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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
4
Subscribers are urged to report late deliveries and irregular service to the business office. The item also notes various local and regional mentions including Atlanta weather, crop ratings, taxes, and society commentary with references to Dr Linc McConnell and Dr Broughton.
The latest Georgia crop reports show strong business potential in Clarke, Madison, Jackson, and Oconee counties as recent showers boost market values. Government data indicate only 68 percent of normal progress, yet traders expect a solid cotton yield in the region despite drought in Texas and other bulk-producing areas. Prices rose three and a half dollars, and local experts anticipate a prosperous season with debts paid, supplies bought, and machinery stocked.
The piece notes judges across circuits using the grand jury charge as a moral and legal teaching tool. It compares judges Meadow Kimsey and others to preachers, teachers, and editors, urging restraint, sobriety, and respect for law. It praises judges as moral public educators reaching diverse, unchurched audiences.
Mr Walter Jones of Athens returned from a five thousand mile summer car tour with his family without incident. He drove the entire distance himself and avoided any accident or delay by nightly garage checks and a professional inspection of every wheel and part. The piece urges preemptive expert inspection in business, health, politics, government, and social activity to prevent breakdowns.
A collage of historical markers lists events from 1812 Zachary Taylor defending Fort Harrison to 1912 the International Congress of Applied Chemistry in Washington. It also notes birthdays for notable figures like Lieut. Col. Gaillard and Rear Admiral Rees, marking ages and affiliations.
Market in New York opened with gains of 7 to 13 points on renewed buying and higher cables. October and December rose above 13 cents, then sold off 15 to 20 points amid heavy realizing. Late activity showed months 6 to 8 points net lower before firming again with bull support. spot cotton quiet with middling uplands at 13.30 and gulf at 13.55.
The region expects good Georgia crops this fall, a promising cash inflow for Athens. Farmers anticipate strong yields and a rebound in local commerce as grain and produce move to markets. Strong entities include Athens businesses and Georgia growers providing seasonal relief.
The Bell System outlines its policy favoring public interest driven management, government regulation, and unified control to ensure universal service. It argues that independent units under common control maximize efficiency, fund further construction, and keep rates fair, with profits reinvested for public benefit.
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