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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
4
The paper promotes boosting cotton revenues, warns against carrier collections, and urges reader participation in wartime economy. It cites President Wilson, calls for prayer for peace, and muses on postwar reconstruction and national progress. It also mentions school returns and agricultural plans amid war anxieties.
The article warns of a potential global Mohammedan uprising during the world war, arguing it would be dangerous if provoked and urging Washington to maintain a level head. It notes Turkey's past resentment toward great powers and suggests Turkey may seek active involvement if able to prove its continued power.
A public call denounces inaction by senators and representatives on cotton relief. It urges immediate government financing and collateral-backed loans to move the crop, warning voters will remember unkept promises at the next political reckoning.
A self styled government man visits a skeptical farming community. He proves his farming methods double yields and explains new land improvements in plain terms. Detractors who mocked him now praise his practical guidance and improved fields. The tale ends on the stubborn workers admitting they learned from him.
Athens merchants unite behind a cotton buy movement to aid farmers facing a bleak market. Griffeth Implement Co will occupy the Broad and Spring corner building, with S Bernstein funding a modern new Hancock Street structure. Nat Glogowski takes over Pinkussohn Cigar Co, while the Jester building on Clayton is rebuilt after last June fire with W A Ivey reopening October first.
Wheat and corn weakened as peace rumors and Allied victories near Paris spooked traders. December wheat dropped to 1.16 then rallied to 1.19, while corn and oats followed with declines. Hog prices rose briefly. pork, lard, and rib futures also moved lower amid overall grain weakness. Liverpool cotton and U S ginning reports show year over year declines in total cotton ginned through September 1, with state by state totals led by Texas and Georgia.
August weather reduced spring wheat by 15 million bushels and corn by 30 million, with forecasts for 221 million bushels of spring wheat and 2.598 billion bushels of corn. Oats down 37 thousand, tobacco up 71 million pounds, potatoes up 1 million, sweet potatoes up 5 million. Ontario offers 25000 for first uranium discovery.
The Y M C A in Athens reports strong summer progress across branches with business men classes expanding and youth programs thriving. Ninety six boys have worked in outdoor baseball leagues and indoor classes resume next week as the organization pledges greater service and character development.
Baseball results across American League National League and Federal League with varied scores and weather notes. Southern League standings shown alongside a medicine advertisement marketing Po do Lax for digestive issues.
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