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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner urges shared sacrifice as cotton mills run day and night to meet orders. It calls on Southern congressmen to focus on farmers, scenery and schools reopening with geography and history texts popular this fall.
The elder brethren of the Methodist church have not replied to the first year class sobre tobacco policy. Young men unduly affected by class legislation. Saturday the 26th is Orphans Work Day in Georgia to support fatherless children in church homes and other facilities. Workers contribute dollars and labor to aid the little ones in need.
A call urges a daily personal standard to buy only American made goods and to instruct spouses to seek American labor produced products, insisting on national origin in consumption. Stee 444
A Southern editorial urges Congress and the Wilson administration to action on cotton relief. It criticizes delays in Washington, warns of grave Fulton-like crises, and urges use of the Aldrich-Vreeland emergency fund via state banks to aid farmers and merchants in the South.
An editorial urges residents to value greenery beyond dollars. It calls citizens to restore neglecting curbside strips between sidewalks and pavement, keep grass, flowers, and trees well kept, and make city blocks neat to attract and please visitors and residents.
War era notes urge American production and home economy as the nation faces crop and war pressures. The piece highlights a cotton crop impact on prices and reflects on patriotic messages about peace and staying productive at home.
A hardware store in Houlton Maine displayed a chain once used by Abraham Lincoln to survey the boundary line of Arkansas. The artifact drew curiosity from locals and visitors passing the shop window.
Paris dispatches report Allied forces halt German advances east of Paris with three great German armies failing to break the front. Russian and Polish fronts see mixed gains and heavy losses as Russians capture Tomaszow and fortifications at Opole and Tourbine while German claims of Maubeuge are denied. Pope urges cessation of war as calls for arbitration rise.
Dispatch reports German forces defeated at Termonde Belgium and, retreating, pillaged and burned the town. Of 1400 houses 1100 burned, several notable residents captured, and 200 civilians sent to Germany.
Central News from Amsterdam reports Berlin acknowledges Allied success after two day battle east of Paris near Meaux and Montmirail with fifty German guns captured. Rome dispatch notes Alsace evacuation toward Strassberg Mets while fatigue grows. London says 1,500 German prisoners taken and pursuit continues east of Soissons amid reports of disorder and demoralization.
James J Esmond, born Albany New York in 1889, rose from Elmira to Jersey City and Cincinnati before starring in the Federal League with Indianapolis. Right handed bat and thrower, 5 11 and 167 pounds, overcame early health issues to become a standout infielder.
Ted Sullivan may take a team to Ireland this fall while the Cincinnati club plans a chance for Fahrer of Dayton. Jack Diamond joins Nashville from Hutchinson as catcher and utility man. Jake Bouktes praised for handling Bridgeport. Isaacs of Dubuque eyed by Comiskey as third baseman for Three I league. Vean Gregg’s brother Dave sent to Edmonton on optional basis by Spokane. Bob Bescher praised by McGraw for base stealing. Klepfer deal with Venice Coast League blocked by Maier to protect pennant chances. Hap Hogan to lead Venice Tigers on a six week trip to Honolulu next November. Tom Tennant sets Coast league record at first base. Ehmke valued by Stovall along with other Coast league players. Umpires reportedly firing players this season.
Fred Clarke, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, argues batting slumps are personal and self-driven. He asserts public commentary worsens slumps and that a player must regain confidence through his own effort without external prodding.
Manager Jack Dunn faces strong interest in Baltimore as he moves remaining players. Cree drives the Yankees with a great pace while Ruth and Shore shine for the Red Sox. Derrick excels with the Cubs and Twombly strengthens the Reds. Feds Seek Sayre as Pennsy pitcher Shorty Sayre is eyed by Tinker and Bradley. Chance remains the battery mate.
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