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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
The Ath Weekly Banner announces official Clarke County publication details with subscription options. Yearly is $1.00, six months 50 cents, and three months 25 cents, all payments in advance by express postoffice money order or registered letter.
The Georgia legislature approved a constitutional amendment to exempt college endowments from taxation. The measure, supported by a two thirds majority, will appear on the November fifth state election ballot. Proponents argue the change frees education funding without harming state finances.
President Wilson calls for voters to elect Democrats to Congress as war progress continues. Republicans split, with Roosevelt radicals opposing but sound factions backing the president. The appeal urges unity and understanding abroad, warning changes in Congress could unsettle allies and hinder war aims. The piece highlights two key passages stressing national unity over party. The flu wanes and Athens makes a campus return as students come back from homes across the region.
A partisan fight erupts as President Wilson appeals for Democratic backing in Congress and wartime measures. Republicans face internal strife while conservatives seek unity. Democrats are urged to keep a pro war, pro administration majority. The president’s stance draws counterpoints from Hayes and other leaders, but voters are urged to rally behind Wilson’s policies and prevent party shifts during the conflict.
The Comptroller of the Currency reports record activity for the year ending June 30 1918 with 162 new national banks and 15 435 000 in capital stock versus 163 charters and 9 470 000 in 1917. Growth in capital stock, fewer liquidations, and rising deposits mark a prosperous banking system nationwide and in Athens where banks support Liberty Loan issues and local business despite building demand and housing expansion.
The War Department lists 71 Georgians among the roughly 371 American casualties when the steamer Otranto sunk after colliding with the Kashmir off Scotland early this month. The official roster perished with the ship. a duplicate was sent to England. The Georgians named include Sergeants Henry Gaudry and Wat Usher, corporals Norman Davis and Willie Ready, and many privates such as Henry Allen and Raiford Barry, with addresses across Savannah, Augusta, Milltown, Waycross, and other Georgia towns.
Clarke County leads Georgia in War Saving Stamp activity but has only half of its goal. A statewide week starting Nov 4 urges merchants and firms in Athens to buy and promote War Savings Certificates. Every county aims to overtake Clarke during the Nov 4 campaign with banks storms and post offices urged to sell stamps.
In France on Sept 30 American troops in camp prefer French bread baked in large circular loaves over army white bread. Soldiers carry the dark loaves with a small box of French cheese while marching to or from villages toward their camps, a common sight along the highways.
Tokio reports women gaining trust posts including a public health investigator Miss Fufu Kyo and Osaka appointee Miss Tatsu Kakuta. Suburban railways hire women conductors and a woman station-master is named. Girls schools add gymnastics teachers and one government campus adopts baseball. Also lists several Georgia residents in various locales.
At the American Naval Base in France the latest convoy of transports arrived at noon. The scene showed the fleet in broad daylight with cheering crowds, as destroyers formed protective barrages and several former German liners carried thousands of American troops to shore. A hospital ship passed by with wounded soldiers en route home for recovery and discharge. By 6 p.m. the landing was complete and the last troops reached camp.
Tokoi Sept 30 Japan’s trade with the United States rose for the six months ending June 30. Exports to the United States increased by 30.5 million dollars and imports grew by 97 million. Growth in exports came from shipments of raw milk haibutas and other staples. Imports rose due to cotton iron and machinery demand amid Japan’s thriving industries.
Athens residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills citing personal recovery from kidney pain and backache after taking three boxes from Palmer & Sons Drug Store. Testimonial from B. T. Bishop of Hancock Avenue attests to improved kidney function and freedom from distress at a price of 60 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, is listed as the maker.
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