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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription prices and payment methods, reminds carriers must not collect, and notes Joe Brown’s gubernatorial campaign, the Glidden tour, Illinois Central strike, tensions between Italy and Turkey, and a possible Christian edict in Japan. It also mentions Georgia railroad bond scrutiny, awaiting the agriculture department investigation, and mixed expectations from supporters and opponents.
The writer questions why Georgia sheriffs rush prisoners charged with attempted murder from jails to cities for protection. It argues the practice shows sheriff nervousness or public disregard for the law and urges support for officers keeping prisoners in jail at home with proper legal protection.
Last year Georgia ranked fourth among union states in farm product value and aims to lead. The state stands to reach the top in total farm product value as rapid progress approaches. The State College of Agriculture is identified as the greatest agency driving the potential surge.
The Banner notes the ongoing question of permanent U S retention of the Philippines and discusses proposals to sell the islands to Japan. It argues self government for Filipinos may come soon, but until then the United States will likely keep title and sovereignty and defend it when needed.
Discussion on corporal punishment in Atlanta city schools continues with many calling for abolition while others defend the rod. Atlanta lawyer Phillip Weltner proposes a detention school for unruly children, with due process and court oversight, instead of expulsion or corporal punishment, though public acceptance is doubtful and practical use seems unlikely.
Dates and births include Paul Scarron July 4 1610 Jenny Lind 1820 and Joshua Giddings 1795. Notable events cover a 1847 telegram, 1848 Austrian retreat, and 1902 Canadian Australian cable completion. Bishop Henry Gabriels born October 6 1838 marked by his long clerical career. Trades Union Congress adopts compulsory union membership stance. Palestine preps for Texas State Federation of Labor convention.
Athens middling prices show weakness at 9 percent while weather notes a dry hot pattern. Cotton futures at York open 9.97 to 10.11 and close varied from 9.82 to 10.13 across months with fluctuating ranges.
Fragmentary text shows LARD and SIDES price figures with inconsistent dates and impossible entries. Other words like Jam and Spots appear misread. Overall there is no coherent report, only scrambled market figures and stray month mentions.
Mrs C Willoughby of Marengo Wisconsin credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending her frightful cough described as consumption. She notes the medicine also helped her small son during a bronchial illness. The advertises it as a matchless throat and lung remedy priced 50 cents and 1 90 with a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and U R Palmer & Sons.
The Upper Peninsula Educational Association begins its sixteenth annual meeting in Houghton with a large attendance and a keynote address by Dr. P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education. Sessions run through tomorrow with a Saturday sightseeing excursion to local smelters and points of interest.
Mrs W W Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing her long stomach and kidney trouble after other medicines failed. She endorses the tonic as a universal help for women and a top liver and kidney remedy. Available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons for 50 cents.
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