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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1906

Page

4

Montgomery plant could revolutionize southern paper making

The piece discusses a proposed Montgomery plant focused on the chemical pulp process using spruce pine stalks. It argues the project is financially feasible with about 2000000 dollars initial capital, aims to produce paper commercially, and could help the South supply a large share of the world market. It notes the plant's success hinges on Montgomery's results and envisions a broader impact on the paper industry.

Gomery Montgomery Cngomery Northern Paper Mills

Taft Advises North Carolina Republicans to Nominate Democrats

In a Raleigh speech Taft says the Republican Party would be stronger as a voting party if Federal officers were filled by Democrats. He urges North Carolina Republicans to show they recognize their obligation to offer able, honest, and worthy men for public offices.

Charleston Raleigh Taft Republican Party of North Carolina

Cotton Mills Rise in South and Trade Balance Discussed

Textile report data show January loom and spindle totals rise across Virginia Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina Mississippi Georgia and Alabama with 10 137 knitting machines and 58 784 spindles noted. The balance section cites New Yorks first bale at 24 cents and flags cottons crucial role in exports with a $374 million surplus and vast foreign investments interest.

The Southern Railway South Virginia Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina Mitsiasippi Georgia Alabama New York New York World New Orleans Europe Coton

Athens Chamber of Commerce Praised for City Upbuilding

The Athens Chamber of Commerce earns community thanks for its four year effort improving the city. It operates quietly yet effectively, driving major movements that benefit Athens while noting business leaders and educators should join. The piece urges wider membership across firms and professions to bolster the organization’s work.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Ita Athens Athena Chamber of Commerce

Japanese Lessons and the Return of Scholars

The piece notes Japan mentoring from abroad and sending youths to study internationally, highlighting a movement of exchange and learning as Japanese students return with global knowledge.

Bryan Defends Conservatism in Democratic Platform Talk

Mr. Bryan argues he has always been a conservative in principle and that Democratic policies reflect old principles suited to new conditions. He defends the party as a defender of property and urges unity among both old and new friends toward common goals without strict admissions procedures. He cites past shifts in party alignment and prefers a Bible based plan of inclusion for latecomers.

Sandersville Merald Macon Thia Mr. Bryan Democratic Party

Albany Herald Defends Fair Debate Report

The Albany Herald defends its Monday Smith-Howell joint debate coverage as fair and accurate while accusing the Atlanta Journal of misrepresentation and selective quoting to skew the debate in favor of Howell. The Herald says the Journal’s extracts misleadingly suggest Smith dominance.

Albany Herald Georgia Smith-Howell Atlanta Journal Watson and Company Howell Smith Herald

Cotton stalks to fuel southern industrial growth

Montgomery plans a flat plant to develop cotton stalks for paper and fuel. The Birmingham Age Herald notes seed mint and stalks could make the South’s cash crop invincible, supplying cheaper paper and boosting farmer income. Potential products include power from stalks and denatured alcohol.

South Montgomery Birmingham Age Herald

Farewell to Texas Battleship Ends Long Navy Service

The battleship Texas, the first built for the U S Navy, is to be dismantled after years of mixed reputation. While some called her a hoodoo vessel, many recall her strong service at sea and battles near Charleston Harbor as she prepares to exit the naval roster.

United States Texas Charleston Naval Service U. S. Navy Isyt Brooklyn N. Y Norfolk Harbor Tortugas Wallabout Channel

The ill fated Texas ship in the Norfolk yard

A historical overview details the Texas battleship built in Norfolk Navy Yard from 1889 to 1895. The vessel suffered repeated misfortune from poor design and accidents from sinks to groundings and a boiler explosion injuring six men.

Growth of Bryan Seen Across Parties and Press

The article notes broad praise for William J. Bryan from diverse newspapers including the New Orleans Daily States and Indianapolis News. It highlights Bryan's evolving political stature, endorsements, and stance on party unity, alongside editorial support for Georgia’s State Normal School at Athens and its push for legislative funding.

William J. Bryan New Orleans Daily States Mr. Bryan Independent Bryan New York Democratic Party Indianapolis News London Georgia State Normal School Athens

Doctor's Shift. Now Gets Along Without It

A physician says he formerly ate meat for breakfast and suffered indigestion until using Grape-Nuts. Since last fall he can do without meat as Grape-Nuts provides complete nourishment, with no indigestion and weight gain. He prescribes it for indigestion, over feeding, and recovery, noting easy digestion and strong nourishment with dextrose-processed starch. He declines to reveal his name.

Pontum Co Battle Creek Mich

A Ballad of Trees to the Master

A fragmentary verse adaptation recounts a figure called Master entering the woods for love and shame and leaving content with death. It references olive leaves and a thorn tree, alluding to sacrifice and rendering a somber woodland scene. The text attributes itself to Sidney Lanier and hints at a crucifixion imagery through forest allegory.

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