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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner prints editorials on Mexico, Wilson, Pancho Villa, Huerta, and the 1914 election debates. It critiques a Florida or Georgia reader’s views, discusses tariffs, free tolls on canals, and warns against war spending while urging cautious policy.
The article defends President Wilson's approach to the Mexican crisis, arguing he avoids war to honor the Monroe Doctrine and prevent hostile powers from challenging U S policy. It praises his patient, principled stance and warns against aggression that could provoke broader conflict.
Superintendent Bond appeals to Athens residents to back the chautauqua enterprise sponsored by the high school. The Redpath program offers seven full days of entertainment and lectures, music, and performances, promising the largest event of its kind seen in Georgia. The Banner notes the financial burden but urges strong local backing for the magnifi cent undertaking.
In a regional banking dispute, Atlanta carried the day over New Orleans, with strong sugar interests in Louisiana shaping the debate. The Louisiana delegation is praised for ability yet limited by party tariff battles, as Atlanta’s arguments prevail and New Orleans must accept the outcome and continue development.
Seventy six years ago the Sirius crossed from Cork to New York in eighteen days becoming the first real trans Atlantic steamship voyage. The Great Western followed days later. Bonfires lit Jones wharf as crowds celebrated. Today steam dominates seas and a modern swift mail ship can sail 500 miles daily.
A southern girl angered at her sister vows vengeance. Her aunt cites the Bible verse Vengeance is mine. The girl responds that God is a gentleman and could not harm a lady.
A compilation of Georgia papers weighing gubernatorial candidacies with emphasis on regional biases. South Georgia seeks equitable representation while warning against weak candidates. Savannah and East Georgia factions spar over support for J Randolph Anderson and others.
A Macon Telegraph note mocks Morris and Gov. Slaton over a Cobb County clash last week. It quotes Hon. A. O. Blalock urging repeal of the tax equalization measure while praising the legislature’s earlier work, criticizing demagogic opposition in Georgia.
Special to the Banner from Quitman Georgia reports Brooks county farmers produced twenty one wagon loads of home cured bacon in one day. The story spread widely through Georgia and national outlets including Farm and Fireside praising Georgia agriculture. Governor and chamber leaders urge county chambers to unite farmers and business men to boost livestock and home meals, aiming to keep sixty million dollars of meals spent in other states at home.
An old time ad touts Tango as a painless instant remedy to remove the corn kernel and cure bunions and callouses. It promises no toe soreness, money back guarantee, and availability for 25 cents at all druggists, made and guaranteed by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine and iron claims. The long column then lists numerous Clarke County Georgia political candidacies for various offices with names such as W A Mallory H H Linton J H Hancock and others subject to Democratic primaries and party action.
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