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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
2
The Athens Weekly Banner urges readers to support the YWCA war drive, notes coal shortages and price concerns, and highlights wartime sentiment. It calls for selfless work by women replacing men in stores and offices, urges thrift, and praises Allied campaigns like Jerusalem’s capture while contrasting civil conduct with barbarism.
Athens citizens urged to back a drive by the YWCA to raise 30,000 for enlarging and improving the women’s home for business girls. The piece appeals to men to aid, noting many workers come from other towns and cannot secure boarding. Each dollar funds a room and supports needy girls seeking shelter and training.
The government promotes war savings certificates as a simple way for all ages to save. Start with a 25 cent stamp and each week add stamps to a certificate to reach five dollars for exchange, then roll it into new certificates. Redeemable with ten days notice, these certificates teach thrift and can grow into substantial funds for future needs.
The piece argues that W J Harris from the Federal Trade Commission is the strongest candidate for U S Senate to succeed Senator Hardwick. It credits Harris with key roles under President Wilson, his census leadership, cabinet service, and loyalty, urging Georgians to rally behind him and unify to defeat Hardwick.
The article notes the strong attitude of Congress in supporting President Wilson's war measures, calling it gratifying to loyal Americans and confirming absolute support during this session. It emphasizes unity between the executive and legislative branches in wartime policy.
Congress moves swiftly in support of the presidents war measures. House and Senate cooperatively back the call for a declaration of war with Austria-Hungary and grant broad authority to direct the war. Leaders expect rapid passage with few delays and anticipate further action on allied matters.
The federal food administration, praised as a wise wartime measure, reports enforcement against overcharging in Georgia. A Athens case saw a wholesale sugar profit of one dollar per hundred pounds refunded by the dealer, with government allowances covering twenty five cents. J E Talmadge Jr oversees wholesale grocers in Georgia, coordinating a large staff to ensure price controls, while authorities warn consumers to report abuses for investigation.
Dr. L G Hardman head of Georgia Fuel Administration presides over a busy Commerce office with a staff handling thousands of items since opening a month ago. The division reports over five thousand correspondence items and more than three hundred fifty regulations issued, with nine misses of the requisitions.
President Wilson selected Dr. L. G. Hardman of Commerce Georgia to head the Fuel Administration in Georgia amid rising demands. Hardman is praised as a top Georgia business leader whose abilities will prove his fitness for the role across the state.
Dr W H Bock suggested Athens may have residents eager to help Halifax and opened a local subscription with a $2.60 contribution. The relief goal is $25 000 000, Halifax not seeking US aid but Canada’s call has spurred broad support from many Americans.
The prayer services for the soldiers and democracy will be continued this week each afternoon at 6 in the city hall. Ministers from various churches will lead the half hour sessions, following two days of weather that kept many away.
Town of Mullins in West Virginia was burned this afternoon cutting off residents. One child died and the town of about twelve hundred people faced needs as the governor dispatched tents cots blankets and food to the scene.
The body of Miss Callie Sosnowski, longtime city teacher, arrived from New York where she died Saturday night. Funeral services were held at Emmanuel church with Rev. A. G. Richards officiating, followed by burial at Oconee cemetery. pallbearers included Sylvanus Morris, Dorsey, John Morris, A. H. Dearing, C. D. Flanigen, A. R. Nicholson, and honorary pallbearers listed.
The funeral for Mr. W Troy Harbin, conducted by Rev. A G Richards at Emmanuel Church, drew many friends. Lt. George W Whitehead of the 224 Aero Squadron represented the government, with Home Guards as escort. Interment followed at Ocenee cemetery. Harbin is remembered as bright, lovable and courageous.
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