Autumn News Snippets and War Era Notes From Clarke County
Subscriptions to the Clarke County organ are listed with yearly and half year rates and payment in advance. Autumn weather prompts reflections on fashion while war news remains tangled with reports from Europe. Pecans predicted to outvalue cotton at 20 cents a pound. The Southeastern Fair in Atlanta impresses. Political chatter includes Bryan predicting Wilson’s victory and Farnham signaling a Hughes landslide, with concerns about federal reserve and farm loan banks. Thanksgiving and the holiday lead into a distant Santa Claus birthday. Georgia over Virginia 13 to 7 in a noted clash. Comments on worker hours and pay surface amid postwar alliances. Taft critiques the White House persona and compares leadership to a hypothetical Wilson alternative.
New Farm Loan Law In A Nutshell
A preliminary organization may be formed now but loans await Federal Land Banks. W. W. Flannagan, secretary of the Farm Loans Board, cautions against paying traveling organizers. Loans range from 100 to 10000 dollars, up to half the land value, at as low as four percent, with first mortgages required.
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W. W. Flannagan
Washington, D. C
Farm Loans Board
Georgia's Duty to the Insane and State Budget Strains
The piece criticizes Georgia for sending back non dangerous insane patients due to overcrowding and high food costs. It urges the legislature to fund proper care, raise revenue, and prevent releasing harmless patients who may become troublesome, stressing a moral obligation to mentally ill citizens and the need for legislative action at the next session.
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Georgia
Miledgeville
The High Cost of Living War Price Pressures
The piece discusses soaring living costs driven by the European war, noting wage differences and farmer prices, and warns of looming adjustments after the war. It suggests possible wheat export embargoes to balance domestic needs and foresees future industrial and business readjustment with some hard consequences for many people.
The Destruction of Turkey in World War I Scope
The piece argues that destroying Turkey is essential to defeating Germany, opening a Constantinople route for German needs. It notes Romania’s entry, Britain’s concern over the Turk blocking Suez and India, and the belief that ultimate victory may require crushing Turkish power rather than a Western-centered end.
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Turkey
Germany
Constantinople
Ger
Rumania
Eutons
Serbia
Rogsin
Austria
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Egypt
India
France
England
End of the War Might Be Near Says Contention
Analysis foresees protracted fighting on the Somme while Italy advances from the Alps toward Austria and the Allies encircle Constantinople. If Italy breaks through and the Constantinople gateway closes, a decisive outcome could be in sight. Germany’s lead may wane as supplies tighten and pressure mounts on multiple fronts.
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Russia
Germany
Somme
Italy
Alps
Austria
Beware of too much cotton warns northern farmer
The article cautions farmers against planting an oversized cotton crop next spring. It notes cotton prices are high this year and, despite a short crop, farmers may secure good earnings now, but overplanting could wipe out gains and hurts those who rely on cotton as a money crop.
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Europe
Congress
Make Your Money Tell The Campaign Fund Drive
The Democratic campaign needs small donations from the mass of people to fund the presidential effort. Georgia is solidly Democratic and ready to vote for Wilson, but nationwide independent voters and a split Republican party require funds to present the issues. Athens is urged to contribute, with dollars already sent but more needed before the election to ensure Wilson’s victory and ongoing good government.
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Comuntry
Athens
Georgia
Wilsons
Republican Party
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Opening Northern Eyes on Southern Meat Packing Rise
President Soule of the State College of Agriculture told the American Meat Packers Association in Cincinnati that the South is entering meat packing with strong potential. He noted Georgia hogs can be raised cheaper than Nebraska and serum use reduces cattle cholera, signaling a bright future for Georgia and the southern meat industry.
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Mason and Dixon
Soule
State College of Agriculture
American Meat Packers Association
Cincinnati
South
Georgia
Nebraska
Weevil Threat Prompts Georgia Farmers to Diversify
The article argues the boll weevil’s ongoing damage to Georgia cotton is certain and cannot be stopped easily. It urges farmers to shift focus toward other crops, noting corn and forage support resilience. It stresses that abandoning cotton is hard but necessary for long term defiance of the pest.
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Georgia
Georgis
Memorial fund for Lafayette orphans to honor French aid
A large American-led effort plans to raise substantial funds to care for French orphans after the war. The movement seeks a lasting Lafayette memorial reflecting France’s help in America's fight for independence and expects broad contributions in the United States.
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America
LaFayette
Georgia fights for full value of convict labor in federal aid dispute
Georgia and the United States debate road improvement aid with the state asserting that convict labor's full value should offset federal funds. The federal side limits credit to actual costs of feeding guarding and caring for prisoners. Georgia plans to persist in defending its view to the end.
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Georgia
United States
Georgis
Tate
General Assembly of
Highway Commission
Breaking of party lines in looming presidential race
The coming election will break party lines nationwide with independent and cross‑party votes rising. Supporters say Wilson will be reelected as independents and Republicans back him for the country’s sake, while Democrats stay unified for Wilson in the South.
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Wilson
Wilson seen as business-friendly White House rep
The article lauds Woodrow Wilson as a key business ally in the White House praising his tariff revision, currency reform, and broad consultation with leading financiers across parties. It asserts business leaders from Republicans and Democrats support Wilson as the presidential election nears.
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Woodrow Wilson
Partie
DTS
Wilson
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