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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
10
The Athens Daily Banner discusses delivery notes and rates, urging prompt farmer news on delivery issues. It warns carriers cannot collect subscriptions and comments on cotton prices, national politics, and local civic plans including repurposing jail and courthouse space for education and model homes.
The article notes Georgia campaign promises to help farmers and merchants with bank ventures. Voters trusted gold brick pledges and elected those who made them. Now farmers and merchants see the risk as pre election rhetoric unfolds and warn future voters to beware patriotism tied to profit.
The South should seek new markets as European demand collapses during and after the war. Germany and England will reduce their purchases for years, so curtailing production and shifting to cotton use in more U.S. industries may grow domestic demand. Many firms plan to drop jute for cotton, expanding American goods. The nation will adapt, and by planting a small cotton acreage next year Southern farmers can expect brighter times by the year after.
The piece argues against a special Georgia legislature session to aid the cotton crop. It notes needed demand and funds are unavailable, critiques a ten day limit for passing measures, and questions proposals like Torrens land mortgages and Western and Atlantic extension. It warns the session unlikely to resolve these issues.
A reflective piece contrasts a lonely skiff voyage with a bustling city street. The speaker finds a distant cottage and comforting loved ones at home while amid crowds on land, no face or message offers sympathy, leaving a sense of isolation despite proximity to others.
A short parable describes an old Tree trapped by ugly leaves in winter. The Wind cannot free it, but Spring brings new life, sap, and buds that push off the unsightly leaves as the tree renews itself.
A humorous scene shows a shy suitor proposing to Miss Sweet. He gives a solitaire ring, she accepts with a simple left-hand slip and a firm “All right, it’s true.” A farmer joke follows about overburdened cultivation with Farmer Corntessel noting the trouble isn’t lack of books.
The Colonial shows The Virginian tonight with Bert Leigh and Hazelle Burgess in a refined dramatic treatment, followed by Stop Thief a farce by Cohan and Moore. Prices range 25c to 1.50 with sale at Palmer’s Drug and half gallery reserved for white patrons.
The Athens Banner lists its editors and owners as H. J. Rowe D. G. Bickers and others in Athens Ga. It records business manager Chas E Martin and states bondholders and creditors own a majority stake. Circulation figures show 2900 copies distributed to paid subscribers in the six months before October 1914.
Wheat in Chicago rose today influenced by Liverpool price gains and reports on Turkey Italy and Australian crop shortages. The market opened higher, rallied despite large receipts, and closed several percent above Saturday night. Corn and oats showed firmness then drifted while cash demand slowed.
Lang troubles recoveries credited to Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. W S Wilkins of Gates NC reports a hopeless case cured. Product advertised as 25c with simple direction to use for dry hacking coughs.
Citizens announce campaigns for alderman in four wards with each candidacy subject to the Democratic primary. Names listed include R. T. Wright, R. Palmer, J. Z. Hoke, R. C. Arnold, J. A. Pitner, and J. F. Tibbetts.
A brief notice references 3,000 Americans flagged for oiling imports and lists 4,727 shares including 1401 Americans. The fragment hints at a market or trading matter and invites advertising for wants.
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