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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
2
A Southern paper notes Georgia moves toward compulsory education, a county honor for Augustus C. Bacon, and debates over crime penalties. It reports Wilson bank reserve confirmations, a push for rural good roads funding, and a Decatur county hog cholera experiment with serum education as key aims.
An opinion piece argues for a national divorce policy or broadly harmonized state laws to curb rising divorces. It notes Illinois bans divorcees from remarrying within a year, yet cites cross state marriages as a loophole and urges laws restricting judges from granting divorces quickly. The author warns the home faces grave threats from a proliferating divorce mill.
The piece argues New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and New Jersey supply about four fifths of federal income tax revenue, framing the tax as a fair levy on great fortunes and asserting opposition to sectional claims. It predicts enforcement will shift tax burden to wealthy and align them with smaller taxpayers.
An editorial argues against establishing pensions for common school teachers. It urges Georgia to first discharge overdue salaries and ensure timely pay, claiming teachers earn their wages and deserve current compensation rather than pension benefits in old age.
The piece argues that racism shifts with proximity, noting North and South tensions in the U.S. and British responses to Indian and Japanese immigration. It predicts growing pressure from yellow races to settle in American and Canadian lands, urging future policy consideration by American and British statesmen.
Discussion on granting amnesty after war with a proposed exception for Madero’s assassins. Predicts Carranza may resist an amnesty that could let those responsible for Madero’s murder escape justice.
The article notes Carranza does not seek revenge for the Mexican president's assassination and plans a conference with the Carabajal government. It cites his decision to halt hostilities as a peace gesture while peace prospects remain uncertain. His split with Villa looms as a major obstacle to stabilizing the constitutionalist government.
An editorial argues the House committee found Judge Speer should not face impeachment. It condemns moves to create a new Southern District of Georgia judgeship to eliminate his seat after his death, viewing it as an indirect impeachment attempt and urging the bill not pass.
Dr John E White lectured on Sidney Lanier at the University chapel praising his prose and poetry. He urged Georgians to study Lanier’s works and argued his place among great American writers should be better known locally. Georgia teachers should educate children about their state’s notable literary figures.
The piece argues that former President Roosevelt should refrain from Senate hearings on the Colombia Panama Canal treaty. It asserts Roosevelt has already spoken on the case and criticizes his press-focused approach while noting public praise for the canal but lingering disputes over Colombia’s treatment and the Panama Strip seizure.
Rural health advocates argue country residents suffer higher mortality than city dwellers. They credit city boards of health with strict sanitation, while rural families lack legal enforcement and resources to maintain proper sanitary conditions, leaving typhoid fever a persistent threat in the countryside.
The article argues that urban health laws and public water, sewer and garbage systems make sanitation easier in cities while rural areas lack comparable facilities. It urges rural lawmakers to back state health bill improvements, noting fewer physicians and limited hospital access in the countryside and calling for stricter health rule enforcement.
A historical editorial argues that compulsory education is overdue in Georgia. It contends the move ends ignorance, notes white children would otherwise be shortchanged, and asserts the state must join the nationwide push for mandatory schooling to secure a better future for all children.
A Georgia political roundup notes the 83rd day of the session with about 15 working days left and few bills passed. It highlights county creations for Barrow Candler and Bacon, Steering Committee rules, limited prospects for radical measures, and the likely contention-free Rainey and Trammell races. An Expert Autoist, Cil Walker of Monroe, is praised for relentless campaigning and mechanical prowess in maintaining punctual appearances.
The piece notes two state house offices likely to stay with incumbents as elections approach. It observes politicians frequently target the Railroad and Prison Commissions, but past records show strong incumbents delivering good state service tend to retain office.
Five years of stomach trouble relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets, reported by Mrs. Jering of indigestion and constipation. Mary B. McMullen of Phelps, N. Y., also notes relief after using the tablets for several weeks. Sold by all dealers.
A short note describes pickled peanut meal used to bolster provisions for French sardine fishermen amid wartime supply concerns. The item highlights practical food preservation methods and maritime trade contexts.
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