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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
4
A multi topic item urges readers to support orphans Work Day and autumn sports while noting potential tensions abroad. It praises Athens institutions including State Normal School attendance figures, criticizes a recent charter vote as misread, and commends local merchants in Athens over traveling to other towns.
The passage notes many states and some foreign nations are represented at the University of Georgia. It emphasizes Georgia as the first state to officially establish a state university, urging visiting students from other states and nations to remember this historic fact.
Georgia businessmen note the retirement of L B Folsom, a veteran Atlanta restaurantman aged eighty seven, who will transfer his business to a stock company on October 1 after twenty seven years in the city.
The article claims Georgia will win against Presbyterians, asserting predestination and divine favor. It ridicules the Presbyterians and Methodist backfields, implying Georgia’s victory is assured regardless of errors. The tone mixes religious language with sports confidence.
Reported tensions rise as Italy demands Turkey halt shipments to Tripoli and threatens war. While Turkey may back down, the stance of European powers will decide if conflict with Italy unfolds, with the Morocco issue noted but not central.
A summary of Arizona and New Mexico as they enter statehood. Arizona covers 113,936 square miles with about 204,354 inhabitants. 1909 mineral output valued at about 42.9 million dollars. New Mexico spans 122,634 square miles with about 327,301 inhabitants. Tax rates reduced. irrigation and dry farming spur agricultural growth toward greater prosperity.
Ten million people donate one day’s earnings to orphans left without parents in Georgia and the South. The annual observance invites all denominations to join this “labor day of love” by giving one three hundred sixty fifth of yearly earnings to local or state orphanages and other preferred homes.
This date in history lists events from 1540 to 1910 including de Alarcon discovering the Colorado River and the University of Pennsylvania's origin. It highlights Thomas W. Lamont born September 30, 1870, detailing his career at Banks and Morgan. The piece notes the Blacksmiths Convention in Atlanta and Erie Railroad changes provoking commuter complaints.
Women teachers in Atlanta demand the same pay as male teachers for equal work, arguing it is cowardly to refuse them and urging immediate pay parity.
The Brown bid for governor gains editorial support, highlighting his unquestioned ability and conservative, trusted record. A Fitzgerald Leader note argues prohibition stance is not decisive, praising Brown’s past administration and predicting strong, broad support across counties and parties.
The writer, a Morgan County native, endorses Hoke Smith’s rival Joseph M. Brown. He predicts a large majority for Brown, noting Morgan’s past support for Smith but expressing confidence in Brown’s upcoming win.
Hon Joseph M Brown announces candidacy for Georgia governor saying he will not rush and has thoroughly examined the field. He notes urgent requests from across the state and from both former factions, driven by duty to the people and his friends.
The press notes Governor Brown plans a political return citing his painstaking, conscientious governance. His administration appealed to voters while the two prior candidates failed to energize the state, leaving Brown poised to re-enter the arena.
A compact extract from Success Magazine presents Wilson on change, reform, and government power. He argues against reforming governments from within, warns of corporate ego in modern industry, and urges perseverance to pursue America’s ambitions, while stressing faith in national self-control.
A warden was distressed when a trusted prisoner escaped from the penitentiary and attempts to recapture him failed. Two weeks later a note arrived stating Please excuse the liberty No 2323 Success Magazine.
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