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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
2
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates for the Athens Weekly Banner and discusses Athens representation in the navy amid looming war concerns. It cites Kaiser hardships, a German peace terms outline, and urges food crop planting, garden cultivation, and canning to support national efforts. It condemns German atrocities in Belgium and France and notes rising enlistment needs.
A cryptic, fragmented tale describes an older Younger, a younger Older, and their relations. The piece hints at friction within generations and a lingering sadness among the Younger family members as events unfold.
The editorial urges expanding bread and meat production in the United States, noting current prices are high but supply could shrink. It highlights the South as a prime area to boost grain and meat, including bogs and cattle farming, and calls for retrenchment in consumption and waste reduction nationwide.
The article argues Germany plans a major offensive against Petrograd leveraging Russia’s disarray. It questions Russian leadership strength, considers Moscow as a possible capital move, and links German shifts on the Western Front to bolster the Eastern push. It also notes U.S. entry could restrain German gains and anticipates bold moves by Germany in the coming weeks.
The article argues Americans must learn economy and cut expenses as food prices rise. It warns lavish spending on luxuries and clothing worsens living costs and urges reducing nonessential consumption while maintaining necessities. It emphasizes regid economy and smarter spending to meet rising prices.
Nationwide efforts by university groups gather details on graduates from the last fifteen years. The project aims to map where they live and work and the roles they could play in wartime. At the University of Georgia alone about two thousand alumni have been surveyed with completion anticipated soon.
The United States faces a difficult problem in manning the navy as it remains under staffed and will be worse when new ships enter service. Despite active recruitment efforts, results have fallen short of expectations and the government should intensify efforts to offer more attractive navy positions to young men, tapping into patriotism that grows with the prospect of actual fighting.
Government must address manning the navy and avoid leaving ships unmanned. The speaker asserts there are enough young men if recruited systematically and effectively. Building ships is useless without trained crews, and naval facilities must keep pace with rapid ship and munition production.
The article notes a surge in home gardening as high prices drive even the well to garden. Many households can profit from small plots of a sixteenth to a quarter acre, meeting demand and signaling lasting change in public interest and practice despite limited good weather.
The House remains evenly split between Democrats and Republicans ahead of the special session. Five independents hold the speaker vote, with bipartisan organization likely and both parties wary of delays. Democratic support is crucial for passing key measures as war looms and business proceeds. Congressman Lee of Georgia is reportedly ill but expected to attend roll call. one sick Republican offsets that potential absence.
Farmers fear a late soil prep will delay crops and worsen yields. Yet local growers express determination to overcome boll weevil threats and weather setbacks through intensified labor, careful supervision, and perseverance, expecting eventual improved conditions as plowing begins.
The piece analyzes why Allied powers oppose full U S participation in Europe during World War I. Allies fear U S influence in peace talks, preferring aid in food, munitions, and naval support but not a seat at the final settlement. It argues US government ideas differ from European plans, risking diplomatic tangles.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia March 26 reports small towns across the state contributing to a campaign to raise 500000 to relieve Baptist institutions from debt. Locust Grove gave 3000 Foekoa town 2000 with others bringing totals to 22750 from seven towns. Major cities plan similar efforts with Atlanta and Macon each targeting 100000 for a Baptist Hospital and isolations. General Director C J Hood pushes reports as campaigns begin to finish locally.
Delay dangerous in Athens prompts quick action for kidney health. Mrs. Davis testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills strengthened her back and relieved kidney disease symptoms. Price 60¢ at dealers. Also promote Dr King’s New Life Pills to cleanse winter wastes, boost blood health, and relieve spring fatigue. 25c at druggists.
Tulsa with a 300-member Jewish community raised 10836.61 toward war relief, averaging over 300 per person. Mr R Travis of Tulsa personally secured funds, pledging 10000, as directors nationwide plan a drive to reach a 10 million goal in 1917.
Fragmentary letters mock claims that cold weather prevents colds and tout Chamberlain's Cough as a reliable treatment. The writer argues the microbe thrives in cold, condemns the notion and warns against unfounded remedies while praising familiar remedies.
Dr. R. M. Goss of this city and Dr. L. G. Hardman of Commerce are Georgia Medical Association members meeting in Macon in April to organize physicians for state readiness in potential wartime conditions.
When a child is prone to croup, ensure a light evening meal to avoid an overloaded stomach and watch for the first hoarseness sign. If hoarseness appears, give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. Obtainable everywhere.
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