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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Annes, organ of Clarke County, lists subscription prices: yearly 100 dollars, six months 9 cents, monthly 25 cents. All subscriptions prepaid. remittance by express, postoffice money order, or registered letter.
Public statement urges Georgia to boost hog production by at least ten percent to meet a national goal of thirteen million tons of hog meat for 1919. Led by Head Administrator Hoover, the call highlights pig clubs organized by Dr. Soule, growing to support hog raising, with breeders planning a permanent November start and optimistic profits for farmers in South Georgia plus cattle-raising expansion.
A historic wartime piece notes carrier pigeons' crucial role in long distance communication from front lines to bases, delivering messages that saved sailors and seaplane crews. Birds frequently return home despite fatigue, with some earning honors or pension for valiant service, while overall loss rates remain very low across trials.
The paper condemns the state board of health for delaying strict measures during the Spanish influenza outbreak. It argues fairs, circuses, and public gatherings fuel infection and calls for complete enforcement of closures. It notes Governor Dorsey and Speaker Holder urged action and warns of investigation if promises fail. Clarke County proudly reports Liberty Bond sales over one million dollars.
The piece highlights women's key role in war work and government employment, noting gains in voting power on state and community boards, and praising Athens Clarke county health efforts in flu control. It mentions Liberty Loan printing work and a call to citizen pride amid national bond drives and German actions.
London reports the text of Germanys reply to the United States note. It argues evacuation details should be set by military advisers and field power, rejects jeers at Germanys conduct, and says private property will be spared. It claims German submarines will not torpedo ships without technical reasons and outlines a new government representing the people with constitutional changes for war and peace decisions.
Washington Oct 21 Senator Ditchcock chairman of the senate foreign relations committee said the German government apparently accepted all president's requirements but he did not believe the reply would lead to an immediate armistice. Lode the republican leader and other senators deserve comment until the official text is received.
Atlanta and Georgia report fewer new influenza cases. The state records 1242 cases versus 2000 previously and 37 deaths, reflecting a decline in the outbreak as of October 21.
Washington October 21 influenza epidemic, hitting Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and East Tennessee, caused further drops in coal output for the week ending October 12. Fuel Administration data show declines of two percent for bituminous coal and four percent for anthracite.
General Robert Lee Bullard, a native of Alabama born in 1861 and a graduate of Auburn and West Point, is named lieutenant general and commander for the Second American Field Army. He rises to leading a major force in the new field army setup.
The State Normal School in Athens Ga reports its student body is practically free from influenza with a quarantine in place. Dormitory students must stay on campus and city students are barred from attending classes until the Athens Board of Health lifts the quarantine. Dr Pound confirms the action and notes two to three weeks of quarantine with diligent care for the ill.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt outlined the breadth of American naval activity abroad after returning from Europe. He described a North Sea mine barrage against submarines, naval stations from the Spanish border to the English Channel, an oil pipeline across Scotland, and other efforts beyond convoying and patrol duties with the British fleet. The public was informed that U S naval work extends far beyond visible battleships.
Washington reports mixed influenza results with six states showing improvement while twenty seven report spread. Georgia shows a decrease and Florida an increase in new cases. army camps show a slight rise then a drop to 3000 new influenza and 768 pneumonia cases, the smallest since the epidemic spread widely.
Washington reports the Treasury estimates that about 22,000,000 individuals subscribed to the fourth liberty loan. Officials caution there is little certainty on total subscriptions or subscriber counts until official figures from each Federal Reserve Bank are received, likely in two weeks.
Friends in the city learn of Mr Marion Wing's accident on the front. His condition is not serious, with reports hoping for quick improvement. He was known for work with Sford Co wholesale proc es for a time.
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