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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
2
A collection of notes reflects Athens optimism for 1912, discussing Governor Slaton’s short term, leap year humor, and national events. It notes railroad wrecks with no injuries, a peace meeting in Atlanta, weather impacts on merchants, and relief funds for Briceville miners, while hinting at broader federal plans against white slave trafficking.
The piece argues Democrats should pursue large scale policy, avoiding minor issues. It criticizes pork barrel spending and urges reduction of expenditures and tariffs, noting dividends depend on House led appropriations and cooperation with the Senate and President. Oscar Underwood is cited as pushing bigger questions and fiscal restraint.
The season’s Red Cross stamp drive appeals to cheer and goodwill to support tuberculosis elimination. Seals are on sale in Georgia and across the Union, with every dollar spent seen as a Christmas gift to humanity and a duty to aid progress against the disease.
A historical piece argues electricity will overtake gasoline as the main motive power for cars. It notes current slower progress, predicts cheaper operation for electric vehicles, and foresees ongoing electrical breakthroughs benefiting both freight and passenger transport, with widespread adoption in coming years.
Opinion argues Taft favoring a wool tariff adjustment while Democrats confront protecting and revenue aims. It urges Democrats to draft their own tariff bill, pass it, and let Republicans or the president veto or support it, framing the issue for next November's elections.
The state of Georgia carries fire insurance on its property for half its value under a general policy shared by many companies. Next month a new five year policy begins, but critics say dividing risk among many firms makes small losses hard to collect. A revised plan with fewer carriers per building could improve prompt adjustments while meeting objections and allowing officials to craft a better approach.
The Young Harris Institute, lauded for educating mountain Georgia youth, escaped total destruction as a fire threatened the college plant. The auditorium was the sole building damaged, with the blaze halted before broader devastation could occur.
A fire destroyed the college auditorium and several other buildings, all owned by private citizens. The college will continue operations with aid arranged, and rebuilding funds are expected from interested supporters. Judge Young L. Harris of the city had greatly aided the institution, and Methodists across Georgia vow to raise a larger, better facility from the ashes.
Governor B. W. Hooper of Tennessee spent a day and night in a state prison to observe conditions firsthand. He opposes stripes except for special punishment, supports parole and indeterminate sentences, and plans reforms including benefiting dependents of convicts. The visit could drive stirring recommendations to the legislature.
A reader laments a newspaper headline The Death of Santa Claus arguing it insults the Christmas tradition. The writer recalls the New York Sun editorial Is There a Santa Claus and defends Santa as a real, generous, and universal figure cherished by mothers, fathers, lovers, and children alike.
The excerpt argues that Wilson outlines democratic ideals as essential to the party of Jefferson and Jackson. It frames democracy as a living force for the common people, emphasizing opposition to special privilege and support for opportunity, progress, and the future through the energy of the masses.
The United States faces a record cotton harvest with gin-wed bales signaling the season’s yield may exceed all prior records. Analysts attribute price declines chiefly to the crop size, urging farmers to cut acreage or find ways to sell more cotton to secure better returns.
The text argues reducing acreage is wiser than expanding. higher prices reward buyers and protect farmers. It notes losses from current crop costs at prevailing prices and suggests a belt-wide, systematic effort to cut cotton acreage. A smaller crop at higher prices could improve buying conditions for supporters.
California senator promotes extending federal aid to Confederate veterans at National Soldiers Home in Los Angeles, urging vigorous investigation of conditions. He contrasts his stance with Idaho's Heyburn, noting South favors self help for veterans and federal care for only Union soldiers.
Norman E. Mack urges the Democratic National Committee to win next year on attractive legislation not GOP missteps. Oscar Underwood echoes the push for constructive policy as Democrats in Congress took decisive action last spring. The nation watches if the party can dispel doubts and persuade voters to grant them full government control.
The article reports a proposal in the German Empire to make military service mandatory for women. It notes limited official reaction, mentions suffragists supporting the idea to gain votes, and says the empire is not ready to grant suffrage or impose duties on women.
A radical suffrage faction in New York urged stone throwing to hasten victory, drawing cheers but provoking strong backlash. The piece condemns violence as counterproductive, noting only a few western states show progress while most of the nation remains wary.
The State College of Agriculture outlines a broader scope and greater impact starting January 1 with an expanded maintenance fund and an extension fund of thirty thousand dollars per year. The plan adds several instructors to the extension department and initiates more field instruction for farmers across the state.
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