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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
4
The Atheng Weekly Banner reflects Clarke County life amid war news and local comments. It mentions subscription rates, Georgia food production, Russia and politics, campus graduations, and humorous asides about roosters, counterfeit potatoes, and a note on army exemptions. It weaves sociology and local color with brief political observations and regional optimism.
Spote on the Calling describes a method to clean oiled spots on ceilings. Use a soft cloth to remove loose dirt, wipe in one direction, then apply dry cab fine powder matching the ceiling shade. Gently brush away from wall toward center and refresh powder as needed.
Georgia should expedite permanent road improvements under the federal cooperative program. After a year with no real work begun, lawmakers must clarify the law or take steps to initiate progress to secure pro rata funds and end the current friction between federal and state authorities.
Georgia reports a 25 percent increase in food crops in response to the president's appeal. Government credits Georgians for concerted efforts in food production and conservation, reducing waste to feed armies and allies. Farmers expect lasting habits, prosperity, and broader benefits across the state.
The government tightens voluntary press censorship asserting that published items aided the enemy. It cites government orders as the source of the problem, not newspapers, and urges full cooperation to protect American soldiers at the front, even if combat reports are curtailed.
The house committee on appropriations backs the university and branch institutions for two years funding, while the tax committee crafts a bill to raise about five hundred thousand dollars annually. The lawmakers show no hesitancy, believing needs and resources are known, and expect the legislature to fund mandated measures.
The piece argues the United States should focus first on defeating Germany before discussing peace terms. It asserts Germany provoked war and that only after a decisive victory will America consider issues such as Alsace Lorraine and other topics, delaying any peace terms discussion.
The Georgia legislature is likely to pass a bill exempting college endowments from taxation after years of effort. Supporters argue the exemption will not strain state finances yet will aid colleges struggle to secure required funds. The measure aims to ease financial pressure on Georgia higher education institutions.
The piece argues that opponents of the proposed exemption rely on the longstanding claim that church and state should be separate, a stance repeated in current public discourse.
The committee voted four to three to decline Senate calls for a three member food control board, upholding the president’s position. Senator Smith of Georgia opposed the Wilson plan, while others support the president. The piece urges eliminating the war control committee and placing war direction with the president.
A movement to divert Smith Lever funds from the State College of Agriculture to Milledgeville’s Girls Normal and Industrial College is opposed. Officials note federal law requires funds be disbursed by the State College of Agriculture for home economics, with about one hundred women employed there. The Milledgeville plan is deemed unnecessary and legally unsupported.
Secretary McAdoo discusses life insurance for soldiers with Equitable officials led by Judge W A Day. He argues mutual plans fund war risk, urges cost be covered by soldiers or government, not policyholders, and warns against diverting policyholder reserves for patriotic uses.
A 35 year old black man invaded a Winterville home by ladder and entered a bedroom of two young ladies. He seized a girl and was dragged from the room before escaping. Neighbors captured him in a swamp and took him to Winterville for a preliminary hearing. He was later hurried by automobile to the Athens county jail amid fears of mob action. Ed Dean helped avert violence.
The text argues that if actual costs fall below collected amounts the ex- Cea should be returned after the war and the Government should guarantee deficiencies. It favors paying personal injury and death benefits directly to beneficiaries rather than through insurance. It notes help from Equitable Society’s experts to work out the problem.
A mother guides Harold in hosting duties and spirit before a birthday party. One eight year old guest balks at baby games and refuses to participate. The scene ends with blunt questions about the purpose of attending.
Mr. Martin J. Abney arrived home after a three week visit to Boston New York and Washington City. The New England Life Insurance Co honored him at the home office for setting a world record in number of policies and total insurance written in June. He was hosted for a week and given full expenses. He learned more about the company and its heritage from the trip.
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