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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
5
Subscription rates listed for six months, one month, three months, six months, and Sunday editions. Remittance methods include express money order and registered mail. Readers urged to report late or missing delivery promptly to the business office. Associated Press rights noted for republication of news dispatches and local news.
A historical critique argues the 1918 war era push for prohibition was cunningly enacted as a wartime measure. It claims the riders on appropriation bills deceived the public, masking loyalty with hypocrisy. The piece warns the Supreme Court test may expose civil rights grievances and lasting questions about constitutional validity.
Edward N Hurley of the Shipping Board presents a report after three months abroad from New York to Nov 16 and Feb 11, detailing conditions of merchant fleets worldwide after the war. He notes America’s rise as a maritime power and optimism about maintaining a lasting U S presence on the seas amid global competition.
A speaker notes that American ships face real competition from British vessels for the first time in years. He argues American industrial strength will quickly overcome inexperience, transforming maritime policy and signaling a hopeful era on peaceful seas.
After the war revenue bill, the Ways and Means committee proposed repealing the luxury tax on May 1 but left it as unfinished business. Franklin Simon of New York criticized the 10 percent tax, proposing a flat 1 percent on all merchandise, warning of tax evasion, fraud, discrimination, and a potential drop in production. The piece later commends the Atlanta Constitution for its strong Sunday edition with world and regional features, and notes articles by James A. Holloman and Ed C. Bruffey plus a poem by Frank M. Stanton.
In a West Side court a woman named Jones sued for about fifteen thousand dollars over a streetcar injury. the jury awarded twenty thousand after evidence. East Side extortion claim collapsed as judge ruled the next set of proofs improper. a four foot fence sparked questions about relevance, yet the defendant’s smile carried the day.
A sermon urges Christians to fulfill the Great Commission amid vast unreached populations. It argues God authorizes human effort, not guaranteed success, and exhorts steadfast faith to preach the gospel to every creature. The piece stresses perseverance, duty, and the honor of participation in missions.
Athens and vicinity forecast fair on Tuesday with little temperature change. The eastern United States remains mostly clear as western areas see more cloudiness due to a barometric depression over southwest Texas. Light frost in Georgia and Alabama, with a killing frost in Asheville, North Carolina, and generally moderate temperatures across regions.
The excerpt states a country owns only 7 percent of the world's land yet produces large shares of key commodities: 70 percent of copper, 66 percent of oil, 75 percent of corn, 60 percent of cotton, 33 percent of silver, 52 percent of coal, 40 percent of iron and steel, 20 percent of gold, 85 percent of wheat, and operates 40 percent of the world’s railways.
The piece cites J. P. Morgan and argues against bear views on U S business in 1919. It notes the United States accounts for only about 6 percent of the world’s population and implies ample opportunity ahead despite skepticism.
St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Jes ter Building Clayton Street visiting Knights invited Aaron Cohen C T H Nickerson K of R Visiting Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays in Ode Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building brethren invited P Elrod N W IJ A Mealor R S Feene henes Ee fernon Lodge No 22 F C uM regular communications Thursdays monthly at Masonic Hall third floor Max Joseph Building Clayton Street H A NX W M
In London the American Y M C A seizes a pivotal role through Mrs John I Raymond, New Rochelle, as the Official Sympathizer. She greets soldiers in the Eagle Hut, listens to their troubles, offers calm counsel, and buoyant smiles. Her corner becomes a mail hub with hundreds of letters from grateful servicemen worldwide.
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