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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner promotes loyalty during wartime with notices on delivery, rates, and carrier conduct while highlighting a Georgia versus Oglethorpe game. The piece urges respect for the flag and references Congress, the war, and German critique amid patriotic sentiment.
The article argues for national military training as a means to restore outdoor vigor and discipline. It notes urbanization harms body and resolve, cites a Britannica figure on German youth longevity linked to military training, and references Henry L. Stimson’s Planned Borough experiment and a Plattenburg-Prom study as supporting evidence.
President Wilson told Congress the United States will enter the war to defend rights and aid mankind not for conquest or indemnity, and aims to liberate the German people by replacing their rulers with a government that guarantees rights. He stressed the fight is against rulers, not the German people, upholding noble republican traditions.
An editorial urges Athens residents to observe Holy Week including Good Friday and Easter by eliminating worldly amusements such as dancing and sports. The piece notes exchanges close for the period and calls for reflection on the death and resurrection of Christ to improve the community morally.
The piece notes a large movement of Black workers from the South to northern munitions and factories, promising better wages and freedom but often yielding little real gain. The resulting labor gap worries Southern farmers already urged to plant more food crops, though officials expect the shortage to be addressed and workers may return home.
A Type Cartoon recalls a once formidable speaker who could work hard fight swiftly and endure long yet upon the crisis he faced fear and could only flee with breath left for running away from the danger.
A fervent appeal cites Fort McPherson internees and a divided American response to the flag. The author urges renewed devotion to liberty, sacrifice, and national purpose, lamenting indifference while invoking the Great God of patriotism.
Sixty thousand school children are shown reverence as the president calls Congress to stand by American principles. American citizens salute the flag in schools while 460 German interned sailors salute at Fort McPherson, signaling wartime solidarity and nationwide flag displays.
A Madison Wisconsin woman Mrs Benjamin F Blake recounts relief from a years long illness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and credits it with curing her. The letter urges others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Company in Lynn Massachusetts. Also includes health tips for preventing croup and a lodge directory with multiple fraternal orders meeting weekly.
Easter cards increase in demand with engraved and hand colored varieties. A selection includes booklets Easter lilies bon bon boxes lunch sets and other decorations. Pick your favorites today.
Cotton futures advance after talk of war with Germany as New York and New Orleans markets show gains. New Orleans sees 48 to 50 points over yesterday, with strong demand and scarce supply as traders anticipate war declarations. Liverpool futures also rise with steady to higher levels across the market.
An old advertisement promotes Danderine Hair Cleanse claiming it smooths and thickens hair, adds lustre, and strengthens roots. It also touts Knowlton’s Dauderife as a 25 cent remedy and sells Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring laxative to refresh the body and blood.
Georgia Railroad timetable issued for Athens trains begins February 18 1917 Eastern Time. Train No 50 runs daily from Athens at 8 35 a m. Train No 62 runs daily except Sunday from Athens at 4 p m. Train No 54 runs Sundays only from Athens at 4 20 p m. Train No 61 runs daily except Sunday to Athens arriving at 12 59 noon. Train No 5 arrives Athens daily at 9 40 p m. Train No 55 arrives Athens Sundays at 12 40 p m.
Train times for Athens routes with connections at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points. No. 2 leaves 7 30 am No. 4 leaves 2 20 pm No. 1 arrives 11 40 am No. 4 arrives 6 40 pm. Connections to Georgia Railroad and Southern Railway for north south and Gainesville Northwestern lines.
Southern Railway trains depart All Points daily at 8:2 p m and 1:00 p m plus 8:15 p m for San Only and 9:30 p m daily excluding Sundays. Arrivals list 11:40 p m and 6:00 p m with 9:45 p m daily excluding Gum. For information contact B Williams or Shelton at the listed numbers.
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