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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
2
Athens commentary surveys campaign speech echoes and political mood in Georgia. It notes tabling of highway commission plans, editorial praise for Charles A Whittle, and a Western mayor’s return day idea. Also discusses tax digests in Clarke County and local return habits and valuations.
The Macon Telegraph disapproves of politics tainting judge campaigns though endorses direct voter elections with bans on campaigning. It urges the legislature to establish a state highway commission and to keep road policy away from partisan influence.
The Banner profiles the Georgia Children's Home Society in Atlanta led by Robert McCord. It explains the society does not operate an orphanage or solicit funds for a facility, but locates and reforms parentless or morally endangered children, placing them in carefully vetted homes across the state. It emphasizes legal backing, targeted cases, and the role of state and local committees in safeguarding youngsters.
The Macon Telegraph calls Ty Cobb a man of wide influence and urges him to quit fights and curb temper. It argues Cobb owes responsibilities to American youth and should demonstrate true sportsmanship and gentleness, living up to the model role his fame imposes.
State education leaders push for a compulsory law to ensure universal schooling, arguing it trains intelligent citizens and that parental rights are not harmed except in cases of neglect. Critics cite property rights and racial prejudice, while supporters contend schooling can fit crop cycles and benefit all communities.
The writer argues the negro cannot be used to block white education and urges distributing funds for universal schooling. He notes ignorance harms, defends board discretion in enforcement, and insists on deciding the best type of bill to ensure every child can rise from illiteracy.
Prof. A Rhodes told the Athens chamber of commerce there is not a single public bench for strangers and urged recreation programs to attract industrial growth. The piece compares Athens to 193 cities on municipal expenditures, noting recreation spending is 0.0 percent in Athens versus 3.7 percent averages.
Houston profiles a former academic and college president turned political advocate. He criticizes rural schools, low teacher pay, one room classrooms, and poor rural infrastructure. His plan covers schooling quality, sanitation, meat safety, and cooperative marketing, with a background of extensive academic credentials.
Treasury figures for Wilson's first year show income exceeding ordinary expenses by 33.78 million dollars. Total receipts reach 734.35 million, surpassing MoAdoo's original estimate by about 1.5 million, despite partisan alarms.
The article notes a $26.16 million treasury inflow and discusses a yearly deficit after Panama Canal spending. It cites Secretary McAdoo and administration figures, projecting a potential surplus if certain June taxes were paid. Canal outlays totaled $34.83 million this year, with last year’s canal expenses at $41.74 million and a final deficit of $400,783.
Government figures show lower whiskey consumption than the prior year while malt liquor and beer rise. tobacco sales climb mainly in cigarettes. chewing tobacco declines. Strong spirits grow less popular though overall alcohol use increases with beer and cigarettes driving the shift.
The Banner argues for regular short breaks from work based on health and efficiency findings. It champions a weekly seventh day rest, annual vacations, and more frequent two to three day outings every six weeks to restore muscle and mind, improve quality of work, and extend productive life.
A Rural Life Day will be observed in Athens on the 23rd at the University of Georgia. The event aims to aid rural improvement and serve as a model for similar observances elsewhere. The U S government education bureau leader will speak, with county superintendents and rural representatives attending to plan for future results.
The Southern Commercial Congress announces a Woman's Auxiliary with Mrs. Woodrow Wilson as honorary president general. Louise G. Lindsley is named president general and Bula B. Tate serves as secretary. The first annual auxiliary convention was in Mobile and the second in Muskogee November 10 15 during the congress. Hundreds of notable women from 41 states will attend with Lady Aberdeen joining the program.
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