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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines a forthcoming special edition on the 29th to boost Athens growth and city interests. It calls on merchants and businessmen to advertise, pledging to deliver home distribution and promising benefits from ad investments while raising funds to support a local charitable effort aiding deserving girls.
The YWCA in Athena appeals for four hundred dollars to furnish rooms at the Industrial Home for working girls. Many are from nearby counties earning small salaries and relying on saved funds to support themselves and dependents. A matron will supervise a homey environment with library access and periodicals to improve living conditions.
A draft on Governor Hughes rises within the Republican camp amid talk of Roosevelt’s influence on the nomination. Critics note Hughes’ limited renown beyond New York, while supporters argue long odds and past precedent favor a candidate rising from obscurity.
The article argues for flexible currency laws amid United States stringency caused by scarce money. It cites strong domestic crops and ample domestic goods, urging the government to reform currency statutes to prevent future stringencies and bridge gaps until markets stabilize.
Athens bankers report strong local liquidity despite tight currency as cotton moves out of town. Farmers hold substantial cash from recent sales while banks remain poised to sustain all city business. Pace of cotton export hinges on pallet loadout and compress operations, but bankers express full confidence and no looming cloud over regional prosperity.
The proposed canal linking the Mischasiopi river to the Atlantic Ocean may gain strong backing from President Roosevelt. The government appears to have it in hand and the idea could hold attention for years, potentially connecting the Mississippi waters.
The piece argues for a Panama Canal linked to Atlantic interests and national wealth, while predicting Congress will consider it soon. It critiques the Hague Conference as producing little tangible result, noting excessive dining and speeches, high costs, and public doubt that any real peace emerged.
A late 19th century style critique questions the Panama project costs citing about 130 million spent with little real start, estimates rising from 250 to 300 million, and argues for a sea level canal that would erase prior work and require hundreds of millions more. It accuses graft and incompetence, noting calls to widen the canal and unsolved funding needs.
The article urges Athens merchants to advertise in The Banner to reach homes across the city and region. It notes strong cotton yields and steady work, predicting a robust fall and winter market. It argues ads will showcase stock, prices, and reasons to shop locally, claiming The Banner is a reliable, widely read medium.
Athens reader James Armstrong of Windsor Street Atlanta testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of backache and urinary trouble. He describes severe pain, weakness, and need to pause work until using the pills, after which his back grew strong and he could work hard again. Call TH. R. Palmer & Sons for more customer reports.
In Birmingham near Boyls a suburb Mrs Nora Tate shot and instantly killed her husband Sam Tate during supper. The couple with their young son were present when she rose and fired a bullet through his eye. She refuses to speak of the motive and is held at the county jail.
Winterville Georgia November 5 Mr J C Fleeman lost a newly built negro tenant house to a fire on Sunday night The occupant was away and the cause is unknown The loss is about 600 dollars
Uncle Newt cites a theory that no solid exists, arguing matter is a system of endlessly divisible atoms in motion. He likens solids to miniature universes, with perpetual orbital activity and a final, inevitable decay as life energy ceases.
An old advertisement from Racine Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative claiming to strengthen stomach, heart, and kidney nerves. It warns against drugs and stimulants and offers a free sample upon request, signed by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Atlanta Georgia November 6. J G Morris of Cobb county files protest over Bulloch county’s prize win at the state fair. Editor J R Miller of the Statesboro News says he will sue for libel and damages up to 5000 dollars, claiming products listed as Bulloch grown were not grown there. The state fair committee confirmed the judges’ decision giving first prize to Bulloch and second to Cobb.
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