This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner reports on carrier policies, rates, and subscriber guidelines. It notes public tennis courts gaining popularity, mentions the Godbee trial and widespread bets, and covers Ottoman era topics like a forthcoming farmers magazine, Alabama gubernatorial race, and a Georgia pardon recommendation for Dr. W J McNaughton.
The author weighs a futures tax as a curb on gambling and speculation. While a tax could reduce speculative pricing, it may also lower selling prices of commodities. If adopted, the levy should apply broadly to all futures linked commodities, not just cotton.
The piece argues newspapers are essential, universal advertising and social shorthand. It notes papers bind a person’s life from birth to death and dominate daily conversation, offering unrivaled reach, low cost, and extensive use.
The piece asserts Southern state and municipal governments have upheld high efficiency and honesty, with rare graft incidents. It credits conservative values, Anglo-Saxon heritage, and old-time governance as reasons for fewer scandals compared with other regions.
A Kansas judge Latshaw voices a stance against moral outrage over slit skirts and diaphanous gowns. He argues no moral fault in fashionable dress and recalls past fashion shifts to illustrate progress, while reform groups react to his controversial views.
John R. McLean publisher turns 65. Chief Justice Hector Howell of Manitoba Appeals is 71. Rev. Thomas Gailor Episcopal bishop of Tennessee is 57. The Earl of Granard wed Beatrice Mills and is 39. Charles R. Davis MN 3rd District congressman is 64. Sydney Anderson MN 1st District congressman is 33. Professor Rowe aided insular law reforms. Porto Rico codes adopted.
The piece compares aging to mellowing wine and tobacco, citing Dr. Broughton’s recent sermon as evidence of the gentling process. It lauds his transformed yet vigorous demeanor while noting his enduring clarity and leadership in preaching “The Transfiguration.” Electric Bitters ads close the column, praising their health benefits.
The piece critiques Pennsylvania's 2.5 percent ad valorem tax on all mined anthracite coal. It argues the levy shifts costs to consumers nationwide, questions constitutional fairness, and warns it could fuel support for government ownership of coal mines. The author compares similar taxes across states and doubts economic justification.
The column lists events on September 17 across years from 1753 to 1909 including the first New York playhouse on Nassau Street and the Antietam battle. It also highlights Leo S. Rowe born September 17 1871 in McGregor Iowa and his later role with the International Panama Commission.
Atlanta braces for two key ballots on September 24 and 30. A new city charter faces public approval, with critics led by Mayor Woodward opposing it, while council and aldermen races focus on personalities rather than issues. The charter consolidates boards and introduces separate votes on initiative referendum and recall.
A testimonial from Stillman Green of Malichite Colorado claims two doctors diagnosed consumption but after using Dr King’s New Discovery he recovering. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and prices 50 cents and one dollar from W J Smith and Bro and Palmer and Sons.
A candidate announces run for mayor of Athens subject to the Democratic primary. Also seeking alderman posts in the Second and Third wards and re election in the Fourth ward with other names mentioned.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.