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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
4
A compact survey of Athens affairs touches local rates for newspaper delivery, real estate activity, and lively political chatter. It mentions rafting through opinions on Hearst, Champ Clark, and Bryan supporters, rising cotton receipts, and plans for a new $100,000 Y M C A while praising the city’s summer entertainment and Indicative social mobilization.
Chancellor Barrow urges the creation of a university school of commerce. Trustees favor it but funding has stalled. A four year program would differ from business colleges, offering a degree and broad training for fields like insurance, merchandise, cotton, railroads, and engineering, preparing graduates for major commercial challenges. The board will consider the proposal at the upcoming session.
German writings in Berlin publications challenge the Monroe Doctrine as an American bid for dominance. Herbert von Dirksen Bonn urges Germans to resist even to war, arguing Europe has no obligation to obey and that the United States cannot sustain the doctrine by force. The piece warns against the Anglo-Saxon Republic wrapping itself in a mantle of right while urging a firmer stance.
Charles S. Barrett argues Farmers Union officers should create wholesome amusements on farms to curb rural youth migration to cities. He warns against city temptations, cites low wages and risky work, and urges practical farm entertainments to revitalize country life. May 15, 1912, Union City, Ga.
On May 16 occurrences span 1801 Seward Lincoln s secretary of state born in Florida N Y died in Auburn 1872 1811 Albuera victory by British and Spanish over France 1856 Charles M Hays Grand Trunk Railway president born Rock Island IL Titanic disaster in 1912 1860 Republican convention nominates Lincoln Mamlin 1871 Vendome Column torn down by Communists in Paris. Governor Robert S Vessey born May 16 1858 in Oshkosh WI later South Dakota governor 1905 to senate 1909 to governorship 1911 to present term. Congratulations to Levi P Morton former VP 88 and Earl Carrington 9 today.
Clarke County Georgia seeks bids for 200000 in courthouse bonds with 1 000 denominations and 10 percent certified checks. also proposes Anderson Banking Company charter in Athens with 15000 paid in and 1000 shares. administrator's sale of Clarke County lands and a charter for Benevolent Order of Good Samaritans with offices in Athens and branch plans.
A statement by H. H. Blackman of Enterprise Alabama extols Root Juice treatment noting two bottles relieved stomach trouble liver affection and rheumatism. He claims heart irregularity improved and urges others to try the medicine available at H. R. Palmer & Sons and other drug stores as a cheaper alternative to doctors' fees.
A local weather note reports showers affecting cotton growing areas with a middling yield forecast. Temperatures range from 12 to 18 degrees down to 12 1 4 C as showers pass, predicting slight moisture but steady temperatures for field work today.
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