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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner details mailing and street delivery rates, payment methods, and how to report delivery issues. The piece also comments on war news and political debates, noting draft concerns, food production plans in Georgia, Memorial Day observance, and speculative remarks on Russia and global politics.
A Journal editorial argues for a local county-wide tax system to fund public schools in Bulloch and Brooks counties and across Georgia. It notes Georgia relies on state funds, contrasts with other states, and urges constitutional amendment and removal of legal barriers to adoption.
The article argues for President Wilsons selective conscription plan for building the new American army. It cites Georgia Congressman Charles H Brand of the Eighth district backing the measure as preferred by constituents, while noting support from Athens and the Chamber of Commerce. It cautions against the volunteer system and stresses farming needs and racial equal draft considerations.
Mexican officials charge the United States curtails arms sale to Mexico while selling weapons to other nations. They note peaceful ties and an American ambassador in Mexico City, but express burning resentment as Mexicans welcomed the German envoy. The embargo stands. Wilson unlikely to lift it.
Editorial warns that German brutality justifies Allied retribution across the Rhine. It urges restraint to avoid needless bloodshed, while acknowledging the hard task of containing returning soldiers and preventing further cruelty as Allied forces advance.
A compact verse fragment contrasts humanity civilization liberty and rights with force cruelty barbarity lawlessness depotiam autocracy selfishness efficiency ruthlessness arrogance irreverence and the Beast. The passage hints at a struggle between ideals and tyranny amid a pastoral landscape.
National Cartoon Service depicts a wartime factory and office scene where workers operate, shift changes occur, and mobilization unfolds. The piece shows executives, labor, and government aligning to boost production and support the war effort. The imagery spans machinery, offices, and the national call to unity.
The Virginian Pilot editorial argues against abandoning the June Washington reunion amid war. It claims reconciliation between North and South strengthens the nation as veterans march to the Washington Monument bearing Stars and Bars beside Stars and Stripes, proving past wounds healed and patriotism advanced.
Macon Ga April 24 Dr A M Soule president of the state college of agriculture urged cutting fried chicken from diets at the state agricultural conference. An audience member shouted no while Soule insisted he was serious. He warned that avoiding fried chicken could save eggs and meat and prompted protests in support of his stance. The piece also notes a Confederate veterans reunion in Washington and reflects on wartime patriotism.
The document lists H J Rowe as Editor and Publisher and D G Bickers as Managing Editor with owners H J Rowe D G Bickers T W Reed C E Martin BE D Cox all of Athens Ga. Average copies sold 2760. The piece ends noting Allies have eroded the German strategic retreat and an advertising notice.
An old advertisement promotes Patsy Liniment for stiff necks rheumatic pains and sore muscles with directions to apply without rubbing and to keep handy for bruises toothache and neuralgia. It also describes a rose syrup recipe infusing damask rose leaves then simmered with sugar to form a fragrant cordial.
Donald questions his mother about why a cat wags its tail when unhappy and a dog wags its tail when happy. He asks why the differences exist between feline and canine tail movements and emotions.
Central Time schedule shows departures for Macon at 6 40 a m and 5 p m with arrivals from Macon at 11 59 a m and 9 10 p m. Connections available at Madison Sir and Apalachee Greene Co for Monson and all points south. For information call 640 or 15. B R POO OR TS Commercial mi
South bound trains depart at 5 02 am 7 10 am 3 46 pm 6 18 pm. North bound trains depart 10 40 am 6 52 pm 7 45 pm and 11 46 pm. Train numbers include 11 17 5 29 30 6 18 13.
The Georgia Railroad timetable lists daily Train No 50 leaving Athens at 6:35 p m. Daily Train No 52 leaves Athens at 4 p m except Sundays. Sunday trains include No 54 at 4 20 p m and No 55 arriving Athens at 12 40 p m. Train No 51 arrives Athens 12 59 a m or 12 59 noon? arrives Athens 12 59. Train No 53 operates daily arriving Athens 9 40 p m.
Gainesville Midland Railway timetable dated January 23 1916 shows Train No 2 leaving Athens at 730 am Train No 4 leaving Athens at 210 pm Train No 1 arriving Athens 1140 pm Train No 4 arriving Athens 640 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway to north and south.
Southern Railway schedule shows Athens Branch trains with depart times 8:20 a m 1:00 p m 3:16 p m 3:30 p m and 11:40 p m 6:50 p m 9:45 a m on Sundays or daily except Sunday Arrivals include 11:40 p m 6:50 p m and 9:45 a m Information contact B Williams Commercial Age or Shelton Ticket Agent by phone 61 or 1934 respectively
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