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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
2
The Athens Banner notes nearbone dryness and Independence celebrations amid commentary on state market bureau bills and legislative powers. It highlights the I C C scrutiny of railroad practices, anti prohibitionist references, snake bite death in Columbus, Allies aims in WWI, and Athens Red Cross growth with a new chapter addition.
A literary piece notes Scott's patriotic poem with praise for his early career and later prose fame. It discusses Scott as a Scottish patriot, cites lines from the lay and emphasizes his devotion to country and history, urging Americans to draw inspiration from his national spirit.
A regional editorial condemns Georgia senators for opposing President Wilson’s wartime policies. It stresses his leadership and urges senators to abandon opposition, unite with the president, and support the nation during the great world war. It lauds Wilson as the greatest American and warns against political appointments driven by power.
Citizens in Athens quickly surpassed the Red Cross quota, raising twenty five thousand dollars in three days for wartime relief. Local men and women gave time and money, volunteering for soliciting rounds and prompting broad sympathy for the cause. The community is praised for cheerful support and for exceeding the allotted target.
The General Assembly chose Samuel L. Olive of Richmond as president of the Senate and John N. Holder of Jackson as speaker of the House. Both are University of Georgia men and active proponents of education, trusted for their experience, fairness, and progressive leadership in Georgia’s legislature.
The machinery for the selective draft is nearly ready and the first steps will implement the June fifth registration. Exemption decisions will be tested on merits at local boards and on appeal, with boards facing hard choices between friendship and duty. The system is seen as fair and Americans are prepared to trust the boards to render unbiased outcomes.
A cartoon depicts a passenger on the Railroad of Life with a ticket stamped Reputation. The Conductor Capt. Justice refuses the ride for lacking official stamp, then earns a proper ticket stamped Character. The conductor grants passage, noting the passenger is a stockholder whose name is D. G. B.
A poetic meditation traces three historic nations, their rise and fall, and asks where the true essence lies. It contrasts a disciplined aural voice guided by divine revelation, a culture rich in intellect, and a militarily mighty state, then names a modern dual path toward unity and service as the test of true national manhood.
Army officials approve a summer school training plan for the Quartermaster enlisted reserve corps with courses in commercial practice. Georgia joins eight universities offering programs to prepare trainees for logistics, supply, and finance duties, including payment and disbursement functions for troops.
A whale back steamer named Christopher Columbus struck a dock in Milwaukee causing a five story water tank to topple onto the vessel. At least ten people were killed and more than twenty injured as four hundred passengers were aboard. Captain Moody cited strong currents hindering tug operations.
Eighty seven German merchant ships seized in American ports at the war outbreak were turned over today by the president to the shipping board for operation. The other fourteen are already in the possession of the navy department.
Washington June 30 progress toward a compromise on prohibition and little else in the food control bill were noted by the Senate The proposed Cham berlain section would halt the manufacture of distilled beverages and give the president no authority over malt or vinous drinks The agricultural committee will discuss the changes tomorrow with Herbert Hoover
Washington announces the creation of a semi official speakers bureau to reach a million Americans each night with war information. The program, announced by Donald Ryerson and William Blair through the public information committee, aims to broaden public understanding of the war.
Washington reports 23 states will be bone dry after midnight as the Reed amendment governs shipment and ban of liquor manufacture and sale. Eleven states partially affected with justice and postal officials ready to enforce, marshals and inspectors ordered to seek violations and penalties. Local note cites a cutting affray at Swords, Georgia and Athens cited for temperance example.
Washington June 30 The senate finance committee reported an agreement to curb new bond issuance in the war tax bill. The measure was rewritten and reduced to 1.652 billion dollars, with Monday approval anticipated and introduction early next week. Publishers tax would be five percent on profits over 4,000 dollars yielding 7.5 million, plus a quarter cent rise on second class postage for 3 million.
Water G Cornett was re appointed by Judge Newman for a four year term yesterday. His previous term expired last night and he remains among the youngest holders of this office in a broad southern region.
Poem fragment declaring a maternal guardian figure named America as defender of land and sea. The speaker envisions a blonde blazing guardian, golden garb, flame lips, and a portal of Eternity calling America to arms.
The state seal of South Carolina shows an erect palm tree recalling the June 28 1776 repulse of a British fleet from Fort Moultrie by about 80 men behind palmetto log fortifications famed for cork like resistance. The dull man is cruel and lacks imagination says Arnold Bennett in Woman's Home Companion noting misfortune in perception and emotion.
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