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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
5
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and carrier responsibilities, urges prompt complaint reporting, and notes social notices. It then discusses political commentary on the Baltimore convention, Democratic prospects, and support for the University of Georgia good roads efforts, urging legislative action and Georgia road schedules.
The piece argues the Democratic party has a rare chance to win the presidency amid Republican splits and Roosevelt’s new party. It notes no candidate has a two thirds majority, predicts a deadlock then nominating a tariff reform leader like Oscar Underwood could secure November victory. Several states may cast complimentary votes for favorite sons.
The University of Georgia extended its road work program with county cooperation through the civil engineering department led by Prof. John C. Koch under Prof. Charles M. Strahan. The scheme has saved thousands of dollars, while trustees approved a liberal appropriation to continue the road extension work and promised broader county use and better roads ahead.
This date in history honors events from 1807 to 1875 and notes birth anniversaries. Le Baron B. Colt, judge and potential senator candidate, is highlighted with biographical details from Dedham to Bristol, Rhode Island. Also celebrates Princess Margareta of Sweden, Bishop Quale, and John Dillon with ages mentioned.
FOR MEN NO MIDDLE MAN S PROFIT Suits to measure 15 00 from National Woolen Mills offers tailored menswear direct to customers with customized sizing and pricing.
Weather shows showers with cotton price figures across months. Reads like a ledger of prices and dates, listing values for July through May and several fractional notes.
Market report lists daily cotton oil prices with multiple opening and closing quotes. Values show fluctuations from 6.70 to 7.03 over several entries, alongside trade volumes of 646 648 642 643 645.
Washington Georgia voters face a special election Wednesday to issue 30 000 in bonds for grading curbing and paving streets and sidewalks. City authorities plan gradual paving alongside other municipal improvements funded by previously approved developments in lights and water plants.
Miss Katherine Rutherford and Mr. George Pardee Cady of Chicago were quietly married at the bride’s brother and sister Dr and Mrs. Vassar Woolley residence on Spring Street. The ceremony was performed by Dr A M Hughlett with only immediate family present.
Advice to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen cough and ease expectoration in whooping cough. Claims it liquifies tough mucus and has been used successfully in many epidemics. For sale by all dealers. Best vaudeville of season at Colonial today.
Mercury ointments warned against for catarrh as they harm smell and body systems. The notice cites unsafe prescriptions from physicians and cautions about damage outweighing any benefits. Mentions Hall's remedy and references to Cheney & Pe as makers or distributors.
The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia backed the tick eradication campaign after its Atlantic Beach meeting. F. W. McKee was elected president and support will push for state and federal funding to eliminate the cattle tick, a process projected to take about twenty years. Georgia losses from ticks exceed five million dollars annually.
The 1890s State College of Agriculture graduation reveals graduates securing roles as district teachers, plantation managers, and a forestry service appointee. The article highlights growing demand for agricultural education, farm managers, and specialized study, with President Soule noting vast applications and liberal salaries.
Hartwell Georgia June 24 Special to the Banter Dr Chas A Webb longtime Hart County superior court clerk and prominent northeast Georgia physician died Sunday afternoon after two years of failing health He leaves two wives two daughters and several grandchildren and was connected to local affairs including questions about the Chicago Republican convention He is survived by sisters Mrs Lou Linder and Mrs Sue Reeder and brother Samuel Webb of Texas.
The American Forum a negro weekly from Athens Ga will publish an educational issue June 28 1912 featuring cuts of leading negro education institutions in Georgia and nearby states including Dr J D Hammond white and school closing exercises. It will include articles on vital educational topics by noted writers of the race and extra copies will be printed Rev C C Neal of Gainesville and W R Saxon of Athens serve as editors.
A loving cup gift from Georgia delegates to Clark Howell of Atlanta for over twenty years as a Democratic National Committee member. Engraved with fifty six delegates names from C R Pendleton to M H Boyer, the cup required fourteen hours to engrave.
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