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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
4
The item lists subscription rates for the Athens Daily Banner and urges prompt reporting of delivery issues. It then quotes a Roosevelt era defense perspective criticizing reliance on a permanent army and recounting hardships shown at Valley Forge and Brandywine, linking military history to civil strain and the need for readiness.
The piece argues against the notion that the University of Georgia is only for the rich. It cites statistics showing roughly half of students pay through work or loans, with many sons of farmers or poorer parents, underscoring the university as a democratic institution serving all classes across the state.
The piece supports President Wilson for not warning Americans to avoid belligerent ships. It argues Americans may travel on these ships if desired and that the president should protect such rights without rushing the U.S. to war, urging Democrats to unite behind his diplomacy and dignity.
A verse calls for a life of simple deeds over vast wealth. The speaker hopes future hearts remember acts of love and small writings that reach others, proving they mattered and made a difference in lives they touched.
A cartoon caption recounts a postman delivering a letter to Cupid at his office. Cupid discovers the envelope is not for him and marks it opened by mistake before remailing to Propinquity, a newly married pair, thanking them for their kind offices.
Atlanta reports say Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey plans to enter the Georgia gubernatorial race immediately after the Victor Innes trial concludes. Governor Harris signals intent to campaign and denies plans to quit. debate also centers on another prominent figure and possible entry within weeks.
Governor Harris declines to discuss labor committee questions until officially presented. Auto registrations exceed fifty thousand dollars in state totals as Atlanta voters rush to register before the deadline. Senator L. R. Aiken outlines a drive to secure federal aid and a state drainage law to reclaim South Georgia swamps for farming and industry, boosting taxable values and health.
Col. W. J. Simmons, imperial wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, was in Athens last night en route to Bowman where he planned to speak in support of the order. The group aims to establish Klans statewide with a strong Athens organization in the coming weeks.
About 20 000 Russian residents in Australia were informed through consular channels that all men of military age must participate in the war. They may join Russian armies or enlist in the Australian Expeditionary Forces. Most are working class, many as miners, and obedience is mandated under martial law for shirkers.
Berlin reports a surge in Turkish language study with courses offered in 30 German cities and more than 1500 learners. The German Turkish Association notes two additional classes this month, one for beginners and one for advanced students, all taught by Turkish instructors.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta dated February 24 reports that all elevator boys in a downtown skyscraper fear going crazy and being sent to Milledgeville as tenants demand safety rules. A rule to say watch your step repeatedly echoes through shafts, turning into a joke as elevators rise and fall. The piece includes a poem about lost love and a political jab at a suffragette mayoral bid.
The Florida Democratic Executive Committee, in a special meeting at Jacksonville on February 24, voted to rescind a January 6 resolution that barred voters in a primary from being influenced by religious or fraternal affiliations of candidates. The move faced protests across the state.
Community notices list several lodges with meeting nights locations and officers. Williams Lodge No 15 J C O F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council No 375 meets Saturdays in K of P Hall Jester. Geo Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall with business and drills. St Elmo Lodge K of P meets Mondays in Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton St. Mt Vernon Lodge No 23 F A M meets Thursdays in Masonic Hall Clayton St. Modern Woodmen Camp 16103 meets second and fourth Fridays in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building at 8:15.
A compilation of public notices from P Cooley, W O Dean, and John B Gamble announcing candidacies or seeking re election for the office of Solicitor General in the Western Circuit. The statements urge voter support, emphasize crime suppression, law enforcement, and dedication to court duties.
NAT D. ARNOLD announces for congress in Georgia’s Eighth district subject to the Democratic executive committee. THOMAS J. BROWN seeks the Senate in Georgia’s 30th district subject to Democratic primary. DO STEVENS of Crawford, Ga announces as paper candidate for senator in the Souk Cel atorial district subject to party action.
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