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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1914
Page
3
Editorial chat and public notices mix war commentary and civic reminders. Items include carrier policies, price offers, sympathy for cotton relief, Belgian refugees, anti-price gouging, and Jefferson Levy's stance on selling Monticello to the U.S. government.
A historical message quotes President Wilson calling a national day of prayer for peace. It urges clergy and citizens to beseech the Creator to stay death and end carnage in Europe, noting mixed beliefs about divine intervention and the desire for unified prayer across the country.
The piece argues that a trade surplus signals prosperity and urges the United States to expand exports and cut imports. It notes war in Europe shaping trade, predicts a revival in business, and calls for extending foreign trade despite a potential tariff decline and war taxes.
Many Georgia students in state colleges face financial hardship that could end their education without aid. Donors can provide twenty five to a hundred dollars to help a deserving girl or boy complete studies, guiding gifts to Chancellor Barrow or President Pound for placement.
A dated horoscope links October births to success and carefree traits while advising self control and early marriage to a February or March mate. It lists notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and John Keats alongside Sarah Bernhardt as celebrated October related names.
President Woodrow Wilson designates Sunday October 4 as a day of prayer and supplication for peace in Europe. Citizens are urged to attend places of worship to seek guidance, mercy, and a healing concord among nations amid war demands and global strife.
A fragmented poem depicts violets and hyacinths speaking as love sacrifices are traded. The scene centers on a dresser with violets, a potted hyacinth, and a window casement as Love arrives. The dialogue hints at devotion and longing but ends abruptly with lingering breath.
A broad intercession for world peace and a plea to end militarism. The piece cites democratic leadership in the United States, condemns war and urges unity, justice, and global cooperation, while touching on Mexican politics and a call for continued Democratic governance.
Raiford Wood presides as president and Whitehead serves secretary in the Phi Kappa Literary Society of Georgia. The group announces the new slate including O Bari as first assistant and WH as second assistant with E as censor and Smith as corresponding secretary. The society met Wednesday night at 2 Spe Vive ca Salt to discuss duties and slate.
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