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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes mixed reactions to the recall in Atlanta as readers discuss policy, wartime measures, and social topics. Headlines touch on suffrage, election mood, and a proposed eugenic marriage law for Georgia with comment on legislators and local figures.
The Athens board of health reports a progressive year with swift action on the flu ordinance water protection and modernized equipment. An incinerator doubles garbage work capacity and calls for expanded equipment meat inspection and another incinerator unit. Citizens cooperation and physician unity are praised with inspectors handling vast duties from markets to street cleaning.
A Practical Farmer article urges the South to become a land of crape myrtle and grapes. It argues the region has abundant crops and opportunities and suggests focusing on crape myrtle and grape varieties to showcase the area nationally.
A December Woman's Home Companion essay by Walter Prichard Eaton critiques Tom Swift adventures for teaching unrealistic science. He cites inventions like a Wizard Camera a powerful border light for customs and a Giant Canon and a photo telephone as examples of sensational tech that "destroys realism" and harms literary taste.
Secretary Garrison, before the House Military Affairs Committee, urged a permanent national defense policy including a mobile federal force over one million in six years, large ammunition reserves and coast defenses. He cited costs, warned delays in mobilization would cripple wartime readiness and argued for strong federal control over defense, with limited National Guard expansion and state cost concerns.
The secretary outlines a plan for a continental army of 400 000 volunteers raised from about 400 districts, three year service with the colors and furlough, trained by regulars, and paid like regular troops. He compares it to Swiss and Australian systems, and discusses amendments for compulsory service if needed. He also proposes a mobile force of 50 000 plus 20 000 coast artillery and a broader regular army buildup to 134 707 enlisted and 7 086 officers, with a long term goal of a 500 000 strong force including reserves.
The speaker states that without adding new material, their annual report already limits action. Two matters require an aggregate 46 million dollars annually for four years, a sum to be kept in mind when considering any proposed policy.
A plea from J. Lustrat urges Athens residents to donate to starving civilians in Northern France where about 900000 people face winter cold without clothing. He notes many have given, but many more are needed, stressing timely help may save lives and promising gratitude from the French people. Donations can be sent to the undersigned or left at the Athens Banner.
Columbus opens plans for an open air tuberculosis camp as the District Nurse Association seeks city and county support. A $2,000 setup is proposed to cover care and treatment for years, aligning with Clarke County's earlier project efforts. Also noted are election recall workers in Atlanta who received no pay, leaving officials unpaid.
Multiple fraternal orders and lodges are detailed with meeting nights, times, and locations at the Max Joseph Building and related venues. Invited by officers include Greenn Lodge No 76 I O O F and Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F along with B P O E 790 and St Elmo Lodge K of P. Additional notes cover Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M and Mt Vernon Lodge 22.
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