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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1914
Page
18
The Athens Banner comments on wartime economy and cotton, notes on Belgium refugees, and opinion about Jefferson Levy considering selling Monticello to the United States government. It urges steady farming, laments price gouging, and praises Allied aid to Belgium while referencing British Parliament prorogation and Americans abroad.
The article describes President Wilson declaring a day of prayer across the United States to plead for peace in Europe. It reflects public religious sentiment toward ending the carnage and urges unity in prayer, noting that divine intervention may not alter strategy but prayers may influence outcomes.
The piece argues the United States should boost exports and cut imports to maintain a favorable balance of trade. It notes European war impacts, reduced German and Austrian trade, and opportunities in South America Asia and Russia. It urges embracing war-time trade gains, accepting a war tax, and keeping money at home to fund expansion.
The piece urges funding for Georgia students across universities and normal schools facing financial hardship. It notes many will drop out without timely support and cites possible gifts of twenty five to one hundred dollars. Donors are advised to contact Chancellor Barrow or President Pound to arrange investments.
A horoscope lists October personalities as optimistic and generous with self control needed. It advises marrying someone born in February, March, May, or August and suggests diamond or opal jewelry. Notable October figures include Macaulay Roosevelt Keats Stedman West Jackson Liszt Bernhardt.
A historical proclamation designates a day of prayer for peace in Europe as nations wage war. President Woodrow Wilson calls all God fearing people to worship and seek divine guidance to heal the world and restore concord among nations. The document blends scripture with calls for brotherhood and peace across Teuton Slav and Briton.
A religious exhortation pleads for world peace and justice, urging nations to reject war and militarism. It connects a world peace aim to democratic governance and civic unity while condemning violence and urging humanitarian relief for victims. It ends with a call to sustain democratic work to ensure lasting benefits.
With Raiford Wood presiding, Phi Kappa announces a new set of officers in Georgia. First assistant is C. O, second assistant W. H. Quarterman, second censor E. H. Corresponding secretary T J. Smith, critic Raiford Wood, and George as listed officers.
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