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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner urges voters to cast ballots in their own district precincts under the new registration law. It advocates selecting the best qualified candidate for Congress, endorsing the experienced, incorruptible leader respected in Georgia and the South to represent the Eighth District in Washington.
Athens readers urged to recognize kidney distress signals such as dark secretions frequent passages backache and headaches. Doan's Kidney Pills pitched as quick remedy with local endorsement from Mrs W Patten of 363 Dougherty St Athens Ga and sale through Palmer & Sons Drug Store Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
The Browne fine on the home ground surprised St Louis fans while Fred Clarke expects the Pirates to overtake the Cubs. Lew McAllister has played for Buffalo Toronto Montreal and Newark this season. Jack Cronin signed by Buffalo after release by Providence. Cleveland bought Land and Yingling of Toledo. Boston fans doubt the Red Sox pennant chances post trading Lord and McConnell. A New York gentleman is asked to name the best ball player Wagner or Cobb. If money exists, Ad Wolgast may box Ray Bronson.
Edward O. Sisson argues in Atlantic Monthly that moral training is crowded out by the vast growth of intellectual curriculum. He notes schools neglect character formation while teachers largely maintain high moral standards and urges considering religious instruction as a model for moral education. He cites France’s civic focus and warns of increasing demands on character with diminishing cultivation.
The article urges Athens residents to buy locally to boost the city economy. It argues shopping at home keeps money circulating, supports local professionals, and benefits both individuals and the community. It notes merchants offer competitive goods and stresses civic duty in supporting home industry.
The State College of Agriculture expands farmers institutes across Georgia. Institutes near farms let large numbers of farmers gather, exchange ideas, and receive expert instruction. The effort reaches thousands of farmers who cannot attend college and shows measurable improvements in farm care, yield, and overall agricultural progress in the state.
A 1896 letter from King Oscar of Sweden warned that the Orient would conquer the Occident in a coming war, praising Japan’s rise and predicting Asiatic strength. The piece argues the yellow peril is a nightmare for Europe, but says whites will unite and manage the threat without panic.
The article notes a nationwide fight against tuberculosis with growing state interest in Georgia. Local boards of health study rules to prevent spread and the Alto Tuberculosis Sanitarium is credited with promising results and potential expansion for greater state benefit.
New Orleans seeks a seven million dollar federal appropriation to fund a grand Panama Exposition. The city asks Louisiana to grant extra time to meet debt obligations while San Francisco lobbies for a similar federal grant. The Daily States argues New Orleans holds a competitive edge due to its strategic Isthmus location and proximity to the canal.
The eighth district Masonic convention in Athens was a great success, marking the fourth gathering with a notable attendance rise. Local leaders urge Athens to promote secret order events, envisioning the city as a central meeting place and the eventual erection of a fraternity building as a permanent home.
The speaker touts New Orleans as the better site for an international exposition. He argues the canal, rail access, climate, cosmopolitan populace, and riverfront prestige give superior accessibility and hospitality compared to San Francisco. He cites regional population radii and economic links to make a case for Congress recognizing the Mississippi Valley location.
The piece argues a defined duty for the United States to protect citizens abroad while rejecting overreach. It cites Nicaragua and Honduras, noting Americans' involvement in insurrections and urging that punishment occur in the host country when offenses occur, not automatic U.S. meddling. It warns against protecting adventurers and stresses safeguarding rights over enabling misconduct.
The article argues for greater development of inland waterways and public highways to relieve rail congestion and lower freight costs. It urges Congress to fund and support improvements, noting benefits to crops, manufactured goods, trade, and living costs, and predicts Congress will act next session.
The Indians owe a debt to Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma for exposing an offer of money to withdraw opposition to congressional measures. The ensuing investigation into Indian lands reveals corruption, promising government action, and a better future for Native Peoples. Government officials will be alerted to the abuses and must fix the wrongs, ensuring lands are not sold cheaply and that native rights are recognized.
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