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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
5
The Athens Banner notes Rome Georgia considers an open air school trial as a southern first. Proponents argue health benefits and future potential, while skeptics seek proof of success before broader adoption. The piece reflects era interest in education reform and rural outreach.
A advertising tips column advises advertisers to use typewriter copy, leave margins and spacing, write on one side only with numbered pages, and present clear legible copy. It urges consulting the editor for free guidance and to follow sound advice if it helps.
The Atlanta Baptist Veteran Ministers' Fund receives a $3000 gift from George M. Brown. The piece argues churches must better support aging and infirm ministers, noting many earn too little after decades of service and charities reduce their gifts. It urges broader denominational generosity.
Georgia Governor Slaton vows even handling of requisitions from South Carolina Governor Blease. He rejects retaliation and says he will pursue every request with care despite Blease’s earlier dispute over interstate requisitions. The piece also references Jeemes and a college-bound boy, hinting at broader political commentary from 1913.
September 19 milestones across history include Poictiers 1356, Hochstadt 1703, Paoli 1777, Missouri statehood 1820, Chickamauga 1863, Paris siege 1870, Garfield death 1881, Galt death 1893, Ohio free silver plank 1894, and a 1907 France Canada treaty. Birthdays include Irish landowner Earl of Kingston and Canadian minister William Paterson among others.
The article notes Fey Pittman born September 19, 1872, in Vicksburg Mississippi, later rise as United States senator from Nevada after a fierce state race. It highlights kinship to Francis Scott Key and Chief Justice John Marshall, ties to the Buckner family of Kentucky, and a career starting as Alaska prosecuting attorney defending miners against Spoilers.
The piece argues that commas and quotes reveal training quality and warns that neglecting small details undermines usefulness. A Piedmont region figure illustrates how lack of precision, even with strong ideas, leads to failure. The editor praises careful, honest work and cautions against careless habits.
Georgia General Assembly moves to replace Athens Mayor and Council with a three member commission. Act details include salaries for Mayor 3000 and two Councilors 2500, department structure, ethics rules, recall process, and provision for a City Recorder to preside over the Mayor's Court. Requires voter approval at a special election by 60 to 90 days.
The article notes common school teachers in Georgia receive some salary for 1913 despite late payment, with optimism that a new tax law may enable prompt payment in coming years.
Madam Paulini Clairvoyant and Scientific Palmist resumes visits in Athens with office hours from 10 am to 3 pm daily except Sundays at 293 Clayton St West. Laxative ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents praised by Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee and endorsed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H.R. Palmer & Gons.
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