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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
6
The Athens Banner offers city delivery or mail with rates of 5 dollars yearly 2.5 dollars for six months 1.25 dollars for three months and 10 cents per week The Weekly or Sunday Banner costs 1 dollar yearly or 50 cents for six months All payments must be in advance and may be sent by express post office money order or registered letter.
The United States has profited largely from the Russia Japan war trade. U S exports to Japan have grown from a minor amount to a level exceeding England in some years. This increase is noteworthy as John Bill never rests when driving trade. With the war’s end, the Japanese market is expected to shift towards American goods, suggesting continued growth ahead.
The piece accuses federal cotton reports of leaks that allowed Wall Street gamblers to drive prices against southern farmers. It credits Richard Cheatham, Harvie Jordan, and a southern organization for exposing the corruption and warns the government reports may never regain past trust.
An article discusses Sergius Witte potentially leading Russia’s peace plenipotentiaries. It notes Tsar Nicholas II’s plan to place Baron Rosen at the head, provoking Witte’s refusal. It argues Japan will dictate terms, Russia can only seek mediation, and warns Witte’s influence may not secure a Russian victory.
The text urges placing M. Witte at the head of his representatives at the peace conference and trusting his ability to secure the best settlement under the circumstances. It warns against further Russian government opposition and states the war’s end is near, noting delays worsen Russia’s position.
The Macon Telegraph reports Dr. William Osler’s push for city governments to lead tuberculosis control. He calls for public education, compulsory case notification, stronger health boards, housing safeguards, landlord responsibility for clean housing, and street sanitation. He also favors robust home treatment essentials and warns prevention and cure rely on community action and medical leadership. The piece critiques Georgia agriculture college funding and argues Clemson’s example shows finances shape outcomes, urging state support for the Athens college.
The piece argues that opposition to a $100,000 appropriation for a state agricultural college ignores long term returns. It notes Georgia’s lagging support limits achievement, contrasts with poorer states, and cites benefits like higher land values, better farming, and broader tax intake. It points to taxpayers with little stake as main objectors and estimates a per voter cost of about sixty cents.
The dismissal of the assistant statistician sparks calls to end government crop reports due to long standing leaks and doctored data benefiting New York cotton speculators. The Savannah Cotton Exchange may push abolition, with evidence of broad distrust from The New York Times and Washington Post.
Tax payers including men and corporations pay on millions of dollars of property and would contribute more than a minor amount for educational facilities. The argument claims modest earners like farmers and mechanics should pay a small share, with critics urged to move if they object.
A government plan would save about a quarter of a million dollars annually by cutting expenses currently spent for the benefit of speculators.
The Georgia press weighs the state's road lease proposal and a shifting political landscape. Advocates urge progress and new leadership while warning against graft and party machine control. The piece backs stronger educational reform, praising university system expansion and district schooling to broaden access and ensure continuous advancement.
Col Smith of Oglethorpe gains support as a businesslike political figure. The Atlanta News lauds his long public service in Georgia including county legislature and district senate service. He is praised as a representative agriculturist and capable of leading with a broad statewide appeal.
President Harvie Jordan urges farmers to hold current cotton, citing heavy rains injuring growth and delaying plowing. He warns that a possible 11 million bale crop may shrink to a price around twelve cents per pound, or less with smaller yields. He advises slow selling and to secure at least ten cents per pound for normal crops to meet consumption needs.
Hon George Foster Peabody at Lake George New York acted in a rescue when a nurse's rowboat capsized leaving a baby aboard. The nurse drowned but Peabody saved the child from drowning.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach by taking a medicine that relieves pain and discomfort. Dr King's New Life Pills are a wonderful remedy offering relief and cure for headache dizziness and constipation. Palmer Bros 9 J Bob Bros offer these drug cores.
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association plans its third annual fair October 3 6 to boost agriculture stock raising and opportunities for home seekers and investors. The event will feature free livestock exhibits, clean racing and amusements, a large midway, and a fiddlers convention. premiums and programs are available from Secretary H. J. Rowe. Citizens of Athens and Northeast Georgia are urged to participate and support the public-interest fair.
The notice lists unclaimed male and female names with a one cent due, including Banks Royal W and Barnett Mamie among others. It notes President Roosevelt pressing the agricultural department and mentions paying someone for room access.
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