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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner summarizes national policy pains around reciprocity with Canada and domestic economic concerns. It mentions Taft era politics, dingoism, and trust pressures while highlighting Athens interest in local reform, ethics, and civic activity. It also covers local color about cotton labor, aviation tours, and the Athens spirit driving engagement.
A funeral tribute to Captain McMahan extols a life of service as a neighbor businessman legislator and veteran. The speaker honors his public spirit and private character noting his lasting influence beyond the grave and urging all citizens toward virtuous living and public duty.
The Macon Telegraph details a proposed Southern Cotton Corporation with George Dole Wadley as president. The plan aims to sell cotton at fair prices, prevent market gluts, and reduce middlemen by holding a large crop in warehouses backed by bankable scrip. It envisions a $4,000,000 capitalization and ties to a National Bank Audit Company. Norman E Dodge backs the move and plans are already far advanced.
September 23 marks a string of historic notes from 1777 Howe crosses the Schuylkill with the British army to 1902 troops quell Pennsylvania coal riots. It also notes Ernest Temple Thurston born September 23, 1879 and assorted 19th century milestones and modern commentary.
A London newspaper ad notes Mr and Mrs Hardy have left off clothing of all kinds and can be seen from 3 to 6 p m. The piece contrasts British usage left off with American cast off in discussing second-hand garments.
A Wallace style summary notes that physicians in Athens condemn publishing doctors and hospitals names without consent. The Augusta Chronicle argues advertising by young doctors is essential and ethical standards clash with public demand for information. The piece cites doctors’ reliance on society and politics to grow practices and contrasts it with the public’s view of advertising as information.
A wife asks her husband to bring home something good for dinner. He, puzzled by marketing, finally returns home with the minister. The quip plays on mistaken expectations and the punchline lands with the unexpected guest at the table.
A comic exchange unfolds in a garage as a patron asks the repair cost. The mechanic quotes 110 dollars, then the man reveals he is a druggist and jokes that the bill should be a dollar and a quarter. The scene plays on the idea of paying with misplaced funds.
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