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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
6
The Athens Banner notes its status as second class mail matter at the Athens post office in Georgia. It provides instructions to send communications to The Athens Banner in Athens Ga and requests remittances be made by express money order draft post price order or registered letter.
Athens dealers announce an upcoming automobile show in November to boost the growing automotive industry. They note the shift from horse power to tractors and motorized equipment in business and farming, with the date to be announced soon and continued promotion of the event.
Safety Drive Week launches across the railroads with Southern states leading a renewed push to prevent accidents and loss of life. Officials report strong employee participation from trainmen upward and pledge to avoid untoward acts to protect travelers and crews.
An editorial argues wage-earners seek higher pay amid inflation and insists church officers must ensure clergy salaries match living costs. It cites the Atlanta Georgian as a strong advocate for better pay, urging churchgoers nationwide to support adequate compensation for ministers and their families.
The average pay of religious ministers in the United States is under $1,000 a year with many earning far less in some areas. Unskilled laborers often earn more, pushing long serving clergy into economic strain and driving promising young people away. Society loses experienced teachers of ethics and spiritual guardians, so a living wage for ministers is essential to maintain moral instruction and societal well being.
A local editorial urges keeping the spirit of Victory beyond victory itself. It argues civilization would lag, not advance, if ideals and humanitarian aims like the Red Cross are neglected. It calls citizens to continue the work fought for in honor of the fallen.
The soil in this Georgia section suits pecans and local growers prove the crop can rival cotton in profitability. Pioneers like Mr. FP Freeman and Mr. T J Epps report profitable acres, urging diversified farming and extensive pecan cultivation to meet demand and boost income.
Ad suggests the crop could be large and bring in handsome income for the city. Recommends trying pecan raising and planting trees to prepare for future crops.
The town of Enterprise Alabama erected a monument to the boll weevil. The piece notes the pest forced farmers to diversify from cotton to grain potatoes peas cattle and hog raising. It argues diversified farming boosts land value and profits, linking the boll weevil to a shift toward independence and meat production in the South.
Fragmentary reflections claim private property should endure against bandits mobs and social unrest. It argues desire to own and hold, guided by regard for others, promotes industry progress and personal effort over chaos.
A week ago Roland Rohlf achieved a new American altitude record above Roosevelt Field reaching 30,700 feet. He was halted by a 100 mile windstorm and temperature of 25 degrees below zero.
The Savannah Morning News reports Judge Andrew J. Cobb’s Clarke County grand jury charge stressing respect for law and authorities as essential to order. He warns that lack of cooperation and disobedience undermine protection of life and property, urging universal regard for the sacredness and enforcement of the law.
Calexico Cal Oct 20 First Victor George W Puryears of Memphis Tennessee died in an airplane fall here today He was said to have been the first American prisoner to escape from the German lines in the war context and the crash ends his escape record as reported by Associated Press
Jim Dooley held in Clarke county jail awaiting Federal court trial for moon shining suffered a severe fall Sunday night while attempting to escape. He fell from a corridor top while using an improvised rope, breaking his back and both ankles. He was moved to the Federal Prison Hospital in Atlanta for treatment.
William Le Baron’s I Love You a bright clean farce praised by New York and Chicago critics. Producer G M Anderson brings a strong cast to the Colonial as it ridicules ultra rich society with sharp merriment.
Dr J F Love leads a three member commission to survey Europe for the Baptist 75 Million Campaign. They will review economic social and religious conditions in Europe from England France Belgium Switzerland Italy Czecho Slovakia and Russia with Palestine seen for missionary work. The aim is to aid relief and propagation of the gospel through the reconstruction effort. Victory Week is set for November 30 to December 7.
A large crowd at First Methodist heard twenty southern business leaders recount how God has changed their lives. Dr. Marion McHenry Hall presided and urged forming an Inter denominational Business Mens Club in Athens. The Atlanta party traveled 144 miles by car, enjoyed a supper, then returned home, leaving a sense of goodwill and faith.
Clarke Superior Court criminal division opened yesterday with several cases heard. Parks Eaton pleaded guilty to robbery and was fined 8166 plus costs. Fred Eberhart was found guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to 12 months on the farm. Harrison Wade faced burglary verdicts with sentences of 12 and 6 months. Fred Smith faced simple larceny. The Mes case before Luke Giver in Athens dated June 1 was taken up and likely to conclude today, Lucy Thornton et al v James Smith estate for services rendered over years began under Judge Green as Judge Cobb was disqualified.
The marriage of Miss Jeffcott a former Latin and German teacher at Lucy Cobb to Mr Donald F Hamblin of New York will be solemnized Wednesday evening in Summerville New Jersey No cards The announcement reflects cordial interest from friends of Miss Jeffcott who was admired loved by Lucy Cobb faculty and students and noted for charm and attractiveness.
Draid Belasco presents Willard Mack's Tiger Rose a northwest drama famed for suspense beauty and stage craft. The production centers on a passionate heroine whose love drives sacrifice in a red-blooded love story.
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