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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
4
The Athens paper highlights Clarke County Rifles at St Simon’s and local politics with Governor Smith’s actions in the senatorial contest. Taxes, school funding, and roadway improvements loom as Athens grows in 1911 with crops, markets, and public bonds debated.
A wealthy woman left her fortune to William R. Ward for his kindness and faithful service. Ward, once troubled, had cared for her and her business as a loyal employee and friend. The tale argues kindness rewards more than money, shaping better citizens and brighter lives.
The article notes Governor Woodrow Wilson’s rule that he does not draw pay while absent from the state, arguing that only services rendered in the state merit compensation. He has the treasurer dock his time during speaking tours and has not taken state pay on those trips.
A Georgia editorial urges immediate funding for the State Normal School to meet rising demand for trained teachers. It argues that current two and a half million dollar annual common school spending yields poor returns due to undertrained teachers and that investing in normal schools would supply qualified educators and improve overall school outcomes.
The piece notes Congress nears adjournment with Georgia facing a common school system overhaul and tariff relief. It urges tight Democratic Senate unity on bills like constitutional amendment submissions and Bristow amendments, warns insurgent Republicans, and stresses the need for every Democrat to vote. It frames expected close votes on Canadian reciprocity and tariff revision as pivotal for relief and Democratic success in next year’s election.
A Georgia article argues the state suffers from too many laws and frequent amendments. It calls for focused reforms to improve enforcement and reduce legistlation that confuses citizens who must know the law.
A Georgia discussion on divorce reform cites Judge Walter Charlton and Judge W D Ellis urging tighter grounds for divorce. Historical figures show dramatic rise in Georgia and national divorce rates, arguing existing laws encourage trivial filings and high costs.
The Banner defends its role in promoting Georgia while criticizing loose, vague groups like the Greater Georgia Movement led by John Greer. It notes mixed efforts from the Georgia Bureau of Publicity, the State Board of Trade, and the Chamber of Commerce, and suggests a permanent, well grounded organization to advance Georgia’s interests.
The county court house bond election in Clarke County was postponed briefly but leaders insist the delay changes nothing. They press for intensified education and outreach to secure more than twelve hundred votes, presenting how bonds can be funded and spent without extra taxes while stressing the courthouse need.
The United States Senate passed a sweeping campaign publicity bill, banning high spending and mandating disclosure of all primary and general election expenditures. It limits per candidate spending, requires public disclosure within fifteen days of the election, and bars promises of political jobs to influence votes.
A well known Athens resident argues the city offers ideal climate in both seasons and boasts an excellent health record. He urges nationwide advertising and more amusements to establish Athens as a premier regional resort.
The article notes a warming North South sentiment after the Civil War era and reports the U S Senate debate over a 100000 monument for Confederate dead in Vicksburg. Senator Williams of Mississippi sponsors the measure and wins 29 to 19 votes to proceed. Senator Heyburn of Idaho criticizes the cause as murder.
A scramble of editorials notes Griffin News and Sun tilt against Tom Hudson in the governor race while Pope Brown is cast as the genuine Smith candidate. Carroll County Times discusses electoral strategy and a question of comeback for a defeated candidate, naming Joe Brown as one who can return.
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