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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
5
The Athens Banner dates from 1832 and is published in Athens Georgia. The paper explains home delivery options with annual and short term rates and acceptable payment methods. Readers are urged to notify the business office promptly about late delivery or failure to deliver reliably.
Washington July 24 special to the Banner provides practical directions for safe tomato canning. Select firm tomatoes, scald until skins loosen, peel, core, and pack into cans or hot jars with salt. Seal and process in boiling water 22 minutes, ensuring jars remain covered.
An editorial urges Georgia to raise the age of consent from ten to fifteen with an amendment pushing for twenty-one, arguing the current law degrades girls and endangers virtue. It denounces opponents and urges swift passage to protect women and families statewide.
The writer urges the government to fix not only minimum prices for wheat but also maximums to prevent speculators from fleecing the public. They call for action on coal prices as winter approaches and insist authorities watch price gouging by speculators.
The article discusses the conflict over appointing a United States district judge for a vacancy after a judge’s death. It cites constitutional roles for the President and Senate and quotes Tucker and Jefferson to argue that the President must nominate with Senate advice and consent. The piece criticizes perceived peanut politics in Georgia.
C. C. Morris of Martinez Georgia credits Tanlac with restoring health after years of illness. He says Rheumatic pain kidney problems headaches and fatigue vanished after taking Tanlac and that he regained appetite and sleep. Local druggist sells Tanlac in Athens Winterville.
William H. Fleming from Augusta argues that moving the Senator worsens appointing prospects for friends but should not hurt enemies. He claims the Senate aims to coerce President Wilson in judge appointments, warning of political corruption and a return to spoils politics. He contrasts the President as an idealist with his junior Senator as pragmatic, urging Georgians to speak out.
Promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for liver relief. Claims it cleans bowels, boosts energy, and prevents salivation while easing symptoms of biliousness and constipation. Includes a money back guarantee and suitability for children.
Atlanta July 24 The house rules committee adopts a take what comes plan for legislation with no steering committee this session Bills advance in numerical order from introduction. Torrens land title bill is the only general measure disposed of so far There are about 300 bills listed and prospects for major legislation look slim by year end
Styles of military life pervade magazines and ads as editors plan to boost the Georgia Weekly Press Association. State Agricultural Commissioner J. J. Brown says Washington seeks poultry fanciers for federal work, a role the writer considers fitting. The piece ends with a quip about spending dollars out of town.
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