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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
6
Secretary Forbes delivers a wartime religious exhortation to Army trainees at the university, stressing faith, courage, and discipline. He cites biblical resolve to defend liberty, condemns evil, and urges men to stand firm, stay strong, and act with integrity in camp and life.
Atlasta Aug 21 Georgia for Mere urged to set roadside markets on frequented highways. The U S Food Administration in a special bulletin to county administrations suggests farmers could move large amounts of perishables and motorists profit from lower prices through such arrangements. A roadside stand attended by the farmer is proposed.
A newspaper man, likened to a major general, arrives in Athens and becomes part of the YMCA's Southern division sports publicity staff.
Avlanta Aug 21 With entries closed for state house offices the race for state railroad commissioner to replace retiring Judge George Hillyer narrows to Volney Williams Waycross Trox Banks ton West Point and J D Price former agriculture commissioner and Georgia Experiment Station director The campaign aims to reach all sections of Georgia Price cites past farm interests and opposition to high rates asserting 60 cents per hundred pounds as a workable ginning price after farmers in Atlanta urged 60 cents as a compromise
Atlanta August twenty first reports that food administrators urge demand for cattle under 475 pounds. Light-weight cattle move to market as drought presses producers in the southwest. Prices vary by weight: heavy steers 26 to 27 dollars per hundred pounds. good 24 to 25. medium 19 to 21. light 14 to 18. Consumers may see lower retail prices as markets adjust.
A poem by Harry Varley from Toledo urges courage in defeat and keeping faith when crushed. Allied successes in France reduce the battle front by over fifty miles as Americans arrive. March notes the reduction from 250 miles to under 200 and cites the capture of Frapelie and the Vosges salient elimination.
United States mill stocks of newsprint on August 10 were the lowest on record. R N Kellogg of the Newsprint Service Bureau reported at a Montreal meeting. Canada’s 1918 production rose slightly, while U.S. output fell, leaving stock 41 percent below last year.
All patriotic fraternal orders in Athens are invited to join New Era Club and Grand Fraternity for a patriotic meeting. Speakers include W. F. Dorsey ex mayor of Athens. The event aims to boost morale, unite organizations, and sing patriotic airs in support of the war effort. The letter is signed by J. B. Spinks and D. Cox.
Mat Crosby 91, oldest active cowboy in the United States, marked his birthday by breaking a young horse off the ranch and roping a 3-year-old steer in just over four minutes. A veteran of sixty years on the New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas ranges, he aided during Indian Wars as a guide and famed for marksmanship. Sergeant Farrar Bond returns to Arcadia, California after furlough with his parents.
The N P M writes a farewell note explaining his move from the Athens Baner office to pursue a new field. He praises the owner editors and the friendly, helpful people of Athens who have supported him. He expresses deep affection for Athens and gratitude for daily kindness and inspiration.
A Georgia appeal urges unity to defeat Hardwick in the Senate race. It cites Wilson's opposition to Hardwick and criticizes Howard and Harris, urging loyal voters to rally behind one candidate to ensure Hardwick’s defeat and support for the war effort.
Georgia farmers should delay wheat sowing to late October and follow strict control measures. Tests show fall sowing after October 20 reduces infestation. burn infested stubble, destroy volunteer wheat by September 1, rotate crops, and use well prepared, fertilized seedbeds.
An Atlanta report explains loose oat smut common in Georgia can cause 10 to 20 percent crop loss under favorable conditions. It prescribes formaldehyde seed treatment using one pint per 80 gallons for oats and one pint per 40 gallons for seed wheat to kill spores before planting.
The administration plans a vast program to boost agriculture mining and industry while building a large overseas army. Younger men will be drafted if needed with careful timing to protect agriculture and families. The aim is a rapid, decisive victory by assembling an overwhelming force against Germany.
A cartoon in type describes America needing funds to pay her debt to Humanity. Three times she called on her People and they contributed. yet more was needed. She urged, Let us make it a storious Pearth, signaling the next Liberty Loan drive.
Paris reports Lassigny captured by French forces with lines reaching Chiry-Our-Scamps and southwest of Noyon. Official statement says twenty villages liberated yesterday and French troops advanced several miles along the front.
Atlanta Georgia reports fair conditions with slight warmth extending into Thursday. Light showers occurred in the lower Mississippi valley and along the east gulf coast, while the eastern states feel high pressure from Alabama to Massachusetts and cooler August temperatures in the north.
The Lumpkin Street Sewing Club will meet Friday at 5 o clock with Mrs. A. L. Harper. The notice also mentions Mr D G Bickers and Savannah, noting La Fourth Estate of Savannah.
Atlanta August 21 news item reports lard substitute makers closing their conference at the Food Administration in Washington without setting a price for cotton seed oil. Committees reported on the industry and war effort cooperation was discussed. A meeting of farmer representatives is set for August 26 in Washington to discuss issues. The Food Administration has no official connection with that meeting.
Atlanta August 20 The Food Administration issues rules to clarify how receivers of poultry eggs butter and other produce must report disposal to shippers. Receivers may act as commission agents or outright buyers and must avoid implying commission sales. The move targets unfair practices and fuller price clarity. Mrs B H Lasnett of Montgomery Ala arrives to visit her father Hon C H Brand.
London reports Haig says the British assault from the Ancre to Moyenville on August 21 achieved overall success with deep enemy penetration and several prisoners taken. The note shifts to an unrelated social item about Mrs. Raymond V. Harris of Savannah visiting sister Mea. C. H. Cox with daughters Louise and Flora.
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