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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
7
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery options and rates including 5 dollars yearly and 92 50 for six months. It urges prompt reports of delivery issues and notes no carrier can collect subscriptions. The paper promotes Y M C A fundraising and Athens hosting hardware merchants events with local civic improvements and features on Y M C A leaders.
The Georgia Retail Hardware Association arrives for its seventh annual convention in Athens. The Banner extends a hearty welcome to the enterprising, public-spirited business men, who will blend social pleasure with business deliberations while touring local business, public improvements, educational institutions, and city growth.
The Y M C A in Athens launches a drive to raise sixty thousand dollars for a new city home. Aimed at expanding facilities and youth programs, the appeal urges quick, liberal donations and a short canvass by a dedicated committee. The piece stresses the institution as indispensable and promises better care for local boys and members with improved equipment.
The article defends Ty Cobb though suspended, praising him as a gentleman who stood up for himself against taunts from a spectator. It notes fans and many others endorse Cobb's actions and his teammates back him in his stance.
The piece reports Henry Watterson labeling Theodore Roosevelt as insane while the New York World defends his sanity with a series of similes. It argues Watterson’s view reflects disagreement over Roosevelt’s aggressive methods rather than true madness.
Key historical events on May 21 include John Knox born 1505, John Eliot dying 1690, and early rail milestones in 1864 and 1894. The item also marks Plimmon H. Dudley’s 68th birthday and honors other notable figures such as Moses E. Clapp and Edmund J. James.
Citizens observe the clock as it marks time toward a future development in the Greater Athens area. Officials emphasize scheduled milestones and the impact on the community.
An essay argues probation as a humane alternative to imprisonment. It follows Peter Stone, an indigent youth saved by probation after a guilty plea, showing work, housing, and guidance under a probation officer. The piece urges broad laws suspending sentences for adults to favor rehabilitation over jail.
The Athens Civic League argues billboards must be abolished as public sentiment grows. Across the nation campaigns push for regulation and removal with cities like Cincinnati Portland Seattle and Cambridge taking action to curb eye catching nuisances and protect health and light.
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