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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports on early 20th century war talk and European affairs with local political updates. It notes legislative actions on road taxation and university expansion, plus remarks on peace efforts led by the Czar and the Hague conference amid looming global conflict.
Georgia should appropriate 25000 to fund a state exhibit at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. Advocates urge swift action to match other states and leverage the fair for advertising Georgia resources and future canal benefits.
The piece argues that European peace hangs on Tsar Nicholas II and whether he will act to avert Austro-Serbian tensions. It recalls his past role at the Hague and questions if his current words will translate into action. The world waits to see if the Russian czar will uphold peace or unleash war.
Editorials condemn the navy plucking board for retiring Captain Gibbons of the Utah at age 55 and removing others deemed still capable. The New Orleans Daily States argues social jealousy, not merit, fuels the dismissals and calls for congressional scrutiny and removal of the pluckers.
Georgia political circles report no effort to replace the state railroad commission this year. Commissioner Paul B Trammell is the sole member seeking re election amid a now compact and active board focusing on road construction and convict camps. The commission’s improved work has reduced camp complaints and pleased lawmakers. Judge Nash R Broyles becomes first candidate to pay the $100 entrance fee for the state court of appeals while Rainey secures continued support after prior cooperative campaigning.
A broad slate of leading judges and lawyers including Judge Andrew J. Cobb Col E K Lumpkin and others from Athens Atlanta Savannah Cordele Cartersville Valdosta Waycross Brunswick Rome Columbus Cornelia and more endorse Judge Broyles. The piece notes Broyles dominance in campaigns seven victories as recorder of Atlanta while opponent Alex W Stephens has failed in multiple races amid past political endorsements and repeated unsuccessful bids.
About Thursday two thousand Chicago poor will receive Georgia watermelons shipped from Atlanta by the Georgia and Florida Farms Co. The carload, sourced from West Green, will be distributed by the Polish National Alliance with free transport by the Georgia and Florida Railway, Southern Railway, and Monon Route.
On July 28 108 years ago five Williams College students held an open air meeting in a grove, then formed the Society of Brethren to spread the Gospel abroad. The Haystack meeting later became a landmark. By 1900s thousands of missionaries and millions of converts spanned the globe, with extensive medical aid and funding. The piece notes soaring war fears and a state legislature debate over pay for lawmakers.
Wheeler Bleckley Barrow Candler and Bacon may be represented in the next legislature. An amendment to the state constitution will be required because newly created counties have no representation yet as such provision was not made.
A four-year-old boy explains to his mother why he stuck his tongue out and wriggled his nose at his aunt. He says the aunt called him a sweet child, prompting the affectionate exchange.
Scientific tests show women outperform men in tasks using larger muscles and in jobs demanding strong muscles. In work relying on smaller muscles women prove more efficient, indicating gender differences in muscular performance across occupations.
A claim to establish a public right of way over a new road at Hersham Surrey arises after a bridal party recently traversed it. Historical practice notes that a dead body was carried to prove such public accessibility.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists report that sprinkling small amounts of borax on horse manure and garbage can prevent fly eggs and maggots from developing. Effective rates are 0.62 to 0.75 pounds per 8 bushels of manure and 2 ounces per garbage can. Recommendations include safe usage limits, marking borax treated manure, and caution on plant impact.
A testimonial from N. Galloway of Stewart SC praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only remedy that fully cured his ailments. The ad notes it is for sale by all dealers and invites recommending it to friends.
The notice lists weekly and monthly meetings for multiple lodges and orders. It names Jenn Lodge No. 75, Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons, Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias, Classic City Council U C T, Mt Vernon and Vernon Lodges, Williams Lodge I O C F, Athena BPOE No. 790, Geo B Davis Camp W O W, with meeting nights, locations at Max Joseph and Jester buildings, and contact officers.
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