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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Banner quotes war time opinions and remarks on rationing and thrift. It urges buying War Savings Stamps, Red Cross contributions, and thrift stamps for every man woman and child. It notes submarines news, food administration aims, and civic sentiments on politics and patriotism.
The president expresses distress and disappointment after Congressman Howard defies Wilson by pursuing the U S Senate seat. Howard calls the claim false, while Wilson urges Georgians to support Harris to back administration war policies. Local leaders argue the president’s stance aims to prevent anti-war obstruction and guide voters toward Harris.
North Carolina congressman and Ways and Means chair Kitchin sparred with Secretary McAdoo over a proposed second class mail rate hike. Publishers contend the measure harms newspapers and seek fair treatment, while Burleson is criticized for mismanaging the postal system and stifling hearings.
Federal Food Administration officials warn no relaxation in wheat conservation as exports and reserves must support troops and allies. Georgia pledges continued effort yet stresses the need for saving every bushel to feed service members and sustain wartime shipping.
The piece condemns Senator Hardwick for proposing a bill to expel aliens opposed to organized government, labeling him disloyal and an enemy to Wilson and the nation. It asserts widespread Georgia sentiment against his re election, noting scrutiny from H. H. Dean and predicted political decline.
A government employed railroad shopmen strike is denounced as treasonous to the nation. Calls are made for drastic measures to end disruption and mobilize workers into regular service with trench pay, to support the war effort and uphold national unity.
Hoover warns sugar producers and commercial users to report on hand sugar and usage through July 1917 and to surrender any excess to the Federal Food Administrator. A failure to file by June 10 will suspend 1918 allocations. Violations lead to penalties, license revocation, or Red Cross payments, with Georgia officials enforcing the order.
Special to the Danner reports Major McClatchey and Dr. Soule warning that essential businesses receive priority while less essential industries face curtailment. Sugar allotment remains uncertain for July through September as producers must declare usage and comply with federal directives during wartime.
A Quitman merchant warned that selling ice cream and sugar without a certificate brings penalties during the war. Peter Ostoposodis faces $25 fine and a warning of a wartime blacklist for further violations. P B Hudgens of Gainesville cited for selling sugar in excessive quantities to individual consumers with $25 fine and wartime blacklist threat.
Clarke County jail tale of Georgia Johnson the prison cook and Henry Martin, a prisoner aligned by affection. A Sunday wedding through the bars unites couple with a preacher officiating while Henry remains inside and Georgia tends to inmates’ meals.
Fire damaged the Decatur Orphans Home in Decatur near Atlanta as firemen faced water shortages. Children were withdrawn in good order after alarms sounded shortly before 10 o clock Monday. The home is maintained by the North Georgia Conference.
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