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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
5
The text promotes applying 500 pounds per acre of a fertilizer with seven per cent potash and ten per cent available phosphoric acid to Ermanent Meadows to suppress sour grasses and mosses and encourage grasses and clovers. It advertises the Farmer's Guide and offers free literature from German Kali Works, New York and Atlanta.
The Central of Georgia defends its rates before the Georgia Railroad Commission amid pleas for cuts. W H Brewer of Griffin pressed the case for ten years, while the railroad cites 50 years of financial history, per mile capitalization, tax payments, and a need to sustain wages, fuel, and equipment investments. The company argues further reductions would harm service and efficiency.
Unclaimed letters requiring an extra one cent ad charge are listed for males and females with numerous names including Aaron, Walter, Allen J. C., Beavers E.8., Campbell J. A., Carlton J. M., Cobb F. M., Cooper W. P., Crowley G. M., Hagan W., Hall J. H., Haynes H. G., Jackson Ralph, Johnson J. G., Johnson D. C., Jones Eugene, Kell ar W. H., Lee W. J., Lewis B. A., Matthews Geo. elm) Ptmf war Mm 48Mz ( WTficWeonard T., Moore J. W., Nash W. T., Payne W. A., Pearce J. A., Prather A. M., Reynolds T. B., Rice L. P., Shackelford G. A., Sims W. W., Smith R. L., Stephens T. J., Street man M. H., Taylor Newton M., Thomas J. A., Thompson J.T, Vincent J. T., Webster F. A., Wilson J. B., Williams James M., Wright Miss Martha, etc. Miscellaneous includes Peoples Grocery Co. and Peoples Shoe Co. P. M. Fleming.
The piece argues for expanding city borders beyond current limits, noting Greater New York Great er Boston and Greater Chicago as precedents. It cites Utica’s expansion as a notable example and compares urban growth to Europe where rural areas are subordinated to cities. It discusses implications for Troy Albany Rome Syracuse and broader state geography while contrasting population density and city area in American cities.
A Washington bulletin from the Census Bureau states about 106 per 1,000 Americans over ten cannot write, with native whites at 46 per 1,000 and Negroes at 445 per 1,000 illiterate. It notes international comparisons favor the U S overall, but literacy trails behind Germany and Nordic countries. It discusses gender gaps, urban rural differences, and regional contrasts, including higher illiteracy in the South.
London Express reports comedian Mr. Pregoll alias Fregoli staged a street theater in Paris city crowds at the Place de la Republique. A supposed purse theft led to arrests that released as the fake ticket collector and magistrate vanished, proving the hoax amid an apology from Alhambra manager Mr Neighbour. Mayor Johnson wins three cent fare battle in Cleveland Ohio.
One hundred dollar reward offer for untreatable catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted by P J Cheney Co. and Walding Kinnan Marvin. Internal remedy claims direct blood and mucous surface action. Testimonials available, price 75 cents, sold by druggists. Also ads for Hall's Family Pills and a political critique of Russia and campaign contributions.
The Hebrew citizens of Athens urge aid for persecuted Russian Jews. Col M G Michael has been soliciting subscriptions among Athens Hebrews and others, directing funds to relief in Russia. The appeal notes severe winter suffering and calls for liberal contributions from Jew and Gentile alike, urging a swift, wide response.
The Harvest Home Festival committee thanks contributors from last Tuesday and asks for corrections of omitted names. It lists dozens of donatees and items from clothing to flour, cash to coffee, urging continued support to meet winter costs and coal and wood bills, with M. Rutherford as chairman.
Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective prompt relief for croup and colds. Testimonies from grateful parents and E. A. Humphreys in Cape Colony endorse its safety and suitability for children. Sold by local Athens merchants. Cotton prices hold at low levels as farmers keep stock. Minister Squires resigns as American minister to Cups. Cuban government reportedly objected to his continuance.
Merritt calls for higher efficiency in common schools and a statewide drive to establish and stock school libraries. He urges teachers patrons and trustees to add good books and promote reading, noting growing terms and local support. He emphasizes Thanksgiving Arbor Day planning and joint effort to fund libraries without overburdening teachers.
Dr. Newton Hathaway of Atlanta offers half fare refunds to visitors of the Georgia State Fair running October 9 to 21. He promotes free examination and counsel, access to X rays, and expertise in chronic diseases. Limited engagements at 60 Inman Building, Atlanta, with details by mail. Also brief political notes from Tennessee and Athens about unions and railroad depot improvements.
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