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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes carrier policies and rates while offering editorial musings on war, neutrality, and economic strains. It references Uncle Sam, President Wilson, and prices rising in sugar and flour as potential war-linked effects, urging inquiry into cause amid growing local commerce.
In wartime rhetoric the speaker argues for spending a small sum to preserve the state normal school's buildings. He notes the property has been given to Georgia as the sole training institution for teachers and urges careful investment rather than cuts.
The author denounces soaring prices for food and clothing as unjustified profits by those who control supply. President Wilson acts to curb price gouging, while the public should resist cornering necessities and seek penalties for profiteers under applicable law.
The Senate has ratified treaties with eighteen nations including Norway Argentina Brazil Chile and Italy creating international commissions to settle disputes through inquiry before war, aiming to deter rash conflict. Such treaties would not prevent war but require deliberation and peaceful resolution prior to any fighting.
President Wilson faces a proposal to allow foreign war loans in the United States as France and others seek funding. J P Morgan & Co asked whether such loans would violate neutrality. No statute blocks it, but Wilson aims to avoid prolonging the war or prompting neutrality questions. Bryan and the president study the issue for a later decision with far reaching implications.
A political essay argues future European peace must acknowledge nationalism and allow national self rule to avert new wars. It cites Baconian method, Pan-Slavism, and Russian patriotism, contrasting it with reactionary regimes that dismember nations to curb the people’s power.
A proponent argues that ruling elites in Austria Hungary and Germany push war to block progress while liberal movements across Europe advance. The piece links emancipation events in the United States Mexico and Portugal to a broader struggle for national self rule and an international peace framework. It advocates ending militarism and establishing a people driven world order with an international Hague court.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for summer coughs and colds. Claims fast relief, antiseptic soothing effect, and prevention of complications like lung troubles. Warns against delay and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles at the druggist with money back if not satisfied.
A diarist notes early June farming with crows declaring a time of upheaval as corn is found toppled and sprouting. the piece contrasts morning heat with October noon. An ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills by H. R Palmer & Sons for kidney health and restored sleep.
Rumors of oats export sales briefly lent strength to corn but overall close remained heavy, with oats sagging alongside other grains. Provisions showed little support as buyers stayed scarce and prices eased from last night’s levels.
Chicago wheat prices fell today due to a Liverpool drop and lack of demand despite reports of steamers sailing for England from American ports. Opening prices were 5 to 14 1/2 cents lower with only moderate rallies and continued selling pressure amid abundant country offerings.
The census bureau reports July cotton consumption at 448 269 bales, with eleven month total 4 193 659 bales. July on hand in manufacturing 904 414 bales, exports 136 173, imports 23 743, and linters used 23 452. J C Wilson & Co files voluntary bankruptcy due to wartime conditions.
On this date 32 years after Koch’s discovery of the tuberculosis germ, the piece outlines a global shift from fatalism to war against the bacilli. It notes historic deaths, rising early attitudes, and today’s universal campaign, with U S spending over 20 million annually and national losses in wages and production valued at over half a billion dollars.
Local notices list Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meeting Tuesdays at Max Joseph building. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at the same location. Other groups include Elmo Lodge K of P St Hime Lodge 40 Knights of Pythias Clayton Street, Classic City Council No. 315 U C T meeting on first and third Saturdays, Mt. Vernon Lodge F and A M No. 22 meeting Thursdays, and Williams Lodge No. 15 J O O F Mondays. Also Athens BPOE No. 790 meets Wednesdays. Geo H Palmer and J Mappin listed for contact.
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