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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription details and delivery rules, plus a roundup of local politics. It reports on Hoke Smith’s court appointment, preparations for bond elections, Glidden tour coverage, and governor candidate activity.
The article notes that Georgians back conservative ideals and reject the wildcat campaign by some candidates. It says the busy season does not distract voters who will quietly cast ballots for the conservative choice, "Little Joe," on election day.
Tom Krox of Chattooga County wins the State Fair boys' corn club chief prize by producing 204 bushels of corn on one acre, doubling last year's record. He kept careful costs showing 17 cents per bushel, and argues that many acres can be turned into prize acres with similar methods across Georgia.
This date in history records events from 1683 Germantown Pennsylvania laid out to 1910 a Naples eruption seaboard disaster. Notable items include Sir Moses Montefiore death in 1885, 1820 Little Rock becomes Arkansas capital, 1894 McClellan statue unveiled, and the Naples Vesuvius cloudburst tidal wave in 1910.
The text notes Victoria Eugenie, born October 24 1887, is the daughter of Prince Henry of Battenberg and granddaughter of Queen Victoria. It mentions her marriage to King Alfonso XIII in Madrid on May 31 1906 and their three children, including the eldest Prince of the Austrias.
Special to the Banner Macon Georgia October 23 a freight wreck between Athens and Macon halted court at Grays with Judge Jas B Park about a dozen lawyers and 50 witnesses unable to leave Macon due to an obstructed track. The wreck near Bibb county caused twisted cars and a difficult wrecking job. Judge Park and some attorneys later rode autos to Gray where the murder case of W B Norton is on docket.
The ad claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores and more. It lists applications from eczema to sprains and promotes a 25 cent price at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Early morning alarm in West Point Georgia as a freight car blaze near the depot triggers shots bells and whistles. Railroad men sparked the ruckus to summon firefighters who contain the flames with no major damage or injuries.
The Lyric shows The Saving Sign a Kalem feature with clear acting and an interesting story. World series baseball pictures will be shown next Friday at the Lyric on College avenue.
Elite theater screens a Biograph picture The Unveiling showcasing Biograph excellencies for a strong viewer experience. Patrons are invited to enjoy the feature and the favorable reception expected.
About 250 delegates convene in Griffin for the Georgia Division annual session of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A banquet and luncheon mark events as candidates for division president, including Anna Caroline Benning, Overstreet, and Mrs. Walter D. Lamar. Miss Baxter not seeking reelection. The meeting also features a barbecue by Spalding veterans and numerous social notes from Griffin and nearby towns.
The United States Marine Band wowed Athens with brilliant uniforms and repeated encores from start to finish. The packed house praised the performance, ending with a rousing Star Spangled Banner. New buckwheat products and maple syrup advertised by Arnold & Abney accompany the notice.
James C Dahiman known as Cowboy Mayor of Omaha lists a varied public career. He served as sheriff in Dawes County Nebraska for three terms, was mayor of Chadron for two terms, a democratic national committee member for eight years, mayor of Omaha for six years, and ran for Nebraska governor in 1910. He endorses Foley Kidney Pills in a signed note to Foley & Co. Chicago. For sale by all dealers.
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