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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery reminders, notes that carriers cannot collect payments, and outlines payment options. It also mocks social snobbery about the turkey trot, discusses Georgia politics, Athens development plans, and forecasts for the Democratic senatorial prospects in several states.
Special report notes fine weather in the eastern cotton belt with light frosts at Atlanta and Macon. Other frosts recorded in Memphis Birmingham Anniston and Montgomery and temperatures dip to 38 and 40 degrees in Atlanta and Macon. The northwest cools to 22 at Sheridan Wy as a northern storm nears New York with rain across New England and 3.50 inches rain in New York City.
The Ladies' Garden Club presents a splendid display of flowers and vegetables this week. Since its founding a few years ago the club has spurred major urban floriculture improvements and handsome vegetable gardens, though this year’s membership is slightly smaller. The Banner congratulates the club and wishes continued success.
The dispatches describe a Grand Terruzen railroad manager in Belgium who forged stock certificates and allegedly swindled about five million dollars from two dozen banks. The case raises questions about enforcement, potential extradition, and how American readers would be informed if similar acts occurred at home.
The piece urges Georgia Democrats who voted in the primary to back Woodrow Wilson at the convention. It asserts bolting voters are few and that strong Democratic turnout will yield a large Wilson majority, urging honor and unity among voters to support the nominee.
A timeline of notable events from 1415 Henry V at Agincourt to 1900 Britain annexing the Transvaal. Includes Henry V victory, Charles V abdication, Washington at Morristown, George III’s reign milestone, Alabama assembly, Luxor obelisk in Paris, a fatal railway collision, Peabody Institute dedication, Belknap as secretary of war, and Britain’s Transvaal annexation.
Edward W. Saunders born October 25, 1860 in Franklin County Virginia. A UVA law graduate he began practice in Rocky Mount and served in the Virginia House including as speaker 1899 1901 before joining the Virginia circuit court bench. He was elected to Congress in 1906 and re elected twice.
Navy veteran William H. Moore aged 66, credited as the originator of the modern plan of industrial combinations. William H. Moore is listed with 64. Tra C. Copley member of the Eleventh Illinois district turns 48. Jack Beall congressman from Texas's Fifth district reaches 46 today.
Tonight features Mary Ad Wolgast versus Freddie Daniels in a six round bout at Quincy Indiana. Also on the bill is Young Jack O Brien facing Cy Smith in a ten round clash at New York.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle nightly cleanse for the stomach liver and bowels stopping the need for washes and purgatives. It promises relief from headaches biliousness sour stomach and indigestion with no discomfort and a 10 cent price per box. It notes children enjoy taking them and urges households to keep them on hand.
A reflective piece complains that salaries have not kept pace with rising costs like meat coal rent and clothing. The column contrasts higher prices with stagnant wages and includes a fragment of a sentimental monologue about forgiveness, love and personal fault attributed to D G B.
Madam do you want lustrous hair with no dandruff or germs One bottle of Parisian Sage hair tonic will stop falling hair and tame scalp itch Dandruff will vanish It is not a dye contains no lead A large bottle costs 50 cents Palmer & Sons guarantees it Also notice sanitation wagons are out collecting trash ready for pickup
A testimonial from a Brooklyn resident claims Eckmans Alterative cured a long lung illness after doctors diagnosed early consumption. The letter describes weight loss, persistent cough, and eventual recovery, noting insurance acceptance and willingness to share results with others seeking relief.
Appeals to Progressive Democracy supporters to fund anti tariff campaigns backing Woodrow Wilson. Urges readers to donate to the Democratic National Committee, naming C R Crane and 900 Michigan Avenue Chicago as recipients. Encourages businesspersons and workers to join, promising a souvenir receipt and public acknowledgment.
A 1912 testimonial touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism with claims of walking without crutches after two 50 cent bottles. Judge John Barhorst of McLean Township Ohio says three doctors failed yet two bottles cured a severe case and urges others to try Rheuma.
A northern independent paper notes the slogan Avoid politics from the women's federation in Georgia and argues the political setup shows Republicanism divided by Bull Moose leading to Democratic victory. The piece hints at ensuing outcomes.
A health note warns that Bright's disease can be curable but progresses to death if untreated. It attributes the cause to uric acid buildup and urges steps to counteract the disease through a described system.
Seven hundred thousand cattle are missing from western markets this year despite rising population and demand. Prices rise as farmers deter from raising cattle because it costs about 54 dollars to raise six months old calves that sell for 25. After costs, steers yield little profit. Higher farm labor costs and land values plus urban migration drive the high cost of living, urging a return to farming.
Advancing life expectancy is possible through natural living and experience, arguing for longer lifespans and more elderly citizens. The piece cites statistics on premature death and calls for greater population growth while noting local civic topics and a drug advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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