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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes mailing rates and subscriber rules, urges farmers to plant more diverse crops, and highlights local economic steps. Georgia offers cotton backed currency in Screven county, with five dollar certificates secured by stored cotton and redeemable in six months at 6 percent interest.
The editorial calls American diplomacy sleevesleeves as a model of democratic conduct while condemning secret diplomacy. It cites European leaders and newspapers debating whether autocratic practices can endure the war’s toll and urging the United States to uphold transparent, peaceable diplomacy.
A proposed 25 cent tax on cotton warehouse receipts faces strong opposition as unfair to small farmers and ineffective relief amid wartime trade disruptions. Critics argue the plan would tax every bale equally, hurting smallholders more, and urge Congress to defeat the proposal in favor of alternative relief methods.
The state grieves two prominent publicity workers Josiah Carter and Gus Morrow who died while still active. Carter longtime Atlanta Journal figure and public life ally to Hoke Smith died in harness after a vigorous career. Morrow, devoted to his mother and driven by hard work, also died in harness following a strenuous campaign.
Business circles note four hopeful items beyond front page battles. Demand for anthracite coal rises as closed mines reopen for Labor Day, boosting jobs and orders to Pennsylvania. Pittsburg steel firms plan large activity from international inquiries. New York reports reemployment of stevedores signaling returning normal commerce. Ocean transport remains tight but foreign demand, goods, and funds support a future shipping surge.
Cartoonish ad style discusses farming and staple crops Cotton and grain with a Nash County quote about heaven. A fall cough remedy Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is promoted for adults and children claiming quick relief and germ protection for 25 cents.
The Nashville Grain Exchange in Tennessee endorses a buy a bale of cotton scheme to aid southern farmers. A letter from J Warren Smith of Athens Georgia explains soliciting purchasers to draft on buyers, with bale storage insured and paid to farmers ten cents per pound, aiming for ten cents or more per pound within a year.
Secretary McAdoo broadened the anti money hoarding campaign to include state banks prompting state banking superintendents to report banks and trust companies charging high rates and denying legitimate credits. The list of institutions hoarding reserves will be published tomorrow and daily thereafter while the practice continues.
A Sarepta Baptist Association discussion in Commerce centers on grouping rural churches to improve efficiency and support for pastors. A committee led by Dr. John D. Mell will study pastor areas and potential central locations to house and sustain a preacher serving multiple country congregations.
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a vegetable liquid tonic to revitalize a sluggish liver without harsh laxatives. The ad claims drugstores offer a money back guarantee if relief is unsatisfactory and prices listed at 50 cents for adults and children.
Mrs Dean and family express heartfelt thanks for kindnesses and sympathetic acts received during the illness and after the death of Mr Joel T Dean. They ask the Banner to convey their appreciation to friends and neighbors. Mary Pickford Majestic is listed in the notice. Advertise your wants.
A long postponed cleanup of the old Jackson Street cemetery is being carried out this week by the street force. The work is viewed as desirable for several reasons and ranks high among needed city improvements despite other pressing tasks.
A remarkable week at Morton Theater features the New York Follies with strong crowds and sold out nights. The engagement nears its close as audiences praise singing dancing and faultless costuming, with reserved seating for white patrons shaping the Athens run.
Bizarre patent medicine ad claims Po-do-Lax banishes pimples bad blood headaches torpid liver and constipation from indigestion. It asserts liver tone blood purification and lasting wellness with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee.
Dr J C Hisam of Wisconsin notes that baseball and football trace to ancient Egypt, with tablets indicating early baser knowledge. The talk cites Greek influence and professionalism. Professor Elsom covers global sport history with slide aids, calling the course uniquely ambitious.
Cleveland clubs plan a large recruit drive with 14 signed pitchers and four to five more under wraps. Charley Somers aims to copy Detroit and St Louis by adding many boxmen to grab two or three strong pitchers. Names of potential recruits remain undisclosed. Walker and Bagby from New Orleans have signed 1915 contracts.
Tesreau bets his reputation on Wagner’s weakness being a spitball and tests him with fast pitches and a breaking ball. Wagner misses on a loaded bases strikeout, calling the ball like Bugs Raymond. Grannon faces U S court for obscene mail. Lannin praised for Red Sox and Providence club’s strong season in the International League.
Governor Slaton submits a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the Superior Court judge salary in Bibb County to 5000 per year with state and county funds. The amendment, approved by two thirds of the General Assembly, will be voted on at the November 3, 1914 general election.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatic pains around joints and various aches. Claims relief without rubbing, fits family use, and includes a testimonial from Mr. Chas H Wentworth of California. Priced 25 cents at your druggist with guarantee.
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