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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner advocates creating county police offices to protect isolated rural citizens. It notes Representative McMahan will introduce the measure at the general assembly and argues salaries plus bailiff fees would cost the county little, funded by fines. It lauds Professors Park and Sanford for English department work shaping future state orators.
Georgia churchgoers, regardless of renomination, celebrate the Wesley Memorial institutional church drive in Atlanta. Subscriptions exceed two hundred thousand dollars and may reach three hundred thousand, led by Asa G. Candler with seventy five thousand. Many contributors give smaller sums, all showing a statewide awakening to fund uplifting projects.
Civil Service Commissioner McIlhenny tours the South to promote examination interest among white residents. He argues opposition to the idea that federal appointments favor blacks and urges whites to enter the civil service, noting Republicans and Democrats alike offer promotion chances. The New Orleans States cites hesitancy among white applicants and rising black representation in posts like post office letter carriers and customs inspectors.
Readers note universal commendation for this year’s declarations and orations at the University chapel. The public response signals gratification and pride in the student performances and the event’s quality.
Athens in a rare chance to host large railroad shops of Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad. Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Dorsey invite W H Lynn of New York and Chief Engineer Rice to visit and evaluate Athens as the shop site. Citizens urged to show the city’s advantages and backing for the movement.
The Charleston News and Courier argues against nominating Bryan, claiming he cannot distinguish himself from a Republican. It contends Roosevelt, never a Democrat, could undermine the party by being idealized as preaching Democratic doctrine and drawing voters toward his platform.
The Banner welcomes Dean An drew M. Soule of the college of agriculture to Athens. The paper pledges support for his work to improve the college and its prospects. It notes a growing field for his line and stresses the need for farming children to receive better education to become skilled.
Iter farmers and supporters welcome Dean Soule to Georgia as an energetic, practical leader expected to lift the state’s agricultural college. The Banner notes past financial constraints eased and predicts broader state funding and cordial support will boost the college toward becoming one of the nation’s best with Soule’s tenure.
Leslie's Weekly notes Richmond ceremonies and the rise of the South from 1889 to 1907. It highlights cotton values reaching $700,000,000 for 1907 and total Southern agricultural output up to $1.4 billion, plus coal, iron, and steel expansion, mill capital around $1.7 billion, and exports climbing to $678 million in 1906.
A critique of Liberia as a black republic dream with Consul General Ernest Lyon reporting minimal U S immigration. The 1906 arrivals barely total fifty, hindered by poor direct transport and weak organized immigration agencies, signaling ongoing decline.
The article argues that Liberia offers abundant chances for small capital farmers among African Americans. It notes the country’s climate suits fruit cultivation and palm products but remains undercultivated. With intelligent farming and direction, farmers could develop exports like fruit, oil, and other products, creating wealth from improved conditions.
Dr. Henry C White recommends and trustees approve the abolition of the state college presidency and place control of the agriculture department under Dean Soule. White’s tenure is praised for national and international scholarly renown and advocacy with Congress. He pledges wholehearted support to the new administration and remains committed to the university.
A study of presidential offspring shows six presidents had no children and several produced sons who stood out in their own right. Among twenty-one named sons, nine became prominent figures, including John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams, Robert Tyler, and Richard Taylor, with many earning solid reputations independent of their fathers.
The Macon Telegraph praises the sons of a President as good citizens and credits eleven of twenty-one with unusual distinction. It lists John Van Buren Robert Todd Lincoln Frederick Dent Grant Henry Garfield James Garfield and John Scott Harrison among those prominent in politics diplomacy law and public service.
The seventeenth annual Georgia Industrial Association convention opened at Warm Springs with Dr. Jeff Davis presiding. Program includes addresses on Southern development and mill history, immigration, and cooperation among cotton mills. Roosevelt’s gift to China noted. Kodol ad ends.
The 1897 class reunion at the Commercial banquet featured praise for Manager Philpot and a new permanent university scholarship. Attendees included Meases Charles Akerman and many others from Atlanta, Athens, Rome, Macon, and beyond. R. P. White traveled from Oklahoma, exemplifying strong loyalty to the institution.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is advertised as an antiseptic ointment preventing blood poisoning from cuts bruises or burns. It claims to heal faster with less maturation and relieves burn pain almost instantly. Sold by H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L J P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Yesterday Mrs M A Compton signed a deed transferring her property in the city to the University of Georgia for twelve thousand dollars. The Wilson Lumpkin house will not be disturbed and remains permanently. The agriculture hall will be built just north of the old house facing toward the city center. T J Shackelford represented the University and Col George M Napier represented Mrs Compton.
A local customer with a two to three year tetter ordeal was unable to tend to duties until one box of Chamberlain's Salve cured her. The medicine earns strong community approval and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and others in the area.
A program schedule lists prayer and revival services at country churches with discussions on pastor compensation and church leadership. Topics include whether pastors should set their own salaries, the role of deacons, and church plans for Sunday school changes.
Denver observers report a two month old call for a conference on public lands gathers fifteen states to discuss land policy. The committee lists questions on federal ownership, state rights, withdrawals, timber and mineral merchandising, grazing regulations, and rights of way, amid tensions between cattle interests, settlers, and forest reserves.
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