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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
4
The text highlights urban industrial health through steady home income and small local factories in Athens. It notes pushball fundraising by Atlanta youths supporting religious groups and reports on University of Georgia students delivering impromptu debates showing the value of institutional work in shaping capable young minds.
Athens Chamber of Commerce leads a successful drive to secure a major manufacturing plant, with local support from the Banner and citizens. The article urges ongoing unity to attract more plants, stating Athens has the people, money, and energy to sustain future industrial ventures.
Debate centers on whether evening education works with Athens cited as a success. Superintendent Maxwell contends night schools fail due to irregular attendance and diluted curricula. Critics warn evening sessions do not reach aims for youth fourteen to sixteen, urging alternatives and broader community investment.
This date in history notes events from 1791 John Wesley death in London to 1911 Henry L Meyers elected US senator. It also mentions Robert Rogers born March 2 1864 and outlines his early career and political path.
The Manitoba legislator was named to the Executive Council without portfolio in 1899 and took the Public Works portfolio in December 1900. He held the post until moving to the Borden cabinet last year. Also noted are milestones for John W Poster 76, Rt Rev William Croswell Doane 80, and Henry B Brown 75.
A playful ad notes earth’s swift passage through space and promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The sale point features 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons, promising no griping and thorough work for health and good feelings.
R E Collins Barnegat New Jersey postmaster suffered severe grippe coughs until he tried Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. He states after taking it all coughing spells ceased and he felt exhausted no more after fits of coughing.
A reflective column discusses how rhyme and sound connect to emotion and love. It notes poets and artists express themselves beyond words, urging readers to read meaning in gestures, signs, and music rather than spoken declarations.
Athens Banner offers six months for $2.50 and Uncle Remus year subscription. Advertises advance payment for renewals and new orders. Old subscribers invited to prepaid six months.
An old drugstore ad touts PAZO OINTMENT promising cures for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 14 days with money back guarantees.
Advice urges using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to cure a lingering cold. The note claims it ends weeks of illness and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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