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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists home delivery options with annual and short-term rates, prepaid terms, and methods of remittance. It specifies $5.00 per year, $2.50 for six months, $1.25 for three months, or 10 cents weekly, with Weekly or Sunday Banner at $1.00 yearly or 50 cents half-year. Cash in advance, remittance by express, money order, or registered letter.
Secretary Taft explains the Panama Canal bid controversy saying bids were rejected because contractors would need capitalists to borrow at 7 percent while the government could borrow at 2 percent. He argues the arrangement would not appeal to the government.
The South is destined to become the nation’s dominant region in wealth and influence. W. J. Oliver of Tennessee argues in The Manufacturer's Record that coal, iron, timber, and water power position the South for rapid industrial growth, aided by new rail lines and dredged waterways linking the Mississippi Valley to Gulf ports for export.
The piece reprints Abraham Lincoln’s view that government should serve a community by doing what individuals cannot, while allowing each person and region to govern matters that do not affect others. It emphasizes minimal interference in matters concerning no one else and supports national unity over centralized power.
Local governments face broad powers yet fail to curb concealed pistol use. Officials note rising gun carrying among both black and white youths, with arrests revealing pistols on many youths. Recommendations include treating concealed weapon carrying as a felony with penitentiary punishment to deter the practice.
The Hall board criticizes Hon H H Perry for alarming about new agricultural schools. It argues the curriculum is final and balanced, with focus on advancing agricultural education. Dr L H Batley of Cornell endorses the plan and calls for trial before further criticism.
The article discusses Mr Birrell's Irish Home Rule bill, noting Liberal chances to pass it in the Commons and likely rejection by the Lords. It outlines a 104 member Irish administrative council with majority elected, Irish control of schools and public works, and imperial oversight on higher matters. It mentions support and opposition dynamics with Unionists and Nationalists. A separate note mentions a university chair on oratory possibly created in Georgia and local Athens hotel redevelopment plans starting June 1.
Athens readers share testimonials praising Dean's Kidney Pills after years of backache and kidney trouble. A cabinet-maker from Atlanta describes rapid relief within 48 hours and lasting improvement, urging others to try the remedy through H. R. Palmer & Son's Drug Store. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An editorial argues that Ireland will never be satisfactorily governed by England and that lasting prosperity requires self rule. It notes centuries of subjection, temporary prosperity under English control, and a recent move toward Irish self management.
James L Mayson pays tribute to the Fraternal Order of Red Men noting its origins from colonial resistance and its evolution from Sons of Liberty to the Improved Order of Red Men He extols freedom friendship and charity as core Red Man virtues and cites leaders battles and communal ideals.
Postage from the United States to Canada for second class matter will change starting May 8 1907. The rate is one cent for each ounce or fraction of four ounces, calculated by weight and prepaid by postage stamps affixed.
An advertisement touts Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia as a tablet that digests what you eat, soothes the stomach, and strengthens the body. It asserts the product conforms to national food and drug law and is sold by a Dr ug Co.
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