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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
6
The Athens Banner and Athens Daily Banner outline annual, semiannual, quarterly, and weekly rates with cash in advance. They request prompt notification of late or missing delivery and state no carrier is authorized to collect subscriptions or sell papers. Remittances may be sent by express, money order, or registered letter.
A collage of editorials and notices discusses University of Georgia extension lectures, a statewide railroad litigation ruling, Alabama legislature critique, waterways improvements advocacy in Congress, and views on government money and banking. References include Judge Newman, Senator Clay, and Harry Thaw with remarks on sessions and governance.
The speaker’s protectionist stance sinks his chances for the Republican nomination as the party fears alienating voters. The GOP is reluctant to openly back Cannon, while aiming to mislead the public on tariff policy.
Students aim to raise next season's attendance to eight hundred at the University. Alumni are urged to support the effort and the administration must provide dormitories and an eating hall as enrollment rises. The state is called upon to fund the necessary facilities.
Athens in better shape than many cities during the money scare. The Chattanooga News says national banks hold ample cash but should release idle funds to revive industry. South crop yields and rising prices boost confidence, urging banks and people to stand together and end the panic.
Delaware ratified the constitution as the first state in 1787. Washington gave his last address to Congress in 1796. Suttee, the Hindu practice, was abolished in India. Rebels defeated at Toronto. Born 1873 General Sir Redvers Buller. Riots at Vicksburg Mississippi in 1875. Grant urged non sectarian compulsory education in 1875. Chamberlain sworn SC governor in 1876. Confederate general Huger died in 1877. Cuban insurgents defeated and Maceo killed in 1896.
General Redvers Henry Buller, key British commander in the Boer War, was born December 7, 1839, educated at Eton, and entered the army in 1858. His half century of service included nearly every major conflict of the era.
The Florida Vines Union warns that Georgia has a few more than ten nights in a barroom and Florida will have many more, noting Georgia borders that wicked estate.
The Rome Herald notes the railroad commission plans to require posting of each train’s date at depots, a detail previously seen as known only to heaven. This marks a move toward public access to schedule information.
Commerce News notes Governor Smith in opposition to Senator Clay amid reform pressures. The piece hints at political maneuvering that could deepen Smith's trouble, describing a clash over policy direction and party strategies.
Georgia editorials discuss Roosevelt third term remarks and prohibition sparks in Washington and Georgia. Temples Graves safe in New York. Tom Watson shifts stance. Chicago natives debate immigration and Hoke Smith speeches. Athens Banner and Augusta Chronicle demand strict prohibition enforcement. Georgia Railroad Commission orders late train bulletins. railroads resist past directives to stop at stations for passengers.
An old patent medicine boasts quick relief for kidney and bladder trouble with a week’s course priced at two cents. Distributed through general druggists.
A faded reminiscence of Christmas as homegoing, recalling soldiers sailors students and mothers seeking rest from duty. A friend’s letter from the holidays speaks of memory and longing, the ache of absence, and a call to return to the homeland heart and its cherished reunions.
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble. After starting Dr King s New Discovery the boy recovered completely. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds throat and lung ailments. 50 cent and 1.00 trial bottles free.
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