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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, warns carriers cannot collect, and folds in editorial commentary on war economy. It urges Southern independence in agriculture, cites cotton holding, sugar price causes, and self sufficiency amid World War I era strains.
The piece urges a modern Declaration of Independence for America to end reliance on Europe, stressing economic self sufficiency, embargo power, and national resolve. It cites Britain and other nations, calls for industrial autonomy, and presents a patriotic, forward looking vision of self sufficiency.
The Augusta Chronicle notes Blease’s defeat as a relief for South Carolina and praises the state’s leaders and people. South Carolina’s governor and misrule are denounced, with hope that pleasem is ended and never repeats. Former South Carolina citizens in Athens express gladness at the election result.
The article notes ancient and modern beliefs linking celestial signs to wars and events. It cites a Macon Telegraph piece comparing ancient eclipse omens that paused battles with the 20th century, where even a solar eclipse and papal death did not halt Europe’s conflict. It emphasizes scientific progress yet persistent war.
The Industrial Index notes a wave of confidence in the Southeast with plans for major projects. Savannah bids on a sewer system with $600,000 in bonds, a Savannah terminal project costing $600,000 to $700,000, and a 12 to 14 story jail planned in Jefferson County Alabama. Pensacola construction is also mentioned as underway.
The Texas State Democratic Convention adjourned with a platform pushing agricultural legislation as top priority for the next Legislature. James Ferguson was declared the nominee after winning by 45,500 votes in the recent primary. Prohibition dominated campaign issues and Ferguson pledged to veto liquor measures if elected. The Farmers Union urged ending prohibition efforts and backing farm policy as decisive in the vote. The piece also notes the grim evolution of modern warfare as dirigibles reach bomb capable use.
A rural advertising block discusses Doan s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with a testimonial from Mrs J H McDorman of 164 Strong St Athens. It also lists public improvements and new construction across several Georgia cities including Waycross Savannah Clearwater Donaldsonville Macon Pensacola and Jacksonville with bonds, plants, and edifices to be built or funded.
Rome Aug 26 The full sacred college now numbers 66 with 13 new cardinals named last May. It includes representatives from 14 nations across Europe and the Americas, showing broad international reach though no Russian, African, Australasian, or Swiss members. Most cardinals have spent significant time abroad, shaping a cosmopolitan body ahead of the next conclave.
An advertisement extols Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation and related ailments. It promises prompt relief without pain or nausea and notes a pleasant lemonade taste, urging purchase from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
A health notice warns that mosquitoes flies and other insects breed in garbage pails stagnant water and barns and can inject poison with every bite. It urges buying Sloan s Liniment as an antiseptic to neutralize infections from bites and rusty nails.
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