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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
4
Subscribers are warned no carrier is allowed to collect subscriptions or sell papers. County districts expect a large bond and progress majority. Registration books close Tuesday night automatically. Over a million dollars in enterprises and improvements reported for early 1912. Have you seen the registration list in The Banner? Time is limited and work must be done quickly.
An Athens firm volunteers two cars for all day use next Wednesday to help mobilize ballots for the bond election. Readers are urged to engage neighbors, coordinate with a partner, and dedicate an hour to support Clarke County and Athens business interests.
A lifelong resident urges a central market where country producers display and sell their goods for two to three hours each morning, aiming to boost local commerce and accessibility.
The university will unveil a medallion tomorrow honoring Dr Crawford W Long for his discovery of ether anesthesia. The event marks recognition of his medical breakthrough at his alma mater.
Prof Woodrow Wilson declares the tariff the central issue of the coming campaign and the only candidate who can bear the banner to victory is Oscar Underwood of Alabama praised for his tariff bills.
The piece warns that registration closes next Tuesday in Georgia, with disfranchisement for those not qualified by then. It condemns the early cutoff as harmful, especially to farmers, calling the law unreasonable and cycnical and urging readers to register before the bars go up automatically.
The Florida Times Union notes Underwood’s congressional record as proof he would steer the nation well if elected. It cites multiple bills passed with large majorities, detailing votes on the free list woolen cotton iron and steel chemical sugar and income tax bills and questions how tariff policy and leadership would fare in November.
The New York Republican primaries yielded Taft sweeping nearly all delegates while Roosevelt supporters allege unfair practices and weigh contesting delegations. The result signals a tough path for Roosevelt at the national convention and strengthens Taft ahead of the November election.
The item lists notable events and deaths from March 29 across years including Emanuel Swedenborg in 1772 and John Andrews in 1813. It notes Pennsylvania Bank incorporation in 1835, John Jacob Astor's death in 1848, the Minnesota Republican formation in 1854, Winfield Scott’s death in 1866, the Royal North-West Mounted Police in 1873, and the Bible Authorized Version tercentenary in 1911.
Amelia E Barr born March 29 1831 in Lancashire England maiden Huddleston. She married Robert Parr in youth and moved to America to support three children after her husband died of yellow fever in Galveston Texas. Barr later became a prolific hack writer for the New York Ledger and a versatile author.
The article notes a female author, after aging past middle years and confinement with a broken ankle, wrote Jan Vedder's Wife and The Bow of Orange Ribbon, then more than fifty popular sentimental historical novels. It also lists celebratory birthdays for Elihu Thomson 59, Cy Young 45, John D. Works 65, Cardinal Gotti 78, and Dr. George G. Wilson 49.
A rugged athlete recovers from back to back defeats as he returns to action. He speaks about resilience and moving forward after losses, showing determination to regain form with upcoming events.
From all sections of southern Indiana teachers converge in Indianapolis for the Southern Indiana Teachers Association convention. Henry Lester Smith of Bloomington will preside and speakers include former Senator Beveridge and Senator La Follette, along with W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University.
A Carlton party hosted by Dr. Deadwyler held an old fashioned fox hunt. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Brown Mr. Woods Mr. Goodale and Mr. Al Deadwyler. A fox captured earlier in Pennsylvania was released at night and 21 hounds began the chase with mounted riders and autos in hearing. The tail was captured at 2 30. The event was much enjoyed.
Despite the bad weather last night the Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge conducted a well attended communication. The "old team" conferred the degrees leaving a strong impression on attendees. Refreshments followed and a fine social time was enjoyed.
The Boston Braves veteran Cy Young marks his 45th birthday as the oldest active pitcher in either league. Now in Augusta for training, he played in Athens against Buffalo on Wednesday, drawing congratulatory messages from friends. The Boston National lineup also features the youngest pitcher, McTigue.
A 65 to 70 year old Kentuckian, Frank Field, sells the old blue back speller on Monroe streets near Bank of Monroe. Field, deaf and blind, once edited the Dallas Daily Times and served as a lieutenant wounded at Bull Run. He claims kinship to Sirus Field and Susan B. Anthony and says he helped start the first American type setting machine with Zimmerman. He also worked as a piano maker and harpist and promotes the blue back book with humor and conviction.
An announcement states B G Griffith seeks the Georgia General Assembly seat subject to Democratic primary rules. The notice emphasizes candidacy and party process without detailing platform or dates.
Poem contrasts different names for meaning and wonder in life. Images of fire mist crystal cave and autumn fields set alongside figures like Socrates and Jesus. It ponders whether the same force is called evolution yearning or God by different people.
JOHN PETROPOLI & CO announces an application at the next regular council meeting after ten insertions for a retail near beer business license for colored people at 185 Washington street. This March 22, 1912.
A promotional note exalts the earth's nineteen mile per second transit through space and touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a griping free health booster. It claims the product guarantees thorough work, good health, and fine feelings, priced at 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
West Virginia Republicans meet in Huntington on May 16 to name six delegates at large to the national convention. Nine states pass presidential preference primaries. Missouri Democrats turn to governor race as Indiana wanes in momentum. Victor Rosewater of Nebraska, Omaha native and editor of the Omaha Bee since 1906, becomes acting chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Directory of Mt Vernon Masonic bodies Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and related groups with meeting nights and locations at the Max Joseph building Clayton Street, Athens. Contains officers and invitations for attendance.
Central of Georgia Railway announces departures to Macon daily at 7:80 a.m. and 6 p.m. Arrivals from Macon occur daily at 1:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. All times shown are city time.
Northbound trains include Nos. 68 52 82 38 with arrival and departure times in Athens. Southbound Nos. 41 67 38 53 show morning and evening departures. Note error: some times use 69 and 86 not valid, and Nos. 7 and 68 do not run north of Athens.
Train timetable lists Southern Railway arrivals and departures for Athone Georgia. Mixed trains No 261 and No 22 show morning times, while regular passenger No 217 and No 248 appear mid day. Sunday services include arrival No 287 at 7 25 pm and departure No 240 at 2 05 pm.
Fragmentary timetable notes show departures and arrivals for the Georgia Railroad with times like 6:30 and 5:05 p m, plus partial station and service markings. No clear events or destinations are readable.
Timetable notices show daily trains with Sunday exceptions. Arrivals listed at various times including 6 8, 10 40, and 6 00 p m with Sunday only services and departures noted at 4 30, 8 00 a m, and 3 08 p m.
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