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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
The Athens Weekly Banner outlines subscription rates and local notes on politics and public life. It references T. R. Marshall, Georgia politics, upcoming legislation, and historical remarks about Woodrow Wilson and James Whitcomb Riley, plus regional plans and civic events.
The piece urges all Democrats to focus on national campaigns and fund raising, boosting Southern majorities to new highs, backing a Democratic Congress, and ensuring a presidential win for Wilson. It warns of tougher fights for congressional candidates and notes Georgia’s expected solid delegation as part of a national party effort.
A British order denies American shippers access to Holland and Scandinavia to curb enemy supply lines. It may provoke a strong protest and strain U.S. ties with Britain, as Britain asserts seas control and upholds wartime transport rules despite wavering American sympathy.
Farmers fixed twelve cents as a minimum for this season though current prices exceed it. Analysts note the move may hurt farmers if market prices rise or fall and that supply and demand ultimately set the price. Still, strong current prices buoy outlook for fall trade in the South and farmers’ incomes.
The article argues for ending corporal punishment in schools, noting majority adoption in higher grades and parental shifts toward moral suasion. It cites harm to older students and slower reform, while some remain skeptical, predicting a step backward despite hoped for better character and education.
South Carolina voters tighten the race as L. Blease faces a second primary after a close contest. The result signals trouble for Cole and suggests Blease’s political fate may hinge on a runoff to be decided.
Blease stands in a unique political position in South Carolina with both fierce enemies and loyal supporters. His governorship is widely debated, marked by mass pardons of convicts and periods of defiance toward the federal government that drew national and regional attention.
A commission seeks a settlement of border tensions with a plan for a jointly funded border constabulary. Mexicans back the idea to reduce unrest from incursions, while Americans question its effectiveness amid Carranza's shaky grip. The commission continues with patience as a lasting solution unfolds.
The state convention will nominate three additional judges for the Court of Appeals, addressing overwork and docket crowding. Several strong candidates ran, but none secured the required votes. The legislature’s expansion aims to speed decisions and improve justice, with a suggestion to limit trivial cases reaching the appellate level.
The Banner notes major parties court women voters in states with suffrage and predicts impact on the presidential race. It highlights Republicans silent on federal action while Democrats favor state referenda, with Wilson addressing leading suffrage advocates and southern states showing hesitancy.
The boll weevil appears to have settled in Georgia with a lasting impact as farmers report ongoing pests and changing agricultural practices. The farmer observed that once the pest gains a lodging place, it persists, signaling enduring challenges for crops and hogs in the region.
The passage notes eagerness to adopt measures against the Doll weevil pest and anticipates gains in meat, corn, and cattle production. It highlights a shift in meat orders to the West, rising corn yields per acre, and a forward-moving cattle industry while promising boll weevil control in affected cotton regions.
After the state primary, Georgia prepares for possible conventions to resolve any contests. Voter sentiment rests on Democratic norms, with a history of distinguished officials and smooth transitions. The focus shifts from campaigns to ongoing civic efforts and preparation for the presidential race.
A newspaper must always serve the public with honest reporting and unbiased views of political races. The Atlanta Constitution is cited for its long history of attempting to publish the best information and forecasts, even when mistaken, and its gubernatorial race prediction is highlighted as evidence of its cautious editorial standards.
Nevo Laredo Mexico Sept 16 report from Associated Press notes the national independence day as bells toll at midnight in Mexico City. It recalls Padre Miguel Hidalgo’s 1810 revolt from Dolores and the long road to Mexico’s full independence amid civil strife and historic ceremonies.
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