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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
4
Athens Daily Banner prints a special notice on carrier rates and delivery issues. The piece surveys postal options, urges prompt reporting of delivery problems, and warns carriers not to collect subscriptions. It then offers assorted remarks on state agriculture, politics, language origins, Mexico, and press roles in public opinion.
The proposal to exempt endowments of educational institutions from taxation appears likely to be ratified by a large majority. Proponents argue it would boost education, encourage gifts, and not harm state finances, with no real downsides envisioned for Georgia.
The University Summer School in Georgia reports a more than threefold rise in attendance already a week into the session. Officials urge $2500 from the legislature to expand dining and dormitory capacity at Denmark Hall to accommodate teachers and support ongoing improvements to the state’s schools. The program aids both common and high schools through expanded training for hundreds of teachers each summer.
A reflective verse noting two chief officers and the pairing of Order with Liberty. The speaker recalls seeing Order alone, and in many Nations Order and Liberty together. Liberty never appears without Order beside her.
The excerpt portrays a fisherman mending nets by the sea, reflecting on simple life and honest labor. It emphasizes patience when fish do not bite and being ready when waters favor a good catch, concluding with a modest moral about steady work.
Georgia lawmakers moved to form a five member committee to investigate charges against Chief Justice R B Russell of the Court of Appeals. A circulated pamphlet by W T Moyers alleged misconduct and prompted the resolution to probe or expose the accuser.
Atlanta July 8 The senate temperance committee discussed the Stovall prohibition bills with supporters Rev J J White Mrs T E Patterson and Marion Jackson. Senator Lawrence argued the measures may be unconstitutional and not worth Senate passage. A nine member subcommittee was named to study constitutionality and report Wednesday. The Mangham anti advertising bill was found in direct conflict with the constitution. Subcommittee includes Stovall Pickett Fletcher McCrory Boykin Ward Burnside Smith and Lawrence.
The advertisement warns against calomel claiming it salivates and sickens readers. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative that cleanses the liver, requires no salivation, and is harmless for children. The text also includes unrelated political notes about Georgia judiciary misconduct allegations and Judge Russell.
West Virginia's prohibition program is praised by prohibition commissioner Fred O. Blue at the Anti-Saloon League convention. He asserts the state can enforce the law, disputes claims of financial ruin, and argues revenue from liquor was a drain. he cites post-separation bond issues and compares past liquor revenue to the value of a prohibition-era healthier population.
Major A. Hardy Ulm executive secretary to Governor John M. Slaton sails for New York with his family for a brief vacation. In the city they plan to stay at the Hotel McAlpin and friends in political and journalistic circles await his future plans. The article also notes irrigation plants in the west using electrically driven pumps.
Richmond Pearson of Alabama calls for reintroducing the national prohibition resolution on December 21. He outlines a broad anti saloon strategy including a world anti alcohol conference, temperance in the White House, church involvement, and a $5 million prohibition war loan. He warns candidates must pledge support or risk exclusion from elections and conventions.
Atlanta on July 8 E H McMichael Buena Vista Marion county speaker pro tem and former member of the last Georgia House met with old lawmakers in Atlanta before heading to Athens on business. The article notes world copper production reached 893085 tons last year with most used by the electrical industry.
The clerk of the superior court started a new deed book in Athens binding 620 pages to record deeds. The first entry lists 2 acres on Ruth Street Barville transferring from 8 F Woods to J H Booth, copied from the old book to avoid a Friday start. Deputy Clerk Henry Carlton notes the transfer was transcribed yesterday.
A Georgia state Socialist convention in Atlanta presided by Max Wilk of Augusta discussed 1916 presidential candidates and platform. The movement, though growing with new converts yearly, remains politically insignificant and nonmilitant, with adherents in Athens.
A directory of fraternal lodges with meeting nights and locations. Greenn Lodge No. 75 I O F gathers Tuesdays at Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O E No. 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin streets. Classic City Council No. 375 L C meets Saturdays at R P Hall Clayton street. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday. Geo. B. Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays. Williams Lodge No. 15 IC O F meets Mondays. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton street. Visiting members invited.
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