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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
4
Athens readers are urged to address park funding, rail access, and state governance before summer. Mentions tax, subscriptions, and local civic figures, with notes on Georgia politics and pending bills. Commentary touches on education funding, railroad progress, and a circus bill at the state capitol.
Georgia faces needing at least 200000 dollars annually to fund the Confederate pension roll under the Foster amendment authorizing a service pension. Advocates say pensioners will shrink over time, justifying tax reform to tax all untaxed property. The state will face rising costs for veterans and widows, but payment is supported with expectation of fewer recipients in years ahead.
The House trimmed requested higher education appropriations while the Senate restored the higher figures. The editorial urges passage of the Senate amendments to fund institutions, arguing the increases total under $40,000 annually and are essential for Georgia's youth to receive the best education.
The writer criticizes Georgia's tax system as crude and unfair and urges a thorough revision. It argues 100 to 200 million dollars of property remains untaxed, recommends bringing it to the digest, and predicts a lower tax rate if all property is taxed. It warns against delaying reform and calls for statesmanship and patience.
The article denounces hazing at the military academy and naval academy, urging permanent suspensions to end the practice. It notes public concern after a cadet’s death linked to hazing and contrasts Georgia’s University of Georgia where hazing has vanished. It praises low hazing levels in Southern colleges.
The Georgia fruit industry stands as a major asset, built by dedicated horticulturists and supported by the State Horticultural Society. The piece urges wider cooperation and membership into the society to expand fruit culture across the state, noting Georgia’s climate and soil favor success and urging greater dissemination of the society’s influence.
A letter urges immediate organization to entertain the Georgia Confederate veterans citywide. An estimated thousand or more guests are expected for the reunion on September 28 and 29, with Athens residents already pledged to provide royal hospitality and memorable tributes. Committees should be formed now to handle the many details and ensure a fitting, well planned event.
A Christian minister defends traditional doctrine against Dr. Eliot's new faith, arguing the old teachings offer peace and certainty. The New York Tribune praises William R. Huntington's plain gospel ministry, noting no sensationalism and steady influence at Grace Church in New York.
The State College of Agriculture seeks a ten thousand dollar boost to its maintenance fund to expand extension work. The plan would bring the latest agricultural information directly to farmers, reaching those who cannot attend regular sessions. Support grows as past two years of outreach show benefits and public praise.
A Swedish inventor Sjogren has unveiled a government destined rifle that eliminates shoulder recoil by exhausting force at the breech lock. The gun fires twelve hundred rounds per hour, offers better sighting, and is touted as an absolute safe improvement likely to force adoption by nations.
The 1910 congressional elections will test public approval of the Payne tariff bill as Republicans face the payoff for taft signed measure. Senators Beveridge Cummins Dolliver LaFollette Nelson and others who opposed the bill will confront voters, with the tariff issue framed as oppression of the poor and privilege for the rich. The Journal of Commerce predicts the tariff will drive next elections and influence the political landscape.
An editorial warns Americans about rising military spending in both navy and army budgets. It decries government spending beyond what the founders anticipated and argues the nation should maintain a capable navy and sufficient army without excessive arms races with European powers.
Sunday morning Rev Stanley Grubb preached his first sermon as pastor of the Christian church. He impressed the congregation with his careful oratory on the fullness of God, love, obedience, and the need to reflect divine light in daily life.
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