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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
4
The piece discusses tax receivers opening next Monday and registration closing Tuesday night. It contrasts private versus public punishments, explains agricultural terms diversification and rotation, and notes Underwood politics. It highlights county business and a new courthouse building, plus a front-page city progress story worth over a million dollars in the first ninety days of 1912.
State College of Agriculture unveils a cotton variety resistant to anthracnose after seasons of selection. The breakthrough promises substantial yearly savings for Southern farmers, far exceeding the professor in charge of the cotton school salary.
The notice warns that registration ends April 2 and six months before the election is the deadline. Officials say many have not yet registered and may be disqualified if they fail to act. It stresses this is campaign time and urges readiness to vote.
The pocket telephone is now widely used in Berlin by police across the metropolis. Contact stations placed on trees walls and posts let officers in forests and crowded districts stay in touch with headquarters, and the device is praised as easier than mailing letters and soon likely to spread worldwide.
A 19th century debate argues that faith alone cannot feed a family. The Mutual Interests editor insists individuals must work and provide for dependents, citing I Timothy and endorsing life insurance. The Macon Telegraph adds prudence, noting insurance helps small means save and prepare within reason, echoing Cromwell's "Trust in Providence, but keep your powder dry."
Key events listed for March 30 include the 1202 Sicilian Vespers massacre in Palermo, Hannah Dustin’s 1697 massacre of 12 guards, John Sevier’s 1796 Tennessee governorship, Constable’s death in 1837, Metcalf’s 1843 Canada appointment, Texas readmission in 1870, and the 1903 Gladstone statue in Westminster Abbey.
Hon. Peter Talbot a Canadian senator turns 58 years old today. The veteran legislator is noted for his long service in the senate and his influence on financial and constitutional matters.
The county may spend 40000 to 50000 on the current courthouse building to prevent ruin and reduce office rental drain, a direct tax burden feared. The preferred solution is issuing bonds to fund permanent construction without raising current taxes.
English merchant Charles Booth born March 30 1840 in Liverpool marks 72. He built wealth in mercantile and steamship sectors while dedicating effort to public welfare issues including pauperism old age pensions and working people. He joined the Privy Council in 1904 and is a Royal Society fellow with honorary degrees from Oxford Cambridge and Liverpool universities.
A large gathering of school teachers and principals attended the Michigan Schoolmasters Club annual meeting in University Hall Ann Arbor on March 29. Vocational training social centers and teachers pensions dominated the talks and discussions during the sessions.
Athens markets show steady mid figures with cotton at 11 1 8 cents. Weather reports alternate between fair and rain, while New York cotton quotes paused after the previous session.
A fragment notes that over two months and votes on a constitutional amendment will require the necessary candidates to fill every position on the ticket and nearly 100 crosses.
A group of U S senators cites Woodrow Wilson as the strongest Democratic candidate under consideration. Names named include Newlands Nevada Hoke Smith Georgia Culberson Texas O Gorman New York Gore Oklahoma and Gardner Maine.
Fremont Nebraska hosts the annual East Central Nebraska Teachers association meeting with a large attendance from counties in the region. The two day program includes talks by educators of wide prominence.
C A Glossner of 24 Ontario St Rochester NY says a long kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports quick relief from backache, stronger kidneys, fewer dizzy spells, and better sleep. He notes being 10 percent better after use and that the pills are available from all dealers.
The Pattern Makers League of North America reports a fund of 19,722.11 dollars at year end. since members’ tools destroyed have earned 19,077.77 dollars in payouts, the organization decided to skip the yearly assessment for this year to maintain the balance.
R. C. Orr announces his candidacy for Ordinary of Clarke County subject to the Democratic primary for county officers. The statement records a formal declaration and allegiance to party processes.
R. L. Bramblett respectfully declares his candidacy for Ordinary of Clarke County subject to Democratic primary action.
S B Wingfield Sr announces his candidacy for reelection as Clarke County ordinary subject to the Democratic primary on May first. He urges supporters to back his bid in the local county race.
Elmer J Crawford announces his candidacy for the Clarke county Clerk of the Superior Court seat subject to the Democratic primary on May 1. He seeks the office through the party nomination and election.
A candidate for Clarke County Tax Collector announces intent to run in the Democratic Party primary on May 1. The statement emphasizes party nomination subject to the primary election.
J. H. Dorsey announces his candidacy for re election to the office of Tax Receiver of Clarke county subject to the Democratic party primary on May 1st. This notice outlines his intention to seek another term.
Co N Weatherly announces their candidacy for coroner of Clarke County subject to the upcoming Democratic primary. The note outlines intent to seek the office and participate in party proceedings.
I Smith Sr announces my candidacy for Coroner of Clarke County subject to the Democratic primary in May. My name appears on the official ticket as a candidate in the county race. Sheriff Jackson endorses or reports the filing as noted in the public notice.
Lodge listings for Vernon and Athens outline regular meeting nights and locations in local buildings. Fraternal groups including Mt Vernon F and A M, Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Knights of Pythias and IOOF describe weekly or monthly gatherings with contact details and hall addresses.
Bt evi J D SHVERNS. Clerk John Mappin appears in the record with official duties noted.
A Lipscomb announces candidacy for representative, stating subject to the action drastic party. The notice presents a terse campaign declaration and affiliation reference.
C B Griffith announces his candidacy for a Georgia general assembly representative seat with filing to proceed under the Democratic primary process. The statement rounds out his political bid and signals party alignment.
The candidate outlines intent to run in the Democratic primary for the state senate in the thirtieth district. R Toombs Du Bose announces candidacy and district focus.
John B. Gamble announces his candidacy for the office of solicitor general of the Western circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
For solicitor general, docketed as candidate for the Western circuit, subject to Democratic party action, W. H. Quarterman is named as the hopeful.
R L J Smith announces bid for the office of solicitor general in the Western circuit, contingent on Democratic party action.
W A Stevenson respectfully announces his candidacy for solicitor general of the Western circuit subject to the action of the Democratic party. The formal declaration emphasizes party backing and official title.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using Grove's Laxative Bromide. offers a money back refund if it fails. Promotes tablets sold by druggists with 25 cent price and a slogan nature is on each box.
Arrivals and departures listed in city time. Trains depart daily to Macon at 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Returns arrive from Macon daily at 1:16 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
Northbound trains 68 62 32 38 show arrivals and departures around Athens with times like 7 35 p m 10 80 a m 4 15 p m and 11 59 p m Southbound services include trains 41 57 33 and 63 with early morning to evening departures. Trains 1 and 68 do not run forth of ai as listed.
Fragmentary notice lists Georgia No. 261 mixed train at 9:35 a.m. No. 217 at 11:51 a.m. Passenger at 7:26 p.m. and 7:35 a.m. B 848 a.m. Depart No. 240 and No. 237 arrivals 12:50 p.m. D. Th.
A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered times and prices, mentioning a 16 p.m. arrival and a £206 cost, with unclear headings and mixed letters. The legible items show travel or service entries but lack coherent context or complete names.
Readable parts show a timetable note for Gainesville Midland with arrival and departure times on Sundays and daily schedules. The text is garbled but indicates a 4 pm arrival on Sundays and a 4:30 pm departure daily with some unclear weekday details.
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