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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines mail and carrier delivery terms with annual and shorter-rate options, urging prompt notice for late or failed delivery. It catalogs local items including road meetings, weather bureau proposals, Daughters of the Confederacy events, political figures, and discussions on higher education, rail service, and city improvements.
Laura Rutherford Chapter will host the Georgia Division annual convention in Athens, highlighting efforts to preserve Civil War memory. The article notes Athens support for memorials, education projects, and monuments including Winnie Davis Memorial Hall and Francis Bartow Memorial. The event opens on the 29th inst in Athens with a warm welcome from the community.
Georgia voters approved five amendments amid very low participation by white voters. The article argues that with over two hundred thousand white voters active in elections, less than one sixth voted on these amendments, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the ratifications and urging citizens to fulfill their duty at the polls.
An era shifts from horse and mule to motor trucks in both city and rural hauling. Army tests show trucks outperform mules by delivering supplies farther and faster and evacuating wounded more efficiently. Weather and impassable roads limit trucks, but mules remain useful where roads fail.
The piece argues Democrats face three chances next month to win the presidency keep control of the House and gain Senate control. It cites Woodrow Wilson as likely president and notes observers see gains for Democrats in both chambers though the Senate remains contested. It urges seizing the moment to push Democratic legislation and electoral gains.
A fragment recalls Gladstone’s earlier years amid Home Rule debates in Ireland, noting minimal visible sectarian or regional divisions among the populace at that time. The text hints at ongoing contention within Irish public opinion during the struggle over self-government.
The text notes Ulster and parts of North Ireland oppose Home Rule, fearing Catholic domination in Dublin. Protestants in Ulster warn they may resist by armed force, with proposals for separate governments under crown veto. The debate hints at potential division and volatile developments ahead.
The article argues heavier than air machines prove propulsion, while accidents stem largely from pilot error. It notes rapid progress in safety design, increased government support, and hopes that aviation will become as common as automobiles, with pilots and schools proliferating nationwide.
The piece argues for investing money in educational scholarships at Georgia institutions, noting benefits to students and state. It cites Brown scholarship funds, gifts from Savannah alumni, and scholarships at University of Georgia, State College of Agriculture, and State Normal School, urging readers to donate through Chancellor Barrow or President Soule for deserving youths.
A rambling historical sketch notes growing Democratic optimism for Wilson's presidential prospects. It cites Roosevelt as a threat and Taft as unpopular, while praising Wilson's stance on tariff reform and party unity. The piece highlights perceived public desire for tariff revision and a shift away from past tariff policies.
The text notes Republicans are weak and Democrats ready to deliver harmony and votes for Wilson. It forecasts Georgia will provide a large majority, urged not less than seventy five thousand, to set a record for support in this election context.
The critique argues Roosevelt's push for a new party weakens Progressive support, as many progressives drift to Wilson or Democrats. It alleges past funding scandals shadow him, undermining electability beyond the Mississippi region and casting doubt on any national impact.
A new school of business administration at the University of Georgia began last June after funding delays. Prof R E Curtiss leads the department teaching banking insurance and general business economics with plans for further courses and faculty. Early enrollment is strong and the program aims to become a leading feature of the university.
The article outlines Greece Bulgaria Servia and Montenegro declaring war on Turkey over protection for Christian populations in Macedonia. It warns the conflict could spark a wider European war if Turkey resists change, noting Russia’s influence and the fragile balance as major powers weigh outcomes.
A historic note extols American governance in Porto Rico, praising stable government, boosted trade, rising property values, and health improvements. Sugar and tobacco production surged, with values expanding fivefold and sixfold respectively, reflecting a strong economic uplift since U S occupancy.
A fragment recalls a clarking anecdote about price tags and cost marks. A trader’s addled notes mention a coat price and a mistaken sow hide mix up, ending with a humorous misread total and a counter offer that mirrored the earlier price cue.
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