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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Banner and The Athens Daily Banner announce postage free delivery with rates of 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months or 10 cents a week The Weekly or Sunday Banner costs 1.60 per year 0.60 for six months Cash in advance Remittances may be made by express post office money order or registered letter.
The article notes increasing unemployment globally with relief in the United States as Republicans gain power and mills reopen. In England the outlook remains bleak with about two hundred thousand workers in London out of work and winter’s arrival threatening the broader relief efforts.
Clarke county leads in road improvement and early bond work. The state college of agriculture plans January Good Roads school in the South to provide expert teaching and help counties save money while advancing road projects.
The piece argues against converting Tallulah Falls into industrial water power, urging instead a national park approach for Georgia. It envisions a Yellow Stone like park attracting national interest and tourism, urging congress and state leaders to preserve the scenic site. It also notes Kaiser Wilhelm's public blunder in a British article causing European tensions.
The Major Telegraph argued that great orators do not reach the presidency. Editor Stovall counters with a survey of early presidents—Adams, Monroe, Van Buren, Tyler, Pierce, Polk, Buchanan, Lincoln, Garfield, Harrison—noting varied oratorical gifts and arguing that some presidents were accomplished speakers while others were not.
In Nebraska a strong bipartisan tribute crowns William Jennings Bryan for his campaign. He wins the state by at least ten thousand votes, carries Lincoln, and secures a Democratic legislature with nineteen of 133 members and one of six congressmen. The victory marks a sweeping Democratic success in the state.
A Georgia newspaper letter argues the Southern states remained firmly Democratic, despite Taft's victory. It notes Georgia’s voter turnout was down from four years ago, disputes the Constitution editorial against the party, and cites Bryan’s platform as largely acceptable. It also quotes multiple newspapers on Taft’s win, Bryan’s losses, and independent voters' stance in the national result.
The article urges Georgians to devote effort toward building up the state’s material interests by working hard to improve roads across Georgia. It emphasizes persistent effort and collective action as the path to progress.
An editorial argues Southerners may sacrifice heritage and principles for political gain, preferring defeat over endorsing wrong. It notes the Constitution editor signals deep South discontent and predicts a party split, blaming opposition to Mr Bryan for reduced majorities.
The Louisville Courier-Journal piece argues the Democratic party is not dead, citing Henry Watterson's defense of the party's enduring spirit. It warns against despair, urges unity, and notes several states remain and the Constitution and institutional freedom are still worth fighting for.
The Nashville Banner notes Bevan must yield the presidency pursuit as a new leader writes the party’s revived democracy. It credits Taft’s victory to voters seeking sober reform and tempered agitation, while labor largely backs Taft and protective policy to support wages.
The Great Southern Lumber Company reopens its Bogalusa Louisiana mill to meet rising demand. The plant can produce up to 600000 feet of sawn lumber daily, enough for a small town of 40 houses plus a church and a school. The company, with US Forest Service collaboration, aims to improve wood utilization and profit through preserved treatment and size based sourcing. It projects reduced annual timber waste and forest conservation by shifting to durable, chemically treated products.
Savannah ga hosts an international automobile contest November 26 with twenty two cars in the grand prize event. American, Italian, German and French entrants promise a high speed test of car design and driver skill. George Robertson may pilot the Gregoire with Glenn Ethridge as mechanic.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming they prevent viliousness malaria and jaundice. The copy notes price 25 cents and lists W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores as sellers.
New YorkOM Manhattan Opera House opens its third season with La Tosca as the opener. Mme Labla makes her American debut in the title role joined by Maurice and Signor Zenatello. The principal roster remains similar to last year with Melba, Garden, Tetrazzini, Dalmores, Colombin and Gilbert listed among the stars.
At Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy Massachusetts preparations are complete for tomorrow's launch of the battleship North Dakota the first Dreadnaught type built for the U S Navy Miss Mary Benton of Fargo will christen the vessel A North Dakota delegation led by Governor John Burke arrives to attend the ceremony Secretary Mercelf and other Navy officials will represent the department of the navy
London observed King Edward's sixty seventh birthday with military salutes bells and flag raisings across the United Kingdom and empire. Congratulatory telegrams arrived from European heads of state and U S President Roosevelt. The king was reported in excellent health.
Mr and Mrs T W Crawford of Lexington issue invitations for their eighteenth China wedding anniversary celebration to be held on the eighteenth.
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