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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
6
At the University of Georgia trustees approved a new office assistant to the Dean and Registrar. Julius T. Dudley of Athens was chosen and will start September 1. He is a long-time Athens resident, South Carolina native, and has been an attorney and businessman.
Washington August 1. W J Showalter argues in a National Geographic Society piece that the Panama Canal will boost Caribbean economies, noting Porto Rico’s trade outpacing Central America, Cuba, and Nicaragua, with strong gains in sugar, coffee, oranges, and other exports under stable governance.
Dr. Harry White of the University of Georgia, president of the Georgia Peace Society, says war may be a bluff and urges that Russia and Austria seek sea ports while Slav and Teuton tensions rise. He notes armaments and suggests diversifying crops as a lesson for southern farmers facing war rumors.
Official ballot lists candidates for governor U S senator secretary of state and others. It notes voters may erase undesired names and records entries for McLendon and several Georgia officials for the White Democratic State Primary.
The Council of Education voted unanimously to create the Spanish American University in Madrid. King Alfonso and the government back the project to boost educational and intellectual ties between Spain and the South American Republics. A chair of History Institutions of Moral and Political Spanish America is to be established at Madrid University pending the new university's opening.
At a national welfare of infancy meeting in Liverpool Dr C W Saleeby outlined a practical eugenics program stressing nurture and environment. He condemned extreme eugenists for ignoring prenatal influences and called for maternity as a national priority with public health support and nationwide maternity centers.
London August 1 The Prince of Wales and Prince Henry rode and tried multiple attractions under keen supervision of the Duke and Duchess of Teck and other nobles. They enjoyed the Witching Waves Buffalo Dip Whirlpool House of Troubles Great Ride Human Roulette Gee Whis chutes scenic railways and Crazy Curran motor drome.
An old advertisement warns summer coughs and smoking relate to dangerous lung troubles and consumption. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as soothing antiseptic relief that stops the cough and cold, prevents complications, and improves well being. Availability shown as 0c to 1.00 bottles at druggists with money back guarantee.
Washington reports five percent freight rate increases granted to western routes while eastern lines face limits. The Interstate Commerce Commission split, with Daniels and McChord dissenting. In Berlin, Johann Jakob Waltz alias Hansi is sentenced to one year for inciting class hatred and defaming Alsace Lor raine officials, amid Alsatian nationalist tensions.
Seven year old Little Ross explains why firefighters hurry to fires. He watched the fire station staff rush from sweeping to dressing and rushing out when the bell rings. He reflects that they must respond quickly to prevent fires from getting out of control.
The piece summarizes Owen R Lovejoy on how business drives practical education and vocations. It argues employers seek efficient workers, while industry still relies on unskilled labor and immature workers. It urges reform linking curricula to actual industry needs and reversing the inquiry to consider what industries fit the students.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr and Mrs F H Zowen assumed charge of Holland during Bowden’s absence. Phrases indicate civic duties and community leadership but details are garbled. The item reads like a brief local notice with uncertain context and names.
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