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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
4
President Woodrow Wilson frames a national shift, urging use of Democratic power to cleanse government and curb industrial excess. He stresses sanitary and pure food laws, fair labor standards, and a justice-driven program, not partisan triumph, with duty to protect health, resources, and the commonwealth.
London's fog is a vast stage of drama with misty mystery and a long history. It shelters crime and tragedy while offering moments of comedy amid the city’s old marshland surroundings and nocturnal watches.
Measles a serious illness for children, cited by the Georgia State Board of Health. The piece notes high death rates among under fives, long term eye ear and kidney complications, and emphasizes prevention, early symptoms, contagion, and the need for physician care and parental cooperation to isolate cases and safeguard schools.
Special to the Banner reports Woodrow Wilson, born in Virginia and raised in Georgia, takes the oath as the twenty seventh president at 1 23 PM. The ceremony in Washington honors democracy with President Wilson delivering a 2000 word inaugural address marked by sober resolve to unite the nation.
The piece argues for more and better parks in Athens to counter urban stress and improve living. It recalls Ruskin, Roman and British park traditions, cites Central Park’s value, notes private philanthropy’s role, and urges a civic plan to acquire land and develop green spaces for all residents.
Cotton receipts in Athens through March 1 total 98,338 bales, down 75,000 from last season. Wagons delivered 22,682 bales. Rail and overall stock on hand stands at 20,475 bales, with marketing this year well below prior peaks due to shorter crop and money shortages. Some cotton moved to Augusta and other markets for lack of local funds.
Atlanta March 4 State and nation pursue Georgia corporations both domestic and foreign failing to file returns or pay registration fees The tax for profits over 5000 is 1 percent and a 1000 penalty for late returns Secretary of State Cook offers one more chance to pay the registration fee with a possible 50 fine if enforcement proceeds Delinquent firms urged to settle promptly to avoid penalties
A historical verse segment describes ancient mothers using a harp’s pleading tone to calm wandering children and lure them back to safety, rather than alarm. It evokes a tradition of gentle intervention and the folk memory of protective maternal influence along perilous paths.
The Sir Anthony Cope Americana collection was offered at public sale in London by Sotheby's on March 4 with many prominent dealers and collectors present. Notable items included Bossu's Travels Through Louisiana 1771, Carver's Travels Through North America 1766 1767 1768 with maps, and Eliass Voyage to Hudson Bay and California 1746 1747.
Advert shows Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as proven. claims wide sale by all dealers. No concrete dates or locations. emphasizes reputation and broad availability in promotional language.
It argues that under President Wilson a method could let the city acquire and develop dry patches, cow pastures and waste places. The piece warns Athens is losing through neglect and asks what ends delay would serve, asserting the city cannot afford to delay the project.
Washington reports Miss Pau line Wayne the White House cow has departed. Nona of Avon, a Waterloo Iowa cow valued at 5000 dollars, will supply milk to the Wilsons. Pauline Wayne has served as first cow, with health concerns leading to her removal and return to Wisconsin.
A historical note warns that children with colds are more prone to catch whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever and consumption. Medical authorities urge caution and seek quick remedies for colds, though the text remains incomplete.
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