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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
8
A Terre Haute Gazette feature surveys ideas of the ideal woman through quotes by Amanda Douglas and local voices. It contrasts refined, loyal, capable partners with playful, bold traits, noting varied male and female viewpoints, social expectations, and enduring partnerships.
A fragmented dialogue shows Miss Gabbie accusing Miss Sharpe of spreading gossip and implying a pattern of rumors. The exchange hints at social tension and accusations of boasting about quantity or scale in a neighborhood dispute.
A survey of common superstitions about toads and snakes debunks wart myths, tadpole tails, nocturnal sight, and other folk beliefs. It explains toads change forms without tails dropping, snakes illusions of healing power, and owls and cats not seeing in total darkness. It notes teachers and observers questioning long lamb tails and wool safety.
Warrants totaling 600000 dollars to pay Georgia teachers are being prepared by State Commissioner Merritt and Secretary of the Executive Department O M Hitoh. Completion will take several days, delaying payment until next week. Governor Terrell will sign, with Comptroller Wright recording and State Treasurer Park issuing checks. A further 300000 dollars for January work may be paid in March.
The body of Alfred EB Buck late minister to Japan and of Atlanta arrived in Washington at noon and was taken to Arlington cemetery for burial.
The Seaboard Air Line has purchased the Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. It will extend from Atlanta into Birmingham and use the line to compete for eastern traffic from the region.
Washington January 15 the president signed the bill suspending the duty on coal at 1 o clock this afternoon. The Senate committee on military affairs today authorized a favorable report on the general staff bill which passed the house a week ago.
W T Leopold grand keeper of records and seals of the Knights of Pythias in Georgia is reported barely alive with doctors fearing he will not survive the night. A vivid hunting tale follows a fisherman recounting a massive catch and the frame of a lively tug of war with a giant fish, with lively dialogue and boasting about the catch.
H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina reports paying one hundred dollars for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and claims it cured his 90 year piles after many doctors and medicines failed. The product combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and healing properties.
Dorothy Sherrod, the charming southern girl who has played Tim Murphy's leading roles for years, is to be featured next season in a new comedy now being written. The contract calls for a starring tour for the following season. Murphy hopes to retain her amid her ambitious plans. Murphy will appear in Athens at an early date.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss John Breckinridge Sanford of Kentucky and Mr Oswald G Villard of New York for a wedding on February 18. Miss Sanford is noted as guest of local residents and Mr Villard is editor of the New York Times and part of the Ogden party that visited Athens during the Southern Educational Conference.
Athens will be represented at the Colonial Ball in Atlanta by Miss Isabel Thomas and Miss Louise DuBose. The ball, hosted by four chapters of the Daughters of the Revolution, promises elaborate decorations and is billed as a premier social event of the season. Local society notes include visits, travel plans, and upcoming church events among Athens residents.
A speech warns that the British Empire cannot endure unless all colonies share justice and mutual sacrifice. It cautions against sacrificing colonial interests for minor advantages, stating such betrayals would toll the empire’s knell.
Ex Governor Robert E Pattison of Pennsylvania argues that woman suffrage has already been tried with success. He notes Philadelphia voters elected women to the school board and placed them on the board of control, asserting that women in educational administration bring great advantages and their full power will benefit the commonwealth.
A discussion on labor strikes, noting about half of strikes are won by the workers and a quarter gain some demands. It argues strikes are sometimes necessary and justifiable, and that even failed strikes teach employers restraint, amid reflections on the era’s steam developments.
A reform proposal argues trusts should be regulated not outlawed. It notes 112 leading trusts, 99 formed after the Sherman Act, and calls replacing extermination with cooperative organization. The plan seeks fair management and broad public ownership in securities to invite citizen participation.
Public sale notice for real estate of Mrs May Hanicait and Mary E Brown administrator Jas. W. Wir sheriff. The property in Clarke County Georgia, described as undivided land with improvements, will be sold before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday following notice. Terms cash.
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