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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
4
The item urges remittance options by mail and stressed notices to subscribers about delivery issues and authorized collectors. It promotes the Chamber of Commerce banquet, Athens real estate as a safe investment, and support for the Wilson Marshall campaign fund, with remarks on city improvements and upcoming state elections.
The article argues moving Tech Georgia football to Ponce de Leon park would draw far larger crowds than the Tech Flats. It notes the athletic department needs gate receipts to cover expenses and suggests sharing profits with the baseball association, as in the Vanderbilt Georgia model, while criticizing past favoritism.
The University of Georgia’s School of Pharmacy, led by Dean S C Benedict and Professor R C Wilson, has risen to prominence with thirteen students this year and top results in licensing exams. Graduates have consistently earned high marks in state board examinations, signaling strong work at the college.
Miss May Applewhite Bacon, longtime city resident, has returned to Athens to teach winter literary study. Her experience as teacher, student, and writer offers inspiring leadership, and the opportunity welcomes young and older residents to join a congenial class for mental refreshment.
A religious census in progress under Evangelical revival crowds, led by Mr. Neighbour and aided by Mr. Clarence Mason of Charlotte. The campaign plans to chart church affiliations, attendance, Sunday school, and other data to guide two weeks of outreach and future pastor work.
A discussion on business voters backing Democratic nominees in 1912. It cites firms supporting Wilson and Marshall and cites Andre Boutin a Syracuse milliner distributing appeals urging voters to oppose trusts and back Wilson with a platform of common sense and independence.
An Athens Chamber of Commerce drive to recruit new members has boosted its ranks from 134 to 314 in seven days. The campaign has drawn praise from state papers and sparked civic pride as residents see Athens as a progressive, outward looking city.
An editorial style note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe stomach and bowel regulator for all ages. It contrasts primitive living with modern habits and warns against fake imitations while praising The California Fig Syrup Company product.
On September 26 notable events include the birth of Admiral Lord Collingwood in 1750 and Daniel Boone’s death in 1820. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson were named French commissioners in 1776. Lord Howe captured Philadelphia in 1777. King Christian X of Denmark was born in 1870.
Summarizes strategies for securing a convention with Athens Chamber of Commerce guidance. Emphasizes early contact with convention officers and delegations, pre campaign publicity, and building support among powerful delegates. Warns against overreliance on theatrics and notes no fixed rules, with future piece on organizing and financing a convention.
A well known stage figure endorses liver health as essential to beauty. Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as a safe calomel substitute that gently stimulates the liver and relieves constipation. The ad claims wide use in the United States and offers a 50 cent refund if not effective. Orders from Athens College of Agriculture or Dr. Bahnsen in Atlanta with instructions included. Hypodermic syringes are advertised at 4.00 each upon request.
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