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THE BANNER, FRIDAY MORNIN3, MARCH 1, 1918.
THE ATHENS BANNER
Established 1832.
H. J. ROWE. Editor.
SUNDAY
"THE ATHENS WEEKLY BANNER
Is the official organ of Clarke County
and Is mailed to any address for the
following rates: Yearly, $1.00; six
months, 60 cents; three months, 26
cents.
All subscriptions aro paid In ad
vance and remittances may be made
By express, postoffice money order or
registered letter.
The term “net Income” has a sort
Of fishy sound to It.
The Russ-German peace terms were
certainly made In Germany.
e
We'ie hunting for the guy who puts
the 'divvy" up In dividend.
If you’re banking on your govern
ment-bank In your government.
Pretty thrifty thrift stamp stampede
—and In the right direction—yester
day-
Now Is the time for the slogan
“peas at any price” to be planted
the, etc.
The treasury department has very
Undly sent us a copy of the “Income
Tax Primer”—guessing about right at
our grade in the school of finance, we
(.oppose.
Well, anyway, the food administra
tion got the railroad administration
to come light across wlth'the promise
of the transportation facilities needed
—and all’s well)
Somebody playing ns a joke: Sent
ns a blank application and a letter
urging os to Join the "amateur” press
association I And here we’ve been In
tbe business—all the business we had
and all th$ time we were awake—
for going on a quarter of a century.
Such Is fame among those whose bus
iness Ir to make It for other folks.
Somebody has been kicking about
tbe enormous waste of the govern
ment bureaus In sending out to the
press every-- day - reams of publicity
stuff that the press. In the “press”
business and the "pressure” tor time
a»4_ money, doesn’t feel impressed
with the possibility of using. We use
them every one. Those we Just can'
squeeze into the chases we turn over
on their faces and write hot editorials
and thrilling news stories on the back
of and conserve them that way. And
the envelopes make fine little slips on
which to write "heads.”
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a COOPERATION NEEDED.
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» It Is very clear therefore that the
co-operation not only of the commit
tee but of all cltitens alike will
necessary. Information about men
who have enlisted; Information
about the families of those who have
anllsted; Information with refei slice
to difficulties In the way of families
that may be assisted by the commit
tee; the service* of families having
men enlisted and yet who wish 'to co
operate with other similar families;
careful and conscientious study of the
problem and Its devotion to the work.
Tbeiu and many other forms of co
operation will be available.
Wheat Price Raised
To $2.28 Per Bushe
(By Associated Press).
Washington, Peb. 23.—President
Wilson today raised the government-
guaranteed price for the 1918 wheat
crop as high as 12.28 a bushel In one
primary market and In varying sums
for all other primary markets except
fJour.
Acting under the authority of the
food law, the preeldent thus met the
agitation In congress for higher pri
ces, taking steps to stimulate pro
duction.
Tbe prices are fixed on the basis or
number one, northern, spring wheat
and Its equivalents.
The president declared he would
assure tbe producer a reasonable
profit.
Judge Cobb Aaked
To Speak Memorial
, Day at Bainbridge
Judge Andrew J. Cobb, of this city.
Judge of the superior court of the
western circuit, has been Invited to
deliver the Memorial Day address, on
April 21th, at Balnbridge, in Decatur
county. South Georgia. He baa ac
cepted the Invitation. Tbe request
for him to snake this address came
from the Daughters at the Confedera-
Baiabridge chapter.
THIS IS NO TIME FOR DIVISION
Georgia Is facing a condition in the highest councils of the nation which
should arouse the earnest interest of every true and loyal citizen. The condi
tion which is of such vital importance to the whole country is the necessity
for the displacement of Senator Hardwick and the election of a man who is
every inch and with every drop of blood In his veins true to his country and
to the government.
Senator Hardwick has proven Ills infidelity; his unpatriotism and his dis
loyalty to the nation and the people. He has devoted his efforts in the sen
ate to the opposition of all war measures promulgated by President Wilson
and ail measures pertaining to the betterment of conditions in this country.
He has proven his alliance with the German government in acts and In words.
He has proven an enemy to his country, and, to say the leaBt, lie Is guilty of
moral treason. His return to the senate would be nothing short of an en
dorsement of the Kaiser and his policies. His re-election would be a calam
ity to the nation. In that It would afford him an opportunity to continue his
opposition to all policies and measures Inaugurated for the g6od of this
government and the success of the war. The people of Georgia owe it to
themselves and they owe It to the state and to the country to cast their bal
lots against him in the primary this summer.
This Is no time for division or factional politics. It is a crisis In this
cation when all factions must come together for the common good of the
country and decide on one man for the office to succeed Hardwick. It is no
time to indulge In remarks discrediting men who are qualified and true to
the purpose of backing the president and the government. It is no time for
a multiplicity of candidates to enter the race; it Is no time for political
trickery or Juggling In order that some favorite son may be called upon to
enter the contest, tl Is a time when every Joyal American should stand hand
In hand and cast his ballot for a man who has been tried and found to meas
ure up to the requirements of a senator.
Senator Hardwlcw will receive some support; that much is true; but the
support he receives will not come from the masses of the people, but from a
few personal and political friends who have received favors. It is no time
to stand back on men; -It Is measures and Issues which are now before the
state; they must bo faced. There is but one stand to take and tha Is, tc
stand by the president and the government. A man of that type Is the man
:he people of Georgia should elect. With such serious problems as are now
before the people to be settled It is not a time when they can be brushed
by and personal and political Issues injected. The real issues, Issues In
which the whole nation Is Interested and Issues which have a bearing on the
affairs of the Allies' fate are at stake. (
Such a man must be agreed upon and his candidacy must receive the
•olid support of loyal citlsens. Division in sentiment aad division in votes
may eventuate In the election of a man who Is In the enemy’s ranks and one
who It heartily In sympathy with the cause of the Germans.
There are two candidates for the office of United States senate. Sena
tor Hardwick Is asking for re-election; Hon. W. J. Harris, Chairman of the
Federal Trade Commission, backed by a clean record of loyalty to the na
tion, a man who has devoted his best energies In supporting President Wil
son and his policies In season and out of season, Is the other—a man on
whom the country could depend absolutely, honest and true to the faith of
democracy and to the government.
Let tbia be an election based on measurea-and Issues and not on person
al and political preferences.
“TOM-TIT” HARDWICK AND HIS COHORTS
The Junior senator from Georgia has played his last trump, stacked his
last deck and failed to draw fours. It is said that upon the announcement of
Hon. W. J. Harris, tendering his resignation to President Wilson as a mem
ber of the Federal Trade Commission to take effect in June, the “little kaiser'
immediately got busy and sent the word down the line to his friends in this
state to commence, at once, a rumor to the effect that Mr. Harris would not
resign, but that his action was simply a bluff to be used as feeler in order
to develop his strength as a candidate for the office of United States senator.
This report has been given color by rumors being afloat in this state that Mr.
Harris was coming to Georgia in order to decide whether he would become
candidate. This is nothing more than a futile effort on the part of Hardwick
to create some interest in his waning campaign which will never rise above
the surface. Tbe few friends he has left In the state cannot afford to come
out in the open and advocate his candidacy; the loyal friends and supporters
who made his election possible three years ago are too patriotic to support
him again, but they are for the* administration candidate, a man on whom
they can rely, and, when elected, a senator upon whom the president can de
pend to support him and the government.
Senator Hardwick has broken every obligation a loyal citizen could feel
He lias obstructed and tried to defeat every piece of legislation offered by the
president and supported by the administration. He has been the adviser of
those who are traitors; that is, he has operated In the behalf of the German
government to the extent of his ability. How much service he has rendered
the German government is to be weighed in keeping with his Importance and
whatever Influence he may wield in congress, but, to his credit, he has kept
faith with the Kaiser, and his efforts have been put to tbe test to bring about
every desire the German government required. It Is now the patriotic duty
of the people of this state to resent his actions and disloyalty to this country
by electing a man who will be free from German domination, a man who will
support the president and serve the nation patriotically.
BOLL WEEVIL STILL A MENACE
The impression which seems to have gained credence with many of the
farmers that the severe winter had killed the boll weevil Is entirely erroneoup.
STREET RAILWAYS MAY RECEIVE AID
Under present conditions many street railway system throughout the
tountry are being crippled financially, and, no doubt, many of them will be
orced to suspend operation. Public utilities have suffered along' with all
other lines of commercial Interests and It Is feared that unless some relief
Is given, service cannot be maintained with any degree of satisfaction or con
venience to the public.
The matter has been brought to the attention of President Wilson by
Secretary McAdoo, who was Importuned by a committee representing the
public utility companies for relief. After a conference with Secretary Mc
Adoo, President Wilson wrote:
"I fully share the views you express regarding tbe Importance
of the public service as a part of our national equipment, specially
in war time. It is essential that these utilities should be maintain
ed at their maximum efficiency and that eevrything reasonably pos
sible should be done with that end In view.
"I hope that state and local authorities where they have nqt al
ready done so, will when the facta are psoperly laid before them,
respond properly to the necessities of tbe situation.
"I shall be glad to have you communicate with the local au
thorities whenever the Information In your possession suggests that
such a course la desirable and In the national intereats.”
Tbe condition In many sections of the country has grown serious with
street railway and power companies. Cost of operation and the decrease In
traffic, caused largely by the general use of automobiles, has worked
hardship on such companies and unless the government can aid them, many
companies will be forced to discontinue service.
The cold has not reduced the growth of the weevil, but the weevil will be here
fat and hearty and in many sections of the state the pest will grow and thrive
In Increased numbers.
While It Is expected that the farmers shall plant a certain acreage in coi
tion, still It Is of more Importance than ever that the farmers of the South
plant sufficient foodstuffs to not only supply their own needs, but it is up to
the farmers to plant sufficiently, to supply the needs,of,all the South. In other
words, tbe South must feed Itself and not be dependent upon the west for
foodstuffs. The time has come when every available bushel of wheat grown
In the West must be used for our soldiers and for the Allies. This section
of the country has rich and fertile soils and the production of foodstuffs can
be easily accomplished, provided the farmer will W reasonable with other
crops.
The department of agriculture in Washington recognises the Importance
of producing food In the South. The West cannot be expected to take care of
all demands when a sufficiency can be grown In the South for the needs of our
people without having to call on the West for a bushel of wheat.
Tbe cotton boll weevil has not been exterminated and there Is no reason
for the farmers increasing their cotton acreage on the ground of such reports.
It Is not believed that they will be misled In any such manner, but It Is be
lieved that the people of the South will be fed and well fed by tbe farmers of
(his country who are now prepared to raise a sufficiency to supply all demands
coming from this section.
Eliminating speculation as to the boll weevil, there Is no reason why this
section of the country should not be Independent and the people live at home,
Blessed with every opportunity, soil conditions and labor In reach of the
farmer, the South should be one section of the country amply supplied with
foodstuffs.
HEARTY CO-OPERATION IN “FIFTY-FIFTY” PLAN
Notwithstanding predictions made by unauthorized and unreliable par
ties at t6 the opposition which would arise over the "fifty-fifty” plan in
sugurated by tbe food administration for the conservation of flour, the pre
dictions failed to materialise, but the plan has met with the hearty and un
stinted support of everyone, farmer, professional and business man alike.
The farmer, especially, has shown his patriotism and cooperation and from
every section of the country reports prove tbe attitude of tbe farmer to be
absolutely In sympathy with the president and the food admlnlatratlon. He
Is doing Tils part In every way possible and the coming year the largest acre
age of foodstuffs ever grown In this country will be harvested this fall.
In Clarke and surrounding counties, the local food admlnlatrator has
met with and discussed the “fifty-fifty” plan with hundreds of farmers during
tbe past two weeks. Not one has ha found who offend the least criticism
of the government or the action of the food administration In promulgating
the rule which requires fifty per cent of substitutes for flour with every por-
chase of flour. It Is found that meal, grits, rice, oat meal, rye and graham
flour and potatoes are as acceptable to the farmer as to the citizens of towns
and cities. The farmer_who has hts corn experiences no trouble In securing
similar amount of flour for a reasonable supply for thirty or sixty days.
The “fifty-fifty” plan baa worked no hardship on anyone, but it has proved
blessing to the country. It will prove a blessing to this country long after
this war Is over and long after this generation has pasted away. No one
shoold complain or criticise—no one will who la a true patriot. It la only
the man or set of men with political aspirations or greed for office which
prompts them to hold back their support to the cause who fear that senti
ment might crystalize against the government and the food administration,
and they would thereby lose the support of certain elements. That fear, how
ever, has been set at rest aad the man wbo fails to recognise tbe loyalty of
tbe people to the government will soon find himself alone.
CMC, ASKED TO HUGE HITS TO
PUTIN LARGE CROFS OF FOOD STUFFS
There are scores of residents of
Athens who own farm 1 lands In Clarke
county. Indeed, a very large pro
portion of the acreage of the county
la owned by towns-people.
These farm-owners are called upon
by the county agent In agricultural ex
tension and war work to urge upon
their tenants to the desperate Import
ance of putting In large, much larger
areas In food and feed crops this year
than ever before. The situation Is
precarious—and If there Is to be pre
vention of real suffering another year
this must be done—so say those In
petition to know.
The Uat below is that of the peo
ple In Athena who own farms in the
county, and they will be seen personal
ly by the county agent and helpers
and tha matter deflnitly brought to
their attention—In the confidence of
full co-opt-ralon knd support.
List Owning Land in County.
Mrs. W. C. Ash.
8. M. Barber.
Mrs. \V. D. Beachem.
Sellg Bernstein.
C. D. Beusee.
Col. J. Boley.
Sol and Bid Boley.
Mrs. Geo. U. Both.
Mlia Amanda Bowling.
Chauncey 8. Scott.
W. L. Childs.
Wr G. Coggins.
P. J. Comer.
E. J. Crawford. "
T. R. Crawford.
Jerry R. Davis.
Dozier A Co.
Frances Eppes.
T. J. Eppes.
H. C. Erwin.
A. A. Fambrough.
W. J. FllQDtflO.
J. T. Fitzpatrick. ~ *
Blanton Fortaon. S’" Ff*;'
J. C. Fowler.
J. B. Gamble.
J. H. Griffith k D. F. Miller.
J. L. Harmon.
Mrs. 8. A. Humphries.
Mrs. 8. M. Herrington.
C. M. Hilliard.
H. H. Hinton.
H. H. Hinton k D. F. Miller.
E. K. Sr., E. K. Jr., and H. Hodg
son.'
C. N. Hodgson.
J. M. Hodgson, Trustee.
J. McB. Howell.
Wescon Hudgins.
Mrs. Rosa D. Hull.
G. H. Hulme.
Deupree Hunnlcutt.
J. A. Hunlcutt, Sr.
Mrs. M. L. Hunnlcutt.
R. M. Jennings.
J. P. Johnson. *
P. 8. Johnson and J. H. Patman.
J. Lester.
Mrs. Sophia Link.
E. K. Lumpkin, Sr.
J. H. Massey.
M. P. Matthews.
Max k Earnest MIchaeL
C. T. Mygatt.
Hamilton McWhorter.
Oconea Gro. Co.
O. E. O’Farrell.
Orr k Co.
J. H. Patman.
Pete Petropol.
Billups Phinlzy.
C. H. Phinlzzy.
W. C. Pltner.
C. L. Pltner, Ear .
Prof. A. Rhodes.
Mrs. O. A. Rivera.
A. H. Talmadge, Eta.
J. E. Talmadge, Sr.
E. D. Sledge.
O. T. Stephenson. *’ ”**
F. G. Umbach.
Jno. V. Vaughan. . -S
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SOUTH’S FAIUITO FEED ITSELF
WOULD PROLONG, POSSIBLY ENDANGER
SUCCESSFUL ISSUE OF THE STRUGGLE
(By Associated Proas.)
Washington, Feb. 28.—In a state
ment tonight, discussing the food
situation, Clarence Ooaley, assistant
secretary of agriculture, warns that
It the South neglecta this year to pro
vide and feed, she is likely to suffer
serious privation, and put a burden
upon the naton whch may prolong tbe
war and even Imperil victory,.
‘‘For the South to plunge ifito cot
ton, tobacco, or other speculative
crops and depend upon the corn belt
for bread and meat, will be for th<*
South to engage In a gamble which
may cauie privation and disaster to
tbe Nation.”
ISSION OF
IA’
(From Sunday’s Banner.)
Yesterday afternoon the Prudential
Committee of tbe University of Geor
gia trustees met and heard from Pres
ident Soule of the State College of
Agriculture a statement of the pro
posed course In home economics for
women ae authorised recently by the
trustees of that Institution.
It appeared that certain classes in
English, Biology, Rural Sociology and
ether branches would be needed to
complete the course as outlined. The
Prudential committee thought that
the profeasors of the University
might give these courses at the Ag
ricultural College where the classes
for wotqen will be conducted separate
and apart from those of the boys.
Accordingly the following resolu
tion was passed by the Prudential
committee;
Resolution Adopted.
“Resolved, that the proposed degree
course in Home Economics for wo
men, as aranged by the state college
ot agriculture, be approved, and that
Ihg faculty be authorised to approve
aurh course as In its Judgment may
bo wise and proper, and that such
members of the faculty whose servi
ces may bet needed In the giving of
said course of lnatrnctlon, be author
ised to give the required Instruction
in the halls of the Cotleg of Agricul
ture. The use of the library and
laboratories ot the University la grant
ed to those taking the above course.”
)r. Stockton Axson, Secretary of
American Red Cross, Will Deliver
Series of Lectures, Summer School
Dr. Howard Odum, superintendent of
the University Summer Shool, and
notv state supervisor for the work of
the home service, civilian relief, ot
tbe Rod Cross In Georgia, has just
written from Washington, where he
went to a conference on the work,
that Dr. Stockton Axson, secretary of
tha American Red Cross and brother
in-law of the president, has agreed to
come to Athens in the summer for
tbe first week of the summer school,
from July IsL to deliver a series of
lecture* on the Red Cross work, the
summer school to have special classes
In Red Cross departmental service.
Dr. Axson will also give one or two
lectures on literary lines while here
and tbe problems of the war.
The coming of Dr. Axson will be a
distinct feature of the Bummer School
work. And the Red Cross weak of
tbe term will be worth to many
more than tbe entire cost of the
whole coarse in the school—for teach
er* and othera.
Dr. Axson 1a a former profeasor at
Princeton, a great big wholesome op
timist of wonderful power and unu
sual enthusiasm—one of the mtn of
the moment. “Georgia” la also one
ot his old Universities—and .many
here know him personally.
Dr. Vinoant May Come.
Dr. Odum has also secured a ten
tative aceptance from Dr. George E.
Vincent, former president of the Uni
versity of Minnesota, and now bead-
of the Rockefeller Foundation, to be'
at the Summer School and deliver bis
great addresses on the “Meaning of
America.” He Is considered one of
the half dosen most eloquent men In
Amrics today.
Those lectures will all bo open to
the people of Athens without charge.
It la with narrow-aouled people as ft
Is with narrow-necked bottle*—the !*■•
they have la them tha more nolle they
make in pouring U o«L—Mxchaiige.