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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and payment terms, urges prompt delivery notices, and notes AP rights. It then presents a lengthy critique of Harvard President Lowell and Senator Lodge on the League of Nations, arguing such views threaten morality and invoking Washington and the Ten Commandments, with editorials urging verification of quotes and prompting national discussion.
Editorial argues that upon President Wilson returning home he should direct railroads and communication into private hands. It condemns government control as inefficient and burdensome red tape fails to deliver timely service. The piece cites slow telegraph and mail delivery and compares past private rail performance unfavorably to current public operation.
State agricultural college demonstrators urge counties to plant more sweet potatoes and build drying and curing houses. Movement proves successful in Clarke county and across the state, promoting year round preservation and making potatoes a valued farm product to rival cotton. Potatoes, grain and meat production are urged to boost southern prosperity.
After a Harvard debate with Senator Lodge on the League of Nations, a remark attributed to President Lowell suggesting removing the ten commandments from use has been widely cited. The press and public critics have offered varied assessments of Lowell s alleged response to Lodge.
Literary Digest survey of 1 377 newspapers across the United States reports 718 wholehearted backers of the League, 478 with conditional support, and 181 opposing. Republicans favor Yes or Conditionally by 420 to 107 No, Independents 205 Yes to 8 No, Democrats 379 Yes and 47 No. The piece urges Americans to help pay the war debt.
A devotional verse proclaims the crucifixion and its meaning, stating that Jesus died to fulfill prophecies and bring abundant life. It emphasizes sacrifice, peace, and salvation won through divine might, with a note of reverent awe at the veil, darkness, and earthly departure.
A reflection on Genesis 22 1 14 praising Abraham for his faith during testing and the value of faithful parents shaping their children Isaac Samuel and John the Baptist as examples. It emphasizes parental consecration and the child s response to divine calling as they grow toward accountability and devotion.
Clarke County notices from 1919 announce permanent administration petitions for Ethel B. Kelly and J. R. Edwards, and a leave to sell land by O. J. Tomas. Also included are unsettled estates for Mark J. Junkins and motions to close a mortgage on property in Athens tied to Tillman Funk Azelle Funk and Teresa Joerg, with court orders for disbursements and debts.
A Jackson County minister praises Solicitor W O Dean for handling a state case with integrity and legal restraint. In a letter dated April 9 1919 from Jefferson Georgia Reverend L W Collins commends his appeal to the jury and urges enforcement of law, asserting support from many in Jackson County.
A stated conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No. 14 K T will be held in their asylum on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Friday evening April 18 at eight o clock The annual meeting will include election and installation of officers All Sir Knights are urged to attend J T Kilpatrick General MO G Quinn Recorder
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteeless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in syrup with a pleasant flavor. It claims strength and vigor and lists 60c price. Also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and liver health. Mrs. Hugh Hardin and Nat Forsyth visit Mrs. L. F. Edwards in town.
Atlanta April 17 reports show Southern districts ready to support the Victory Loan. Zone and county chairmen vow not to repeat past difficulties, citing four year notes at four and three-fourths percent interest as attractive. Atlanta chamber of commerce leads the city campaign with opera week and baseball season affecting timing. Palmer and Glass slated to speak late April and early May.
An old advertisement touts Lamarine Wafers as the ideal laxative to treat colds by stimulating the bowels. It claims neuralgia headaches bad breath and general sickness will fade after taking two wafers tonight and promises a bright tomorrow. Free samples offered from Lamarine Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
In 1918 during the Liberty Loan drive the idea of further bonds and endless support is recalled. The piece reflects on the cost of victory, the dead, and the duty to fund, sustain, and bring soldiers home while honoring fallen heroes and the home front effort. It evokes Chateau Thierry, national sacrifice, and the murky fatigue of war.
Mrs F D McConnell, Grand Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star for Georgia, accepts chairmanship of the Savannah women’s committee for the Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive set for May 19 to 26. She expects to enlist 100 chapters and 100000 members statewide, praising the Salvation Army for aiding soldiers and wounded in No Man’s Land.
Western Canadian cattle raisers told the Dominion government that U S quarantine measures have slashed revenues. Ranchers report forced sales at Winnipeg with $2 to $3 losses per head versus St. Louis prices, placing Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta livestock industries in an intolerable position.
Mrs Chas Foster of the Woman's Publicity Committee is noted in a brief item regarding plans or aspirations tied to a campaign or effort. The fragment suggests organizational activity and a focus on publicity roles within a likely local civic or women’s group.
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