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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to report late deliveries and issues to the business office. The piece notes no carrier may collect subscriptions, discusses Athens flood relief, the New York bribery case, weather, ambassador appointments, and Judge Broyles speaking at the YMCA mass meeting with reflections on life experiences.
The piece lauds Athens for starting movements in law, literature, art, and education that spread nationwide. It highlights the corn club at the University of Georgia and the Georgia Club at the State Normal School, noting county surveys, rural economics, and government adoption. It credits Athens with setting a municipal example through a bond issue for progress, praised even by Atlanta.
A discussion of birth and death registration shows how vital records prevent age disputes in court. The North Carolina case used Bible, school, and oral recollections, prompting praise for formal birth registration now being enacted and extended to Illinois Iowa and Tennessee.
A bank executive in New York who served thirty one years resigns last December. Congratulations are extended to Mrs Amelia E Barr an 82 year old novelist Cardinal Gotti Prefect of the Propaganda 79 years old today Professor Elihu Thomson renowned electrical inventor 60 years old today John D Works United States senator from California 66 years old today.
Weather remains fair and warmer as cotton prices show quiet activity across months. January to December quotes appear mixed with slight gains and losses, with notable values around 11.4 to 12.5 in recent trading ranges.
Cotton oil futures show a mixed open with March at 6.00 bid, April around 6.50, and May near 6.60 as ranges tighten. The board lists front month activity and a closing disseminated through the session with varied daily settlement quotes.
Forecast through Saturday for Atlanta and surrounding areas calls for fair skies and rising temperatures with frost tonight. Frost also noted across north Georgia with heavier frosts in Augusta and Montgomery areas. temperatures dip to the high 20s to mid 30s in several cities. Some rain reported along the Atlantic coast and in the Pacific coast regions, but interior remains fair with warming trend indicated for Saturday. Co. F. von Herrmann, Section Director. Ad included for Chamberlain's Tablets.
A reflective verse notes roses bought on credit bring postdinner ills and Christmas bills. It argues the rose is costly yet worth the effort for healthful breath and the lingering afterglow of well being.
This date in history notes events and births including John Wyler born Greenway Virginia and died Richmond 1862, Isaac Wiley born Lewistown Pennsylvania 1825, John Jacob Astor died New York City 1848, Punjab annexation 1849, Bering Sea treaty 1892. It also marks Gen Thomas L James born Utica New York March 29 1831 and his career as postmaster general and Lincoln National.
The Lexington Echo notes all day services at Wesley Chapel Sunday with Dr J M Pound former State School Commissioner and president of the State Normal to give the principal address Rev George P Gary will preach. Dinner will be served and a full day of service expected. Pound is also invited to speak at the Methodist church at 7:30 p m inviting all to attend.
The last matinee program from the John Lawrence Players was a pretty pink souvenir with a neat cast list, a photo of Mr. Lawrence, and colorful design on broad pink ribbon, praised by audiences.
Nancy Hall Triumph Providence Porto Rico Yam and Pumpkin Yam priced at 1.75 per 1000. Special prices for large orders. Tomato and Pepper plants 50c per 100 or 2 per 1000. Prompt shipment guaranteed on all orders accepted. Address H Lightfoot Altoona Florida.
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