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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
The Athens Daily Banner lists mail subscription rates and emphasizes local perspectives on summer life. It notes ongoing public interest in politics, weather, and civic matters, with references to figures like Uncle Hoke, postal savings, and census activity.
The Georgia legislature and governor will visit Athens for a day of festivities organized by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials. Athens aims to showcase the state institutions and three leading educational establishments, inviting all county officials to see them. Funding will be sought by a Chamber committee to host the event.
Georgia voters are urged to cast ballots on Tuesday July 15 to formally fill Senator A O Bacon's seat in the U S Senate. The legislature quickly enacted the bill and the governor signed it, with Bacon running unopposed and no opposition anticipated. Constituents are asked to show loyalty and endorse his consistent leadership and faithful service.
Government figures show US total trade over 4.98 billion dollars for eleven months ending May 31 1913, up about 395 million from 1912. Exports exceed imports with a net surplus near 621 million, led by the United Kingdom Canada and France as major partners, and finished manufactures rising sharply.
In a Georgia agriculture column the phrase out of the mouth of babes highlights how boys in corn clubs inspire better farming. Farm and Fireside notes Hamblen County Tennessee 1912 contest with 52 boys averaging ninety one bushels per acre, guided by USDA guidance. state averages 26 bushels.
At a spring meeting a veteran farmer doubted a new corn raising method but offered support to his son if he tried it. The elder would even farm with the son’s approach if it proved better, and his son achieved the county’s third largest yield at fifteen cents per bushel this year.
A young idealist, John Mott, leads the Student Volunteer Movement with fourteen secretaries and 736 colleges represented. He believes disciplined church efforts can conquer non Christian lands, with 3,747 delegates at the 1910 Rochester convention and 4,784 volunteers enlisted. Critics call his plan bold, but he remains an optimist pressing for global Christian conquest.
The Banner cautions about overambitious reforms and recalls Baldwin on moral grounding. It warns that progressivism may erode constitutional liberty and judicial independence, urging readers to defend enduring principles against hasty legislative changes and political manipulation.
Governor Brown hails Jack Slaton as the worthiest man and capable guardian of Georgia. The tribute credits Slaton with honesty, prudence, and devotion to public service, praising his conservative yet progressive leadership and fidelity to the people.
Dr. A W Van Hoose, president of Shorter College, visited Athens and urged Dr A M Soule to seek the best man to head a new department at Shorter. The program aims to teach practical farming, gardening, dairying and canning to young women, reflecting a new educational approach in the Booth era.
A speaker argues that wealth distorts female training and calls for redirecting elite education to empower rich girls to become practical leaders. He asserts the rich have greater responsibilities and proposes helping poorer Georgians attain meaningful, useful lives through targeted programs.
The Athens Banner notes the anniversary of Michael Brothers, a steadfast local business tied to the city’s rise. The editorial links Michael’s growth to Athens progress, commending home support, community effort, and adherence to local ideals as the city advances alongside its longest established enterprises.
In a Steel and Metal Digest commentary the piece urges two fixes for business health. First, end extravagance. second, curb lawmakers who attack business and spread mob spirit. It laments presses and churches aiding destruction, warns of widespread poverty if policy and media doom industry, and calls for honest, safe business to sustain the nation.
A former dull season in Athens has given way to a bustling summer. The Chamber of Commerce drives events from summer schools to conferences and auto tours. Half a million dollars in building activity signals strong payrolls and materials demand, keeping the town busy and prosperous.
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