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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Banner explains daily Sunday and weekly editions with delivery by carriers or mail. Rates are 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months or 10 cents a week. Weekly or Sunday Banner priced at 1.00 per year 0.50 for six months. Cash in advance. remittances by express post office money order or registered letter.
The article recalls Kermit Roosevelt's courteous act in offering his upper berth to an elderly couple on a Pullman as he traveled through Iowa. It underscores such acts by children and notes that many similar kindnesses by boys in humbler life go unrecorded, praising proper home training and the virtues taught by parents. It then discusses alcohol trends, crime, and social effects across nations, contrasting U S and European patterns with German beer consumption and their impact on health and policing.
The Banner doubts war with Russia over India, arguing Russia lacks power and faces domestic troubles. It notes Russia’s long ambition in India, Japan’s defeat affecting Eastern balance, and warns the era of large territorial indemnities may be ending.
The Southern Cotton Association seeks a three cent tax per bale on last year’s cotton to fund ongoing efforts. The group argues the tax is small, voluntary, and vital to maintain price stability and counter bear speculation. It urges all farmers to contribute to ensure perpetual support for farmers’ interests.
A columnist argues against the notion of universal Japanese devotion to the emperor, accusing writers of fabricating zeal to fill space. The piece contrasts Japanese mob violence and treaty discontent with Russia and notes potential future conflicts over the Pacific, framing Roosevelt and the US as wary observers.
The article criticizes northern groups like the Woman's Relief Corps for lecturing the South on loyalty to the U S flag. It defends Southern loyalty, citing rapid Southern support during the Spanish American War and opposition to teaching Southern history in schools. The piece argues Southern devotion and rejects northern moralizing.
The article defends Southern histories as truth about secession and Civil War heroism. It argues that Northern critiques misstate events, praises Confederate prisons and prisoner exchanges, and asserts unwavering loyalty to the flag and to Andersonville discourse, claiming enduring reverence for the stars and bars.
The piece urges prudent health protection through guarding health and insuring well being for the family. It emphasizes guarding health to prevent disease, noting liver as a common entry for illness and urging early attention to health attacks.
Charles C Cowan writes to Southern cotton planters outlining a stark market view. He labels bears, foreign spinners, and ultra conservative merchants as enemies of fair value while forecasting a future of high prices with a potential 12 to 20 cent cotton if large crops emerge and demand remains insatiable.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a six opiment remedy with remarkable power to quickly ease excruciating rheumatic pain. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and strong efficacy for sufferers seeking relief from joint and muscle discomfort.
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