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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and payment methods, urges prompt delivery complaints, and warns carriers cannot collect or sell papers. It discusses wartime costs, market effects on sugar and cotton, a likely major battle report, censorship delays, and a call for a merchant marine to aid Southern trade.
The article notes affordable dwarf trees influenced by Chinese design now widely available. Small yews and cedars start around 60 cents, while larger oaks sycamores and cedars reach about 20 inches in height with gnarled branches and dense foliage, reminiscent of ancient forest giants viewed through a telescope.
Cotton leaders and government weigh holding three to four million bales to ease financial strain. They expect loans at seventy five percent value to finance the crop while preventing a next season glut. Congress must act quickly to save the Southern farmer and avoid disaster.
An editorial argues World War I opens a chance for the United States to seize South American trade, grow a merchant marine, and shift Europe’s commerce toward American ships. It urges financiers and businessmen to act boldly to harness this golden opportunity amid the European conflict.
Analysis notes that Liege and its forts must be captured before any Meuse crossing toward Paris. It argues the forts control routes to Germany and Belgian possession would strand German communications once the Meuse is crossed, making heavy battles at Liege likely before any advance.
A Progressive Farmer editorial argues for universal cotton grading before sale and fixed bale weight to stop graft and docking. It cites long time planters and exchanges noting costly marketing middlemen, excessive sampling, and widespread waste. The piece urges reform as farmers demand fairer value and fewer taxes on marketing.
An article describes using an electric iron powered by a motor to handle cooking tasks and eliminate the stove. Meals can be cooked and served on the side porch, with a porch cabinet housing devices and utensils. The setup makes summer meals simpler and more enjoyable.
The U S Bureau of Education reports wide pay variation for similar teaching roles from $45 to $2,400 annually in public schools, with county superintendents, college presidents, and university professors showing broad ranges. Salary patterns differ by city size and subject area, revealing strongest gaps in colleges and state superintendents, and prompting further investigation by the Bureau and the National Education Association.
A Georgia appeal from W. W. Osborne H. N. Randolph W. A. Dodson M. F. Amorous Walter Mangum urges all Anderson supporters to redouble efforts after J Randolph Anderson loses campaign work due to a family tragedy. They praise his experience and leadership as essential to navigating wartime economic uncertainty and cotton markets.
A court heard a case labeled 363 involving Sahara Thomas. Prosecution argued she hurled lurid epithets after a flood in her garden caused by a nearby ditch. A small three dollar fine was paid in cash.
Directory of Blenn Lodge Keystone Chapter Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Classic City Council Mt. Vernon and Vernon lodges plus Woodmen and P. O. E listings. Contains meeting nights hours locations in Masonica Hall Jester building Clayton street Max Joseph building and Castle Hall. Visiting members invited.
The proclamation announces the proposed constitutional amendment to provide for a $5,000 annual salary for Bibb County Superior Court judges, to be voted on at the October 7, 1914 General State election, with required publication and ratification steps. It outlines passage conditions and repeal of conflicting laws.
A partial OCR shows train numbers and times such as 6:45 a.m. and 1:20 p.m along with notes like Daily except Sunday. The readable items include numbers 50 64 62 61 53 55 and a reference to a daily schedule with exceptions.
Multiple candidates declare for state and local offices in 1914 Democratic primaries. Samuel Tribble seeks reelection to Congress from Georgia's Eighth District. A S J Stovall runs for Georgia Senate District 30. Clarke County residents C H Arnold JR J F Rhodes L C Brown H H Gordon and H J Rowe announce for the General Assembly. W R Speer seeks re election as State Treasurer. Charles H Brand announces for judge of the Western Judicial Circuit. Foley Kidney Pills ad promotes kidney and rheumatic relief in Bremen endorsing H R Palmer & Sons.
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