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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
4
Editorial snippets discuss Belgium immigration, potential war outcomes, cotton relief delays, naval spending cuts, and calls for an Georgia legislature extra session. Opinions critique predicting timelines and stress immediate cotton relief and cautious governance.
The piece argues cotton should be treated as a surplus rather than sole crop. It urges farmers to grow home supplies and diversify to reduce debt risk, noting that credit often forces cotton planting. It claims prosperity rises when more farmers raise own food and treat cotton as a secondary crop.
London businessman Wiener offers Harvard ten million dollars on condition Prof. Hugo Munsterberg resigns. Munsterberg has already stepped down. Harvard officials oppose yielding to pressure, arguing the gift should not cost a professor’s job. Public reaction judges the move as a potential disgrace if Munsterberg is pressured out.
An analysis of Francisco Villa as a multifaceted leader whose fluctuating aims stir hopes for peace in Mexico. The piece notes his mixed record as bandit and statesman, loyalty to constitutionalists except Carranza, and his powerful following that could block or secure a lasting settlement.
The piece recalls Georgia rural life with songs and dances of possum time and later times in Georgy, urging banjo tunes and community gatherings as a reflection of farm life. It notes England’s plan to deploy a million men to the continent next year and argues Georgia clubs will better aid farmers than other measures.
The Public Health Service warns that over 200,000 U S deaths yearly stem from degenerative diseases linked to indiscriminate drug use and alcohol. It notes a 100 percent rise in heart liver and vessel diseases over 30 years, especially ages 40 to 60, urging study of causative factors and prevention.
President Andrew M Soule of the Georgia State College of Agriculture urges communities to specialize in a breed to cut costs and ship uniform stock. He endorses farmer cooperatives for breeding and marketing, argues for cooperative cold storage in pork, and calls for more veterinarians and extension programs to teach efficient rations and crop choices.
A critic argues the error of delaying painting and using cheap paint. Delays cost about 10 percent yearly and 10 percent in interest, while cheap paint inflates initial cost by 50 to 100 percent plus higher wear, making it far more costly overall.
There will be a called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 A. M. at their hall third floor Max Joseph building this Thursday evening October 22 1914 at 8 oclock. Work in the Fellow Craft degree will be performed. all qualified brethren are invited. By order of L N Betts W M Mo G Quinn Secretary.
President Andrew M. Soule of Georgia State College of Agriculture explains how cotton seed meal supplies 35 to 40 pounds of potash per ton and 140 pounds of nitrogen and 60 pounds of phosphoric acid. Feeding the meal to animals conserves potash in manure and boosts farm profitability.
An Athens reader recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and night ache after three years of back pain and frequent urinations. The ad also markets Sloan's Liniment for lumbago and rheumatic pain with a money back guarantee and 25 cent pricing.
Georgia Governor John M. Slaton issues a proclamation ordering a general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 191?
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound clears thick mucus and phlegm, opens air passages, and stops hoarse coughing. A Massachusetts reader says it helps children with croup quickly and promotes peaceful sleep. The ad cites H. R. Palmer & Sons as the seller.
Eastern Time schedule shows Train 50 leaving 6 45 a m, Train 52 at 4 25 p m, Train 54 at 11 p m daily except Saturday. Arrivals: Train 51 at 1 20 p m, Train 53 at 9 20 p m, Train 55 at 8 00 a m except Sunday.
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