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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner reflects early 20th century optimism and politics with references to the 1912 legislature, Taft and Wilson, and Georgia topics. It mentions strawberry and apple farming prospects in North Georgia, local banking crusades against graft, and plans for agricultural settlement in Clarke County amid national political discourse and a parcels post discussion.
The piece argues the 1912 election hinges on Wilson versus Roosevelt, with Roosevelt gaining ground but the writer contending he cannot win. It cites Roosevelt as erratic and untrustworthy, predicting Wilson’s victory while noting Taft remains a lesser factor and the Bull Moose party is doomed.
The article summarizes Paul Leroy-Beaulieu's view in Journal des Debate that France faces depopulation or land ownership shifts from a shrinking birth rate. He urges government action against immorality, pension support for families, and public offices reserved for parents with at least three children to stimulate national duty.
The article argues for broad public hygiene education and improved sanitation in homes, schools, and businesses. It highlights that many deaths stem from neglect and ignorance of proper hygienic practices, urging a systematic, citywide movement to inform and equip all families. It notes prevention costs less than cure and advocates spreading hygienic instruction everywhere.
The legislature, after a muddled session, passed bills including Ault committee measures on inspectors for fuels, fertilizer tax funding, and a substitute fertilizer bill. It created Bleckley and Wheeler counties, set venue changes for power companies, and approved several appropriations and tax exemptions. A lieutenant governor bill stalled, and a sult against Tallulah Falls power development was requested.
The legislature reviews proposals banning cemetery discrimination by coffin types, condemns Congress over Bristow amendment passage, allows mileage refunds on trains, targets fraudulent stocks, tightens game and fish rules, repeals dog tax, and reconsiders the Tippins bill after a governor veto on near beer saloons and locker clubs.
The Democrats of Georgia should not hesitate about re turning Augustus O. Bacon to the United States senate. Bacon has faithfully represented Georgia, earned a leading role in the Senate as president pro tempore, and his integrity and ability are trusted by the body. He has not campaigned yet, awaiting voters to judge him by his record, and is expected to be triumphantly re elected.
The Lodge resolution, passed by an almost unanimous Senate, restates the Monroe doctrine. It asserts the United States would be concerned if a harbor or strategic site in the American continents were controlled by non American governments through a corporate entity, potentially threatening U.S. security.
Governor Wilson disapproved of a reported plan by the Democratic party to raise two million dollars for this year. He argues funds should be raised for legitimate campaign needs but says two million seems excessive and admits he does not know the exact amount required. He recalls Bryan noting campaigns never exceeded a million dollars and stresses modern campaigning costs have grown.
H B Layon of the Tifton Chamber of Commerce says farm demonstration by the U S government and the State College of Agriculture saved Southeast Georgia farmers at least one million dollars this year. The corn crib movement begun by the University of Georgia in 1906 has expanded nationally and proven highly useful across the South. Farmers show keen interest and are learning to raise more corn per acre than ever before.
A long article notes widespread health issues among U S schoolchildren with estimates of seventy five percent affected by some defect. Eyesight malnutrition adenoids throat troubles and dental problems are highlighted. It urges greater sanitation health funding and public responsibility to prevent further decline.
The quote advocates repurposing efforts to bring about conditions that would greatly reduce the large percentage of defectives among the school children of the country. It emphasizes corrective actions and policy aimed at improving child health and development.
The Macon Telegraph reports Georgia has made swift road gains over the past two years. Public road mileage rose. 1911 saw 35 miles of macadam, 235 miles gravel and chert, and 4,077 miles sand clay surfaced roads. Convict and statute labor added value, totaling about 4.13 million dollars spent on roads in one year with per capita and per mile costs outlined.
The state highway commission bill failed in the legislature, placing road improvement aid with the University of Georgia Civil Engineering Department for the next year. The Banner notes the University can accomplish more at lower cost through its road extension work led by Professors Strahan and Koch. County officials are urged to consult the University to save money and secure better roads.
The Georgia state government should implement more systematic methods in various departments to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The legislature has enacted new banking and insurance laws likely to enhance oversight, but tax laws lag, with an estimated quarter billion dollars of taxable property escaping the digests annually. Reform is needed to bring all property into taxation without raising rates, to fund common schools and state expenses.
The column argues Wilson is practically certain to win the electoral college due to split Republican votes between Roosevelt and Taft. It notes solid South support, New York and New Jersey leaning Democratic, and predicts Wilson will carry New ark Connecticut Ohio and Indiana while holding the Midwest split. Roosevelt favored west of the Mississippi. Taft lags.
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