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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes a citywide push to support cotton production and sales. It cites Uncle Sam in Vera Cruz, calls for civic effort, and reports widespread participation from merchants, railroad men, and Baltimore bankers backing a $1,000,000 loan plan to finance Southern cotton.
Merchants and consumers increasingly prefer Made in America over Made in Europe. The drive aims to boost American profits and reduce dependence on imports, urging the public to demand home-made goods.
After a statewide vote, Athens citizens are urged to unite behind the present city government. Officials praise the system's record of integrity and growth and suggest dropping charter agitation for now, while inviting all to work together for Athens’ continued progress.
The writer argues the Allies have won and bear responsibility for the war's next phase. It questions who will decide its end and warns that a punitive campaign against Germany could prolong global suffering, urging honorable settlement and restraint.
Clarke county faces a large unpaid poll tax bill as about 1500 men in town and county have not paid for the past year or longer. With no property to seize they evade the dollar head tax, depriving schools of roughly fifteen hundred dollars needed for teachers and supplies. The article urges legal means to enforce payment, noting the tax funds support common schools.
Des Moines report discusses a communication signed by Dr. R. E. Curtis about Georgia education and a looming legislature action. The piece frames critics as jealous and notes a small Georgia group warned of possible acts if given opportunity.
A large group from Athens, including Cobb Delaney camp members and many veterans, depart this afternoon for Macon for a two day state reunion. Leaders and attendees include Capt. Frank P. Griffeth and Comrades Richards Hosey Delay Mealor Payne Murray Wright Bradburt Wood among others.
In a Reagan announced list, W F Dorsey is named as the eighth district representative on the state Democratic executive committee. The report notes Dorsey’s long alignment with Hoke Smith and Georgia politics alongside Col Shackelford, a loyal Smith ally and former committeeman.
Hon R L Bramblett lead Georgia Odd Fellows to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Atlantic City as grand representative. C L Elliott and T M Haynes also cited as Georgia reps with Dozier and Mell in Athens and two other past sovereign reps. Bramblett noted for holding over forty offices in the order. He travels via Vestibuled Seaboard with stops in Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia en route to the convention. The article also recounts a Virginians funeral scene with a worker asking where his father will be placed amid funeral greenery.
Lima resident Bernice Wyandt writes of four years of stomach pain and headaches eased after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He notes two bottles cured the complaint and urges dealers to stock them.
A Cordova observer recalls a market moment where a boy offers half of a small kid to a woman for a peseta and a pompous man proclaims a half bull for tenpence. Readers praise an ideal laxative drink called Citrolh as a satisfactory remedy.
Regina Saskatchewan shifts clocks forward May 1 to October 1, pushing start times to 7 15 pm and extending play to 8 pm. Night crowds average about 1 800 with many cars lining foul lines as fans cheer. A ground rule dispute in a Saskatoon game led to spectators rushing the field and a game replay ordered by President Fleming.
The piece recounts Ty Cobb defending his aggressive base sliding at Yankee Stadium while acknowledging injuries from getting cut. Rebel Oakes explains he jumped to the Federal League for better pay, suggesting competing viewpoints in early baseball rivalries.
Kenworthy of Kansas City starred in a single afternoon against the Tip Tops. He hit two home runs and a single, scored three times, and made one errorless outfield and two double plays, highlighting a versatile display.
White Sox outfielder Ray Demmitt commits to Chicago for 1915 and 1916 after talks with President Comiskey. He abandons Federal league plans, citing an ironclad contract, loyalty to Comiskey and the Sox, and his improved form in the minors.
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