Athens Banner subscription rates and political notices
The Athens Daily Banner outlines mail rates and payment options for subscriptions, warns carriers about collection limits, and notes a political scene with references to Governor Little Joe and state convention leaders. It mentions Hoke Lavess and Sen. Jin Bint, praising Hon. Jo J Phot of Griffin and B. M. Blackburn as key Democratic figures, highlighting service and leadership within the Georgia party.
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Jo J Phot
Griffin
Senate
Jin” Bint
Guersia
B. M. Blackburn
Georgia
Jim Flint
Griff
Routings of the Boll Weevil Threat to Cotton Crop
The boll weevil menace began decades ago threatening the South cotton crop. Government efforts by the Department of Agriculture, with substantial funding, have gradually yielded progress. Texas districts report a sharp drop in weevil per acre this year versus last year, boosting optimism that the pest may be stamped out.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
Iummer
Return of good times hints at rail car recovery
The article notes signs of economic improvement with declining idle freight cars across the United States and Canada. The American Railway Association forecasts by fall there will be no idle cars, as crops boost demand and railroads expect to cover business with existing fleet. The tone contrasts optimism in the South with lingering anxiety in the North and West, yet overall sentiment improves.
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American Railway Association
United States
Canada
Georgia Delegates at Denver Should Hold For Bryan
The Georgia delegation at Denver is described as uninstructed and free to vote as they please. Given Bryan’s likely first ballot nomination, casting Georgia’s electoral vote for any other candidate is seen as poor policy. The piece argues for a solid front against the opposition to Bryan, noting prosperity and peace are returning.
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Georgia
Denver
Ryan
Bryan
William J. Bryan
In History Dates and Notable Events From Past
Key dates feature events such as Amherst's English takeover in 1781, William IV and George IV transitions, repeal of the Navigation Acts, General Pope’s Virginia command assignment, Simon Cameron's death, the 1794 Chicago anarchists pardon, the 1907 Lords power curtailment vote, and the International Council of Women meeting in London.
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Lannsburg
Amherst
Willian TV
George IV
England
Pope
Virginia
Simon Cameron
Penn- 1
Chicago
Altgeld
Ilinois
International Council of Women
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Sereno E Payne 66th Birthday Noted in Auburn
Sereno E Payne longtime New York representative born June 26 154% grew up in Auburn after childhood move to Hamilton county and later built a career in law and public service. He graduated from the University of Rochester and entered politics as Auburn city clerk advancing to district attorney supervisor and board of education before serving in Congress since 1873.
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Sereno E. Payne
New York
Hamilton N. Y
Auburn
University of Rochester
Board of Education
Payne
Joint High Commission
House of Representatives
Cannon
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Timekeeping by Kernels and Sand Bottles in Foreign Lands
The Cape Town Argus describes Liberian natives using candle-tree kernels on a palm leaf to measure time by burning in sequence, with black cloth markers. Malay archipelago practices use two necked bottles with sand transferring half hourly as the bottles are swapped. Editorial notes praise the administration platform and warns against sour grapes.
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Cape Town
Liberia
West Africa
Singer
Malay Archipelago
Campaign Lessons From Georgia Show Power Of The Pen
The Washington Gazette Chronicle notes that the recent campaign in Georgia demonstrates the pen can outperform force. It argues ideas and messaging shape outcomes more than raw coercion.
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Washington Gazette Chronicle
Georgia
Brown election shapes Georgia legislation aims
The Griffin News and Sun notes Governor-elect Joe Brown visited Athens where locals welcomed him for three days, praising his magnanimity. The Augusta Herald mocks critics for crowing and hints Brown may influence this year's laws, reflecting partisan debates in Thomasville.
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Griffin News
Sun
Joe Brown
Athens
Augusta
Athens gift to University of Georgia boosts civic support
The donation of twenty five thousand dollars from the city of Athens to the University of Georgia is described as money from home. It shows Athens will contribute to building a great university whose influence will spread widely and inspire others to join the effort. The gift is expected to be worth many times its face value.
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Washington Gazette Chronicle
University of Georgia
Athens
Redfearn Shines But Charlotte Loses Despite 16 K’s
Redfearn pitched a great game in his first start for Charlotte striking out sixteen and allowing only three hits, yet he took the loss as his team could not score.
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Thomasville
Georgia Public Life Portraits Stir in 1909 Debate
Joe Terrell stands before Georgians as a beacon of public life while shifts ripple when Davison withdraws creating a Captain Wiley Williams race. The era's hot topic shifts from past mysteries to the unopened letter and looming 1909 convention with J B McCurry touted for senator and president pro tem. Tom Watson minds his business while Brown forces eye his actions.
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Washington Gazette Chronicle
Joe Terrell
Georgia
J. B. McCurry
Notes of the National Game Contorts Baseball Headlines
A collage of baseball factoids and fan chatter surveys the league scene. It highlights home form for the New York Giants, ex-Giants and ex-Pirates on the Boston Nationals roster, Chicago White Sox’s 13 straight wins, Montreal’s rising happiness, and Philadelphia teams struggling at the bottom. mentions Honus Wagner’s peak season and Joe Bean’s uncertain status with Jersey City, plus speculative minor league manager rumors and a spoof about fans in Chicago.
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New York Giants
Boston Nationals
Chicago Whit Sox
Montreal
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Lady Bugs
Windy City
Cubs
Honus Wagner
Dutchman
Pittsburg
Jersey City
Joe Bean
Josie
M . Duffy
Providencs
Stith
Buffalo
Dunn
Baltimore
Babi
Memphis
Clymer
Colum ‘Hus
Smith
Athantia
Washington Americans
Brooklyn
St. Laintis
Giovani da Root
FICAITS Tonight Card Draws Boxing Sparks
Tonight's schedule lists Rudolph Anholz against Phil Brock in Los Angeles declared off. Jimmy Gardner meets Kyle Whitney in San Francisco for 15 rounds. Jimmy Walsh fights Jimmy Carrol in San Francisco for 15 rounds. Kid Sealer faces Gene Sullivan in Spokane Washington for 20 rounds. Jeff O'Connell meets Frank Conley in Racine Wisconsin for 10 or 110 rounds.
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Rudolph Anholz
Phil Brock
Los Angeles
Jimmy Gardner
Kyle Whitney
Sian Francisco
Jimmy Walsh
Jimmy Carrol
San Francisco
Kid Sealer
Gene Sullivan
Spokane
Wash
Jeff O'Connell
Frank Conley
Racine
Wis
The Attractiveness of Plain Women From Strand Magazine
The French may prefer ideal beauty yet excel in masking flaws with hair, makeup, and dress. Some Parisienne women in high society are small, sallow, and plain, but skillful styling creates a curiously appealing effect. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by druggists.
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Strand Magazine
Paris
DeWitt
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