Newspaper Rates and Reflections on Freedom of Speech
The Athens Banner pricing outline shows yearly and quarterly rates, with cash in advance and various remittance methods. The passage contrasts American free expression with European censorship, noting mocked statements about emperors in Germany and historical limits under John Adams, emphasizing that U S presidents require protection but remain far less restricted than European monarchs.
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White House
John Adams
Germany
Stettin
Morocco
The Girl Athlete Sees Slow Gains In College Sports
The New York World notes Vassar field day results show women trail men in sprints and throws while excelling in endurance events like long distance swimming. Endurance may reflect deeper strength, with Alpine porter anecdotes and greater resistance to disease suggesting women’s overall vigor surpasses claims of flashy records.
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New York World
Vassar
Whymper
Presidents and Kings: Roosevelt Protection in Cities
The New York World notes King Edward’s Paris visit with minimal security while President Roosevelt’s safety demands in New York seem excessive. The Macon Telegraph agrees that Roosevelt despises ostentatious protection but history requires it in cities with large foreign-born, anarchist-leaning populations. The comparison remains favorable to Roosevelt overall.
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New York World
Edward
Paris
England
Roosevelt
New York
Moscow
Macon
Chicago
Cotton acreage cuts could lift prices to twelve cents per pound
Historical figures show cotton demand about eleven and a half million bales annually. With 25 percent acreage cuts and prior reductions in fertilizer, yields under various weather scenarios suggest a surplus looming. Prices depend on farmers meeting New Orleans reduction pledges. 14 percent may keep prices steady, 25 percent could push to higher levels, and 20 to 25 percent could raise or lower prices to about nine to thirteen cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Atlanta's new union depot in focus as Athens weighs it
A long running topic in Georgia newspapers notes Atlanta finally gained a union depot and urges Athens to mobilize similar support. Other items include the War of 1812 veteran’s death and ongoing pension widows, Chicago strike escalation, local student strikers, debates over railroad ownership, and commentary on Georgia politics and demography.
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Atlanta
Athens
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo offer one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Mar vin as honest and able druggists. Cure taken internally, prices 75c per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Fr. J. Cheney
Orm
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Unclaimed Letters List at Athens Post Office
Athens post office lists unclaimed letters with a one cent extra charge. Males Bates F Benjamin Willia Carroll Tom Cohen D A Cohen Charles Colbert Ed Craven Samuel Flower J A Gordon G A Harris W E Hill Wash Jameson WW A Jr Kilpatrick M G Klein John M Long Master Tommy Nil son Tom Scott Jack Penn Barnes Strickland Dicky Tucker R P Turner W J Welch M B Females Cleveland Mrs Matilda Tooley Miss Mamie Cooper Mrs Lusinda Cunjus Mrs A B Edwards Miss Cassie Elder Tilla Hill Mrs 4 E Huff Susie Johnson Mat Maxon Mrs Genevleve Morris Miss Alice Pastor Mrs Emma Smith Mrs Lizale Stewart Mrs Saran Thomazeen Miss Carle Williams Mrs Rona Fleming P M
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Athos
Males
Bates
Benjamin
Willia
Carroll
Tom
Cohen
D. A
Charles
Colbert
Craven
Samuel
Flower
J. A
Gordon
G. A
Harris
W. E
Hill
Wash
Jameson
Www
A., Jr
Kilpatrick
M. G
Klein
John M
Long
Master Tommy
Nilson
Scott
Jack
Penn
Barnes
Strickland
Dicky
Tucker
R. P
Turner
W. J
Welch
Clevand
Matilda
Tooley
Mamie
Cooper
Lusinda
Cunjus
A. B
Edwards
Casiie
Elder
Tilla
4. E
Huff
Susie
Johnson
Mat
Maxon
Genevelve
Morris
Alice
Pastor
Emma
Smith
Lizale
Stewart
Saran
Thomazeen
Carle
Williams
Rona
Memorial Service at Oconee Street for Rev Ellison D Stone
Memorial Sunday service at Oconee Street Church honors Rev Ellison D Stone founder of the Sunday school in 1857. Resolutions praise his life and lasting impact, with tributes from Rev J Y Dunaway and others, and a planned memorial plaque for the church wall.
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Oconee Street
Ellison D. Stone
Stone
W. G. Crawley
Jesus Christ
Jesus
E. D. Stone
Oconee
Athens Banner
Clarke County Courier
J. Y. Dunaway
A. W. Wess
Mima Ken
Athens and Jefferson railroad to extend toward Dahlonega
The Athens and Jefferson railroad plans to run from Gainesville toward Dahlonega with a gauge broadening to Gainesville. The electric railway firm has merged with Gainesville Midland, enabling continued right of way acquisition. Spur tracks may reach the Chestatee area mines owned by Mr. Baldwin, who is in New York finalizing finances and expected back in two to three weeks to advance construction plans.
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Athens and Jefferson
Gainesville
Dahlonega
Electric Railway Company
Chestatee
Baldwin
New York
Athens and Jefferson Road
Athens
Educators 10 Meet Wy Athens Soon
Milledgeville Ga May 15 Prof M M Parks president of the Georgia Educational Association announces the next meeting will be in Athens Ga on June 26 27 and 28 immediately preceding the University Summer School. A large number of teachers have agreed to take part with Hoke Smith H S Bradley and Dr Soule among the scheduled speakers. The association organized thirty nine years ago as the Georgia Teachers Association with first meeting in Atlanta under President Dr H H Tucker.
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Milledgeville, Ga
M. M. Parks
Georgia Educational Association
Athens
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
H. 8. Bradley
J. M. Bonnell
A. A. Lincomb
W. H. Kilpatrick
Mercer University
Richard M. Whitehead Dies at 94 Near High Shoals
Richard M. Whitehead, a longtime resident near High Shoals and father of William J. Whitehead, passed away at age ninety four from natural causes. A Methodist for over seventy years, his funeral was held yesterday and the community notes Mr. and Mrs. George Mel have returned from Ravennah.
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Richard M. Whitehead
High Shoals
Whitehead
William J. Whiteheal
Methodist Church
Washington Superintendent Gunnels Dies by Own Action
Prof Lee Gunnels superintendent of Washington Georgia public schools died yesterday in Jefferson Georgia. He walked into a fish pond near his father in law's home after leaving a note describing the location of his body. His despondency and recent reelection to another year as superintendent were noted as context.
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Lee Gunnels
Jefferson
Public Schools
Washington, Ga
Gunnels
R. S. McGarrity
Washington
Familly
Martin Institute
Ball Ground
Washington Public Schools
Mrs James Coile Laid to Rest
Mrs James Coile was laid to rest Sunday at ten o clock in the family burial ground near Winter ville. The funeral drew a large turnout of relatives and friends, a testament to the esteem in which she was held. Rev G M Webb of Athens conducted the services in a most impressive manner.
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We E. Martin
Mr. Stone
J. Y. Dunaway
Nellie Brown
Crawley
Mrs. Martin
Btone
Cobb Lampkin
J. P. Fears
Howell Cobb
T. W. Teed
Winterville
James Colle
G. M. Webb
Athens
Fleeman Burial Held At Beaverdam Church
Funeral services for William J. Fleeman, a prominent Beaverdam area planter in Oglethorpe County, were conducted by Rev. Philip W. Davis of Lexington. A large turnout from the region attended, including friends from Athens, with interment in the Beaverdam church cemetery.
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Beaverdam Church
Oglethorpe County
Willam J. Fleeman
Athens
Philip W. Davis
Lexington
Mr James Barrow Chosen as New County Clerk
County commissioners selected James Barrow as the new clerk at yesterday morning's meeting. He will begin duties immediately and announce his office location in a few days. Barrow is described as a competent young man, with the announcement noting the selection calls for harmony.
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Geir
James Barrow
Barrow
Alumni Photos Requested For University Collection
Chancellor Hill urges alumni to send portraits to build a comprehensive photo album. Aimed at class of 1860 and all graduates, pictures with names and dates on back preferred, cabinet size ideal but any size acceptable. Custodian role offered to Alma Mater, plea for cooperation.
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Hill
Funeral for nine year old Dillard Carter
The funeral for Dillard Carter nine, son of Mr and Mrs W T Carter, was held Sunday at four at their residence. Rev W H Young of First Baptist conducted the services in a large crowd of mourners. Interment followed in Oconee Cemetery.
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W. T. Carter
Dillard Carter
W. H. Young
First Baptist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Featured by Athens Reader Testimony
An Athens reader testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing chronic kidney pain and irregular secretions. The endorsement cites relief from backache, sleep disruption, and sediment in urine after using a box from H. R. Palmer & Sons. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is named as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's. Also mentions Chamberlain's stomach tablets for stomach upset.
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Athens
Nature
Dean
R. A. Collins
College Avenue
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
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W. Fleming, P. M
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Stene
Jefferson & Athens R.R
Educators
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George Mel
Ravennah
James Coile
Mmr. W. J. Fleeman
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