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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Banner discusses voter qualification, local measures, and notes on election timing. It mentions the need to qualify to vote, praises the Ladies' Garden Club flower exhibit, and reports on local business, agriculture, and community initiatives including Georgia's home for wayward girls and university funding efforts.
Citizens grow wary of the proposed measure for Athens claiming it is a political vehicle for office seekers. The recall clause is seen as a safeguard for incumbents and the three top posts could be won by a slim margin. Proponents fail to justify changes after years of functioning government with open records and public access at city hall. The current system is depicted as transparent and non autocratic with officials performing duties as required.
A Home and Farmstead article on Georgia swapping population notes 44 000 Georgians living outside the state and 221 545 born in other states, with a 242 000 loss. It praises Georgia as the Empire State of the South and urges state Chamber of Commerce drive to attract home seekers and investors, urging railroads to promote Georgia’s resources and opportunities, especially in Athens.
Poem fragment dated October 6 1918 by D. G. G. describes yellow as rich harvest hues like knightly hats, pleasing to prince and peasant, children, and to God.
October 7 marks King William granting a Massachusetts charter in 1691, Cape Breton annexed to Nova Scotia, 1765 first congress met in New York, 1780 Kings Mountain battle in South Carolina, 1813 British invasion of France began, 1849 Poe died in Baltimore, born 1809 Boston, 1896 Rosebery resigns Liberal leadership.
The piece notes several anniversaries and birthdays of prominent figures. It lists Nicholas I of Montenegro turning 72, James Whitcomb Riley at 60, Edwin S. Andersill at 52, Joseph E. Ransdell at 55, and John W. Alexander at 57. It also mentions pioneering meteorology work with weather data via wind and kite use.
Charles F Marvin, newly named chief of the United States Weather Bureau, was born in Putnam County Ohio on October 7 1858 and educated at Ohio State University. He joined the old signal service in 1884 and rose to head the central division before becoming chief.
The Engineering Annual of the University of Georgia met last night and elected the following officers for the annual. Editor-in-chief R. D. Short, Athens, Ga., presided as senior editor and secretary. The issue will be published as the official publication of the society with plans for the upcoming year outlined.
The article discusses Georgia football scrimmages, upcoming games with Dahlonega and Virginia, and notes on Kid Woodruff’s limited material. It laments logistics and crowd support in Athens versus Atlanta, urges neutral grounds for games, and mentions a new game warden and tariff reform as context.
A vintage Grove's tonic advertisement urges readers to take Tyree as a general tonic. The copy promotes health benefits and appears in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style, using a persuasive tone aimed at general wellness.
Several bankruptcy petitions were filed in Judge W. G. Cornett’s office. Three voluntary cases from Madison, Georgia include Henry T. Crain liabilities 853 with no assets, Oscar P. Crain liabilities 4373 with no assets, and Harper O. Crain liabilities 1824.48 with assets 975. Also mentioned is G. A. Boone, a traveling salesman.
Seer voluntary liabilities total 672.48 with no assets. esos Bargain House involuntary petition for a receiver filed. hearing set before Judge Upson on the seventh. Weather update from Atlanta notes fair conditions expected Tuesday with varying temperatures across regions, including 60s in Chicago and Buffalo and subfreezing in the Northwest.
A street railway car on Hill street ran over a Black man yesterday. He was found in a ditch six feet deep beneath the track. Local authorities are investigating the accident and its circumstances.
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