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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner discusses growth in Athens and Carnesville, education efforts at the State College of Agriculture and the University of Georgia Summers School, and current Georgia politics including taxes, the prison commission, McLendon and Taft bond debates, Roosevelt rumors, and an anecdote from Recorder Broyles court.
Paper makers face wood shortages as spruce forests shrink and 12,000 square miles of forests have been stripped. Researchers report cotton and corn stalks as near inexhaustible sources for superior paper, potentially revolutionizing production and providing new income for growers once perfected.
A discussion notes that marriage and divorce laws vary widely among states. Georgia needs stricter license controls to prevent fraud and reduce future divorces. Some states lack divorce laws, while others offer overly lax or murky rules. A uniform standard is urged to lower court disputes and protect young couples.
A opinion piece argues the South faced criticism over race policy with justice and has earned broader respect. It cites William Archer in McClure's and praise from Taft Eliot Bryce Abbot Higginson and Collier's Weekly, claiming northern leaders acknowledge the South’s steadfast stance and “long lane that has no turning.”
A column imagines a Colorado suffrage candidate, Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker, contesting Congress two years hence. It argues women in Congress would curb dull tariffs, boost lively debate, and expose legal missteps, while sparking intense media attention and action.
A Colorado writer denounces suffrage as folly and asserts woman’s place is at home. He extols woman as God’s best creation and urges domestic influence over husbands and children to shape the republic’s future.
The piece questions the hookworm stereotype and argues Southern soldiers showed endurance. It notes federal exams on Southern recruits for hookworm, mentions Andersonville mortality linked by Dr. H. F. Harris, and concludes Southern soldiery remains strong despite past illness.
An 8 P. Jones report from the Georgia state geological department urges capitalists to study Georgia's gold fields. It notes historic prominence before the California rush, predicts renewed large-scale development, and highlights abundant mountain water power and ideal conditions for mining.
The Elsie Sigel murder in a New York Chinese convert room fuels dispute over mission efforts among Chinese in the United States. Miss Helen Clark of New York argues that young American girls should not work in Chinese quarters, urging older, wiser workers or missions in China where the field and results differ.
A dispute among Bolivia Peru and Argentina over a boundary led to arbitration by Argentina's President Alcorta who ruled for Peru. Bolivia refused to accept the decision, raising the threat of war. Brazil may seek the territory, and a permanent arbitration board with enforceable decrees could prevent such conflicts.
The piece explains why Galveston Texas built a sea wall after a devastating hurricane and flood and notes the wall’s role in deflecting the Gulf waters. It cites the two million dollar cost and underscores lessons learned from past storms.
The quote credits Stile Capital for turning expenditure into progress and wonders, praising human ingenuity and investment as drivers of remarkable outcomes. The text frames this as a lasting testament to successful funding and innovation.
The Kress firm’s purchase of vacant blocks on Clayton and Lumpkin streets shows strong confidence in Athens growth. With widespread improvements, brisk real estate activity, rising cotton prices, and thriving banks, the Banner predicts a population of 25,000 within a few years and a city-wide expansion of business districts.
Justice David J. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court opposes a constitutional amendment granting Congress power to levy a federal income tax. He argues it would erode state rights and diminish government effectiveness, though the public largely supports the move to tax wealthier classes and curb predatory wealth. He predicts ratification by most states except a few in New England.
The article argues tariff protection challenges the U S Constitution, noting eminent lawyers claim unconstitutionality. It critiques Aldrich’s revenue bill caption, cites Cullop and Roosevelt, and urges voters to demand constitutional first principles and elect a party that serves the people over trusts and the wealthy.
The article argues that Cuba relies on its state run lottery to fund government needs while trapping the poor in poverty. It notes President Gomes hopes American patrons will bolster the lottery’s profits, recalling past U.S. fights against lotteries and warning the scheme will fail to improve Cuba’s governance or finances.
Anderson notes no special inducements to marriage in Georgia while Americus Times-Recorder cites Jackson ville influx. The Times-Union's claim remains questioned as express service continues despite the legislative move.
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