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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner urges support for bonds to fund a new courthouse and school improvements, notes the July 11 vote, praises new depots, and calls for enhanced educational facilities for women via Lucy Cobb and University alignment. It also discusses state pensions, alumni days, agriculture funding, and potential rail expansions shaping local growth.
The Senate narrowly approved a Bristow amendment granting Congress power to supervise U S elections, with Vice President Sherman casting the tie vote. The measure advances to the House, where opposition in the South warns ratification would threaten state rights and hinder direct popular election of senators.
Southern farmers increasingly can surplus orchard and garden products for market with small outfits costing about three to four dollars and larger units at twelve to thirteen dollars. The USDA notes viability and profit potential as the region’s fruit and vegetable supply supports a growing canning industry. Leading agricultural bodies back the push, signaling rapid, profitable development across the South.
Opinion piece argues William Jennings Bryan's leadership harms the Democratic Party. The author says Bryan seeks to control tariff policy, bypasses party opinions, and has failed thrice as presidential candidate. The piece urges party unity and warns against a single dictatorial figure for a victorious 1912 campaign.
The county commissioners call an election in July to approve a two hundred thousand dollar bond issue for a new county court house. Citizens are urged to support the plan and work to secure passage, citing the inadequacy of the present building and the benefit of a centrally located new structure.
The article discusses historic tension over the Monroe Doctrine between the United States and Great Britain. It notes Grover Cleveland's ultimatum to Britain over Venezuela, evolving British acceptance, and observers like Earl Grey and the London Spectator urging U S adherence. It argues continued American readiness to protect the doctrine and maintain hemispheric peace.
The Macon Telegraph surveys Georgia's upcoming Senate, noting 44 members with information on 33. Of those, 26 are Georgia natives, 2 from South Carolina, and one each from North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. Ages range from 25 to 70, with occupations including farmers, lawyers, merchants, and officials. Baptists lead with 10, Methodists 11, Presbyterians 2, and 10 with no religious data.-Married status shows 32 married, five married twice, one widower. 118 children among 27 members. Members favor economic administration, tariff reform, conservation, good roads, and public schools, with diverse views on term lengths, railroads, ballots, graft, and financial concentration.
The Board of Visitors report credits the University of Georgia with its best work in history after thorough examinations. It urges increased annual maintenance funds of twenty thousand dollars to implement improvements, but notes success depends on state appropriation. The board commends the work yet stresses need for funding from the General Assembly.
The Banner applauds the mayor and council for allocating twenty five dollars per school for playgrounds. Local ladies spearheaded the project, with citizen donations funding several playgrounds already. With official support, every city school can gain a playground, a great blessing for the children. The workers and leaders are thanked and commended for their efforts and aid.
Athens Clarke county residents back a bond issue for a new county courthouse and are organizing committees to push voter turnout. It will take twelve hundred affirmative votes and sustained effort to secure passage, with emphasis on convincing evidence of need and minimal tax burden.
The Georgia State Dental Society promotes oral hygiene with speeches in Macon. Dr N G Slaughter of Athens opened discussion with a paper full of suggestions. Poor teeth contribute to diseases and neglect harms the body. Emphasis on children's dental care and prevention.
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