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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Chamber of Commerce advocates business engagement and city improvements including a new union passenger station. Birmingham Age Herald urges road bonds. county officials authorize convict labor for campus field prep to host the New York Americans, boosting city publicity and growth.
The South can grow corn as well as the West with proper land use and attention. Colleges of agriculture boost corn breeding, and contests show high yields locally. A Marlboro County farmer hit 152 1 2 bushels per acre, while a Western counterpart reached 165 3 4 bushels. The piece notes Southern corn is superior in quality and cautions against feeding Western corn to people and stock.
Clarke County progress on roads spotlighted by D. B. Pennybacker Jr. in an address to the Southern Commercial Congress. He cites high hauling costs and potential savings, urging skilled, full-time road officials and trained leadership to improve local infrastructure.
The article notes Britain rewards cotton growth with bounties while urging more cultivation, contrasting with calls here to reduce acreage. It cites The Charleston News and Courier commentary on the policy and its likely ineffectiveness.
The piece argues against government bounties to boost cotton, citing economic flaws and historical failures. It notes Britain's post election plan, questions its cost, and warns that subsidies distort markets. The writer defends the South’s cotton advantages and endorses free-market outcomes over subventions.
The article urges states to unite on procedure and laws to ease constitutional amendments. It highlights a forthcoming governors conference in Washington to discuss uniform divorce law, court procedure, vital statistics, and other issues, arguing such efforts would protect states’ rights and benefit the nation.
The article notes U S efforts to counter airships with new artillery after costly target practice. A captive balloon at Sandy Hook proved two dozen shots failed to down it, though officials press on with refinements and hope for a gun capable of destroying airships over forts and cities. Germany and others have pursued similar work.
The Georgia agricultural view urges farmers to reduce cotton acreage and increase corn and forage crops. Experts warn boll weevil is advancing eastward and advise diversification to offset future cotton losses, boosting breadstuffs and livestock while preparing for pest invasion.
The Southern Commercial Congress announces a fund raising effort to finance a one million dollar permanent home in Washington. One thousand Southern men contribute one thousand dollars each, securing a building that will house offices, the congress, and display facilities for Southern mines, fields, and factories. It will serve as a central information and advertising hub to attract home seekers and promote regional development. The piece urges broad civic support from all Southern citizens to ensure the project’s impact on the South’s upbuilding.
A Philadelphia doctor proposes subcutaneous rattlesnake venom as a cure for tuberculosis sparking Savannah News commentary on venom’s possible effect against germs. The piece notes liquor once thought protective may interfere, and anticipates practical demonstration with wary interest.
A citywide appeal urges the Athens Board of Health to strengthen rules against tuberculosis. The piece notes the disease is contagious and disproportionately affects washerwomen, many of whom are Black, and recommends enforcing and expanding anti spread measures, including stricter ordinances beyond the anti spitting law.
President Taft suggests extending civil service to cover diplomatic posts, a gradual reform debated nationwide. Proposals require exams for embassy secretary roles and a national list of eligibles for promotions, promising improved expertise but risking partisan control and international embarrassment. The idea invites thorough discussion with potential benefits and drawbacks to be weighed.
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