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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
4
Remittance options and carrier policies set the tone for subscriber duties. The item compiles political updates from Georgia and national events including the Titanic losses, Mississippi flood, and suffragette protests, with regional mentions of Macon and the Railroad Commission.
The article argues that civil engineers face the nation’s largest task: controlling Mississippi floodwaters. It cites deforestation and eastern tributaries as worsening floods and urges strengthened levees, careful timber management, and large federal and state funding to develop durable flood defenses.
The article notes weak turnout in most states for presidential primaries with Georgia bucking the trend due to local elections and active debates. It questions whether referendums will secure full public expression, citing Georgia and nationwide trends of lower referenda participation.
A mixed column lists birthdays and notable anniversaries across years and figures. It notes Robert Browning born, General Worth death, Colquitt and Chase dates, Grant and Puget Sound events, King George V proclamation, Diaz resignation, and public figures like William Stone and Lord Rosebery with ages and roles.
Scores from yesterday show Southern games with Birmingham and Nashville-New Orleans tied as noted and Memphis topping Birmingham 10 to 0 while Atlanta lost 3 to 4 at Mobile. South Atlantic results include Albany 5 Macon 1 and Columbus 6 Columbia 1. New Irish Potatoes Snap Keans and Spring Salad Arnott Abney appear in the closing lines.
Lot of sound sweet yellow potatoes and gold en yellow potatoes offered by Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.
Special weather bulletin from Atlanta reports unsettled conditions across the cotton belt with heavy rains in Texas and portions of the central and eastern U S. Corpus Christi records 4.34 inches while Galveston 3.64 and Houston 3.60. Showers extend into the northern U S. Frosts observed at North Platte Modena Boise Sheridan and Eastport. Cooler conditions expected tonight and Tuesday in Atlanta area. c F von Herrman. Two reels of pictures at Elite 5c.
Social and Personal News itemized local events and visits. Women’s groups like the Ladies' Aid Society meet at Christ Church. Kappa Sigma announces a May tenth dance. Athens YWCA opens a new house under Mrs. H. C. White with Miss Stearns and Miss Hodgson contributing performances. Ongoing society chatter lists visitors and residents, plus a rummage sale for Hiawassee Settlement and various travel notes.
At yesterday's regular meeting the Bessie Mell Industrial Home decided to send a box of new clothing and bed linen to Mississippi sufferers. Those wishing to help may phone Miss Louie Lane or Mrs J D Flanigan. The packing will occur at Mrs W W Lampkin's home on Wednesday at 11 o clock. Sheets and pillow cases are most needed.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA will hold an important meeting Friday at 4 30 PM and all members are asked to be present. Mr and Mrs DuPree Hunnicutt have returned from Tallulah Falls. Mr and Mrs J Y Carthers left for New York to sail for Europe for several months. They enjoyed last summer on the continent. Mrs Welborn DuBose and Miss Lsage Darwin visit Mrs Robert Hazelhurst in Macon for the reunion. Athens residents at the reunion include Mildred Rutherford Lamar Cobb John Gerdine Lula May Hall Laura Cobb Hutchens Katie Dearing Miriam Fope Coates Benedict.
In Crawford, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, trustees will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday June 15 1912 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. the Crawford Oil Mill property including three lots with buildings and fixtures, power equipment and railroad tracks, allied with the Crawford Oil Mill mortgage deed due to default on interest and taxes. The sale is conducted by trustees William Fleming and Guy R Brightwell under the deed of mortgage dated February 18 1911 and reference to Clerk's Office Superior Court Oglethorpe County Georgia Book II pages 339 to 345. The property is located in the town of Crawford and bounded by Bowen North street J G Gibson estate A S Rhodes and the Georgia Railroad.
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