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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
The Athens scene reflects political clashes and civic optimism with mentions of Lowery and English on the turkey trot, Georgia art exhibits, Y M C A meetings, and growing city development. Readers note missing Frank L Stanton, rising basketball interest, and public growth alongside pistol debates and postal changes.
The essay argues that earlier high cotton prices led to extravagance and debt, while a recent drop to twelve to seventeen cents per pound teaches prudence. It predicts better times ahead if Southerners limit spending to essentials, echoing a banker who foresees improved conditions despite the crop decline.
The National Forest Reservation Commission announced the purchase of 45 000 acres in Georgia and South Carolina along the Savannah headwaters. The aim is to protect water supplies and navigation on a river navigable for over 200 miles, with erosion threats prompting more national land purchases in the mountains. The conservation effort is expected to yield lasting benefits.
President elect Woodrow Wilson outlines a regulatory vision stressing that business must render a service or receive nothing. He argues the government moral judgment will determine what counts as service and questions whether profit alone is acceptable. The practicality and implementation of this business millennium remain to be shown.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce marks its eleventh year since organization ten years ago amid predictions it would fail. Despite early troubles and falling membership, President M. G. Michael and others kept it alive. A year ago it revived with new vigor and is now a highly active regional business group delivering public benefits and urging citizen support for continued city growth.
The new parcels post causes confusion as patrons, post masters, railway clerks, and carriers struggle to adapt. Many packages cannot be delivered or returned, and only merchandise may be sent. Parcel stamps required, sender’s name and address must accompany each parcel. Rates vary by origin and destination.
The wrapper also bears the name and full address of the recipient. Packages must be mailed at the post office or delivered to the rural or star route carrier.
The new parcels post service in the United States shows popularity and smooth management after a few days of operation. Officials report no major difficulties. it has improved city country contact and complements telephone, automobile, telegraph, and rural delivery. The system promises wide benefits as it expands and becomes more efficient.
The piece argues for a forthcoming workingmen's compensation law and reports a British Home Office bluebook study. It covers seven industry groups with 134,883 employers and over 7 million workers, detailing 1901 1911 compensation events, average payments for death and disablement, and per employee costs. It highlights coal mining costs at 22 cents per ton and notes total compensation of about $14.87 million versus $18.41 million in 1910.
Prof. J Phil Campbell of the State College of Agriculture is appointed special agent for Georgia for the farmers demonstration work under the U S Department of Agriculture. The college and extension program gain from federal collaboration while sixty agents operate across the state centered at the college.
The piece analyzes senatorial contests this month, noting the progressive party's leverage in state legislatures. Illinois has 26 progressives as pivotal, with two Senate seats likely to split between Democrats and progressives. Other states show a mix of Democrats, Republicans, and progressives, with an overall forecast of a Democratic Senate by a small margin and room to pass measures without progressive compromise.
In the High School Quarterly Professor Stewart calls for official Georgia state flower and school song. Georgia has no official adoption for the Cherokee rose or any school song. The Banner urges educational associations and teachers to voice opinions and for Georgia to adopt an official flower and school song.
The Yale Review cites A Maurice Low noting American journalistic methods influence European papers, especially in England where editors and Americans in England propagate American ideas. He suggests space constraints push a global trend toward rapid, current news, with England likely to imitate American practices as the world grows smaller.
A discussion argues against abolishing the Senate seniority rule. Supported by long service and experience, the rule ensures effective committee leadership. Younger senators should serving in lower roles while gaining experience, with Bacon cited as example of value from seniority.
A political figure rails at Idaho Supreme Court decisions in editor criticism cases. The New York Post notes his complaint centers on ballot name placement and contrasts with California precedents where similar outcomes occurred. The piece accuses him of selective impartiality and calls for a clear explanation of the Idaho law used by the judges.
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