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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
The Athens Banner reports on local affairs including new counties being discussed in the Georgia legislature, the fate of a woman suffrage constitutional amendment, and the continuing debate over school book publishing. It notes the University Summer School attendance, law enforcement indications for the judiciary, and a Balkan situation drawing attention to diplomacy and U S interests.
The Georgia State Highway Commission idea gains support as The Banner argues for an engineering based body from the University of Georgia and Technological School. A proposed commission should prioritize high traffic routes, permanent roads, and public education on road building while acknowledging some cost.
The piece argues Huerta’s downfall is near as Carranza’s forces press a string of victories. Mediation has failed and the United States may soon deal directly with Carranza. Disorder is anticipated in Mexico City with Villa’s forces likely to loot and cause turmoil as the capital falls.
The Athens Woman's Club decides to turn over funds to Chancellor Barrow to enlarge and improve the Crawford W. Long Infirmary on the University campus. Barrow will seek additional contributions to complete the project and provide isolation and hospital care for ill students.
The article reports that despite Democratic tariff revisions, imports of finished manufactured goods rose only slightly and export declines in foodstuffs reflect crop shortages. Secretary Redfield notes overall foreign demand weakness but sustained U S manufacturing competitiveness as eight month totals show imports at 1 288 656 041 and exports at 1 640 365 305 for the period ending May 1914 with May figures showing a 16 9 percent export drop.
An Athens First Methodist conference discusses conserving boys as a higher duty than preserving forests. Speakers urge saving the good in boys to guide them toward virtuous, active lives, noting many become future leaders and contributors. The piece emphasizes early intervention over reclaiming hardened adults.
Trade papers urge immediate building across all sectors. Low material costs and abundant labor make now ideal for residences businesses and factories. Builders and municipalities should act to lock in lower prices and spare capacity before prosperity returns, potentially soon.
The essay urges Athens to consider a multi-day agricultural fair modeled after state and district fairs. It highlights Athens diverse resources, rail and road access, nearby farms, and institutions like the State College of Agriculture and the State Normal School as a strong base for a lasting Athens exposition advancing farming, livestock, dairy, crops, and rural studies.
The banner opposes teaching sex hygiene in public schools citing parental instruction as proper. It cites the National Educational Association against school sex education, with Dr. Charles H. Keene decrying it as eroding morality and sacredness. The piece argues educators and parents should guide personal hygiene.
The Prison Commission praises a planned library at Baldwin County Prison Farm with shelves and books. Georgians are urged to donate useful books to aid reform and improve prisoners lives. The Macon Telegraph notes state aims of punishment and deterrence are better served when prisoners leave improved.
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