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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and local concerns as authorities press to halt illicit liquor traffic in Athens. It notes political maneuvers, upcoming primaries and a Senate candidacy, plus reflections on newspaper industry prospects and local personalities in an aging Athens scene.
Georgia strengthens its corn position with 1911 production totaling 73 million bushels, an increase of 8 million. Output and price rises boost income, with Georgia ranking fourth in southern states and fourth overall. Commissioner T G Hudson notes notable growth and regional impact on markets.
Federal figures show Georgia will exceed two million bales for the first time with a possible total near three million. Acreage rose modestly while improved farming methods and seed selection drove a 50 percent yield increase on the same land. The State College of Agriculture in Athens led recent stimulus, adding winter courses in cotton culture and diversification strategies to boost profits across crops.
The 1912 agricultural report shows Georgia ranked fourth in the nation by value of farm products, rising from fourteenth ten years earlier. Texas tops the southern states by area, while Georgia would lead Illinois and Iowa in national ranking if area were equal. Commissioner Hudson credits farmers for the gain, citing corn growth, extension work, and corn clubs as key factors. Georgia aims for higher ranks despite regional coal and dust challenges.
Local boosters urge rapid completion of the White Way civic improvement in Athens. They note steady progress and call for broad citizen support to illuminate the business district at night and promote the city as progressive.
A discussion of rising living costs and their causes in the United States and abroad. The tariff, immigration, and fewer farmers are cited as factors, with a call for Congress and the president to enact relief measures and pursue further study.
A fragment notes the Massachusetts governor delivering a large annual address to the legislature. It references the setting and political focus but is incomplete about specifics, dates, or outcomes.
The governor calls for an absolute cut in current tariff rates and deepening reciprocity with nations. He argues this policy will spur industrial and commercial growth, protect consumers, and extend nationwide prosperity for the next century. He notes Massachusetts voters support these methods and urges memorializing Congress to act. He favors reciprocity with Canada and broad global trade relations.
The article argues bank expansion proves economic health. Last year 91 new banks started in Georgia with $2,755,000 capital. Atlanta hosts five. Georgia total banks reach 769 with $44,773,000 capital. Travelers Bank and Trust of Atlanta is the largest new institution with $200,000 capital. Athens and nearby areas contribute notable funds as the region forecasts better business this year.
The article discusses the rise of a republic in China, questioning its viability and the potential support or opposition from world powers. It notes the need for time to judge worth and strength and ponders whether a republican model can replace the imperial system.
The piece argues against U S tariff retaliation on Russia over treaty issues. It warns broad discretionary duties would raise costs for American consumers and fail to resolve tensions. It favors seeking concessions rather than escalating tariffs as a remedy for any dispute.
The report notes Jinotz as the largest corn state, with Missouri leading the South at 213 million bushels and Kentucky and Texas following. It cites 1911 losses of 100 million bushels and predicts Georgia could surpass Missouri in the southern corn industry if cotton acreage is reduced this year. Iowa tops farm production, with disputes over third place between Iowa and another state.
The New York Tribune critiques the Harris & Blanck shirtwaist factory case noting that prosecutors blamed owners while juries failed to convict. It argues the legal system shields those responsible, calling the slaughter an act of God and urging reforms to hold owners and employers properly accountable.
The month of January brings major conventions to Athens, including events at the State Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. The meetings will showcase Athens as a convention city, drawing leaders from across the state and promoting educational efforts, growth, and hospitality.
The piece urges Democrats to act on pledges to revise tariffs and reduce expenses. It notes Congress started well but risked backsliding by backing extra pension and public building bills. It calls Chair Underwood to press the cut of useless expenditures and warns of eroding public confidence.
Georgia rises in agricultural ranking with 1911 corn production at 73,000,000 bushels, up from 66,000,000 in 1910. At $1 per bushel, the state gains about 9,000,000 dollars, challenging earlier fourth-place expectations and highlighting rapid growth in the Empire State of the South.
The piece denounces Senator LaFollette as a demagogue for criticising Southern democracy while remaining in the Republican fold. It defends the South as a model of democracy where the poor and rich alike vote, and it accuses him of inconsistency and misrepresentation.
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