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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates for Clarke County including yearly at 1.00, six months at 0.50, and free months at 0.25. All subscriptions require advance payment and renewals may be sent by express, money order, or certified letter.
The Manufacturers Record argues against government control of railroads beyond five years, noting past rate increases and the shift from private to public management. It warns that a return to private ownership without fare reforms could trigger national disaster, urging rapid restoration of private operation with fair freight rates and broader Interstate Commerce Commission leadership.
The passage notes public interest in energy and railroad coordination under wartime governance. It mentions the Gasman and Railroad Administration coordinating securities and underlines hopes for economic efficiency through new regulatory measures and transportation reforms.
Georgia farmers learned from the Department of Agriculture and the State College of Agriculture about sheep raising and the advantages offered by the state. Agents were instructed to form campus groups in counties to promote flock expansion as wool production remains below normal and prices are high. The conference blamed stray dogs for hindering sheep keeping and urged a campaign to remove dogs and boost sheep to feed and clothe the world.
The article projects a rising business season with a building boom across the region. It cites steady material prices, expected moderate cost trends, and expanded plants to meet rising demand from returning soldiers and a growing population. Athens plans improvements aimed at a prosperous 1919.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the modern southern agricultural system thrives. 15 states from Texas to Maryland boosted corn and wheat yields, expanded livestock and dairy output, and increased home canning and vegetable production during the war era. 65 million hogs nationwide with 21.8 million in the south bolster pork supply, while thousands of women and girls in 3,812 clubs canned millions of cans and dried thousands of tons of produce to aid war efforts.
Mayor Erwin urges Athens council to designate a day for a city wide Home-Coming celebration for soldiers. The plan includes presenting engraved certificates to returning servicemen and families of fallen heroes, to honor their sacrifice and mark a nationwide commemorative act.
The Texas Wonder claims to help with kidneys bladder gravel diabetes back rheumatism and irregularities in men and women. It purports to regulate bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or mailed for 1 25 with sworn testimonials from Dr E W Hall St Louis Missouri.
Nine people are killed and numerous injured when an express from Philadelphia to Bethlehem collides with a local Reading railway train at Fort Washington Pennsylvania. The rear end collision derails several cars and interrupts service fifteen miles north of Philadelphia. The incident follows reports of a ceasefire agreement by the Supreme Council.
The Supreme Court held that the Reed bone dry amendment bans interstate transport of intoxicants into dry states even for personal use. Justice Day said Congress’ authority overrides state views, reversing the West Virginia federal court ruling. Justice McReynolds dissented with Justice Clarke, arguing the Reed amendment oversteps interstate commerce power.
Kansas City Jan 13 The last contribution of Colonel Roosevelt to the Kansas City Star appeared today. Dictated Jan 3 his secretary expected a typed copy but was told he was dead. The piece argues for a league of nations that aids peace and justice and urges a practical, non meddling role aligned with the Monroe doctrine.
Washington January 13 Senators Sterling of South Dakota and Myers of Montana urged postponing the League of Nations vote until after the peace conference. Both Democrats argued the conference should resolve problems first and that existing relations among America Great Britain France and Italy lessen the need for a League to enforce peace.
Washington January 13. Import restrictions on all but eighteen commodities have been removed or relaxed by the war trade board. A revived import list issued today shows iron ore pig iron manganese copper Egyptian cotton graphite nuts except cocanity breadstuffs except wheat and wheat flour still restricted.
New York January 13. Minor league club owners and managers prepare to press for relief from draft regulations at a sequence of baseball meetings starting tomorrow, according to officials arriving in the city.
Paris reports the supreme council of the peace conference resumed sessions at the French Foreign Office. Marshal Foch presided over the morning meeting where military maral and economic authorities reached an agreement on armistice terms expiring January 17. London Times notes the magnitude of questions makes a hasty solution impracticable. Conflicting Polish claims embarrass the council between the Warsaw government and the Paris national committee.
Washington state senate and house resolutions ratified the federal prohibition amendment in Olympia. California completed ratification with 48 to 28 in the assembly. Indiana senate also ratified by 41 to 11, with house expected to vote next.
Fifteen year old Jacqueline Lebaudy testified before the Nassau county grand jury about the death of her father described as the “Emperor of Sahara.” She was accompanied by Mrs. Charles DeSaulles, sister of Bianca DeSaulles, who had been acquitted in a similar murder case.
Washington Jan 13 The president asked Congress to appropriate 100 million dollars for food relief in European countries excluding Germany. The House approved the measure by a 242 to 73 vote, sending it to the Senate amid calls for more precise spending details.
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