luck. The piece notes his Chicago career, election to Congress, and current service in the U.S. Senate as the only Democrat from Illinois. It highlights his wit, knowledge, and leadership in reform, plus continued ties to his alma mater and state figures.
Col Bennett served long as solicitor general of his circuit before retiring to resume his strong South Georgia law practice. Judge G C Thomas recalls a joke about Gov Blease of South Carolina who quipped about a Senate race. Col J Lindsay Johnson, Rome native, works on editing a daily paper, patents on fire extinguishers, a woolen mill near Marietta, and eyed a China minister post with Secretary Bryan. He challenged Bryan by saying he can answer any Chinese question.
A pamphlet argues mutual prosperity between farmers and towns. It says farm value rises with nearby towns and that poor crops depress city residents and farmers alike. It warns against mall order houses and urges spending where you earn to protect local prosperity and land value.
A June 19, 1913 note by D. G. B. muses that small acts and moments matter greatly, since what seems minor to one observer can be vast to another. It contrasts fleeting daily pomp with enduring consequences, urging attention to the tiny scales that shape character and fate.
June 26 entries commemorate William Findlay born in Mercersburg 1846 Major Daniel McCook Civil War hero killed 1863 Savannah reaches Liverpool 1819 Hanover joins Britain 1837 McClellan takes command 1861 Santa Anna dies 1876 First Canadian business phone 1877 Archdiocese head James Wood 1883 Iron Brigade leader Bragg dies 1912 Ontario’s Adam Beck born 1857 and notable birthdays and milestones flagged for celebration.
Market notes show cotton prices around 11.50 to 12.10 cents with fluctuating daily figures across months. The text records opening and closing levels, albeit with many garbled entries, including January February May July October and November values.
Market notes show spot prices around 6.62 with gradual shifts across months. Futures quotations span June through January with varying levels, including July near 7.67 7.73 and December around 6.39 6.41 6.40 6.50.
In the District Court of the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division Brooks Bros W L Roy Brooks were adjudicated bankrupt at Athens Clarke County The first meeting of creditors will be July 1 1913 at 11 am at the Referee Office Athens GA Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt Frank L Upson Referee in Bankruptcy Dated Athens GA June 19 1913 Advertise your wants.
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