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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes census humor, warnings on street carriers, and local color. It highlights Georgia hog and corn clubs, Roosevelts Salt River tale, grand jury gambling cases, boll weevil fears, Carranza Zapata talk, chicken shortages, and Ulster Home Rule resistance shaping political mood.
The new county courthouse, recently finished and first used by the court this week, is hailed as a county pride. Clarke County voters took years to approve the project but now celebrate a centrally located, well arranged building that makes court business a pleasure, aside from unfavorable verdicts. County commissioners will improve grounds to enhance its beauty and appeal.
The General Conference of the Southern Methodist church vows to pursue legal action to keep Vanderbilt University under church influence. Courts have ruled no direct jurisdiction, but plans include possible Supreme Court appeal and funding a southern Methodist university if Vanderbilt is lost. The education committee links education to religion, arguing education without faith undermines Christian civilization.
The Tifton district of Georgia’s corn club program expands to 28 counties under agent G V Cunningham. Growth from 2200 to 2629 members accompanies heightened enthusiasm and strong reported profits from corn yields versus traditional cotton farming.
A historical reflection marks Jenner's 118th anniversary of first vaccination using cowpox lymph on a milkmaid’s son, noting small pox death tolls and the dramatic drop in cases. It highlights vaccination’s global spread, law backing, and near elimination in many nations, including compulsory programs and military vaccination.
Miss Mildred Lewis Rutherford of Athens Georgia spoke in San Antonio in a Civil War era gown detailing Southern history with warmth and vigor. She argued that slavery was not the trade, pointed to emancipation trends before abolition, noted slaveholders not all planters, and cited Northern abolitionist roots while affirming Southern piety and loyalty to God.
The Farmers Union head Charley Barrett warns officers and members that all-cotton farming is folly. He cites overproduction, rising costs, and market sag as dangers to Georgia and the South. Barrett urges planting corn, peas, peanuts, potatoes and other staples to gain independence and reduce reliance on cotton. He notes the Western & Atlantic Railroad issue looming in the next legislature.
An old medical claim argues deafness arises from an inflamed Eustachian tube and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten cases are caused by Catarrh and promotes a patented remedy with medical endorsements.
The Georgia Bulldogs travel to Atlanta to face the Tech Yellowjackets for the season's final two games Friday and Saturday. A special Athens train will carry most students and a dedicated coach will accompany the group. Hitchcock starts Friday with Corley on Saturday, Torbett catching both games, and catcher improving after last night’s ailment. Tech lineup changes possible if Witherington cannot bat. Montague may move to short. Play-by-play coverage will be provided by M. and W. Cigar Company.
Book notice for Ada M. Skinner's Skinner's Dramatic Stories for Reading and Acting from St. Agatha School New York City. Cloth 12mo 224 pages illustrated 35 cents American Book Co. New York Cincinnati Chicago. Supplementary reader for third and fourth years with short stories suitable for acting. Includes fairy tales folk tales child life nature stories and more.
Clerks publish a batch of 1914 notices announcing candidacies for Georgia offices. A. S. J. Stovall seeks the 30th senatorial district seat in Elberton. O. H. Arnold Jr. runs for Clarke County representative, with J. F. Rimodes seeking re election. Others include I C Brown in lower house races and a state treasurer bid. The notices urge Democratic primary support.
Chicago and Dayton women credit Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with relieving female troubles headaches and side pains avoiding surgery. Letters from Mrs M R Kar sen nick and Mrs J W Sherer tout years long relief and desire to help others. Confidential replies offered by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs J C Van De Lande of Kirkland Illinois says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down while nursing a relative for three months. The ad claims the tonic strengthens tired women and improves digestion liver and kidneys with relief or money back. Available from druggists for 50 cents or one dollar.
Local fraternal and auxiliary groups hold weekly meetings at various halls in the Max Joseph building and surrounding streets. Lodges include Glenn Lodge No. 75 OLP, Woodmen of the World, Keystone and Keratone Royal Arch, Knights of Pythias, UGT, Mt Vernon Masons, and I O O F with visiting officers welcome.
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