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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
2
Regional notes describe public buildings rising in Athens this summer while calls for extended sessions and politics mix with local concerns. Reports mention a proposed farmers’ meeting, state convicts statistics, and banks aiding teacher salaries as Clarke county funds the state’s needs amid budget strains.
A tax revision measure, backed by the Athens Chamber of Commerce tax revision commission, passes the house after senate approval. Supporters hail a fairer system to fund education and state needs, while noting some flaws and partisan debate, and pledge that taxpayers will bear their fair share.
Georgia leads in politics and industry by electing a U S Senator by direct vote under the new amendment. Augustus O Bacon of Macon is cited as the first people’s senator. The Banner notes the idea of naming future counties after him, echoed by Sam Small who urges a legislative sign of loyalty by placing Bacon’s name alongside other Georgia pioneers.
Miss Mary Creswell of this city leads Georgia Girls Canning Clubs through a year of rapid growth. Enrollment rose nearly 100 percent over last year with 28 counties and 27 agents in the 1918 program. In Decatur county 16 girls harvested $604 from one-tenth acre gardens, while Danie Wicker of Macon county topped the state with $72.93 profit from a ten-acre garden. The clubs promote home arts, save counties money on canned goods, and widen school industrial education.
The Banner reports endorsement by landowners tenants and businessmen for a county convention to be held in Athens Clarke county on the 37th. Secretary Callaway is drafting letters to local landowners inviting participation as chambers of commerce support is sought. The plan aims to unite citizens for county development and mutual benefit of landowners tenants merchants and businesses. Interviews from interested citizens appear in this issue.
President Wilson maintains strong sway in New Jersey as Archibald C. Hart wins the Sixth district congressional seat by over six thousand in the special election to fill the late Congressman Martin. The result signals robust Democratic strength and hints at a full state ticket this fall.
The text notes continued strong party control under the current president with full machinery in place and expectations that efforts will keep the party united and cohesive. It emphasizes resolve to maintain party unity regardless of leadership.
The Georgia representative in the senate, Senator Bacon, is lauded for dedication to the people. He declined a Georgia legislature invitation to speak, prioritizing national legislation over junketing trips, and his conduct is praised as evidence of his worth and strength in the senate.
AP reports from Washington on 1900 to today show Southern colleges advancing in entrance standards, library and lab facilities, and faculty quality. Elizabeth Coulton cites philanthropy as key, but Georgia has not funded new buildings or heating at the University of Georgia or state schools, despite enrollment growth and expanded programs.
Movem ent aims to unite landowners and tenants across Athens territory for face to face talks on improved rent contracts and local independence. Mr Griffith and Secretary Callaway of the Chamber of Commerce are mailing letters to recruit representatives from the district and beyond with merchant support urged.
The Highth district Masons hold their one day session in Athens this August. Four hundred to five hundred visitors from fifty lodges across the district arrive, with Mount Vernon lodge hosting in a long tradition. The gathering blends business, social fellowship, and district pride as the best lodges and members convene.
The Georgia Weekly Press Association postpones selecting a meeting city until the executive committee finalizes arrangements. Commerce, with its famed enterprise, volunteers to host and entertain. the Banner hopes the committee accepts. The press boys are eager to be hosted, and Commerce is ready to showcase its hospitality.
The Georgia legislature passed the Lipscomb Anderson Miller tax equalization measure amid a tense session. Hon. F A Lipscomb of Clarke County, Speaker Burwell, and several representatives steered the bill to passage, hailed as a revival of the state’s credit and educational funding. Athens Chamber of Commerce aided drafting, and the measure was celebrated statewide despite earlier opposition.
The Augusta contest uses secret ballots with symbolic animal and object emblems for candidates. Sam Olive is a beet and black heart. Beall has a diamond. Franklin a spade. Ike Peebles a tearful emblem. others include a watermelon, bell, horseshoe, tree, and various animals. The procession label suggests no typical party dogs or tigers, just a curious visual ballot procession.
The Georgia Agriculture Commissioner J D Price seeks names of those in charge of food distribution to inform them of the law. A ruling from predecessor J J Connor prohibits keeping housing or transport for any food that may become contaminated, and bans storage and sale that could contaminate food products.
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