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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Banner emphasizes buying War Savings Stamps to support the war effort, urging readers to pledge savings to the utmost of their ability. It links thrift to national security, referencing veterans, the Army and Navy, and calls for broad public participation and financial sacrifice. It also mocks in places but centers on war bond support and civic duty.
The war embargo on grain and prohibition drive markets to find new corn uses. Corn oil and syrup gain prominence as substitutes for fat and sugar, while cornmeal bread remains a staple. Cotton seed products also rise in value, signaling lauded diversification for Georgia’s crops and potential prosperity for the nation.
The Banner urges reviving the Home Guard organization in Athens after months of dormancy. It argues for uniforms guns and ammunition and local support to drill and maintain a local military company valued in peace and in trouble, calling on leaders to organize and lead.
Athens business community readies a systematic drive to urge every resident to buy war savings stamps. Households will be approached to pledge 56000 in stamps by June 28, with purchases aimed before January first. Officials note $120000 already sold, leaving about 440000 still needed to meet government demands and local expectations. The piece celebrates Athens spirit and urges top performance.
The Georgia senator, criticized for opposing Wilson administration war measures, faces reelection as opponents label him deceitful for dodging votes on the ship purchase bill food administration Overman reorganization and Borah resolution. Supporters say his record contrasts with open support of Germany.
A Georgia reader attacks Senator Smith and colleague Hardwick, accusing them of demagoguery and opposition to the president. The letter calls Smith a moral coward and revenue-minded, predicting repudiation in the next election and warning against deceitful campaigning during these “unusual times.” The author cites past clashes over race and railroads, urging locals to oppose Smith upon his July return and to demand straight records.
In Fitzgerald a Fourth of July celebration invites all U S Senate hopefuls. Howard Cooper and likely Dean will appear. Harris stays high minded though unlikely to join the debate. Hardwick is effectively eliminated as his Georgia support evaporates and locals urge he not return, fearing consequences for disloyalty and pro German sentiment.
Sunday morning a University of Georgia crowd heard Bishop Mikell preach on sacrifice and leadership honoring Captain Jewett Williams. He urged following a righteous national cause, citing biblical banners and the pillar of cloud and fire as divine guidance for Americans marching to war.
An aspirational tribute blends flag symbolism with Christian duty as speakers praise France England and the United States. It honors sacrifices by soldiers and outlines the Home auxiliary efforts for the 326th Infantry with Mrs Brown and others organizing in Atlanta. The narrative links St George St Andrew and St Paul to wartime valor.
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