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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner reports on subscription rates, patriotic issues, and wartime concerns. It notes exemptions and recalls, calls for food conservation, mentions public figures and Georgia politics, and explains state pure food inspections and farmer support during wartime.
An editorial denounces anti draft disturbances in Georgia and Oklahoma led by Senators Hardwick and Smith and Thomas E Watson. It calls for harsh federal action including court martial and execution for traitors to restore loyalty as the nation battles in World War I.
A Georgia measure to raise the age of consent from ten to fourteen is criticized as flawed and insufficient. The piece argues for at least eighteen years, cites comparisons of other states, and condemns the state for allowing a lower age. It labels the law a disgrace to Georgia.
Washington papers quote Senator Hardwick saying Georgians erred in giving their electoral vote to President Wilson. The junior senator, once Wilson’s choice, now opposes the administration on several measures. He softened against conscription and argues for enforcement in principle, while introducing a bill to test the law’s fate.
The text argues Senator Hardwick has misread opponents and allies, following an old political ally into a stance that may backfire. It asserts Geor gia's people back President Wilson and will punish Hardwick at the polls, predicting a defeat for the junior senator.
The author argues that despite German efficiency the nation has errred in key choices such as invading through Belgium, underestimating Britain, and failing with Zeppelins. While submarine warfare pressured the US into war, it did not secure victory. Even the crown prince bungled at the Marne, showing Germany is mortal and prone to errors.
The article notes a high rate of physical defects among draftees and a large rise in exemption requests. It suggests strengthening athletic training in schools and improving youth conditions. It observes a decline in anti draft movements and warns that many exemption claims will be disallowed after boards decide.
A bill to cut legal advertising rates faces opposition from Georgia weekly papers. Publishers warn reduced pay would threaten profits and threaten paper viability, arguing space is a newspaper’s stock and must be priced to cover costs. Paul T. Harber urges lawmakers to preserve fair compensation for legal notices.
The Chamber of Commerce backs a Buy at Home initiative urging residents to keep dollars local. It argues spending at home funds local enterprises and that out-of-town spending weakens the city while local merchants bear the burden when favors are sought. The Banner champions long standing Buy at Home advocacy.
The Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign urging citizens to back the local commercial group and keep money at home. It argues Athens shoppers can find the same brands and quality locally at lower prices, saving travel and lodging costs and building a city equal to any in the country.
The piece calls Congress and Senators to tour the country speaking to constituents about unity and the selective conscription act. It warns pacifist and pro German voices hinder victory and urges lawmakers to return home to explain the war’s urgency, financing, and citizen sacrifice. It emphasizes that America must bear burdens with money and men to win the war and secure peace.
A concise reflection notes a pessimistic outlook on possessions and priorities, contrasting what one has with what one desires. It sketches a mindset fixated on scarcity and the dwindling value of material gains, prompting reader contemplation on contentment.
A quotation from Uncle Eben frames pacifist views with humor about arguing and settling matters without a clear sight. The line suggests caution in fault finding toward those who debate, implying unseen aims or hidden resolutions.
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