The Volunteer System and National Military Training Debate
The piece argues against the volunteer militia, citing historical failures in 1777 1812 Civil War and Spain 1898. It asserts conscription or a permanent national military training program as the sole adequate defense policy, referencing Henry L. Stimson in Scribner's. It discusses rural life mobilization and patriotism alongside warnings about the risks of relying on volunteers.
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America
United States
Massachusetts
Virginia
Eldtes
South
Spain
Henry L. Stimson
Scribner’s
Athens seeks big government training camp support
The Banner urges Athens and Clarke county to back the Chamber of Commerce in securing a large U S government training camp. If obtained, land and facilities must be arranged and the government handles the rest, bringing ten thousand soldiers and economic benefits for years. Citizens urged to provide active assistance.
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Athens
United Sates
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Raising Pigs in This City Here Is Meat Supply Plan
The Athens Board of Health temporarily suspends the hog pen ordinance to boost home hog raising as meat prices rise. Mayor and council will enforce cleanliness with regular inspections to prevent health risks. The State College of Agriculture will publish guidance on feeding and care for hogs.
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South
Athens
Athens Board of Health
Board of Health
State College of Agriculure
Unsung Hero—a Farmer’s Life for His Country
A memorial verse honors a farmer who used the ploughshare as his weapon and gave his life in service to the nation. The inscription praises his courage and dedication to those who sacrificed for their country.
Solving the Food Problem and Household Rations
An analysis outlines the daily and yearly foods required for a five person family to meet standard dietary needs. It lists specific items and quantities including milk, butter, bacon, bread, beans, corn, potatoes, sugar, flour, meat, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, with a plan for year round production and canned goods.
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Dr. King
New Life
Stark
Athens Loan Firm Officials Visit City Inspecting Farm Loans
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company representatives from Boston toured Athens to review farm loan portfolios in Georgia and indicated willingness to extend city loans, praising Southern growth prospects and potential postwar price trends. They foresee a robust market with rising rates, urging timely borrowing.
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J. D. Bradwell
Athens
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
Mass
Georgia
Atlanta
South
Plymouth Rock Looms Up Again in Tercentenary Plans
Plymouth Mass prepares for the 1920 tercentenary of the Pilgrim landing. Citizens and capitalists discuss fitting ceremonies, potential relocation of Plymouth Rock, and plans for hotels and rail transport to accommodate visitors to the oldest New England town.
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Plymouth
Rock
Mass
New England
New World
Cape Cod Bay
Cape
Provincetown
Miles
Standish
Atrain
New Plymouth
Priscilla
Miles Standish
John Alden
Boston
Plymouth Rock
Boston Common
America
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower
Pilgrim Memorial Association
Fugitive Captured in Abandoned Coal Mine
A fugitive from Louisville, Kentucky, known as General Cooper, was captured in an abandoned coal mine near Rockwool Town. He reportedly survived by eating parched corn and drinking scant water while on the run.
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Rockwool
Cooper
Louisville
Japan tightens grip on Fiji trochal shells and supplies
Fiji reports Japan controls trochal shell output and pushes skinning of reefs. Frenchman opened shell trade to Fiji decades ago, with prices rising to $200 per ton for No 1 shell. Suva council member Hedstrom urges government action as reef stocks risk depletion. plan backed by Suva chamber.
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Suva
Fiji
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Fiji Islands
Gaspard
Frarige
France
Austria
Japan
J. M. Hedstrom
Fuji Legislative Council
Levaku Chambers of Commerce
Forgery Suspect Turns Wealthy Landowner After Probation
In Los Angeles Charles Roxs, once arrested on forgery and placed on probation, returned to Judge Willist Court after 13 years with credentials proving he is now a wealthy landowner. The case was dismissed.
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Los Angeles
Charles Roxs
Traps to Net 500 Says Youth in Lake County
Civil war veteran Hood Hiver Oregon D B Stanton reports his son George W Stanton will net over 500 from winter traplines in Lake county. He claims coyotes will drive main revenue after trapping 85 coyotes so far this winter and six bobcats killed.
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D. B. Stanton
George W. Stanton
Lake County
Mr. Stanton
Georgia Railroad Timetable Effective February 18 1917
Rail schedule for Athens trains lists No 50 leaving 8 35 a m daily No 52 leaving 4 p m daily except Sunday No 64 Sunday only 420 p m No 51 daily except Sunday arriving 1259 p m No 53 daily arriving 940 p m and No 55 Sunday only arriving 1240 p m.
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Georgia Railroad
Athene
Athens
Gainesville Midland By. Schedule Timetable No. 18
Schedule notes for January 23 1916 listing Athens departures and arrivals with times Train 2 at 7 30 am Train 4 at 2 20 pm Train 1 at 11 40 am Train 4 at 6 40 pm connections at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad and Gaines ville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and Southern Railway north and south.
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Gainesville
Athens
Athena
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
The
Georgia Railroad
Gainesville & Northwestern
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Athens Branch Trains Schedule
The Athens Branch schedule lists departures to All Points Daily at 9:20 p m and 1:00 p m with a Sunday 3:15 p m option and 3:30 p m for Daily except Sunday. Arrivals show All Points Daily at 11:40 p m and Daily 6:50 p m with Daily except Sunday at 9:45 a m. For information contact BE Williams or Shelton at given phones.
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Athens
Athens Daily
Macon
Madison
Green County
B. A. Bloodworth
Southern Railway
Sun
A. BE. Williams
Shelton
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