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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
3
The Athens Weekly Banner promotes the Second Liberty Loan drive and home front thrift. It urges subscriptions, advance payments, and adherence to food conservation while praising patriotic effort and national unity during wartime. The piece quotes President Wilson and stresses independence, economy, and support for soldiers.
The Liberty Loan funds will arm equip and maintain soldiers in France and safeguard them through pay life and indemnity insurance for dependents. It appeals to every patriotic American as the heart of the country supports the soldiers and the principles they uphold.
In line with President Wilson and Hoover, local Liberty Bond efforts shift to a focused drive through the week ending the 27th. Athens has pledged strong support for the second issue, relying on organizers to sustain momentum and encourage every citizen to purchase the entire bond issue to help secure victory over Germany.
An editorial charges print paper manufacturers with price gouging over two years, urging federal action. It claims the FTC found no true pulp shortage and predicts government ownership of mills to fix costs and profits, urging citizens to buy Liberty Bonds to support publishers.
In this war era citizens must fully back the nation or be deemed traitors. The author argues loyalty to law and President Wilson is essential, calls for swift punishment of spies, and asserts pure-blooded Americans owe total allegiance, with foreign-born citizens needing scrutiny and possible removal.
Clarke county leads a food conservation effort urging strict economy at home. Representatives plan active work to preserve every morsel, promote corn bread, and save bread and flour to aid the Allies in the war effort.
The article urges farmers to invest surplus from cotton and cotton seed in the second Liberty Bond issue. It argues cotton prices may reach thirty cents a pound and cotton seed seventy seven dollars a ton, with government support ensuring demand for cotton to aid Allies. It claims bonds are as safe as gold and will appreciate, urging merchants bankers and banks to supply bonds and farmers to participate for victory.
Atlanta Ga Oct 13 Analysis of the farm labor situation in this state will be taken up by the United States government in the next few days. Work will locate uneven distribution and demand for labor, aiming to equalize these problems. The program will also cover rural areas nationwide in cooperation with state institutions and departments.
The new war tax covers nearly all businesses and amusements. Beginning November first a 15 percent tax on admission will raise ticket prices in moving picture houses and other venues. Merchants must add taxes to ticket prices or face penalties. Revenue Collector Atlanta will provide details.
A wartime editorial argues treason includes failing to subscribe to the Liberty Loan. It urges every adult to buy bonds, cut spending, and support the government as troops head to battle. It stresses duty, conscription, and universal participation to back the war effort.
Washington reports only 77,700,000 bushels of this year’s wheat will remain for export to Allies and neutrals after U S needs are met. Food administration says Allied nations face a deficit exceeding 100 million bushels. Russians may lose access to Russian wheat.
A few days ago the mid afternoon through train to Athens was reported on time. The marker chalked it on the board and then added the note Cause unknown.
On Friday German troops reportedly landed at Oesel in the Baltic at the mouth of the Gulf of Riga. Heavy German battle fleet units supported the landing by suppressing shore batteries as part of a striking move along the Riga front.
For days courthouse visitors, friends of county tax collector W A Mallory, asked why a hole appeared in his top hat. He finally demonstrated by throwing the hat into the air and releasing a load that tore a hole through the crown, ending the mystery.
Ottawa October 13 Associated Press reports a union government victory solidified as Carvell accepted the post of minister of public works. Nova Scotia Premier Qlurray agreed to serve as secretary of state, strengthening Bor den's administration.
London reports the War Office Contracts Department will release leather for standardized boots for civilians. Town wear boots priced around 5 dollars, rough wear at 3 dollars, and youth school boots at 2.25 dollars.
Porto Rico reports all preparations for the National Army are moving forward. Adjutant General John A. Wilson says he will ask President Wilson next month to set five days for the draft. About 13,900 men are to be drawn on the island.
The Georgia meeting schedule was altered affecting Hobson's appearance. Richmond P. Dearance is now listed as the first speaker at the Workbore event, replacing the prior arrangement due to unavoidable changes.
An Atlantic Port dispatch reports Chile’s envoy Gebor Santiago Dealdunate stating Chile can break the freight monopoly held by European commercial houses. He cited Chile’s geographic position enabling direct communication with buyers and sellers, boosting trade independence.
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