Athens Banner urges support for liberty and democracy effort
The Athens Banner discusses wartime mobilization urging readers to back liberty loans and Red Cross drives while praising farmers pilgrimages to the state college of agriculture and calling for concrete citizen action in the democratic world effort. It notes soldiers, sailors, and civilians all have roles, from food production to war funds, with emphasis on organized, immediate participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
Athens
Farm College
College
M. C. A. War Fund
Red Cross Fund
Liberty Loan
Reading Print Makes Lines Harder To Read
A brief note describes how reading printed text is harder when the lines run together or the ink fades. The difficulty affects readers who rely on clear line breaks to follow sentences and comprehend the content.
Athens Defends State Institutions Against Anonymous Attacks
A letter defending the University of Georgia and related Athens colleges denounces anonymous circulars criticizing their location and appropriations. It cites Dr. Soule’s seven thousand dollar salary as fully disclosed in official reports and praises his contributions while urging fair, open criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Athens
University
State College of Agriculture
Normal School
Georgia
Soule
Henry D. McDaniel
Board of Trustees
Dr. Soule
Time and the German Game
Germany dismisses American intervention as a nonissue while banking on France’s fatigue and Russia’s weakness to outlast the United States. The piece argues Washington must act quickly and press Congress to meet the challenge, preventing a German advantage in the global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Resolve the shipbuilding quarrel or remove leaders now
The letter urges immediate resolution of the dispute between Chairman Denman and General Goethals over warship plans. It argues either man should be dismissed if they cannot reconcile, to prevent costly delays that could cost the nation. It calls for decisive action to ensure continuous defense program execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
Goethals
Department of Defense
More Russian Troubles Threaten New Russian Democracy
The article notes Russia’s army gains on the front while Petrograd’s provisional government fractures. Three cabinet members resign amid disputes, signaling a possible breakdown of the new republic and intensifying the crisis at home despite military successes against the Teutons.
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Russia
Kedensky
Army of
Teutons
Petrograd
Power struggle decides Russia's fate in war effort
The piece argues that Russia could have reached Berlin or fought on German soil in earlier war stages, but political wrangling now threatens Russia's future. It warns that continued Kremlin wrangling may erase the new Russia and let Germany advance into its lands.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Triumph of the Junkers in German politics
The piece notes the Junkers stack that forced Hollweg's resignation, signaling a victory for the extreme war faction. It states the Reichstag leans toward peace and reform, but the leadership remains in control, suggesting continued battle until final victory is deemed possible.
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Junkers
Teutons
Hollweg
Relschtag
Germany
The Local Tax Measure Urges School Funding Reform
State lawmakers are urged to pass a local tax measure to supplement state funds for schools. The piece argues Georgia must adopt local taxes to improve education, noting the measure would not impose a heavy burden and has been successful elsewhere. It stresses that Georgia children deserve the best and localities will benefit from experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Georgal
Union
War contracts graft must be cut by centralized action
The piece argues that the U S government suffers from graft in war contracts due to many subcommittees. It urges consolidating oversight into a smaller body, eliminating middleman profits, and swift penalties for grafters to ensure cheaper, more effective purchases.
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United States
Congress
The South and Her Quota
The article argues Southern states lag in their army and guard quotas due to a large Black population. It contends white Southerners volunteer as readily as others, and critiques coverage that ignores racial imbalance when reporting quotas.
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Union
Regular Army
National Guard
South
States of the Union
Georgia
Making Everything Count from Waste to Feed Hogs
The nation is urged to reduce waste as World War efforts grow. Garbage from cantonments near Atlanta could fatten two thousand hogs every three months, saving over a hundred thousand dollars. Organized waste utilization aims to boost profits, urging home workers to eliminate waste and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlanta
A Word for Athens Negroes
Reports from Atlanta and Athens show African American communities contributing to Red Cross drives. Atlanta raised $914 after a full canvass while Athens Negroes gave about $1200 in a shorter effort. The smaller city’s ratio demonstrates strong patriotism and civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Red Cross
Athens
Georgia Delegation Stands Behind War Measures in Congress
The Atlanta Constitution argues Georgia's twelve House members backed administration war legislation including the conscription bill. It blames the Senate for delays, praising Georgia representatives for unity and loyalty to the president while urging Senate resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Andrew Cobb
Georgia
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Tower House
Athens
United States
Germany
House of Representatives
House
Preas
Congresa
Three things I do not fret about I do not fret about
A compact meditation on living in the present and focusing on duty. The speaker rejects dwelling on yesterday or tomorrow, choosing to act now with steady effort rather than worry about what was or what will be.
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America
Hais
Fletcher
Castoria
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