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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
Athens readers hear calls from Georgia Medical Association and legislators to exempt college endowments from taxation. The piece argues high prices prove need for preparedness and urges pork production to boost supply, noting pork demand and hog prices. It contrasts American democratic history with wartime unity and liberty themes.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce leads a state wide push for increased food crops with President Andrew M. Soule and crop experts offering support. County by county, town by town, farmers hear multiple talks and respond enthusiastically to the call for co operation to boost food production for Georgia and the South.
The University of Georgia pledges to continue classes despite wartime excitement. Faculty and students adapt with military instruction and specialized courses while alumni contributions and topography training support national needs. If a suspension is required, the university will comply, but otherwise it will stay open to serve Georgia and the nation.
A reader essay argues nations move away from autocracy toward people powered governance. England remains a ceremonial king, while the United States presidency grows in power. Russia China Spain Germany Austria trend toward democracy or constitutional monarchy, with a hopeful forecast for a postwar world order.
A reexamination of Latin American views shows rising respect for U S policy. Citizens recall U S actions after the Boxer Rebellion and support for Cuba and Mexico. They recognize the Monroe Doctrine amid German aggression, and South American republics increasingly align with U S leadership as war unfurls. The drift promises significance for the region’s future.
Reports suggest a supreme Allied food dictator, likely American, to pool and control all food supplies and transportation. Officials say the key issue is feeding the front, with soldiers on the line valued, but victory depend on securing American food. Hoover or Wilson cited as potential figure.
An Atlantic editorial urges Americans to grasp the war's gravity and commit to a prolonged, nation wide mobilization. It warns victory will not come quickly and stresses rebuilding ships, food shipments, and a million man army with total citizen cooperation.
Veterans and Southerners at the University Chapel held a reunion mood as Dixie followed by the Star-Spangled Banner united patriotic feelings. The event featured a Jefferson Davis defense and reflected reverence for the Old South alongside evident loyalty to the Union and the flag.
The piece urges Georgia towns to establish canneries following Athens example to process surplus vegetables and fruits. Canneries would aid families during the vegetable season and stock reserves for winter, ensuring those unable to can still store food for future need. It argues regular kitchens cannot meet the demand and advocates regional adoption.
Congress seeks war funding by taxes not bonds. Proposals include raising income tax to target high earners and taxing liquor heavily. Other ideas include taxing checks and documents and increasing postage to spread the burden widely.
The piece argues the era of autocratic kings is ending as WWI ends, predicting kings will become ornaments or outdated figures. It notes few nations still rule with autocrats and that some constitutional monarchies function as democracies in practice.
The piece argues the United States may soon fix food prices, proposing a minimum price to assure farmers of profitable markets for extra crops. It notes debate on maximum price limits, concerns about high costs for flour meat and essentials, and worries that soaring prices threaten the general population during the war period.
The piece notes internal troubles in government over food control and setting maximum and minimum prices. It argues the price question is the central issue to resolve before a major drive to raise food production can be fully effective.
A historic outlook urges readiness for a prolonged conflict beyond a month or year. The piece warns the United States must marshal all resources now, avoid debate, and act quickly and efficiently. It emphasizes the gravity of the struggle and the need for disciplined, decisive effort.
The article argues the South must raise its own food to reduce imports and aid the Allies, despite labor gaps and cotton adjustments. It predicts postwar self sufficiency in feeding, clothing, and small-scale manufacturing, while urging support for the war effort until Germany is defeated.
Twenty meetings were held Sunday across Jackson county to boost food production and conservation. Eight parties of business leaders and expert agriculturists from the State College spoke to large crowds, who pledged cooperation in this war effort.
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