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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
4
The column laments the warm September weather while noting the calendar cues of fall. It cites preparations for football season, upcoming revival services in Athens starting the 16th, and a surge in building with rental demand as residents anticipate autumn business and social events.
Athens greets the State Normal School as it opens its nineteenth term with a 10 o'clock ceremony in the auditorium. about five hundred residents, teachers, and student body will welcome the new president and faculty, celebrating the school’s vital role in training Georgia’s teachers and its broad influence across the state's counties. The piece urges Athens to magnify the school's importance and expand local interest.
The Democratic Text Book 1912, issued by the Democratic National Committee, attacks protection and tariff policies with numerous articles. It covers the Payne Aldrich bill, trusts, and figures like Roosevelt Taft Wilson and Marshall, claiming broad exposure and early publication to beat rivals.
This date in history lists events from 1724 to 1911 including Carelton’s birth, a peace treaty, Hand’s death, Clarke’s birth and more. It notes George E. Foster born September 3 1847 with career details in Canadian government and Parliament.
Joseph H. Gaines former congressman from West Virginia is 48 today Walter L. Hensley congressman from Missouri Thirteenth district is 41 today Martin D. Foster congressman from Illinois Twenty third district is 51 today
A column by D G Bickers reflects on September weather and lingering summer heat while recalling a 1907 Georgia scene. It shifts to a humorous note about slow living and a playful reminiscence of old times and dialect.
Governor Brown issues a proclamation announcing a proposed constitutional amendment to require tax returns to the Comptroller General with payments due by September 1 each year. The measure, set for ratification at the October 2 1912 state election, details submission, publication, and repeal clauses. Also notes Clarke County sale of Ephraim Buchwald estate assets on September 3 1912 by administratrix Mary Buchwald.
Georgia governor issues proclamation for the general election on October 2 1912 to vote on creating Bleckley County from Pulaski County north and east of a line through land lots 123 148 22nd district. City Cochran to be county seat with Bleckley attached to Pulaski districts and districts. local officers to be elected January following ratification. Public notice includes instruction to publish in two newspapers for two months prior to the next general election.
The Credit Plan explained as advancing credits with endorsements to fund industrial growth. Examples from Williamsport and Boston cite committees, guarantee funds, and bank coordination to back loans. Cities like Butler and Jackson show regional adaptations ensuring small, manageable loans without bonuses or free utilities.
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