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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1910

Page

4

Banneradvocates county board resignations in Clarke county

The Athens Daily Banner argues for the resignation of Clarke county commissioners after ongoing friction. It outlines the process for resignations, succession by the superior court judge, and calls for harmony, while defending the paper’s stance as in the county’s interest. The piece notes public endorsement and critiques from Mr. Pittard, with broader political quips and references.

Pittard John T. Pittard Board of County Commissioners Clarke County Grand Jury Banenr Ciizen Brand Board of Commissioners Clarke Count Banner Ressop

Good Roads Commission Debate in Georgia

The Savannah Morning News urges creating a state good roads bureau or commission. It argues a single land engineer with county access would better guide road work, avoid large costs, and prevent county autonomy losses, while warning against long term revenue burdens.

Georgia Savannah Morning News Morning News Land Enhineer

Corn Acquitted in Pellagra Case at Rome Trial

Italian inquiry clears maize of pellagra link and blames the simulium replans, a biting fly, for the disease. The field committee denies corn as the cause, easing concerns for corn-based foods while noting uncertain US culprits like the buffalo fly and black fly.

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Judge Lawson Declines Run for Governor

The neighboring Putnam judge Lawson has declined to run for governor after a mass meeting of supporters urged him to enter the race. The Telegraph notes his decision as a mark of respect for his experienced, sound money Democratic stance and predicts strong real support would have faced Gov Brown if he had entered.

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Georgia University for Women and state education gap

The piece argues Georgia has no state supported higher education institution for women. It notes the University of Georgia serves male students, while the state's daughters lack a corresponding flagship university. It cites four thousand students in the University and its branches, urging reform and legislative action.

Georgia Legislative Councils State of Georgia University of Georgia

A Dream of a Separate University for Women in Georgia

The article argues Georgia should establish a state supported university for women in Athens. It notes no equal state provision exists beyond private or denominational options and praises parallel but independent universities for women. It envisions two co ordinated, distinct universities serving the South with equal standards.

State Normal School North Georgia Agricultural College Georgia Emory Wesleyan Mercer Shorter Cox Brenan Commonwealth Church College University OF Georgia Athens Southland

Abolition of Fees Sparks Georgia County Action

The movement to end the dangerous fee system in public officer pay gains momentum in Fulton and Bibb counties Georgia with support from Macon News and the Atlanta Constitution. Critics say fee paid offices fuel corruption while real salaries lag and audits may reveal costs.

Georgia Chattanooga Fulton Atlanta Bibb Macon Bibb County Grand Jury General Assembly Macon News Atlanta Constitution

Men of the Mortar and Pestle Honor Georgia Pharmacists

Athens yesterday welcomed the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association as city leaders turned over the keys. The piece praises pharmacists for accuracy and responsibility in compounding medications, noting rare fatal errors despite vast prescription volumes. It highlights public underappreciation and the profession’s trust in medical care.

Athens Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Georgia

Georgia Commencement: Athens Center of Empire State Life

The piece extols Georgia commencements centered in Athens, praising the University as the state’s enduring institution. It notes visitors and a week of events drawing leaders from across Georgia, reaffirming Athens as the cultural and educational heart of the South.

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Canada Teaching the South Exiles Farmers to Canada

A dated analysis cites Canadian immigration records showing Americans moving northward at increasing rates from 1897 to 1910, with annual U S arrivals nearing 100 000 and total twelve year outflow surpassing half a million. The piece urges the Southern states to advertise and attract settlers, noting Canada’s vast resources and climate versus the South.

Canada United States Canadian Bureau of Immigration William D. Scott J. Bruce Welker Europe England Ireland Scotland Wales Great Britain Bureau British Empire Board of Trade Sothern South

University for Women in Athens Proposed

The Banner reports a plan to create a separate women's university in Athens linked to the University of Georgia. A Lucy Cobb Institute resolution urges forming a conference committee to consider incorporation as a department of the university. The scheme promises safety, dignity, proximity to Georgia faculty, and economic benefits from new prominent families moving to town.

Athens MEIU Lucy Cobb Institute Ag & Department University Lacy Cobb Institute Woman's University University of Georgia Georgia Woman's Universlty Georgia Woman's University

Reforming the Judicial Procedure in Georgia Bar Meet

The Georgia Bar Association gathers to map a sweeping overhaul of Georgia's courts from justice of the peace to the supreme court. Leading lawyers discuss economic and scientific reform, pledging an earnest effort to guide the state's judiciary toward modern, standardized procedure.

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Milwaukee Socialists Eye Two Congress Seats

The piece notes Milwaukee and surrounding areas expect to elect two Socialists to Congress. It mentions Mike Milwaukee district inclusion and ongoing party activity across Wisconsin, plus comments on Taft and Democratic calls for primary reform.

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