Athens Daily Banner Notes Georgia News And Debates
A compendium column from The Athens Daily Banner comments on Georgia politics including the debate plan between Harris candidates for governor, mentions of Senatorial race entries, and remarks on Cotton and Peach crops. It notes the Central of Georgia moving peaches, President Marshall as a commencement orator, and continued Georgia state college and charity efforts. It also highlights the Odd Fellows charity fund plan and state education updates.
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Harrises
Georgia
From the School Grounds to South America Education Shift
A discussion of evolving teaching methods at the State Normal School and University of Georgia. Teachers embrace moving from familiar school grounds to global geography. Local projects include Georgia state studies, Athens municipality surveys, and plans for July high school meetings focusing on town history and community interest.
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South America
Amazon
Andes
Prof
Branson
Georgia Clube
Georgia
University of Georgia
Athens
Farmers shift from cotton to hogs and cattle in Georgia
A prominent Georgia farmer tells the Banner editor that he has moved away from cotton due to unreliable labor. He now focuses on hogs, beef and dairy cattle, and goats, arguing one worker can manage more stock than five in cotton. He notes strong demand for hogs and cattle and suggests cotton failure could push more farmers toward diverse livestock.
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Banner
Georgia
Decline in Rural Birth Rate Sparks Economic Debate
The Florida Times Union notes a falling native birth rate in the United States and abroad, with cities blamed for rural depopulation. A Minnesota township study by the University of Minnesota's Bureau of Research in Agricultural Economics shows birth rates dropping from 41.5 per thousand in 1860 to 14.7 in recent years, a one third level.
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United States
Minnesota
Bureau of Research In Agricultural Economics
University of Minnesota
Free tolls on coastwise ships debated in canal bill
The Cincinnati Record cites a blunt comparison: two American ships, both 5,000 tons, depart New York same moment. One sails to Seattle via the canal and pays no toll as coastwise trade. the other to Valparaiso pays 6,000 in tolls as foreign commerce. Proponents argue the policy is not surrender to England and critics call it an insane special privilege.
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England
Cincinnati Record
New York City
Seattle
Valparaiso
Chili
Canal
Justice To The Railroads In Alabama Politics
Opinion discusses railroads as public servants, urging balanced regulation that ensures reasonable rates and a fair return. Cites J B Rache and Alabama figures Comer and Henderson, noting voters favor fair treatment and justice for railroads amid national debate.
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J.B. Rache
New York
Wilson
Alabama
Comer
Charles Henderson
Railroad Commission
South
Cotton drives export growth amid shifting trade totals
The article, citing the Manufacturers Record, notes exports valued at about $2.046 billion in the first ten months, with cotton exports rising to $124.9 million or more, contributing a large share of six major export classes. It states cotton nearly 60 percent of the six-class total and about 28 percent of all merchandise exports, underscoring cotton as the South’s engine in wealth creation and revival cycles.
Y W C A Secretary Daisy Dunlap Resigns in Athens
The Banner reports Miss Daisy Dunlap, YWCA general secretary in Athens, has resigned and will return to Alabama to care for family. Her tenure supported the new building, dormitory efforts, and broader community uplift. She leaves behind a lasting impact on young women, church members, and local workers.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Daisy Dunlap
Alabama
Miss Dunlap
Athens
Growth of the College of Agriculture in Georgia
A Georgia Banner report highlights the State College of Agriculture’s impact as presented by President Soule to the Board of Trustees. It notes near doubling in corn yield per acre over seven years and credits the college with broad agricultural progress backed by bankers, manufacturers, railroads, and merchants.
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State College of Agriculture
Soule
Georgia
College of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture praised for growth and support
The article praises the college for its farm demonstration, corn and canning clubs, and notes thousands of dollars donated by business leaders. It commends President Sonle and staff, states the institution is beginning to stride, and urges state funding to match federal dollars for extension work to boost future achievements.
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State College of Agriculture
Sonle
United States
Criticism and context of the Wilson administration
Independent observers note gradual weakeness in the Wilson administration six months on from currency reform and tariff changes. The president is praised for striving to avoid war with Mexico though critics say his Mexican policy lacks direction. The piece predicts Democratic endurance and potential party splits in 1916.
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Mexico
Congress
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Election of Mr Bond as Athens school chief for three years
The Athens city board of education unanimously reelected Prof. G. G. Bond as superintendent for three years. The piece argues lifelong or long-term appointments for superintendents improve stability, efficiency, and outcomes, noting Athens is among few Georgia cities with terms longer than one year and praising Bond's thirty years of service.
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Athens
G. G. Bond
Switzerland
University of Georgia
City Board of Education
Bond
Opening campaign speeches mark Georgia governor race
Political Gossip from the Capital reports four declared candidates for Georgia governor have begun with opening speeches. Nat Harris spoke in Bainbridge, W J Harris at Cedartown, and J Randolph Anderson plans to address voters in Marietta on June 6. L G Hardman of Commerce is expected to follow with a formal talk.
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Atlanta
Nat E. Harris
Macon
Bainbridge
W. J. Hariig
Cedartown
J. Randolph Anderson
Savannah
Marietta
Mr. Anderson
Ma- Metta
Cobb County
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
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