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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
5
President Wilson issues a proclamation warning citizens and aliens that treasonous acts or aiding treason will be vigorously prosecuted. It urges informing authorities about any treasonable acts seen or known, and defines treason as giving aid or comfort to the enemy.
The Daughters of the American Revolution at their twenty sixth congress voted unqualifiedly to endorse American entrance against Germany and universal military service. They urged opportunity for actual service in wartime and welcomed Ambassador Jusserand of France who praised President Wilson and predicted the United States would join a Liberal World after victory.
Citizens discuss moving closing time to six o clock afternoons to give workers daylight for gardening. Proponents say it would help long hour laborers and boost future harvests, while noting some would not benefit. Merchants may favor the plan, encouraging neighbors to cultivate as daylight permits.
Crowds gathered at the Octagon auditorium on the University of Georgia campus for a mass meeting of preparedness. Speakers included Miss Mildred Rutherford Rev A G Richards Col M G Michael and Col T S Mell. The event featured songs and prayers and urged practical loyalty, national unity, and immediate food production to support the war effort. Sessions extended to Clarke and Oconee counties with twenty one speakers and church visits promoting home garden and crop plans nationwide.
A large gathering of about fifteen hundred African American residents from Athens Clarke County and nearby areas met at Morton Theater on Sunday April 15 at 2 30 pm. Chancellor D C Barrow and Dr A M Soule gave principal addresses urging production and conservation of food and necessities to avert a looming crisis, with shorter talks by Rev E K Nichols and Rev Charles Wa l.
Dr W H Harris and P C Jones urged readiness and loyalty of the colored citizens of Athens Clarke and nearby counties. They announced a mammoth preparedness parade set for Saturday April 21 at 3 p m to demonstrate patriotism when the nation calls.
Ottawa reports the government has placed wheat four and semolina on the free list enabling Canadian and thus U S access to each other’s markets under reciprocal tariff clauses. The order removes duties of ten cents per bushel on wir and forty five cents per barrel on flour. Washington notes Secretary Houston urges farmers in the spring wheat belt to plant more to counter a serious shortage from poor winter wheat conditions.
Dr R R Belk notes eighty accessions at the First Methodist Church since his arrival in Athens. Fifty four joined on profession of faith during the recent meeting as the church and galleries were packed and overrun Sunday with new members received after taking the vows.
President Wilson calls for unity in boosting food production for the war, urging farmers, especially in the South, to plant abundant crops and set aside cotton for patriotism. He emphasizes efficient industry, railways, shipping, and economy to sustain armies and allies, appealing to workers, merchants, and educators to mobilize for victory.
Athens Georgia April 16 1917 Mayor Robert Arnold proclaims May 6 to start Baby Week urging citizens to support Dr Edward Edwards of the University of Georgia psychology department and the city health department in improving conditions for children. Churches charitable groups urged to aid in this uplift movement.
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