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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
4
The Athens Banner emphasizes continued civic advancement with plans for a new hotel and union depot, a revived board of trade, and an upcoming agricultural fair. It praises legislators for visiting Athens, notes support for educational institutions, and highlights local leaders like Representative Shackelford and Col. Morton for hospitality and impact.
The Everglades reclamation project aims to drain wetlands in Fiorids with nine canals totaling 144 miles. Plans estimate 800 000 to 4 000 000 acres will be reclaimed at ten feet above tide, creating one of the world’s richest agricultural lands. Project duration is five years with an estimated cost of 810 000 dollars.
The Athens Banner acquires the Athens Tribune and appoints editor and proprietor T W Reed as business manager of The Banner. Census data show lower illiteracy among children aged ten to fourteen than a decade ago, with the Banner noting the Tribune’s role in the merger.
The Chicago Record-Herald summarizes an abstract noting improved school efficiency from 1890 to 1900. It highlights North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana as showing notable literacy progress, with various state percentages cited for illiteracy reduction and educational gains.
The Christian Index urges Georgia lawmakers to pass a child labor bill protecting thousands of white children aged twelve and under in factories. Edicts from Ruskin call for housing, education, and care, while warnings about “the pin” of life emphasize the need to shield youth from merciless commercial labor.
Leslie's Weekly notes a revived custom in the South where prominent society women wear a chosen flower to identify themselves. The piece recounts Mrs. Andrew Pickens of South Carolina as The Lady of Violets, linked to a Russian coronet, and traces violet symbolism to ex Empress Eugenie and the Bonaparte circle. It mentions Madame La Vert the "Southern Magnolia" and Mia Lee Dunlap Jordan of Georgia leading a recent revival at the Atlanta horse show with orchids.
The Athens Banner gains T W Reed as business manager after the Athens Tribune suspends publication and editor T W Reel moves to the Banner. Reports praise Reed as a sharp writer and anticipate The Banner becoming brighter with Reed Rowe and Holder guiding the staff. The Athena Tribune also suspends, leaving editors to join rival papers.
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as remedies for eczema and skin eruptions. It cites cases including J. Hines of Franka Alabama and Alvina Walter of Algona Wisconsin who allegedly recovered after using the products. The copy extols cleansing blood and building up the system with these medicines.
Gov Terrell appoints a hundred new Georgia cal els to his military staff with J W English of Atlanta as chief of staff and Athens members including Menara BE H Dorsey F A Lipscomb J W Morton and Max Joseph These men form a respected military family as part of the governor’s incumbency.
B T Fry of Toccoa was arrested Monday night for conduct at a Proud street boarding house. Mayor Rhodes fined him ten dollars after Mr Newman testified Fry meant no harm though he admitted alcohol influence. Fry claimed he did not intend harm and did not fully understand his actions.
The Federal court for this district opened Monday morning in Depree Hall with temporary quarters provided until the new government building is ready Judge Newman and officers were pleased with the facilities The grand jury and traverse jurors were named and will handle eighty two cases under investigation with nineteen cases decided yesterday including several guilty pleas and verdicts Also listed are distilling related sentences and a local catarrh remedy advertisement citing Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials.
Mr Chas M Young, after weeks in the cotton business at Macon, returns to Athena and accepts a position in the eight department at the Seaboard Air Line Railroad depot. He is described as energetic and capable, with many friends welcoming his return.
Mr D D Walters, manager of the Postal Telegraph Co., has been transferred from this city. He will be succeeded here by Mr Frank Sime. Walters made many friends during his stay in Athens.
The General Education Board promised $100 to match a local Athens fundraising effort for the East Athens Night School. Dr. Wallace Buttrick said the board would provide $400 if citizens raise the same amount, funding repairs, a new home for training in domestic sciences, and a model home for student use.
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