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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
2
A wartime patriotic poem lauds the man behind the plow guiding the nation’s food effort and armament. It urges diligence by every citizen and contrasts battlefield sacrifice with domestic labor. The piece also references gold’s ancient use and its early trade.
The University of Georgia fully supports the war, with fifty students in officers training in Atlanta and nearly three hundred alumni having attended the camp. Seventy current students have returned home to grow food, while many agricultural students serve as farm demonstrators. The university runs wartime classes and offers leadership for Georgia’s future, aiming to be a military training center next session.
The writer urges Southerners to store surplus crops using limited cans by canning what they can and sharing with neighbors. Emphasizes three key crops corn potatoes and hogs as reliable sources of food and revenue to ensure enough to eat next fall and winter.
The piece argues the United States will bear the main fighting and financial load, while European powers fade. It stresses a prolonged war, eventual civilization gains, and vast profits, plus sectional tensions fading as national unity and commerce expand.
The piece argues Ireland’s home rule dispute won't fade during the war. Redmond rejects Lloyd-George's plan except for six Ulster counties, risking sectarian strife if Ireland is fully included. Ulster and Catholic Ireland distrust shared rule, making a lasting settlement unlikely.
The article argues Roosevelt may lead a division of American volunteers to France but will not be the first to arrive. It suggests troop departures are kept secret until they reach Europe, implying American forces may already be en route or in transit with minimal public notice.
The text notes American destroyers reached English waters fully ready for action, surprising British observers. It compares their readiness to historic fast deployments and suggests U S crews could soon be in France aiding the drive against the Hindenburg line.
The discussion argues that aiding European neutrals with food allows them to send supplies to Germany, effectively supporting the Teutonic Allies. It suggests the U.S. may need to curb exports to neutrals to force a domestic pinch and reduce indirect aid to Germany, despite objections tied to past protest against a British blacklist.
The article compares Russia to Napoleonic France amid chaos and a fragile truce between the government and soldiers and workers. It argues a strong charismatic leader is needed to rally the nation and lift Moscow toward triumph, speculating a Russian figure may emerge before summer’s end.
The Y M C A proves its leading role in the war by funding campaigns and establishing hundreds of camps for soldiers. It has ministered to mental moral and physical needs, aiding fighting men and leaving a lasting impact on those who return home.
The piece notes escalating clothing costs driven by wartime demand for uniforms and blankets. It cites wool shortages as a key factor, with Britain, Australia, and the United States increasing purchases. It predicts tighter supplies while urging farmers to grow food and cotton to aid clothing needs.
The article discusses June 5 as the date to register all male citizens 21 to 30 for U S Army service. It notes expected easier registration for white citizens but raises challenges registering Black citizens, including uncertain ages and limited newspaper readership. Registrars will spread information, with few delinquents expected.
An Athens reader argues that profits from the old county dispensary funded nine month high quality schools, while abolition cut funds. He warns that county residents who avoided patronizing the dispensary allowed reduced school terms and urges parents to unite to provide full educational opportunities for their children.
A mother declares she does not want her son to go to war yet will release him if the cause calls. She vows to stay brave and prayerful as he marches toward duty, hoping he performs his task well and returns safe for generations to come.
Birmingham May 21 The standout feature of today s session of the Southern Presbyterian general assembly was a report from the Oglethorpe University committee. Dr W L Lingle opposed self perpetual boards and argued church control of church owned colleges. The committee proposed prayers for President Wilson.
Athens resident Mrs. J. F. Dunston reports seven years of kidney trouble alleviated by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges requesting Doan's kidney remedy and notes a 50 cent price at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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