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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
4
Three days of ideal weather evoke positive mood as Athens faces a Bisons parade from a Buffalo reservation. Miss Spring signals green for Saint Patrick. A hue of optimism runs through Georgia amid labor wage talks and farming prospects.
A farmer faces a dilemma as ground remains too wet for ploughing while the river is sufficiently flooded to allow fishing. The decision hinges on choosing between agricultural work and fishing activity due to soggy fields.
The article endorses forming a Sons of Veterans camp here and pushing for timely registration for state and county elections, primaries, and the upcoming general election, noting fourteen days remain before registration closes for the fall contests and May reunion in Macon.
The passage urges candidates and leaders to focus on their own merits and avoid attacking opponents. It advocates for a harmonious party approach that appeals to reasonable voters and stresses talking for one’s choice rather than against others.
A historical editorial argues the Maine debris should have been raised earlier and buried in a national cemetery. It contends the funds spent to raise and inter fallen sailors are prudent, honoring those who died in service and improving navigation in the Gulf harbor.
The Chinese republic announces a policy to suppress opium traffic. A senior national figure will direct the effort and seek British assistance. Opium cultivation will be banned in the interior and strict enforcement promised. Democratic reform begins with a cautious but hopeful appeal for aid.
A historical rant accuses Theodore Roosevelt of forming an Ananias Club by reclassifying opponents. The piece notes Roosevelt’s claimed nonrun for 1908 and cites Whitelaw Reid’s surprise remarks that Roosevelt announced willingness to run after previously denying it.
March 19 notes mark key events: 1568 Pacification of Amboise grants Huguenot toleration. 1715 death of Iserc Addington in Boston. 1808 Charles IV abdicates to Ferdinand VII. 1813 Livingstone born. dies 1873. 1822 US recognizes independence of South American nations. 1850s Lucknow captured by British forces. 1891 Felton elected US senator from California. 1893 Tremont Temple Boston fire destroys the building.
States, age 52, celebrates a milestone today alongside author Miss Alice French known as Octave Thas net who turns 62. Both recognized figures marked by shared anniversary ages.
The piece urges readers to take responsibility for cleaning up after providence tears through, noting that some areas remain beyond divine touch and must be cleared by residents themselves. It stresses individual effort to finish the cleanup.
An advertisement warns that stomach disorders cause sickness and urges relief with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It offers a money back refund after reasonable use and claims broad customer benefit. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 boxes at the Rexall Store run by H R Palmer & Sons.
R. C. Orr announces candidacy for Ordinary of Clarke County in the Democratic primary. Bramblett confirms entry as a candidate for Ordinary, Clarke County, subject to the primary action.
S B Wingfield Sr announces his candidacy for re election to the office of ordinary in Clarke County subject to the Democratic primary on May 1. He signs as Wingfield.
A candidate announces for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court in Clarke County. Running in the Democratic primary on May 1, Elmer J Crawford seeks the position.
The message wishes General George P Harrison a happy 71st birthday. It recalls his Savannah Georgia birth on March 19 1841 and notes his Civil War rise from colonel to brigadier general as one of the Confederacy’s youngest generals. It mentions his postwar Alabama career as a lawyer legislator and congressman as well as lineage to Benjamin Harrison.
I hereby announce as a candidate for Tax Collector of Clarke County subject to the Democratic Party primary to be held on May 1.
The candidate announces intention to run for re election to the office of Tax Receiver for Clarke County. The race is subject to the Democratic party primary on May 1. Dorsey appears as the hopeful seeking renomination and continued service.
Frank A Lipscomb announces his bid for Georgia General Assembly representative for Clarke County subject to Democratic party action. He signs the declaration with respect.
A Rochester resident from Ontario Street describes a long kidney illness improved by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports relief from back pain and dizziness within days, with nighttime disturbances ending and overall strength up. He urges others to try the remedy and save coupons.
Coroner N Weatherly announces candidacy for Clarke County coroner subject to the forthcoming Democratic primary. Weatherly signs the notice respectfully in a formal party context.
TW McIntyre announces his candidacy for Clarke County coroner, subject to the Democratic primary on May 1. He signs the notice respectfully.
Ben Barrow announces his candidacy for Clarke County Surveyor subject to the May primary. He states his intent to seek the office and submit his name for ballot consideration.
E L Smith Sr announces his candidacy for County Treasurer of Clarke subject to the primary on May 1. He states his readiness to serve and seeks support from eligible voters in the Clarke County party process.
In a brief notice Walter E. Jackson announces his candidacy for sheriff of Clarke County subject to the Democratic party primary on May 1.
A candidate for the state senate in the Democratic primary announces bid for the thirtieth district. R Toombs Du Bose presents his platform and hopes to win party support.
Colonel R L J Smith announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit subject to Democratic primary. He cites twenty five years at the bar and two terms as Solicitor of Jefferson City Court as qualifications and pledges faithful fearless and fair service to all voters white voters urged.
Local ad states L Arnold on Clayton Street offers large price cuts on wallpaper inviting customers to shop now for affordable room decor. The message emphasizes timing as the sale continues.
Washington March 18 The Florida a super-dreadnought begins steaming trials this week. As the first government built battleship in years she will be compared with her sister Utah and may surpass the Connecticut as flagship of the North Atlantic fleet. Florida aims for 22 knots with Parsons turbines costing about 10 million dollars and will carry 940 men and 60 officers with the largest steaming radius afloat.
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