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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
6
The Athens Weekly Banner discusses subscription details and rates, wartime sentiment, Armenian persecution and Balkan dynamics, Georgia education funding and taxation, cotton prices and farming plans, and public health gains in Athens including fewer flies and lower typhoid cases. It notes educators’ leadership in Southern conventions and humane society efforts against cruel chicken transport.
A German official statement counters rumors of dwindling food supplies and imminent peace. It asserts crops for the current year are ahead of estimates, the potato harvest is plentiful, meat is available, and government control ensures fair distribution for civilians and the army.
The Banner calls attention to growing vegetation on State College land kept for study by forestry and horticulture departments. Some vandalism damages trees and shrubs, yet Athens residents are urged to protect and preserve these native specimens for the state's future benefit.
The speaker argues that high quality schools require better buildings, teachers, and salaries funded by local taxes. Counties that have adopted local taxation find it equitable and effective, spreading a modest cost among citizens while delivering substantial educational benefits and long term dividends.
A short course program for girls boys and older residents has expanded from a dozen participants to hundreds at the State College of Agriculture in Athens. Next year attendance is estimated over six hundred, prompting a summer shift to accommodate the larger crowds and ongoing college classes. Local organizations offer scholarships to students, underscoring broad statewide support.
An Athens rest room on Clayton street has become a vital convenience for hundreds and likely thousands of women visitors. It serves state normal school students, city Indies, sales girls, and country women who use it while waiting for cars or meetings, especially during large city events.
The piece argues the war will last months more and hinge on total sacrifice. Nations must unleash food, money, and troops, with no holdbacks or internal wrangling. Any discord among allies could cost the war, while steadfast effort across sides will decide outcomes.
The article argues for a one cent local postage rate, predicting it will be a dominant issue in Congress. Advocates claim it would boost business while preserving revenue, noting the post office now operates profitably. Aiming to serve the public, they urge a low cost, high efficiency postal system without turning the post office into a revenue-only entity.
Local counties and many school districts in Georgia have adopted local taxation to fund rural schools. They say it is beneficial and would not revert to the old method. The local tax movement, however, still has more ground to cover in the state.
The piece surveys postwar futures with speculation on lasting peace versus renewed conflict. It weighs ideas of no more wars, industrial recovery, and military rearmament, noting leaders like William II would maintain power and vigilance. It cautions that bitter postwar sentiment may slow universal peace for centuries.
A rural life piece argues urban comforts are accessible on farms. With basic costs under 150 for carbide lighting and about 100 for an airtight water tank, progressive farmers can install lights, water, and telephone, eliminating the need to move to town. The piece insists many farmers just need the will to invest.
When the legislature meets next month in called session it is to be hoped that no time will be lost on measures that are of minor importance. The body should confine itself to the big questions, to the legislation that must be passed on and then adjourn.
The author argues for swift passage of the appropriations bill with full regard to state institutions and maintenance budgets. Prohibitions should be enacted, and if large income from near beer licenses is cut, tax laws must replace the lost revenue. Other measures may arise but should be dealt with promptly to show efficient lawmaking.
A wartime piece lauds Serbian resolve as about 250000 Serbian women enlist in defense against German and Austrian forces. It notes women entering front lines, earning praise from allies and even German dispatches for their bravery matching that of men in delaying the invaders and defending Serbia’s future.
The New Jersey election showed voters are not ready to grant women the ballot despite President Wilson backing suffrage. The article notes western states lead in progress, with the South and eastern regions largely opposing. It argues time may come when women vote nationwide, but the Southern stance remains strong for now.
A Public Health Service bulletin frames disease prevention as education and cleanliness. It describes bacteria as both harmless and harmful, discusses their ubiquity, and argues that personal and environmental cleanliness extends life and strengthens public health.
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