Editor notes on politics and industry in brief items
A collage of editorials and remarks on causes and figures of the day. Mentions Governor Cummins tariff rev and Roosevelt rumors asides, Canada naval plans, Alaska, Tampa cigar wages, the Dreyfus case, Hanna’s parade stance, Indiana gunnery, court reform, Raininthe-face name joke, tariff speeches, Kansas City meat packers paying into Missouri treasury, Crown Prince of Saxony, Governor Pennypacker apologizing, capital trusts and price rises, Cortelyou as trust buster denial, and a Kentucky guide auction. Includes Taft relief funds, cattle use, and Ohio matches factory output.
Advertising, Elections, and Polite Critique Across Georgia
A string of brief notes covers advertising time for business men, mayoral wins, and public interest in Athens fair affairs. The piece cites political campaigns, tariff vibes, irrigation bills, and editorials on journalists, trusts, and Georgia banks. It mentions city leaders like Mayor Tom Jobs, editor Lee Rainey, and Samuel L Jones, plus Georgia institutions Monroe College and Baptists. The tone is opinionated, reflecting early 20th century scrutiny of politics, infrastructure, and press voices.
Fearless Grand Jury Duty Praised in Athens
The Banner lauds the Athens grand jury for its fearless discharge of duty in addressing objectionable houses. It argues there is no necessary evil in law and expresses confidence in the indictments to benefit the community, despite inevitable criticism. The paper celebrates the jurors and calls for future boards to show equal resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
The Banner Endorses Summer Georgia Legislature Session
The Banner reprints an interview with Thomas J. Shackelford from Clarke County urging a longer summer session for Georgia's general assembly. It argues key measures need time, supports a longer term to attract strong lawmakers, and cautions against short sessions wasting per diem funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Banner
Georgia
General Assembly
Value of Good Roads Prompts Bond Vote Appeal in Clarke County
Georgia newspapers push roads macadamizing with Clarke County to let voters decide bonds without higher taxes. The Banner notes widespread support from Chamber of Commerce and grand jury and argues better roads cut costs, boost farm to market transport, enable farm product sales, aid rural mail delivery, and raise real estate values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Jury
Enougy
Spring Medicine Promises to Restore Vitality and Health
The article extols spring medicine as essential, noting that spring blood is impure and weak. Pimples, eruptions, low vitality, poor appetite, and reduced strength signal a need for restorative treatment to revive energy and overall health.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Vitality
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to purify the blood, increase appetite, vitality, and animation, and cure eruptions. Families are urged to begin taking it, with a Vermont testimonial noting recovery after using the remedy. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps the promise.
Clifton floor promises better bread and satisfaction
Wingfield Cash Grocery hypes a floor product titled Clifton promising superior bread quality and greater satisfaction than competing floor varieties, urging customers to test the item for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery
City to Build New City Hall in Athens
At a called city council meeting the special committee report on retiring plans and specifications for the new Athens city hall was adopted. Captain J. W. Barnett, city engineer, will supervise all seating and work. Construction to start in a few weeks.
Shackelford Opposes Short Georgia Legislature Plan
Hon Thomas J. Shackelford of Clarke County rejects a twenty to thirty day session. He argues ample time is needed to address convict lease reform school book uniformity Australian ballot district college measures and other key issues for the state. He echoes Banner editorials urging a full session to dispose of matters properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Shackelford
Clarke Coasts
Georgia
Shackelford
Clarke County
District Agricultural College
Bhackelford
Banner
The Head of the House Seeks Healthful Flour Brand
The speaker notes concern for family health and recommends a pure scientifically milled flour named Olifton. The product is advertised as wholesome and is available through grocers.
Clifton Flour Promises First Class Health Food Bread
Wingfield Cash Grocery urges customers to choose Clifton flour for a long healthy life. The advertisement claims Clifton flour provides a strong diet for daily bread and promotes superior health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Adjourning Court After Heavy Sentences and Odd Details
Judge Newman adjourns the United States court to Monday June 15. Several sentences are listed for liquor offenses and theft in Hall and Clarke counties. Notable names include O H O Smith, Newt Chris well, J I Gibson, and Lon Henderson, with sentences from one month to thirteen months. An 1886 affidavit by Frank J Cheney purports a catarrh cure, followed by a Toledo company advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
United States Court
Millett
Iiit
O. H. O. Smith
Hall County
O. O. Greer
E. 8. Freeman
Frank Allen
Newt Chriswell
G. W. Dickerson
J. I. Gibson
Milligan Adams
Riley Trusty
Jamra Midcalfe
James McDoogle
Clarke County
Sam Lysmer
R. D. Coffer
Berry Beck
Emory Beck
Lon Henderson
Monroe
Walton County
Formation Oteltenham
Ohio
Toledo
Lacan County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A.D
Beal
A. W. Gleason
Clothing Needed for Charity Work Urgently Pleads
The Industrial Home appeals for suitable clothing for boys aged 3 to 14 and 16, and a 6 year old girl, plus a destitute bedridden woman. Send all contributions to Mrs W J Peeples on Milledge Avenue, April visiting committee chair. M Rutherford, Pres B M I Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Peeples
Milledge Avenue
M. Rutherford
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Weekly Banner
MH. J
Athens
Feany
New York
Cummins
Columbia
Roosvelt
Yellowstone
Canada
Tampa
Tui
The
Birmigham News
Hanna
Indiana
Telfair Enterprise
Jones
Kansas City
Saxony
Kocxville
Bens
Mr. Bardick
Buffalo
Poennypacker
Too Truste
Newepspera
Cortelyou
Macon County
Gea Fancy
Bioservicea
Rnor Taft
Congress
Valdosta Times
United States
Athene
Tom Jobson
Hannah Monopoly
Przs
Yalo
Missasippi
Sivannah Press
Hil Sima
Presbyterian University
Albany Herald
Monticello
Lee Rainey
Dawson News
Warren Parks
Ates Trost
Samuel L Jones
Navy
Gans
Savannah Press
Northern Securities
Job Truste
Sandard Ol Company
Reed Smoot
Sith
Diaroh Hoe
Epin
St. Louie Fair
Waycross Journal
Hallman Sima
New York San
Grover Cleveland
Departmet of Agriculture
Charleston News Aid Courier
Baptists of Georgia
Monroe College
Forsyth
Jackson
South
Monrose College
Jim Tillman
Tillman
South Carolina
Bony
Hood
J. W. Barnett
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
N. Y
May Stenock
Warren Avenue
Cutcaco
Its
Ween
Pepe Eve
Buffalo, N.Y
T. J. Shackelford
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!