News and Notes From Athens and War Era Cries
A reader prompts prompt notification to the business office about late delivery and irregular carrier service. Local musings cover coastal to inland transport routes, wartime shortages, prohibition talk, and social mores. The piece cites Athens as a highway hub with Bankhead and national links, a weathered reflection on Russia, and a note on Colonel James Morgan’s reminiscence of the Hunley and Housatonic in Civil War lore.
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James Morgan
Charleston
Morgan
Georgia
Confederate Memorial Day Remembered In Wartime South
The piece urges holding Confederate memorial day next week despite wartime. It lauds the stars and bars and stresses unity with the Union, patriotism, and loyalty to the flag. It cites past wars, notes South pride, and champions continued reverence to inspire national effort.
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United States
Germany
Union
South
Spain
American viewpoint on Ireland home rule during wartime
Irish leaders assert President Wilson backing home rule would quickly secure Irish self government. They warn England may heed any US suggestion yet doubt the president alone can force Parliament action. American sympathy already subtly shifts English opinion as former opponents soften stance.
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Wilson
Ireland
Atlantic
John Bull
Eady
United States
England
Invention War Time Cartoon Draws Power Focus
A wartime cartoon shows necessity evolving from mother of invention into a vampire, guiding men toward power and oppression. The piece comments on how crises alter motives and fuel centralized control, with a satirical edge on leadership and societal direction.
Here's to my little boy's little boy friend poem
A verse celebrating a child and sending prayers for his recovery from illness or danger. The speaker toasts the boy and hopes for health and strength when peace returns, mentioning watchful guardians and anxious prayers through the night.
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Atill
Chum
Mortgage Burning and Corner Stone Laying on Sunday Next
A Sunday program at Bethe A M B church includes mortgage burning for Little Bethel and corner-stone laying for the larger New Greater Bethel at Broad Street and Pillups Streets at 2 pm. Rev. A P Roberts presides at 11 am dedicatory services, with afternoon laying by Lincoln Lodge, and an 8 pm program. White friends are invited.
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Bethe A. M. B
Little Bethel
Greater Bethel
Broad Street
Pillups Streets
A. P. Roberts
Athena A. M. E
Baby Talk Rebuked as Child Misreads Dog Image
A mother guides her three year old son on a walk teaching him phrases. The child looks at a dog and solemnly states I end that a dog, illustrating how kids misinterpret everyday scenes. The fragment ends with an abrupt advertisement fragment.
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Jack
Anointing at Bethany and the Covetous Judas
The N P M notes the Mary anointing of Jesus feet and Judas greed, contrasting charitable sacrifice with self serving theft. It reflects on Cain, Abel, David, and the priests who seek to seize life and life’s gifts, warning of covetous plots against spiritual abundance from Lazarus life to Mary’s priceless ointment.
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Mary
Lazarus
Judas
Cain
Abel
David
Jit
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days Promise
Advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT claims cure of itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days with the first application providing relief. Offers money refund if it fails to cure any case within the stated period.
Germans Do Not Play The Game In War Says Poet
The piece argues Germany under Prussianized leadership fails at fair play in war. It contrasts historic German virtues with the current regime’s fanatical rulers and ruthless actions such as breaking Belgium, sinking ships, and deporting captives. It asserts Germans do not follow agreed rules and condemns their conduct.
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Germany
Heine
Goethe
Haeckel
Beethoven
Steuben
Sigel
Schurz
Bismarck
von Bernhardi
Junkers
Belgium
England
Edith Cavell
la Fero
Chauny
Ham
Weather forecast for Ath ens and vicinity Saturday
Special to the Banner reports likely thunder showers and cooler weather Saturday for Ath ens and vicinity. The western storm center lies between Des Moines and St Paul with low pressure near 29.6 inches. Rain has been general across the Mississippi valley and Texas, with fair warm conditions in the eastern cotton belt and frost noted at several western stations.
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The
Banner
Athens
Vicinity
Georgia
Des Moines
Iowa
St. Paul Minn
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Upper Lake Region
Cotton Belt
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Redstone
Dodge City
Roswell
Salt Lake City
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Athens Woman Say Back Pain Eased
Mrs Callie Richards of 646 Pulaski St Athens reports backache and fatigue from kidney issues eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She noticed improved kidney action and less weariness after a single box, noting black specks disappeared and lifting became easier. Price 50c at dealers.
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Athens
Richards
Callie Richards
Doan
Seaboard Air Line Train Departures Listed
Seaboard Air Line schedules show southbound No. 11 at 5 02 am No 17 at 7 10 am No 6 at 3 46 pm No 29 at 6 18 pm and northbound No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 5 62 pm No 18 at 7 45 pm and No 12 at 11 45 pm.
Georgia Railroad Timetable Changes Effective Feb 18 1917
Georgia Railroad announces new schedule effective February 18 1917 Eastern Time. Train 60 runs daily from Athens at 8 35 am Train 52 runs daily except Sunday from Athens at 4 pm Train 54 runs Sunday only from Athens at 4 20 pm Train 651 runs daily except Sunday to Athens arriving at 12 69 noon Train 53 arrives Athens daily at 9 40 pm Train 55 arrives Athens Sunday only at 12 40 pm
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Athens
Gainesville Midland By. Timetable No 18 1916 Athens schedules
Train No 2 leaves Athens at 7 30 a m and Train No 4 leaves Athens at 2 20 p m Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 40 p m Train No 4 arrives Athens at 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Halfway north and south.
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Athens
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
The
Georgia Railroad
Gainesville
Gainesville & Northwestern
Southern Halfway
Southern Railway Athens Branch Trains Depart and Arrive
Daily and Sunday timetable details list departure times 38:20 p m 1:00 p m 3:15 p m 3:30 p m all points and arrival times 11:40 p m 6:60 p m 9:45 a m with Sunday only services. Information provided by A B Williams Commercial Agent and Shelton Ticket Agent with phone numbers 61 B and 1934.
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Athens
Sun
A. B. Williams
Shelton
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Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Anderson
Sarah
University of Georgia Cadet Battalion
Sam
Pacific
Washington City
San Francisco
Russia
America
Weaday
N. P.M
Creation
Paul
Onare . Cartoon Service Corp
N.Y
NTT
Irvin & Cobb
Vigilantes
Saturday Evening Post
CtGaRy
Macon
Madison
Apalachee
Greene County Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
Seaboard Air Line
Gainesville Midland
Schedul
Southern Railway
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