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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
2
The Athens Banner discusses the growing importance of game wardens, political connections, and national tariff comments. It notes rising school attendance across Georgia, praises open air schooling experiments in Rome, and highlights Southern Railway educational fairs aiding farmers and agriculture.
The passage argues advertising that seeks attention can backfire. A battered man or loud street yeller may draw eyes but repel customers. Badly worded ads can offend many and drive away potential buyers, harming business rather than helping it.
In Gwinnett Superior Court twenty three grand jurors stood distributed through the courtroom to maintain order during a murder trial. Their presence aimed to deter disturbances, a scene praised as upholding law and the dignity of judicial proceedings.
The senate passed the tariff bill and the house will consider senate amendments. Currency reform faces scrutiny from administration ideas and a detailed House committee report. The committee urges a joint credit mechanism for banks, retirement of bond secured currency, flexible currency, and expanded foreign banking facilities, with limited amendments to the national bank act.
The piece argues Southern state and municipal governments have maintained high standards of efficiency and honesty. It acknowledges rare graft but asserts overall, the South upholds old principles and Anglo Saxon values, contrasting with broader national concerns about corruption.
A judicial defender praises the slit skirt and other diaphanous gowns as progressive for women while noting some cities crack down with police and judges delivering stern lectures on modest attire. The piece contrasts public enforcement with evolving fashion norms amid urban debate.
A Kansas judge, Latshaw, defends modern female dress against calls for morality laws. He argues narrow skirts do not equate to immorality and cites hoop skirts as a worse era, praising advances in women’s attire while reformers push back. The report notes the reform committee sought his views and received more than expected.
Georgia forms a commission to investigate the Western and Atlantic Railroad’s future options. Members from the state at large and the legislature will study whether to sell lease or extend the line and report findings to the General Assembly next June.
Republicans expected Democrats to wrangle over tariff reform but Democrats in both houses presented a solid front. Representative Anderson of Minnesota resigns from the Ways and Means Committee citing restricted prerogatives and the caucus system. He condemns the party caucus and warns of Democratic control of policy, while noting Southern Democrats’ strong influence.
A British scientist warns that without major economic changes in the next century, parts of the world may face widespread hunger, cold, and poverty. W H Dickson, head of a section, foresees severe shortages unless conditions improve.
In Birmingham England Dickson warns resources may barely meet Deputy needs within the century. He urges stocktaking of geographical data and planning to balance population and industry through intensive farming and equal distribution, forecasting a shift in country planning priorities.
The Atlanta Baptist Veteran Ministers Fund receives a three thousand dollar donation from George M. Brown. The piece urges other churches across denominations to improve support for aging and ailing pastors, noting many live on low salaries after decades of service and charity.
The article reports a spat between Georgia Governor Slaton and South Carolina Governor Blease over interstate requisitions. Slaton vows to treat Blease’s requests with equal scrutiny, while noting no retaliatory policy and that Blease may refuse, yet Georgia authorities will press for return of its criminals.
The article argues Georgia hay farmers benefit as western drought reduces hay and corn yields. Georgia farmers with surplus hay will profit, while southern producers face rising demand and prices. Forage crops gain importance as cotton and corn remain staples.
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange presents the annual balance of Southern mills. The industry ran full time with strong demand. Southern cotton consumption reached 325,492 bales more than last year and 605,943 bales over the year prior. The cotton mill sector, once fledgling, now stands as a growing economic force with rapid progress.
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