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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
2
Athens residents rally to vote in November with pink Democratic tickets and blue Republican ones as Georgia considers multiple amendments. The piece urges informed participation, notes soil survey work aiding farmers, and highlights campaign preparations and local interest in elections and public service.
The article urges observing Mother's Day with a white flower and a letter to mothers. It commends honoring mothers as essential to character and civic virtue, noting past neglect and the need to remember and cheer mothers each year.
A reader viewpoint extols Montenegro for challenging Turkey, noting its small population yet strong fighting spirit. It discusses broader European power interests, potential spread of conflict, and the hoped-for end of Ottoman rule in Europe.
The article argues voters will choose Wilson and a Democratic House and likely Senate, urging Georgians to contribute to the campaign fund and vote. It notes nationwide shifts toward tariff reform and distrust of trusts, with Roosevelt fading and Taft’s quiet campaign.
The piece contrasts early criticism of Woodrow Wilson's tariff position with praise for his clear, moderate stance aligned with the Baltimore platform. It quotes New Jersey Governor’s call to reform tariffs to curb monopolies, reduce patronage, and transform taxation toward fairness, signaling a future of stable prosperity.
Clarke county Georgia leads in permanent road surfacing using topsoil methods and maintenance discipline. Experts praise the approach, contrast with other counties, and urge nationwide skilled supervision, continuous maintenance, and a dedicated road force to sustain good roads.
The piece urges Clarke County voters to ratify the county unit system for public schools, arguing it will improve education especially in rural districts by extending the school year with minimal tax impact. It calls for a two thirds majority and to vote today.
The Banner condemns the assault on former President Theodore Roosevelt. It notes the attacker was demented and stresses public figures should be able to travel openly without fear, expressing wishes for Roosevelt’s speedy recovery and public safety.
Georgians celebrate the strike’s end as arbitration is chosen to settle disputes. The piece regrets the delay that caused deaths in Augusta and urges arbitration to prevent violence, losses, and further unrest. It praises impartial boards and better relations through arbitration.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce proclaims its nine and a half years of strong service and notes a new active force in local business development. Athens has grown from a small town to a city of prominence with rising membership signaling broader economic uplift and ongoing enrollment efforts.
The article lauds Woodrow Wilson for cancelling speaking dates to aid Roosevelt’s recovery. It argues the move shows Wilson’s magnanimity and suggests Roosevelt may not resume campaigning before the election, with Taft also refraining from speeches, viewing the restraint as beneficial for the republic.
The article urges every Georgia Democrat to vote on November 5 for Wilson and Marshall to secure a Democratic majority. It warns against turnout by other parties and notes amendments to the state constitution to be decided, urging citizens to vote on Election Day, the first Tuesday in November.
In this Athens editorial the fall business peak is near with cotton shipments rising and merchants expecting a strong season. The piece urges residents to spend locally to support Athens businesses and curb out-of-town shopping, arguing local shops offer full stocks at fair prices and back the city’s prosperity.
A local appeal urges Democratic donors to back the national campaign led by Wilson prospects. It notes split Republicans drift toward Roosevelt and Taft, calls for Georgia and Athens participation, and asks for gifts to sustain party headquarters and operations through November fifth.
Idaho Senator Heyburn dies leaving a legacy of sharp attacks on the South and a reputation for persistent rancor in the Senate. His death ends a long and controversial tenure noted for harsh rhetoric and political stances.
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