Hold Life On Dise And Surge Forward For University
French. Hold line solidly along. Dise, take hard-earned ground. British and French forces report gains on the western edge of the battle zone. French lines in Mont Didier remain firm as troops surge to reclaim positions along the Oise River. Allied forces push toward relief of Austro-German pressure in Italy and Mesopotamia vengence. A British-English naval and air campaign engages near Grivesnes with reinforcements moving between Bomine and Demutr. The Celtic torpedo event prompts rescue efforts. American presence aboard is considered unlikely. Reports of Bolshevik troop movements into Finland provoke German protests to Petrograd. Imminent Italian offensive feared as Austrian divisions mass along the front with supply lines stressed.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Mont’ Didier
Oise
Ershing
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Aleppo
Allenby
Palestine
America
Germany
Petrograd
Finland
Washington
Em‘bassy
Russia
Breccia
Lomboniy
Food Administration Leaders Headed to Georgia Meeting
Dr A M Soule federal food administrator for Georgia and H J Rowe Clarke county food administrator depart today for Atlanta to attend Georgia’s most important food administration meeting. State administrators will discuss vital matters as sessions run today and tomorrow. Rowe also attends Tech board of trustees quarterly meeting tomorrow morning.
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A.M. Soule
Georgia
H. J. Rowe
Clarke County
Atlanta
Food Administration
Rowe
Board of Trustees of
Tech
Freight Depots Close Early Saturdays in Georgia Authority Notice
By authority of the railroad commission of Georgia freight depots will close at 1 p m each Saturday from April 6 through August 31.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Casualty List Reports 25 AEF Casualties Today
The Associated Press reports twenty five American Expeditionary Forces casualties on April 1. One killed in action, one died of wounds, four due to disease, two severely wounded, and seventeen slightly wounded. Details are provided from Washington dispatches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Slayer identified in Cohen murder in uptown apartment
A man identified as the killer of Harry Cohen, a gambler shot to death in an uptown apartment house, was brought to the detective bureau tonight. Identification was made by shown fingerprints and a sixth sense of the case remains under review by investigators.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Cohen
Oshonmaerr
Aay Gereioc
Knights to Honor Brothers in War Service Flag Night
Knights of Pythias lodge plans April 30 exercises in the lodge room to display a service flag with stars for members in the service. Speeches music and flag presentation to honor the men serving. A banquet will follow. Dues for all active service members are remitted through the end of the war to keep them in good standing while away.
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Pythias
Uncle Sam
Strike Halts Hampton Roads War Work
Government war work in the Hampton Roads district was interrupted today by a strike. Officials say about 4,000 men are out, while labor sources claim 6,000. Union leaders deny it is a union movement, but officials say most involved are union members.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Mothers and Wives Urged to Represent Men in War Day
All mothers wives and grandmothers of Clarke county and Athens servicemen are asked to contact Mrs Hamilton McWhorter or Mrs A S Parker by telephone for important information about Win the War Day set for April 6. Grandmothers are requested by Mrs McWhorter to reach Miss Sarah Moss at No 6 FH as soon as possible.
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Hamilton McWhorter
A. S. Parker
Clarke County
Athens
McWhorter
Sarah Moss
Local Produce Listings Include Beans and Potatoes
Readable items show string beans new Irish potatoes Teaburg lettuce celery green Florids cabbage with mentions of Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
University to Aid Government Training Men in Athens
The University of Georgia is set to host about 200 Army service trainees this April for two month courses in electrical work blacksmithing carpentry and automotive repair. The government will pay expenses and the university will provide instructors housing and meals. Additional accommodations could raise capacity to ten to twenty times the current limit soon.
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Army ‘Service of the United States
University of Georgia
University
M. Snelling
McGhee
War
Athens
Prudential
German Prisoners Arrive for Fort McPherson Camp
Five hundred seven German prisoners arrived from Fort Douglas Arizona and were sent to the internment camp at Fort McPherson where they will be held for the remainder of the war. The total war prisoners at the local camp now stands at 1,373. Fresh epinach ten cents a bunch. Ice lettuce and peppers advertised by Arnold and Abney. Smoked bloaters ten cents or eight for twenty five cents. Dresed boneless herring four hundred pound.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Fort Douglas
Arizona
Fort McPherson
Arnold & Abney
Nebraska House Votes For Day Prohibition Amendment
The Nebraska House of Representatives approved the federal prohibition amendment by a 66 to 7 vote. The measure advances to the Senate as the legislature tightens rules on legislation allowed under the governor’s call, aiming to limit the scope of bills considered.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
House of Representatives
Senate
Tie
Probibl
Selectman Delays Burial Plans Due to Short Notice
A selectman requested a postponement of his burial, but the Ideal board, unaware of the circumstances until late yesterday, allowed his name to remain for the 7:10 Seaboard train report this morning. He is expected to proceed with the arrangements after the train departure.
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Seaboard
Kress Store Manager Transfers to Memphis
H V Doggett, manager of the Kress store in Athens for three years, is promoted to oversee the larger Memphis store. He will depart this week for his new post, leaving a successor to be announced. Doggett previously came from Wilmington, North Carolina, and has earned strong support from Athens friends and community.
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H. V. Doggett
Kress
Athens
Memphis
These Little Quarters Mount to $150,000,000
Washington April 1 The sales of war savings and thrift stamps in March were 54000900 bringing the total for the four months campaign to 128000000 Officers estimated however that the sases not reported would bring the sum up to 150000000 Fancy Iceberg Lettuce 10c 15c each Fresh tender snap beans 12 a quart White and yellow squash 10c per Ib Eggplant bell peppers celery cauli flower Costa s Delicatessen Shop Phone 1131 Fresh Swiss cheese dill pickles smoked bloaters Fresh shipment Trank s meats Coste s Delicatessen Shop Thony 1131 Fresh Spanish Mackerel Normal tarket
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Associated Press
Washington
Coste
Take Over Dutch Ships Equipment
Washington April 1 Formal order to seize all tackle and gear aboard Dutch ships in American ports including bunkers, coal and stores seized by the United States. Masters aboard some vessels resisted removal of equipment and attempted to take onboard weapons. Property to be taken with compensation to owners as directed by President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Nole Compensé
Battle in Wisconsin To Be Watched Today
Milwaukee Wis April 1 The weather men predict showers as Wisconsin voters head to the polls for a pivotal senatorial election Republicans Lenroot oppose Democrats Davies. Reported disloyalty votes favor Victor Berger Socialist with German voters seen as key. Both Lenroot and Davies pledge support for war victory and the president.
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Associated Press
Milwattkes
Wis
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Davies
Victor Berger
Berger
Printing errors in mayor and council statement
The Banner reports two typographical mistakes in the mayor and council statement on the time question. The misprinted lines misstate citizens and government endorsements, changing meaning of the intended message.
Railroad Board of Adjustment to Hear Disputes
Washington April 1 The railroad administration board of adjustment Number One will pass on disputes. The board will organize Monday and likely begin consideration of pending complaints.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administrations Board of Adjustment
Patriot bonds urged as Third Liberty Loan drive nears
Athens and Glarke county resources set a quota of 706000 dollars for the Third Liberty Loan. Citizens are urged to contribute at least 708000 dollars in bonds to support the war effort. The appeal stresses patriotism and duty and notes bonds yield 4 percent interest.
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Athens
Glarke County
C! County
United States
Meat Prices Rise Across Nation As Meatless Days Begin
Chicago reports meat prices up about two cents per pound nationwide as packers cite lighter cattle receipts and not meatless days for the increase. Officials say demand and supply adjustments drive the change amid ongoing food conservation efforts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Het
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