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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
4
The notice urges prompt reporting of late or faulty newspaper delivery and explains paper collection rules. It discusses Clarke County’s October 16 vote on the unit school plan, the new courthouse, county education openings, and Wilson’s unassailable wartime record amid Republican intraparty charges.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce reflects on nine and a half years of service and announces a surge in membership. A new secretary and rate expert are driving business effort, urging all local business people to join and attend meetings to back a stronger commercial future for Athens.
The piece notes Maine leans Republican but flags a strong chance for Wilson in the national race. It cites a three thousand GOP gubernatorial margin, unity among Republicans, one Democratic congressman reelected, and potential Bull Moose impact in the national vote. The writer argues Maine’s outcome reflects overall trends and possible shifts in November.
The state treasury has fallen behind on paying teachers with a current about one million dollars owed. The piece urges the next general assembly to study and reform Georgia tax laws to raise sufficient revenue and prevent future delays in teacher pay. It notes the issue spans decades and requires scientific analysis and timely action.
Mrs. J. H. Beusse hosted a sewing party for Ruth Middlebrooks with guests including Starkie Cobb Susie Davison Laura Cobb Hutchins May Smith Marguerite Moore Evelyn Epps Emily Bancroft Fannie Neal Anderson Lois Witcher Jessie McGregor Ruth Tribble Pattie Hillisman Zena Talmadge and others. Several locals and visitors are noted visiting relatives at Athens Chattanooga Marietta Commerce and Washington with several university attendees and a medical update on Mrs. H J Langston. Dr Ravand Benedict themes include travel to Waynesville Mayo Clinic Rochester.
The article outlines organizing a city traffic bureau and a competent traffic manager to study freight rate discrimination. It details comparing coal tariffs between your city and competitor points, applying the long and short haul rule, and considering water competition and tonnage effects. It advises steps to file complaints with local and higher authorities and notes the bureau’s broader role in revenue, loss claims, and audits.
The Brooks Smith Players drew a large audience at Morton Theater last night. The performance delighted with lively singing and dancing to strong applause. Speedy Smith, the leading comedian, delivered his best work during the after piece as the troupe remains for a week.
During early September the Princeton campus looks like a freight terminal as students move trunks and furniture. In 1905 a senior started the Princeton Express, hiring five huskies, paying $2 a day, and earning $20 to $30 before college opened. The venture now profits for its president and officers, with a yearly harvest after June.
Advert says Parisian Sage prevents gray hair and fading, preserves natural color, nourishes roots to give lustre, stops hair loss, banishes dandruff, cleans scalp, and promotes heavy growth. Large bottle 50 cents. sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons with money back if dissatisfied.
A Florida letter to the institute’s principal requests trained servants from the Black Mammy Memorial Industrial Institute. The writer seeks a capable cook for a four-member family, who will assist with house and child care, and who can sleep on premises. He asks for terms and wages and notes a preference for staff fond of children.
In Atlanta on September 10 Secretary Harris and the state committee arrange to print J. D. Price as the Democratic candidate on general election tickets for both regular and unexpired terms as commissioner of agriculture. The move aims to ensure Price's ratification and curb bolters and independents.
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