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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Banner comments on Coal shortages and sugar preservation for soldiers, urges canning and winter readiness, and laments ice and coal supply issues. It notes a partisan poll on the senator race Howard, Hardwick, and Harris, and observes broad regional division echoed on the Atlanta train.
An undercurrent in the state questions Congressman Howard's Senate bid as friends allegedly urge withdrawal to back Harris and Hardwick. The piece frames a choice among loyal elements and disloyal forces tied to Von Bernstorff and the Kaiser, urging voters to decide by ballot.
United States Food Administrator Hoover cables praise to hotel and restaurant keepers for voluntary wheat bread substitution, saving millions of bushels. Soule's drive in Georgia spreads nationwide with strict sugar limits, two pounds per person per month starting August, and a public pledge to sacrifice for victory in the war.
President Wilson issues a nationwide address denouncing mob violence and attacks on suspected enemies. He calls for reverence for the law and insists on lawful justice, urging Americans to uphold the courts and ensure fair trials for violators. The speech emphasizes patriotism and duty to protect the country’s legal framework.
The War era appeal urges cutting and storing of wood to back up fuel oil and coal shortages. It warns labor shortages hinder mining and rail transport while troops require rail movement for supplies. Farmers and small towns are urged to restore wood piles and use woodburners as part of national effort.
Amid war destruction the South emerges as a vital American region. Cotton, its key product, fuels allied needs and ammunition production while the era promotes thrift and independence. The South proves its agricultural strength in grain potential and its growing national importance.
The passage envisions postwar transformation of the South into a profitable blend of soil improvement and cattle-raising. It argues innovations will reach the region, enabling it to supply substantial foodstuffs and clothing for the nation, and to become the richest and most prolific part of the country.
A Texas congressman Slayden withdraws after a Wilson administration telegram brands his record disloyal. Georgia's SLY Bill Howard is also challenged for breaking a pledge to run for the senate, amid a nationwide surge of patriotism. The public is urged to demand loyalty and strong backing for federal office.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce, led by President Abney, has not staged new entertainments this year due to war conditions but continues to support Athens and Clarke county. The organization promotes commercial growth, keeps in touch with national movements, and aims to secure improvements this fall. Businesses and individuals are urged to enroll as members to boost the chamber’s work.
In Athens a recruitment drive for the United States Student Nurse Reserve began with Madame Lustrat coordinating efforts. Miss Edith Hodgson, noted musician and faculty at the State Normal School, was the first to enroll, papers sent to headquarters as the campaign continues with other recruits from Athens and across Georgia.
Dr. T. B. Rice of Greece county writes to the Greensboro Herald Journal praising Hon. C. H. Brand as a courteous diligent and effective congressman who serves the humble citizen. He urges Greene county and the Eighth District to vote for Brand, asserting personal loyalty but no political debt.
In Colbert Georgia on July 29 the community mourns the death of three year old William Luke Hardeman Jr from illfocolitis. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 5 pm at the Methodist church with Rev Geo E Stone and Rev W M Saye officiating, Dorsey Co in charge. Burial in local cemetery with pallbearers C W Beacham W S Lowe C W Porterfield and A R Morris. Father Mr Hardeman recently ran a Athens business with Mr Ive y owner of the Delmar.
City board of education met yesterday afternoon to authorize contracts for the next five years for school books. The selection of texts was referred to the committee on courses of study, which has teacher suggestions and will decide today. Few changes are planned in the books used.
County Game Warden J M Means announces open dove season starts August 1 and ends on the listed dates with a 25 per day limit. Licenses issued before April 20 expire that date. new licenses required. Licenses available at E8 Sporting Goods Percy Johnsons Pool Room and Motor Life Oil Co. Also lists open seasons and limits for quail dove wild turkey squirrels deer waterfowl plovers marsh hens snipe with license costs: county $1 state $3 nonresident $15.
The twin senate candidates may visit Athens with at least one likely to attend. It is unlikely both will come to avoid harming their campaign. Howard is chosen for Clarke county and Hardwick for another county. The voting in this county for both Hardwick and Howard would not require any extra ballot counting.
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