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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery rules, adds a note that carriers must not collect payments, and prints a political column discussing Democratic nominees, Taft and Roosevelt stances, Georgia road improvements, and a boll weevil conference.
The death of Allen D. Candler removes a faithful old-line Democrat and former governor. Health had declined for years, and his passing ends a career as congressman governor and later a compiler of Georgia colonial and Confederate records. He was known for rugged honesty and dedication to the people.
Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker cancels speaking engagements and withdraws from the Republican campaign in Ohio after criticizing Roosevelt. Republicans fear his anti Roosevelt stance helps Harmon and Democrats will push Foraker’s following to gain votes as the contest tightens.
Clarke county residents praise local rural roads as among the state and South's best after a state tour by automobilists. They note continued improvements are needed, bonds are exhausted, and annual taxes should fund permanent road work for better hauling, stock care, and farmer trade.
A chronicle of notable events and birthdays tied to October 28, listing figures such as Cornelius Jansen born 1585 and James Cook born 1728, plus events including Lima earthquake 1746 and Washington’s 1776 defeat. Also notes Sir Moses Ezekiel born 1844 and Rockefeller donation 1909.
The text recalls artist Sir Moses’s postwar moves to Cincinnati and Berlin, his awards including the Michael Beer prize, and commissions such as the Jewish Sons of the Covenant group now in Philadelphia. It also notes works like the Jefferson statue, Stonewall Jackson statue, and Virginia Mourning Her Dead, plus civic tidbits about Athens cleanliness and Hugh M. Dorsey’s appointment as solicitor general.
Rev H C Compton of East Athens Baptist Church in Georgia, leading a revival in Athens, tours the South by car to promote a proposed theological seminary. In New York press, Rev Ezra Carter is highlighted for street prayer in Wall Street and city crowds attend sessions near the Ben Franklin monument as plans unfold to establish a seminary in Athens with charitable support.
Atlanta tourists praise Clarke county’s leveled smooth roads on a nine day state tour. They report Clarke and Winnett counties have better highways than Jackson, with Clarke roads near South Georgia standards in places.
Advert reads that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has become famous for cures of coughs colds croup and influenza and suggests trying it when in need noting it contains no...
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