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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines delivery options and rates including 5.00 annually 2.50 six months 1.25 three months and 10 cents weekly. It instructs readers to report delivery issues to the business office and notes no carrier is authorized to collect subscriptions. Telephone number 75 is listed for contact.
The Southern Poultry Association reports Athens will host December 5 to 7 the largest poultry show in the South, drawing several thousand visitors from across the country. Local merchants expect substantial benefits as breeders’ winnings and regional interest spur advertising and growth of the poultry industry in the Greater South. The Banner urges Athens business leaders to join the effort to develop this key industry and advance the Greater South.
The republican primary in West Virginia next June will be the first ever held in that state for the nomination of state officers. Charles W. Fairbanks, former vice president, is mentioned for the republican nomination for governor of Indiana. Loomis Cullnas resigned as register of the land office at Rapid City to seek the republican nomination for governor of South Dakota.
The piece argues currency reform is vital but slow due to conflicting interests. It notes the National Monetary Commission led by Nelson Aldrich will likely propose a plan next session, with Congress and the public awaiting details. Democrats doubt serious reform before tariff matters, while currency reform may be tackled after the election.
A newspaper item states Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson has submitted his resignation to President Taft. The piece notes Wilson’s lengthy service and suggests a younger, more vigorous successor may better meet rising agricultural demands, with Taft to announce the move.
A compressed chronology for October 25 notes Henry V’s 1415 victory at Agincourt with 9 000 English against 60 000 French, Charles V’s 1555 resignation of sovereignty in the Low Countries, Rhode Island evacuation in 1779, and notable birth and death dates including George W. Matsell 1811, Bizet 1838, and Chavannes 1898.
The text honors Annie Besant on her 64th birthday noting she was born in London on October 25, 1847 to Irish parents. It mentions her maiden name Wood and a family link to the Duke of Kent through her grandfather, plus her cousin Lord Hathaway, then references her 1880 matriculation at the University of London and later life details.
The passage traces Mrs Besant from her election to the London School Board to her prominence as a writer for major English reviews. It notes her shift to Theosophy about twenty five years ago, leading to her five year presidency of the International Theosophical Society and her time spent at Adyar, India, headquarters of the movement.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promise to aid digestion by supplying missing gastric elements. Take after heavy meals and they guarantee relief or money back, with three sizes 20 cents 50 cents and 1 00. Available at The Rexall Store H R Palmer & Son Drug Co.
Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock, Amherst native, is due to help open a postal savings bank. The bank will be the first established in a third class post office.
Atlanta report on J R Smith campaign manager for Jos M Brown praising Gov Smiths appointment of H Warner Hill to the supreme court bench as vindication of Little Joe Brown. Smith recalls 1906 port rate disputes and accuses Hoke Smith of slander, calling for a better governor and defending Hill against railroad political ties.
Perry Georgia October 24 After a long fugitive period Fields Baskins long indicted since 1892 for shooting at John Irvine alias John Belvin has been captured and jailed He lived under an assumed name at Bullard s Station Baskins admits being the man and will plead guilty Sixteen of the twenty two grand jurors who indicted him are dead and only one witness and the man shot at are living.
Atlanta Grand Officer praised the Odd Fellows gathering at William Lodge No. 15 as one of the biggest and best events. The second degree was conferred by Glenn lodge degree team, followed by a banquet where D. D. G. Patriarch C. A. Von der Lieth served as toastmaster. W. H. Abbott presented the Past Grand Patriarch jewel to W. M. Pitman, delivered by J. H. Dozier, with Rev. S. R. England delivering the toast on The First Degree Friendship.
Rev G E Stone answered the second degree with Love Col John B Gamble spoke Truth Col Abbott delivered Faith Hope and Charity in the encampment Mr J H Dozier and Mr Wilhelm of Tampa spoke Representatives attended from Watkinsville Whitehall Bishop Ia Colbert Sawdust Clarksboro Oak Grove Nicholson and other communities About 200 people attended the talks were fine the degree work good the banquet enjoyed and the jewel presentation was a fitting honor.
Bainbridge Georgia October 24 A split rail on the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad demolished two coaches as the train neared this place causing the burning of a large amount of mail and baggage. FROM TEXAS Some Coffee Facts from the Lone Star State recounts gratitude for Postum coffee substitute aiding a mother and family in nurse and health improvements.
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