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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1913
Page
7
The Athens Banner notes subscription rates and payments by express money order or registered letter. It warns carriers are not authorized to collect and urges readers to report late or missing deliveries to the business office.
Southern youths who study government and train for government posts, especially consular service, have a splendid field to succeed. Too few in the past prepared to join government service due to Republican rule closing doors, but democracy now governs and is likely to stay in power for years.
A University of Georgia study of registration shows rising average student age and steadier yearly increases, indicating more prepared students from higher standard high schools. The report credits Prof. Joseph S. Stewart and notes fewer withdrawals, higher perseverance, and improved faculty performance benefiting Georgia’s future citizenry.
The Georgia farmer will expand cattle raising alongside corn, driven by high meat prices and past gains in corn clubs. University and State College of Agriculture efforts have educated growers, with institutes and short courses shaping a promising future where Georgia may cease importing meat.
A historical column argues China will one day rise from decadence and challenge the world, claiming educated youth will push reforms over decades. It warns Japan’s dominance could fade as China grows and becomes a future menace magnified beyond current East Asian power.
A 46th birthday note for Frank H. Hitchcock born October 5 1867 in Amherst Ohio. He served as postmaster general under Taft and rose from clerk to first Assistant Postmaster General and cabinet member after aiding the 1907 Republican campaign. Also wishing T P O Connor Marquis of Ormonde and William J Calhoun birthday today.
This item lists historical anniversaries including James McGill born in 1744 in Glasgow founder of McGill University, Jenny Lind born in 1820, Shadrach Bond inaugurated in 1818 as Illinois first governor, and Lord Alfred Tennyson's death in 1892 with birth in 1809. It compiles milestones across years, locations, and figures.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy born October 6 1858 in Milwaukee. He rose from purchasing agent to president of Canadian Pacific Railway for his pivotal role in Canada’s development. Also listed are Rt Rev Henry Gabriels 75, Rt Rev Frederick Burgess 60, George Westinghouse 67, Albert Beveridge 41, Joseph Bailey 50.
Timeline notes mark 1813 Tecumseh killed at Thames. 1829 US ports reopen to British commerce. 1841 James D Doty named Wisconsin territorial governor. 1854 Lincoln challenges Douglas to a Senate joint debate. 1878 Marquis of Lorne appointed.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe expectorant free of morphine or sedatives. It warns against cough medicines containing cocadine morphine or heroin and claims pneumonia never results from a cold when using Chamberlains. It touts worldwide reputation and availability at dealers.
Fore most is the dynamiting of the Gamboa Dike at Panama which would flood Crebra Cut and connect the Atlantic and Pacific. Albany county grand jury may indict Governor Sulzer as evidence is prepared. Taft plans a Boston visit for the corner stone ceremony. Large religious gatherings mark the week with conventions in New York Buffalo Amherst Philadelphia Chicago. Also world baseball games, St Louis festival, Winnipeg show, Ursinus College inauguration. Catarrh cure advertisement ends with patent claims.
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