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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
2
A compilation of diverse notes urges civic effort across health, environment, and industry. It highlights anti alcohol campaigns, bird preservation, fire prevention, and economic growth. Mentions Carranza, Wilson, Verdun, and political party dynamics.
The aged Rothschild notes on office walls list timeless maxims for success. Key ideas urge patience during gear troubles, integrity, efficient use of time, politeness, avoiding wasted acquaintances, authenticity, private business talk, avoiding luck reliance, not being discouraged, and diligent work. The text also hints at a "Most Deadly of Diseases" and mentions the germ of the pnew- (text truncated).
The Manufacturers Record argues that certain Southern ores rich in potash could produce more than six tons of potassium cyanide per 100 tons of iron, potentially supplying the United States with affordable potash fertilizer. Chemist Charles Cetlett’s work suggests antebellum price by products could equal $24 per ton of iron, promising independence from German sources and lower fertiliser costs for the South, boosting crops and wealth.
A mother narrates a two month visit to see her grown children where she helps with grandchildren, assists a daughter with a new home, and offers support during a sick baby’s illness. She returns home fulfilled, saying the trip provided rest and meaningful service. Her friend asks about recreation, and the mother confirms the time was deeply rewarding.
Ernest Bicknell testifies before the National Conference on Charities and Corrections that relief work abroad has stressed the Red Cross. He notes over 15 million depend on aid, Belgium relief costs above 100 million dollars, and US contributions around 10 million. Poland and Belgium demand different approaches, with millions mobilized in support and rehabilitation to follow war’s end. The Red Cross ranks second only to armies in global impact, with hundreds of thousands engaged in field and home operations.
George W. Perkins reiterates his backing of the Bull Moose and states the Progressive party would not demand Roosevelt as president if the Republicans nominate a Chicago candidate who stands for progressive principles and can push them through. He implies Theodore Roosevelt is the intended choice, suggesting a harmony motive.
The passage questions Roosevelt’s stance in Perkins comments, suggesting doubt about the Progressives offering to be reasonable for harmony. It hints at unpublished details involving Perkins, Roosevelt, Bull Moose, the G O P, and related figures.
The city consistently hosts a variety of events and conventions each week and month. State group meetings, university athletic contests, and special celebrations fill the calendar, demonstrating Athens has moved beyond a mere town into a bustling, enterprising city with ongoing public occurrences.
The piece argues that all citizens must contribute time energy and money to public enterprise. It denounces critics who label public spirited effort as graft and notes how some merchants face distrust when aiding community growth. It urges proportional personal contribution to build a prosperous, growing city.
President Wilson has mobilized Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona National Guards to support U S forces in Mexico. The move tests the Guard’s effectiveness on firing lines and could influence congressional debates on national army expansion. Guardsmen are seen as patriotic and ready to fight Villa loyalists, though caution is urged to avoid overreaching commanders.
The piece argues Mexico is trapped in perpetual revolution and treachery, with Carranza unable to establish lasting order. It notes distrust between Carranza's government and the United States, then describes Villa bandits breaking a tentative agreement to invade Texas, killing and burning.
The report notes a breakdown in the current protocol and signals a looming complication along the Rio Grande. It highlights potential cross border friction and strategic concerns affecting regional stability and policy response.
Rotterdam dispatches report Emperor William sent a letter to Pope Benedict seeking a conference to explore an immediate armistice under the dove and olive branch symbol. A confidential note from the pope to President Wilson suggests the United States as a potential mediator amid tense relations with Germany. Hopeful but uncertain, observers sense renewed peace talk with possible proposals before autumn frosts.
The government seeks young men trained in business commerce for expert in commerce and finance roles. Applicants must meet education and experience criteria, including college graduates with post graduate work or significant manufacturing, banking, or journalism experience. Salaries range from 1500 to 3000 dollars with post graduate training prospects.
The article urges University of Georgia alumni to attend commencements and athletic contests to rekindle school spirit. It suggests a joint Georgia and Tech ball game during commencement week to draw hundreds of alumni, especially the newer, energetic graduates, and bolster ongoing support for the alma mater.
A terse moral verse depicts a man who soils his garments with sin and hires Repentance as a servant. Repentance uses a pool named Sacrifice to cleanse the clothing, leaving it white as snow. The payment for this cleansing is Faith.
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