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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
2
The Athens Banner discusses subscription rates and advance payments, laments the heavy wartime news front pages, and urges Southern farmers to hold and unite to protect cotton in the fall. It notes price rises in sugar, labor and capital movements, and calls for timely funding of schools and state institutions.
A fragment notes that before the Civil War the South lacked hay, seed potatoes, and turnips from New York, highlighting widespread shortages and trade gaps that affected farming supplies and regional commerce.
A public appeal calls for a comprehensive clean-up drive across premises, yards, alleys, streets, gardens, and businesses. Emphasizing spring readiness and summer health risks, the campaign urges residents returning from trips to participate, aiming to make the city the cleanest it has been for fall term openings and the busy season.
The article discusses a pessimistic mood amid war tensions, focusing on cotton markets in the South. It cites government action led by Secretary McAdoo, a conference with federal officials and cotton interests, and cautions against panic selling. It notes potential bank support to finance 4,000,000 bales and the role of warehouse receipts in mobilizing finance.
The article argues cooperation across industries and professions is the key wartime lesson. It describes bankers, farmers, manufacturers, traders and transport lines uniting to meet losses and chart action. It contends that cross understanding and joint action will yield smarter future collaboration.
Judge Spencer R. Atkinson of Atlanta will be presented to President Wilson to fill the late Judge Shelby position on the United States circuit court of appeals. A former Georgia supreme court justice, Atkinson is regarded as one of the ablest jurists in the state and has practiced law since retirement.
The Banner urges the president appoint Judge Spencer R Atkinson to the circuit court of appeals. The piece notes broad support from the South and predicts the judge would meet with approbation from the public and the court.
The article links celestial events to war and peace across eras from ancient Medes and Lydians to modern Europe. It notes eclipses and omens influential in past battles, but asserts twentieth century warfare persisted despite such signs. It highlights scientific progress yet acknowledges war remains grim and destructive.
The article urges the United States to calmly consider a leading role in postwar settlement of Europe. It argues America could preside over the final peace talks, guided by President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, while urging vigilant patience and prudent diplomacy to shorten suffering and shape a just outcome.
An editorial summary argues the United States must reform its consular system. It notes wartime demands highlight abroad representation and calls for formal training for young diplomats. The piece critiques low compensation and training gaps compared with major powers and urges stronger, more professional consular work.
A discussion outlines that diplomatic and consular offices are below standard and need remedies to advance the foreign service. It notes deficiencies in efficiency and support for promoting US political and commercial interests, with hopes for legislative or administrative attention to develop a higher standard in the near future.
A reassuring message declares there is no need for financial panic despite wartime Europe. It stresses swift action to market cotton, promises fair prices or feasible holding with reasonable interest, and calls for calm as government banks merchants and farmers cooperate to stabilize the economy.
The city of Athens faces a September fifteenth vote on a new charter. The Banner urges full registration and participation, arguing the charter reflects broad public input and aims to modernize local government. It notes potential amendments can be made by majority vote, and supports a nine trial period to test its provisions.
A short moral poem urges the reader to avoid selfish acts that wound others and to practice selfless giving. It emphasizes all humans are connected as one family and warns that using friends leads to their loss, urging constant loving labor for neighbors and brothers.
Report lists official and accurate votes for the recent race, detailing candidate standings for reference. Includes totals and candidate names as recorded by election authorities.
The Panama Pacific Exposition accepted Georgia’s building plans. Edward Dougherty of Atlanta prepared the design praised for architectural fineness. Georgia’s site offers 200 ft frontage and 107 ft depth, with a 12 ft front and a light gray staff exterior imitating travertine, topped by red tile or copper imitation.
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