Past Days Of Victory Foretell Vast Battle Of War
Allied plans tighten as Nivelle and Haig finalize operations on western fronts. British attacks from Arras and French pushes south aim for a decisive, landmark clash with Germany. Reports cite 14,000 German prisoners and 194 guns captured, with heavy Allied gains near Lens and St Quent in the ongoing offensive.
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Associated Press
France
General Nivelle
Haig
England
Arras
Soissons
Rheims
Nivele
Graome
Juvincourt
Bermericourt
Villeret
St. Quentin
Lens
Douglas Hing
Daughters of the American Revolution Back Universal Military Service
At their twenty sixth annual congress in Washington DC on April 16 the Daughters of the American Revolution endorsed entry of the United States into the war against Germany and called for universal military service in a war emergency Ambassadors Jusserand praised President Wilson and predicted the United States would help build a liberal world with the Allied victory in France.
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U. & May
London
John R. Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
Associated Press
United States
England
America
Canada
Washington, D.C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Germany
Jusserand
France
Wilson
Wheat situation opens US market to Canada
Ottawa reports the government frees wheat flour and semolina for reciprocal tariff reasons, eliminating ten cents per bushel on wheat and forty five cents per barrel on flour. Separate dispatch notes urge spring wheat planting to address looming shortages, with officials naming the northern states as key targets.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ontario
United States
Presidential Proclamation Warns Against Treason
Washington, April 6. President Wilson issued a proclamation warning that treasonable acts or shielding traitors will be vigorously prosecuted. It stresses treason includes assisting enemies and failing to inform authorities of any treasonable acts known.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Clarke Superior Court Delivers Quick Rounds Of Verdicts
The second week opened under Solicitor General W C Dean as Clarke Superior Court disposed of multiple cases. Notable outcomes include Rosa Johnson pleading to forgery and receiving three year terms, Cliff Graham found not guilty on assault and shooting, Luke Oliver acquitted of stealing a ham, and Frank Childers convicted for escaping and larceny with sentences of three and six months. J W Moore obtained a divorce by court order. Upcoming trials include John Harris murder and several others. two cases against Correy Davis set for tomorrow morning.
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Clarke Superior Court
W. C. Dean
Clff Graham
Rosa Johnson
Luke Oliver
John W. Chancey
United States Court
Frank Childers
J. W. Moore
Bertha Engle
John Harris
Babe Woodie
John Endelman
Pope Bates
W. O. Roberts
Correy Davis
Costa's Delicatessen Price List Highlights and Goods
A period price list from Costa's Delicatessen promotes many fresh fruits and vegetables including Winesap apples at 20 cents per dozen, Florida oranges, beans, cucumbers, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, peppers, new potatoes, squash, carrots, beets, and specialty items from ARNOLD & ABNEY and KING HODGSON CO. Also notes Frank's Meat Treats and local contact PHONE 1131.
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Florida
Buchwald
Frank
King-Hodgson CO
Athens Board Seeks City to Rescind New Tax Filing Ordinance
At a special meeting the Athens city board of education urged the mayor and council to rescind an April ordinance requiring all boards to file paid vouchers with the city treasurer by the fifth of each month. The board requested an exemption for the education department citing impractical timing, lawful record keeping, and the distinct funding mix. The committee also recommended continuing Dr Soule's school garden program to encourage garden production among students.
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Athens
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Recorder's Court
Georgia
Dr. Soule
Canning Factory Assured for Saving Foodstuffs This Year
Athens Chamber of Commerce leads a drive to expand land use and preserve harvests by building a year round canning plant. J. F. Tibbetts E. R. Hodgson Jr and H. J. Rowe sponsor the project with Hardeman Phinizy and Huggins & Son donating space and jars. Seed distribution will be free. officials urged immediate funding and community participation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Messrs
J. F. Tibbetts
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
H. J. Rowe
Messrs. Hardeman & Phinizy
Messrs. Huggins & Son
Tibbetts
Southern Manufacturing Company
Congressman Brand
Flag to Float Over City Hall Tower After Corner Stone Laying
The Athens Banner reports a city flag campaign to raise Old Glory atop the water tower at City Hall. Citizens and local businesses contributed, totaling 16.00 with major gifts from Ga. National Bank and Davison Nicholson clerks. Athens Railway & Electric Co. offered to flash a spot light to spotlight the flag nightly.
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Louise Phinigy
J. Ware
Costa's
Ga. National Bank
A. J. Cobb
Davison-Nicholson Company
Athens Banner
Athens Railway & Electric Co
Closing Time Proposal for Garden Work
The nation wide movement to grow food prompts a suggestion that all businesses close at six o clock to give clerks and workers daylight time to plant and tend gardens. Proponents argue most would benefit and merchants may support the liberal measure. Bell peppers celery red ripe cranberries beets carrots.
Woman's sphere spark in rural debate over weapon
Mrs Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge muses on women using a weapon as her husband counters with the ax. The exchange, reported in the Kansas City Star, captures a humorous clash of tradition and change in a small community.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Grand Lodge Officers of Georgia Attend Dormitory Ceremony
Masons gather on the State Normal School campus for the corner stone layings of the new Dormitory and auditorium. The program includes dedications, stone laying, and prayers with Grand Master M W Frank C Miller and other grand lodge officers in attendance.
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State Normal School
Grand Lodge
Georgia
M. W. Frank C. Miller
Fort Valley
R. W. William
England
Cedartown
R. W. Charles L. Bass
Atlanta
R. W. James M. Rushin
Boston
W. Jos. C. Greenfield
W. B. L. Patterson
Lawrenceville
The Old Fiddlers at Colonial Fiddlers Convention
The Fiddlers Convention at the Colonial last night showcased old time fiddlers. They performed back country songs, breakdowns, lullabies, and falsetto numbers, drawing frequent, prolonged cheers from the audience.
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Strawn
Unidentified man dies on Thomas Street in natural causes
A man found dying on Thomas Street Saturday night was identified as unidentified. The coroner's inquest concluded death resulted from natural causes. Officers are tracing papers found on his person to learn his name, home, and relatives. Fresh produce from King-Hodgson Co is listed nearby.
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Thomas Street
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