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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
10
Mexican federal troops, deemed a border menace by U S officers, concentrate in the Ojihaga Juarez sector. Outpost bases on the American side are reinforced along the Big Bend district.
Maggie Hudson colored wife of Charley Hudson died suddenly Saturday night at her home after returning from Atlanta where her son was hurt in an accident. She was well known in the business district for years cleaning stores and picture houses and served as janitor at the Banner office.
The United States Food Administration announced continuation of profit margins for wheat mill feeds in the eastern states and their re establishment east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio, including Louisiana and Arkansas. The rule caps markups by sale stage from mill to jobber, with per ton limits and credit allowances detailed for cash and draft terms.
A Bloomington reader writes urging Athens to sustain the Home Guards. He argues regular turnout proves loyalty, warns disbandment would leave the city vulnerable, and calls for stronger attendance at Tuesday drills to prevent it from becoming a laughing-stock while framing the guards as a moral and patriotic asset for the community.
The Kaiser The Beast of Berlin screens at Strand and Elite next Monday. The hour and a half feature portrays Wilhelm II through the diary of Araula Von Eppinghoven and is endorsed by the American Defense Society. Adults pay 60 cents, children 25 cents, with advance tickets sold by the Athens American Defense Society.
Lambda Chi Alpha won 11 to 1 over Chi Phi in an Inter Fraternity league game. Davis pitched effectively. Kennedy Pugh and Bozeman supported the win. Dooly made a stellar left field catch and Kennedy opened with a three base hit as Lambda Chi produced runs each inning except the second. Chi Phi’s lone run came in the sixth. Coutts relieved Dennis. Calhoun starred for Chi Phi. The win eliminates Chi Phi from title contention. Lambda Chi awaits a Kappa Alpha clash to determine the championship pilot.
A short toast attributed to John Quincy Adame expresses that one should strive for national success but prioritize justice over triumph. It reflects a belief that the country must be right even if success does not come, emphasizing virtue over victory.
Mr. D. C. G. Peek remains in critical condition at the hospital. His children gathered to see him Sunday: Will Peek of Athens, John Peek and Edwin Peek of Atlanta, Mrs. R. F. Arnold of Philomath, Marie Peek of New York, and Cicero Peek who moves between New York and Florida.
National: St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 3 Chicago 2, New York 9 Boston 2, Philadelphia 7 Brooklyn 2. American: Washington 0 Philadelphia 5, Cleveland 8 St Louis 2, Boston 1 New York 0. Chicago-Detroit rain. Atlanta 1 New Orleans 9, Birmingham 3 Mobile 5, Memphis 4 Chattanooga 3, Little Rock 8 Nashville 1.
Atlanta April 23 One thousand carloads of Georgia peaches have dropped from trees in ten days per the Georgia Fruit Exchange, with later varieties hit hardest. Early types fared better though Elbertas show damage. Manager B J Chrisman and USDA crop experts will inspect Marshallville and Fort Valley orchards to gauge expected crop reduction. The government report estimated about 8000 cars but likely 15 to 20 percent cut as drops continue.
Atlanta April 23 Dr Andrew M Soule federal food administrator for Georgia works on regulations and machinery for sugar purchase and use for canning and preserving The fixed limit is five pounds to city and ten pounds to country per sale unless exceptions are issued by Soules office The Mayberry crop gathering increases demand and administration aims to complete and promulgate rules by week end to prevent sugar privilege abuse for jellying and preserving operations
Federal food administrator Dr Andrew M Soule reports county convict camps declining to follow rules. A conference with Judge T E Patterson led to an order from the prison commission directing all camp wards to immediate compliance in procurement and use of food for prisoners under their care.
Navy Daniels announced today he will deliver an address before the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the city, where he has been in the area for three weeks. The event marks a formal address by the secretary amid ongoing relations with church leadership.
War Department asks families of soldiers in training camps not to write alarming letters. Reports say letters have caused soldiers to hurry home without leave and even desert. The policy aims to curb distressing communications that undermine discipline and readiness.
Lexington Tenn April 23 Berry Noyes a Black man who struck the late Sheriff McBride on Saturday died in the courthouse yard today as a mob killed him. The body was dragged through the streets and burned afterward.
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