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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Banner and Athens Daily Banner announce delivery options in the city and by mail with prices. Annual rates 5.00, six months 2.50, three months 1.25, and ten cents weekly. Weekly or Sunday Banner 1.00 per year, 0.50 for six months. Cash in advance. remittances by express, post office money order, or registered letter.
The United States profited from the Russia Japan war as trade with Japan grew beyond England's. The U S trade with Mis country is described as increasing and surpassing prior levels. With the war ending, Japan may turn to America for much of its goods, changing regional commerce.
The south has criticized government cotton reports as flawed. Investigations show leakage enabled Wall Street bears to sway prices against southern farmers. The New Orleans convention group uncovered the rot, with leaders Richard Cheatham and iatvie Jordan highlighted for alert actions.
The piece centers on Sergei Witte as the leading Russian diplomat for peace with Japan. It notes Nicholas II’s plan to place Baron Rosen over the plenipotentiaries, provoking Witte’s refusal to serve under that arrangement. It argues Russia must accept humiliation to gain lasting peace, with Japan dictating terms while Russia mollifies requests. The czar’s move risks a stalling tactic rather than a clear victory for Russia.
The article argues for Mikhail Witte to lead his representatives in peace talks, stating Russia should stop delaying and accept the inevitable to secure a favorable settlement. It includes broader commentary on tuberculosis treatment by Dr William Osler and calls for stronger municipal health actions and home care guidelines. It also discusses Georgia agricultural education funding and the State College of Agriculture in Athens versus Clemson College, stressing need for state support to produce graduates.
The Griffin campaign to move Georgia’s State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts argues low local agriculture graduates, citing Clemson’s four agricultural graduates last commencement among 600 students. Despite heavy state aid and 122 free scholarships to agriculture, Clemson’s actual agricultural enrollment is about 118, with many on scholarships compelled to take agriculture.
The writer argues that obstinacy over appropriations harms Georgia's future, urging a large investment of one hundred thousand dollars to establish a state agricultural college. He contends such spending yields long term gains through higher farm values, better methods, and increased prosperity, noting that big taxpayers back the plan while many small taxpayers oppose it.
A fragment discusses taxpayers including men and corporations paying millions, and contrasts with working men paying a small amount for educational facilities in Georgia. It argues modest earners should contribute modestly, suggesting those who object should relocate.
The dismissal of the assistant statistician in the Agriculture Department follows a long exposure of a leak that allowed advance crop data to reach cotton speculators. The New York Times and Washington Post urge stopping or abolishing crop reports, arguing they fuel speculation with flawed data. Savannah Cotton Exchange may push a halt to government reports as public confidence collapses.
Government will save about a quarter of a million dollars yearly by ending a costly practice that has benefited speculators. The move targets reducing waste and reallocating funds to other priorities.
Georgia voters face a heated political season with debates over road policy and railroad influence. The Augusta Herald urges progressive, transparent government and warns against graft accusations. It touts the University of Georgia and district schools as key to nationwide educational excellence and urges a rigorous public education system.
Georgia voters see Col. Jim Smith as a unifying governor candidate with strong business credentials. He has served in the state legislature and senate, and has been a delegate to national conventions, including the Cleveland and Parker nominations. Support frames him as the representative agriculturist and capable administrator for Georgia.
President Harvie Jordan urges farmers to keep their cotton in light of heavy rains across the belt. He notes excessive growth and grassy fields reducing yields, warns a 11 million bale crop seems unlikely, and that prices could drop if 10 million bales are harvested. He counsels caution in selling current stocks and signing futures at current prices.
Hon George Foster Peabody at Lake George N Y was nearby when a nurse lost her life after a rowboat capsized while she ferried her employer's baby. He saved the child from drowning, while the nurse drowned.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking Dr Kings New Life Pills. They relieve pain and discomfort and cure headaches, dizziness and constipation. Sold by H. R. Palojer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association schedules its third annual fair October 3 to 6 highlighting agriculture and stock raising. No livestock entrance fees will be charged to exhibitors while racing and amusements are planned daily. Officials promise a large midway, a fiddlers convention, and strong public support from Athens and the region.
Unclaimed letters listed for males females and miscellany at the Athens post office demand one cent additional postage. Names include Banks Bidwell Bone Brown Buckner Clark Dug gin Hull Kite Inman Lee McDonald McMillan Oddie Sherin Sykes Ward Barnett Bol ton Barnard Dudley Evans Harrilson Jackson Maden Roberson Smith and others plus Mr. and Mrs J D Smith and Rev and Mrs Granville Synnor. Roosevelt is hot ever the agricultural department and has 69 oan PBT rere?
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