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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
4
Athens Daily Banner reports on postwar mood in Georgia and Europe while detailing local election results and forthcoming school term openings. It notes war coverage limits, emphasizes accuracy of AP reporting, and hints at Democratic convention clashes and political stunts by Georgia leaders.
Georgia voters have finished campaigns and proclaimed choices. The author urges the public to set aside bitterness and focus on boosting state interests and development across districts after an era of heated political debate.
The piece lauds President Roosevelt for coolness and resolve during the European war crisis. It notes his unruffled demeanor despite personal bereavement and praises his steady leadership, calling him the unflustered head of the nation amid the turmoil.
The Rayburn railroad securities bill draws opposition from Southern commercial groups, arguing it would force prior petitions to the interstate commerce commission and allow state railroad bodies to block extensions. The Birmingham Age-Herald urges unified protest with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, warning the measure could hinder railroad growth in Alabama, Georgia, and the region.
A solemn poem warns that distant rulers and scheming officials invoke vengeance and power lust, letting battlefields spill unrecorded blood. The speaker questions divine judgment for those who stay aloof while widow and orphan suffer, hearing a bugle foretelling grim carnage.
The report recalls Dr. Arnold a legislative candidate visiting Nimblewill with his string band where locals discussed Homer Dotson’s ties to revenue officers at Mill Creek. Arnold reassured harmony and urged no repeat incidents. The piece notes summer drought drives citizens to pray at the church for relief.
Story recounts Uncle Jim Hall’s three day rain meeting in Mill Creek district. Three clouds gathered and a fierce downpour caused flash floods washing away fencing and crops, stalling crossing after the rain. Damages reached several hundred dollars and he avoided further rain gatherings.
The article urges farmers to plan while plowing and to pursue self improvement before chasing greater yields. It links farming success to education for rural residents and highlights a New England survey showing higher incomes for educated farmers.
Fair conditions expected for Atlanta and vicinity tonight and Thursday. Georgia and Alabama should remain fair with possible local thundershowers. barometer above normal southeast. disturbance centered over Iowa southwest. moderate rains in cotton belt and lake region. temperatures rising in south and east with southerly winds. Williston reports 44 degrees at 1 a.m.
AP dispatches cite French Belgian battles, German push in Belgium, and Antwerp defense plans. Reports note Brussels cannonading, Belgian withdrawal toward Antwerp, and British troops landed with villagers cheering.
Wheat futures opened unchanged to higher and closed strong at 2 cents over yesterday as export demand and corn follow through lift prices. The report notes large trade volume and firmer oats and pork values with mixed shifts across barley and cotton oil. Stock exchange reopen plans discussed by the Boston News Bureau with proposals for a staged, regulated resumption under safety oversight.
Baseball results across American League and National League with multiple match outcomes. Includes scores for Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland New York Washington St Louis Brooklyn Pitt bust Cincinnati Boston and rain delays, plus Southern and South Atlantic results and a Kidney Pills advertisement from Foley.
In the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division the bankruptcy of Geo W Evans of Athens Clarke County is announced. A meeting of creditors is fixed for August 29 1914 at 1120 in the forenoon at the referee's office Athens Ga to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. FRANK L UPSON Referee in Bankruptcy dated Athens Ga Aug 19 1914.
In bankruptcy No. 471 Wm. P. Patterson was adjudged bankrupt on July 23 1914. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the referee's office in Athens Georgia on August 29 1914 at 11 oclock in the forenoon to transact business as needed. Also an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims constitutionally acting remedy with endorsements and contact details.
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