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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
2
A composite column from the Athens Banner discusses ongoing war fatigue, prospects of victory, and political implications in the United States and Europe. It notes the boll weevil’s delayed threat, war tax effects on Democrats, Cuban winds of change, and Carranza’s provisional presidency while urging vigilance on policy and business.
The war in Europe keeps Dr Len G Broughton from leaving London. In a letter to Atlanta Tabernacle Baptist Church he declines the pastorate, stating it would be cruel to abandon his congregation amid wartime suffering and that Heaven must come first.
The state highway commission bill failed again and road work will continue via the University of Georgia Civil Engineering Department and the prison commission engineer T P Stanley. University extension work has proven cost effective and expands yearly, with counties increasingly using its expert road and bridge services at minimal additional cost. The Banner urges vesting supervision of state road improvement in the university department for better results at lower cost.
A reflective piece argues both sides inflate war brutality while acknowledging true horrors. It notes that victory can breed cruelty, cites air bombardment and shelling ethics, and questions sensational war tales amid a brutal global conflict.
The Georgia democracy supports Thomas W Hardwick for senator while praising Governor John M Slaton for his vigorous tax equalization push His speeches educated voters on the law highlighting its fairness and the shift away from tax dodgers His administration is praised for equity, enforcement, and prudent pardoning policy.
A historical note recalls a constitutional amendment that would have submitted United States Senate elections to a popular vote and notes the era's political confidence, highlighting Governor Slaton's role and the public's trust in those events.
The article portrays Lord Kitchener as the driving force behind mobilization and long term war planning. It argues England will dictate postwar terms, dominate seas, and prevail in a prolonged global conflict despite German hopes for a quick decisive campaign.
The article notes Poland’s dismemberment in past wars and discusses expectations that Poles may gain autonomy under Russia during the current conflict. It explores possibilities of rebuilding a Polish state after victory, with czarist promises and potential restoration of Polish territories, tempered by uncertainty about postwar independence.
The president plans to have the United States buy many foreign ships to bolster export transport despite opposition from England France and Russia who warn a German vessel purchase would be a costly loan. President Wilson continues to study alternatives likely to replace the abandoned plan.
The militant suffragettes in England revert from brief patriotic appearances to disruption and pressure on cabinet ministers. With war dominating, authorities vow firmer action, predicting harsher penalties and likely setback for woman suffrage if disturbances continue.
A historical reflection on World War I origins notes that public opinion is hampered by secret diplomacy. The author argues facts behind the war remain largely hidden, and rulers are not fully accountable. It suggests real revelations may someday illuminate the beginnings, though unlikely.
The passage argues that the German Kaiser may not be the sole cause of the European conflict and that secret diplomacy worsened events. It suggests the American plan is superior and that more open diplomacy would yield better results.
The piece examines how the European war could affect student enrollment in U S institutions. It notes expected large attendance at the University of Georgia with dormitory rooms filled and strong catalogue requests, while cotton prices and unsettled finances may influence overall turnout. Other state and national schools show good prospects, though forecasts vary.
Editorial cautions on lowering Georgia's tax rate from five to four and a half mills citing arrears to common school teachers. Argues the cut may strain state finances and delay teacher salaries, urging five-mill level to fund prompt teacher payments while acknowledging reader desire for tax relief.
The piece argues Southern farmers must cut next year’s cotton crop by about half to avert severe losses from the European war. Government aid will help move the current crop, but ultimate action lies with farmers themselves as they weigh loans, overhang, and the need to focus on food production.
A historic note condemns congressional absenteeism in Washington. It laments the lack of quorum and cites members missing sessions for baseball games and political contests while praising W. Underwood for remaining at his post. It argues the Democratic party would benefit if more members followed his example.
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