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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Banner: fiscal policies for Clarke County readers and calls to support home industry, canning drive, and patriotic unity. It critiques Hardwick’s senate bid while praising President Wilson’s choices and wartime cooperation with Canada.
The piece urges Georgia voters loyal to the administration to unite behind a single candidate to defeat Hardwick. It argues Harris is strongest, notes Howard’s pivot from supporting Wilson to candidacy, and warns division risks Hardwick's victory with a split loyal vote. It stresses unity to prevent Kaiser-like outcomes and rally counties for a single winner.
Griffin and Spalding county showcase strong patriotism, backing the Harris campaign. Citizens funded Liberty Bonds Thrift Stamps and Red Cross drives, and erected separate stands for patriotic and political speeches. Judge Andrew J. Cobb delivered two well received addresses at local venues, boosting local support ahead of primary election day.
Clarke county residents praise farmers for record food production including wheat rye meat and cotton. They credit wartime economy with less waste and stronger health and urge postwar continuation of local food production to keep the region prosperous and self reliant.
The piece accuses Senator Hardwick of crying persecution to win Georgia voters back to the senate. It claims he defied the president and congressional acts, obstructed vital legislation, and sought to portray himself as persecuted while disgracing his home state.
A regional call denounces Senator Hardwick as disloyal for siding with Von Bernstorff and the Kaiser. The piece accuses him of misrepresentation and treason, urging Georgians to defeat him before any imagined persecution. It frames loyalty as essential in wartime and warns of casualties from the war effort.
The Athens Chapter of the American Red Cross is praised as highly active, with city women leading in sewing garments for soldiers, running canteen services, and meeting all demands. The article lauds their loyalty, patriotism, and selfless sacrifice, urging broad community support and cooperation.
A World War I era piece proclaims American troops superior and growing stronger as German forces fear their advancing drives. It asserts full American training and supply, notes German orders to break American formations, and predicts a future campaign driving the Huns from Europe and planting Old Glory in Berlin.
The piece accuses ring politicians in Atlanta of trying to unseat W. J. Harris for Senate to install Hardwick, condemns Howard for betraying President Wilson, and warns Howard's candidacy could split votes, aiding Hardwick under the Neitt primary measure.
A county split between Harris and Howard risks Hardwick winning the unit vote on a plurality. The writer urges Howard to withdraw to prevent electing a disloyal candidate aligned with Von Bernstorff and Kaiser Bill, insisting Howard’s departure would assure Harris’s victory and support for the President.
The legislature is urged to pass a dog tax law to raise revenue for education and state offices. Proponents argue many dogs are excess to army needs and costly, and a tax would fund public services while reducing burdensome pets. They urge quick action and unanimous support in both chambers.
The National War Work Council of the YMCA ordered more than a billion cookies for American troops in France, reflecting the Red Triangle’s service. The bulk includes 840,900,000 cookies, 93,750,000 sticks of gum, 112,500,000 chocolate bars, 1,350,000,000 cigarettes, and 7,500,000 jars of jam and marmalade, contracted to be exhausted before Christmas.
The piece urges unwavering resolve to secure victory for the Right at any cost. It frames fighting and total effort as essential to saving the world for a saner day, invoking steadfast duty, strength, and fearlessness as guiding ideals.
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