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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
The notice highlights a sharp drop in crime talk, Atlanta and Athens pride, and plans for a tannery and more factories in Athens. It notes a large religious convention, the Georgia State Baraca gathering, and praises the State Normal School as a major investment.
Weather forecast from Atlanta dated April 30 notes fair conditions tonight and Thursday for Atlanta and vicinity as well as Georgia and Alabama. A broad high pressure region dominates the east with a western storm system moving from Colorado to Minnesota, bringing warmer trends to south and east without precipitation. Co. F von Herrmann, Section Director.
Georgia graduates excel in top northern universities with several achieving high honors. Bob Troutman named editor in chief of the Columbia Law Review while Boykin Wright leads at Harvard. David F Barrow earns a travelling scholarship for high Harvard standing. Faculty praise UGA preparation as exemplary preparation for elite programs.
The article argues President Wilson, taxed by the presidency, should take a vacation to rest and avoid overtaxing himself. It cautions the nation prefers him healthy at work, noting past presidents who struggled under duty and urging awareness of health limits while the nation expects him to fulfill his term.
The progressive party led by Theodore Roosevelt, with four million presidential votes, holds a small but organized bloc in Congress opposing both Democrats and Republicans. They back a nonpartisan tariff commission but demand immediate cuts to excessive schedules, risking a split on the Underwood tariff measures and testing Roosevelt's sincerity.
This date features notable births and events: Jacob Albright founder of the Albrights born in 1768 died 1808 in memory. Benjamin Latrobe 176'-architect who finished the U.S. Capitol born in England died 1820 in New Orleans. Louisville founded in 1780. Charles IV abdicated in 1808. Amos Kendall became postmaster general in 1835. Henry Clay nominated for president in 1844. Lord Stanley appointed Canada governor general in 1888. Dewey’s squadron defeated Spain at Manila in 1898. Pan American exposition opened 1901. The note adds I am 67 today and mentions Wharton Barker born May 1, 1846 in Philadelphia, noted financier and 1900 Populist candidate. Barker also worked in Philadelphia banking and studied finance.
Weather fair and cotton prices listed for New York market with futures quotes for January through December. Notable points include March at 10.92 and June around 11.37, with various months showing gradual changes in late spring and early fall.
Smooths dull lifeless hair and stops falling out claims, advertising Parisian Sage. 50 cent bottle sold by H R Palmer & Sons on money back plan. Also notes list of notable birthdays including Duke of Connaught, Ermete Horvelli, Rt Rev O Gorman, James Ford Rhodes, David J Lewis, George F Shaunessy with ages.
An old newspaper ad touts Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound as a powerful kidney and bladder cleanser claiming rapid relief from diabetes symptoms and urinary troubles. It promises a quick cure with a large bottle priced at $1 and free samples by mail. The page also lists assorted entertainment notes and theater casting news from Adeline Genee to Lily Langtry.
A spring production faces edits by A. G. Delamater with Frances Cameron set to marry a Pittsburgh millionaire after starring in The Merry Widow and The Count of Luxembourg. Liebler Company to stage Israel Zangwill's The New Religion. Arthur Hamerstein to stage High Jinks in Chicago. State Normal School plant valued at 300000 to 500000. Georgia has invested 47000 in the institution.
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