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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists delivery and subscription rates with weekly, monthly, and yearly options and urges prompt reporting of delivery issues. It notes a special notice that carriers may collect payments and discusses various public issues including bonds, suffrage commentary, and government separation of powers.
A columnist extols investing in people over ventures, arguing no risk in building character through education. Citing Athens businessmen, it notes how schools provide the foundation for success and urges expanding classrooms to serve all children.
The piece argues for a permanent tariff board made up of experts to depoliticize decisions. It notes Taft’s presidentially named tariff board faltered under a Democratic House, and suggests a board created by Congress or answering to Congress could report industry facts fairly, letting Congress decide.
The piece argues news value varies by reader and place. It cites a Post essay noting readers care about local names like John Smith and Oak avenue far more than distant Mexico or Ty Cobb, while national cabinets or disasters appeal only to certain audiences. It laments big-city papers guessing readers’ interests.
March 21 highlights Bach Bonaparte Juarez Southey Burnett and McCurtain mine tragedy. Also William A. Jones born 1849 survivor of the Confederacy serving Virginia’s First district, and greetings to Rockefeller III Booth Tucker and George William Peterkin on their birthdays.
A playful verse extols the pig as sovereign of grease and staples. The speaker praises Ham's virtues, noting its culinary uses from greens and beans to lard, bread toppings, and even practical items, calling it a remarkable and versatile investment.
Visitors glimpse the tailless Macaca species on the rock of Gibraltar. They rarely enter town, yet are revered and protected. Legend says during a long siege a troop of monkeys rushed the fort, alerting defenders to imminent danger and earning lasting respect.
A woman known as Mrs. Hensley has built a vast 1 882 pitcher collection begun at age five. Her home, dubbed the House of the Pitchers, showcases gifts and pieces from around the world, including notable items from regions such as Kentucky Tennessee and beyond.
Frederick Harrison sent a sealed parchment to the Modern Historical Records Association to remain unopened for 100 years. The envelope is reportedly a prophecy based on current conditions. The group preserves five forms of permanent records including terra cotta tablets and photographic glass positives.
Chicago merchants urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to block rate increases, warning potato prices would rise. A Washington bulletin exposes that many “aigrettes” are rooster tail wisps, not fancy feathers. President Wilson congratulates Lincoln Nebraska on Secretary Bryan’s birthday, calling him a “comfort.” A Banner reader quotes a West Virginia bishop on bond votes, and notes vaudeville star Albert Chevalier and University of Minnesota president Dr. George E. Vincent turning ages.
A regular conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No. 14, K T, will meet in the May Joseph building this Friday at 8 o clock. Annual election will be held and officers installed. Sir Knights are invited to attend as per the notice signed by H R Palmer and H Brand, Recorder.
Professor John C. Koch of the University of Georgia good roads department returned from Warren and Hancock counties where he advised on a bridge over the Ogeechee River at Jewell's Mill. He will supply an estimate and plans, with Prof. Strahan to assist other counties in spring road projects.
Atlanta March 20 special to the Banner. Taxable property in Georgia including corporate property such as railroads shows an increased valuation in 1912 over 1911 of 29,019,904. General property value rose to 704,337,228 from 681,608,608. Corporation property climbed to 138,021,114 from 131,729,830. Captain W. H. Harrison reports the consolidation of the 1912 tax digest for the comptroller general's office.
Col Horace Trailor, University graduate and lawyer, practiced in Athens about a year ago. He was here on business yesterday and is now practicing at Winnsboro South Carolina, building a growing client base with many friends in Athens.
Paul Mowrer recounts the 275 mile rail trek from the Bulgarian frontier to Mustafa Pasha in Turkey during the armistice. The single track line was crowded with refugees and troops, trains moved slowly, and daily life along the route showed burnt villages, ragged Bulgar soldiers, scarce food, and improvised travel conditions.
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