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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
4
A columnist urges calm amid the European war, praising American aid and Red Cross commitment. Mentions Wilson's neutrality leadership, Mexican unrest with Villa, and warnings about sensational reporting and the spread of conflict.
One hundred two Hart county farmers reached Athens by automobile to learn what the State College of Agriculture is doing. The visit highlighted the college’s role in advancing Georgia agriculture and honored trustee emeritus Andrew Judson McMullan, now followed by his son Lucien McMullan. The piece urges regular visits by thousands of farmers to share training and ideas.
The administration pledges two and a half million dollars to repatriate Americans abroad amid war conditions. It stresses prompt action to minimize involvement in the conflict and to safeguard citizens overseas, noting Congress has acted and will continue to support these efforts.
Analysis notes a sharp rise in U S sugar use after a tariff reduction on sugar. Willet and Gray attribute about one third of the increase to population growth and two thirds to lower prices and rising world output. The period January to June 1914 shows consumption up 12.99 percent versus 1913.
A writer argues the war in Europe teaches geography and economics, urging Southern farmers to raise more wheat and corn and meat while reducing reliance on cotton. He warns of high costs, cites a Georgia planter’s losses, and advocates conserving livestock and feed, including a proposed calf protection law.
Postmaster General Burleson states Senator Hoke Smith has been a strong supporter of the parcel post. He notes Smith helped craft vital provisions to empower the system and aid producers, and rejects claims of opposition as baseless.
Senator Hoke Smith added Sec. 7 to the anti trust bill to protect labor, agricultural, and horticultural mutual aid groups from restraint of trade charges. The author cites prior Bacon Bartlett proposals and argues wartime needs will push cotton and mill investments to the South. The piece urges prompt payment of debts to avert panic and stresses economic lessons from war.
A discussion urges welcoming European migrants to avoid militarism fears and emphasizes the southern farmer diversifying crops. It notes Dixie Planters rely on home-grown grains and hog fattening from corn to weather wartime financial impacts.
A wry aphorism notes that a man who believes he has learned all he can has only learned what remains to learn until his hatband shrinks, implying humility and ongoing growth.
Box scores show Chicago and Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the American League while New York defeats Chicago 4 to 1 in the National League. The paper also carries many political candidacy notices for Clarke County Georgia including Samuel J Tribble and A S J Stovall announcing for Congress and Senate.
A listing promotes pipes suited for smoking and also as attractive presents. It emphasizes variety for personal use or as a thoughtful gift.
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