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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
6
A collage of wartime notes mentions Liberty Loans, labor law talk, Camp Gordon, alcohol in soda fountains, rising bread prices, and soldiers’ sacrifices. It cites labor day plans, peace convention tensions, and civic booster language about farming, industry, and moonlit skies.
After three days of deliberation the wheat price is set at 2.20 dollars a bushel on a Chicago basis, with President Wilson approving. The move aims to stabilize prices and protect consumers, while future coal pricing is also eyed for fairness amid brokered claims of preorders and price pressures.
A Georgia political salvo attacks Senator Hardwick for opposing Wilson era legislation including the selective service, urging voters to judge his fitness for re election by the oath he took to defend the Constitution. The piece frames his stance as unfaithful to the people and the nation.
A mourning card lists Georgia Senator Hardwick and Senator Smith among those who opposed the Food Control bill. The piece condemns Southern lawmakers who voted against the administration measure, naming several senators from Georgia and other states and praising General Leonard Wood while denouncing the South.
Government aid details a plan to bolster meat supplies for allies under new food control measures. The article notes expectations of increased capacity and better preparedness to meet urgent global demands during the ongoing conflict.
The government opens national ranges for grazing, allowing millions of sheep hogs and cattle to be herded on public lands. Officials say this move will largely solve the world meat problem and help sustain both the country and its allies through wartime shortages. Meat exports remain high but caution is urged to prevent scarcity, with advice to avoid slaughtering meat animals and to maximize production.
The Georgia Supreme Court upholds a city ordinance in Atlanta restricting movement of residents by race. The decision equates the measure with earlier segregation laws in theatres and streetcars, stating it does not infringe individual rights.
A historical column recalls Senator Hardwick’s hostile stance toward Wilson era policies. It notes his opposition to the selective draft act, failed tax proposals on newspapers, and incendiary remarks about press power, labeling him a national flashpoint in wartime rhetoric.
Reports from reliable sources say the Netherlands may ally with democratic nations as Germany pressures neutral states to close borders. Embargoes threaten food supplies and a looming sea battle over Rhine and Scheldt mouths is anticipated amid Dutch flood defense plans and rising tensions.
The piece rebukes Senator Gore of Oklahoma for proposing that war revenue not fund troop transport and cites Hugo residents demanding his resignation. It also criticizes Tom Watson Hardwick of Georgia for opposing War measures and misleading voters about Wilson. It argues their actions undermine national unity and misrepresent presidential support.
Georgia politics feature senator Hardwick abusing his past support for Tom Watson while courting Watson’s backing again to oppose sending draft troops overseas. Watson and Major McGregor were invited to testify, but the committee refused to hear them, hearing only Hardwick in a courtesy appearance.
In a letter to Speaker Holder the president expresses appreciation for Georgia's endorsement and asserts he never doubted Georgians would consistently back his administration. He notes the few opponents do not reflect the state’s stance.
A fragmented note from the Nation agency's Food Garden Commission in Washington describes Old King Food in a jovial mood over his garden plot. The text mentions boys going from Clarke and a send-off, suggesting a ceremonial or promotional event linked to farming and nourishment.
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