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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner reports on subscription terms and delivery issues, along with public notices. It covers political chatter about Bill Sulzer’s legislative run, Mrs. Pankhurst’s rally, UK politics and US relations, and debates over segregation in Baltimore. Also discussed are the Oregon’s World War II era legacy, absentee senators, and a federal case involving Watson over obscene material.
The piece argues fourteen cent cotton bodes prosperity for Georgia farmers and the state, but warns against overreliance on cotton. It urges planting other profitable crops to offset boll weevil risks while maintaining cotton as the main money crop. It cautions not to expand cotton acreage excessively amid volatile prices.
President Wilson allows Emmeline Pankhurst to enter the United States for the duration of her lecture engagements after detention earlier, arguing no harm from her talks. The article notes milder American suffrage moves and predicts her lectures will draw crowds yet her militant views will fade from American suffrage context.
The high beef prices spark nationwide discussion as farmers push cattle raising. The USDA backs this by urging county livestock associations and offers expert guidance, credit access, and stock selection help to members.
The passage contrasts idol and ideal, noting that people project a distant perfect form onto imagined deities. It argues minds shape an ultimate ideal deity through imperfect images, seeking virtues and power beyond human reach, while acknowledging even our ideal is distant from true infinity.
October 23 entries note Fort St. Charles arrival by La Verandrye in 1736 and its exploration party, England declaring war on Spain in 1739 to open Spanish American ports, and the 1813 capture of La Trave by Andromache. It also records the birth of James W. Denver, Kansas governor after whom Colorado’s capital is named.
The item lists birthdays and notable dates: Charles Fechter born 1824 and died 1879, General Diaz captured at Vera Cruz in 1912, Robert Bridges born 1844 later poet laureate, and tributes to Adlai E Stevenson and others on birthday anniversaries. It also notes Lord Derby’s death and Stonewall Jackson Cemetery dedication in Winchester.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for infants and children with coated tongues and constipation. It claims quick relief from fevers, stomach pains, and upset bowels. The ad warns against counterfeits and notes the 50 cent bottle and warnings to look for the California Fig Syrup Company mark. It also mentions Laxative Brom oQuinine for colds with a signature on boxes.
After a strong season in New York Annie Russell and her comedy troupe bring She Stoops to Conquer to the Colonial Theatre in Athens for a one night engagement on Saturday October 25. The show draws praise from social and literary leaders and educator readers. Ed ward Bok editor of the Ladies Home Journal sends a letter of appreciation for Russell's work with English comedies.
Dr. Andrew Soule president of the State College of Agriculture and H. E. Lavely of the Department of Agriculture will address county demonstration agents in Macon at 10 am on crop rotation corn crib work and legumes. Miss Mary Creswell will discuss domestic science coordination with schools. The group will tour State Fair exhibits after noon.
Edward Bok writes to Miss Annie Russell expressing delight at bringing performances to New England and Boston. He believes the comedies will be well understood and warmly received by audiences. He commends the company’s delicacy and artistic presentation and wishes them success.
An advertisement for Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment claims it penetrates pores to clear impurities stop itching and heal eczema and related eruptions. It states the product is a doctor's prescription rather than an experiment and offers 60 cents by Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Women troubled with fainting and dizzy spells may find relief with Electric Bitters. Mrs Laura Gaines of Ovoca Louisiana credits the remedy after four doctors gave up, noting improvement from the first dose. Sold 50c and 1.00 by druggists or mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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