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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
4
Special notice urges voters to support bonds and progressive policies in the April elections. It praises Southern standards and warns subscribers about carriers while highlighting a visit from the Bisons and anticipated contest with New York Americans at Sanford Field. The piece urges active ballot participation on election day.
Charles R. Crisp will be a candidate for congress in the Third. He bears a name which is worth much in the estimation of the people of not only his district and his state but of the nation as well.
The weather gives farmers a half chance to work fields as plows furrow. Georgia mules are quick to till. Birds and winter tourists are returning home. Nine northerners have left southern resorts after a mild winter season.
The note urges timely cleaning of premises while mentioning repeated needs in spring summer and fall. It emphasizes regular upkeep for spaces and hints at recurring cleaning cycles across seasons.
An advisory warns that failure to register by the stated deadlines will bar individuals from the list of citizens eligible to participate in naming democratic candidates for county, senatorial, congressional, state, and national offices. The notice emphasizes upcoming timeframes and eligibility requirements.
The dispatch from Wilson headquarters claims a Harmon Clark alliance would pit Clark against Wilson, while Bryan forces back Wilson. Democrats nationwide favor Underwood for the ides of November, stressing party principles over personal ambition.
The State Press on Underwood declares him best equipped Southern man for the party nomination and predicts he will receive Georgia's electoral vote according to Lawrenceville News-Herald.
Deacon Hemphill from his outlook on the watch towers at Charlotte N C is confident that Underwood is coming to the top as Waycross Herald reports.
The Brunswick News reports sentiment rising in Georgia as political figures like Oscar Underwood gain support across the state amid calls to defend the woods and rural interests.
The South is building influence across the country and Brunsick News notes the region furnishes 75 percent of Democratic votes, signaling growing power in the current political landscape.
Waycross Herald endorses Mr. Underwood outlining his southern roots and nationwide confidence. Emphasizes support not just for geographic reasons but for broadminded leadership spanning all sections of the country.
A partial excerpt from the Commerce News discusses internal dynamics among Eastern Democrats. It suggests tension over self-respect and unity as de facto leaders face resistance from rival factions. The text hints at party risk tied to leadership and internal disagreement.
The Senoia Gazette quotes Oscar W. Underwood urging readers to set aside dirty politics and prejudice and support a Southern Democrat who can win broad votes. The message promotes unity and backing a capable candidate.
The Thomasville Times Enterprise notes a coined nickname Oscar inning Underwood used by The Montgomery Advertiser for a win context. The brief sketch hints at local sports slang and a referenced matchup or performance without full game details.
The Cordelle Dispatch notes rising public support for Underwood, surpassing other candidates as momentum builds in the race.
The Athens Banner notes that a majority of Democratic voters in the state appear to favor Underwood, with the paper suggesting his selection is reasonably likely given current trends and sentiments among party supporters.
The article questions Underwood's status and notes Bryan's lack of control. It suggests no known issue with Underwood beyond Bryan not liking him because he has not been able to boss him.
The Wilson papers argue Underwood is a southern man whose followers are Kentucky Whigs, while Whigs hold power in Georgia. The excerpt questions if this alignment should damage his reputation amid powerful Whig influence.
The Americus Times-Re corder calls for Mr. Wilson to provide his tariff views to Georgia voters. The paper emphasizes the voters' right to know and stresses transparent discussion of tariff policy in the state.
A Lexington Dispatch line credits Oscar Underwood with steady progress as he attends strictly to his own business, a maxim the paper notes as admired by the public.
The Providence Journal says Congressman Underwood displays qualities suggesting potential presidential merit, though he does not constantly urge citizens to neglect their duties to listen to him.
The Charlotte Observer notes enthusiasm for Senator Underwood as a likely Democratic nominee. Supporters say wearing the button signals unity and belief he can win the nomination, with the national convention in Baltimore looming.
The text traces Sir Donald D. Mann from early rail work in the north to Winnipeg contractor roles, the formation of Mackenzie Mann and Company, and the 1895 purchase of the Lake Manitoba Railway charter, leading to the Canadian Northern Railway Network spanning five thousand miles across Canada. It notes Mann as first vice president and lists birthday congratulations for Sydney Grundy and Cardinal Bourne.
The longtime umpire era resumes as officials enforce calls anew and players adjust to stricter oversight on the field. Fans observe heightened scrutiny and clearer judgments shaping the current match's pace and outcomes.
Entries list key dates and figures including Sir William Berkeley elected Virginia governor in 1660, John Bartram founder of Americas first botanic garden born 1699 died 1777, Halifax Gazette 1752 first Canadian newspaper, Iturbide abdication 1823, Sir George Arthur 1838 lieutenant governor, 1862 Winchester Battle between Federals and Confederates, Paul Tulane 1887 death, 1801 birth, and 1908 Royal Geographical Society centenary note.
Historic Athens memorabilia travel through Macon as veterans from other states receive scenes of the city tied to the Civil War era. The views honor Toombs Hill Cobb and other leaders who made Athens famous in Dixie days.
Special to the Banner reports hearings in Washington March 22 on the town rate cases. Iowa filed complaints against several Western railroads with Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge and other cities named. Complaints allege interstate freight rates to and from lower points are unjust and unreasonable compared with other regions.
Sir Donald D. Mann born March 23 1853 in Acton Ontario. He left farming early to pursue work in railways and later gained fame as a Canadian railroad builder.
The Child Welfare movement highlights Mothers as natural supporters and urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a valuable aid for coughs and wheezes. The product is sold by all dealers.
The New York Americans depart in two squads for Athens and Anniston for two exhibitions. The regulars will play the University of Georgia at Sanford Field in Athens, while the Yanks’ youngsters meet John Ganzel’s Rochester nine in Anniston. Both groups return to Atlanta to face the Crackers ready for a Monday Tuesday series.
Des Moines March 2 Special report says Iowa coal mine operators and miners met to discuss a wage agreement to take effect when the current contract expires April 1. Iowa miners, independent of the interstate talks with western Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana, share similar demands. A failure to sign by month end could trigger a general strike in the Iowa field.
March meet brings 22 gymnasts from Yale Columbia Princeton Pennsylvania and others to Haverford College to contest for horizontal bar and parallel bars titles amid a strong eastern college field.
A historic ad notes a claim of permanent cure for constipation using Chamberlain's Tablets. It states the remedy is for sale by all dealers.
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