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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner critiques wartime events and politics while previewing tomorrow's election news. It notes Italy and Belgium, U S involvement, and calls for continued education funding. It also mentions the pending railway strike mediation and future shifts in European governance.
The text outlines Japan’s ultimatum to the German emperor over China and Kian-Chow. It predicts Germany’s likely refusal and Japan’s possible entry into war, with potential U.S. involvement if Chinese territory is challenged. The piece cautions against premature optimism and notes possible shifts in diplomacy.
Bradstreet's and Dun's brief that despite European conflict the United States stays calm and businesslike. Analysts foresee no panic, a stabilizing reaction in commodities, and progress in wartime problems with American financiers able to weather the storm.
President Wilson argues against US bankers lending to warring European nations. He warns such loans could prolong the conflict and draw gold from the United States. He urges keeping American gold at home as much as possible while meeting debts.
London Aug 17 The London Daily News prints GEORGE BERNARD SHAW argument on war. He says we are in a balance of power conflict and warns of Russia domination if ours wins, condemns hypocrisy and urges fighting for weight in the settlement while criticizing labor and financiers influence. He singles out France and Russia in imperial policy and flags dangers to Britain.
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky narrates severe head pains nervousness and general weakness lasting months. She credits Cardui for restoration after eleven bottles noting weight gain and renewed ability to work and wash. Ad claims Cardui has helped thousands in 50 years and urges readers to obtain a bottle from druggists or contact Chattanooga Medicine Company for a free book.
In a critical assessment the author argues that English policy helped provoke war by tying military and naval anti German alliances to promises about not aiding Russia. Potsdam is blamed for panic driven measures and unrealistic threats. The piece calls for restraint and sovereign focus to preserve European peace.
Mrs. Gordon Carson of Savannah leaves today after visiting her mother Mrs. Rosa D. Hull on Hill street with two children. Mrs. D. G. Bickers and children are in Gainesville for a fortnight. Dr. S. R. Benedict returns from Atlanta. Mr. S. J. Tribble arrives from Washington to visit family. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Anderson and son Waldo depart for Balsam, N C for several weeks.
Betty Lorraine promotes Mrs. Osgood's Wonder as a safe quick remedy for unsightly hair growth with no skin injury. The product is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and up-to-date stores. A Money-Back guarantee accompanies each package.
Campaign response from Fritz Jones in Macon Georgia defends Judge Nat E. Harris against late criticisms of his 1882 83 legislative votes. It argues the Ray fertilizer bill, maximum interest rate law, and public service context were misrepresented and cites supportive politicians and farmers who backed Harris. The piece predicts Harris's nomination on the first ballot at the upcoming August 19 party meeting.
In the morning program at Sanford Field the Junior League game between Buessee and Wood was postponed due to field work for the Indian game. Today Wood teams battle Thornton as Thornton leads the league while Wood aims to curb their pace.
Aug 17 marks sixty years since the United States launched the first Exploring Expedition led by Commander Charles Wilkes aboard the Vincennes. His voyage charted unknown seas from Norfolk to Hawaii and Samoa, established Wilkes Land, and helped legitimize American naval presence in the Pacific. The piece notes Hawaii’s status and ongoing Antarctic and Arctic discoveries, while urging readers to join local prep leagues.
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