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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates for The Athens Banner and The Weekly Banner with cash in advance and mail options. It urges prudent spending during Christmas, praises Lucian L. Knight's Reminiscences of Famous Georgians, and recommends the book as a valuable Christmas gift for Georgian youths.
Athens reports over six hundred thousand dollars spent on new buildings this year, boosting wages for carpenters bricklayers and other workers and expanding local circulation. Despite activity many seek housing, but the outlook for next year remains bright with more construction and steady employment anticipated.
State Treasurer Park has mailed out over a quarter of a million dollars to teachers statewide. The timing supports Christmas needs, but salaries are so meager that most funds may already be spent. Officials acknowledge the challenge of teacher salaries.
The piece notes low salaries and delays in payment in Georgia and reports rumors of Theodore Roosevelt planning a world tour after leaving the presidency. It compares potential public reception to President Grant’s historic world voyage and questions whether Teddy might seek another term or merely undertake the global trip.
A report recounts a floor scuffle between Hon. John Sharp Williams and Hon. D. A. DeArmond in Washington. The incident prompts calls for unity before the next year’s presidential election and criticism of partisan violence among leading Democrats. It then argues trusts persist despite much talk and proposes placing all trust made articles on the free list as a swift cure.
The Farmers Union of Georgia endorses the University Cotton School at Athens. Union News urges farmers statewide to enroll, mail $1 registration, and send cotton samples to A. M. Soule before December 25. Each warehouse and county union should send a representative to attend.
The piece accuses George B. Cortelyou of removing postmistresses at Toccoa and Conyers to install male appointees who could aid Republican delegates, arguing such patronage to influence conventions is improper and harms Roosevelt and Taft prospects. It condemns Cortelyou and questions his fitness for the presidency.
The author argues Cortelyou rose largely due to circumstance and Roosevelt’s influence. It contends Roosevelt promoted him from private secretary to cabinet member and denies special admiration for Roosevelt, but credits him with correcting the “unworthy” removals of women from offices to benefit Taft’s candidacy.
A provocative note reports Californians seeking Black migrant workers from Georgia to Chattanooga. It claims they will be enticed to vote, drink freely, and relocate for plentiful opportunities, while Georgia voters lose rights under prohibition. The piece suggests most Georgia Black workers will stay due to prohibition.
The state college of agriculture at Athens, established in 1872, has been debated for years as to its place with the University of Georgia. A 1000 dollar appropriation helped bind the college with the university, aligning Morrill act goals with the university system and honoring Senator Morrill's vision.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts five doctors misdiagnosed him heart disease kidney trouble blood poisoning stomach and liver ailments. His wife urged Electric Bitters which allegedly restored his health. One bottle said to do more than all five prescriptions. Sold by W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer and Sons druggists Gorham.
The county democratic executive committee met yesterday to schedule a sheriff primary for Saturday January 11 with polls open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. city precincts and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. country precincts. Four candidates are listed with a $20 assessment each. deadline January 8 noon. Australian ballot to be used. two precincts at the county courthouse to handle voters.
Mrs. Margaret Skiff, longtime Athens resident, died in Atlanta Friday at her daughter Viola Hampton's home after a brief pneumonia illness. She was widowed years ago when her husband V. W. Skiff ran a jewelry shop in Athens. Remains were moved to Williamsburg, Massachusetts for burial beside her husband. The notice also advertises Doan's Kidney Pills with local endorsement by Mrs. T. P. Oliver of Athens for kidney pain relief.
L E Brooks of Athens Clarke county announces he will not enter the race for the unexpired term of Sheriff Wier. Brooks, former Madison County sheriff and Athens city marshal, cites respect for the deceased and no scramble for the vacancy.
University Cotton School expects many farmer attendees January 6 to 17 and seeks local hosts to lodge them. Chancellor Barrow asks for numbers and terms. those able to board boarders should notify his campus office. Also includes an unrelated health ad for Dr Shoop's Restorative by H R Palmer & Sons.
More than a year after Allen Roman escaped Clarke county stockade, authorities tracked him to Augusta where Bailiff R. F. Wood arrested him and brought him back to serve out his sentence. DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills are sold by all druggists.
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