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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
4
Rates listed for six months one month and one year with payments in advance. Mentions Associated Press rights and exclusive republication for news dispatches and local news. Local newspaper emphasizes subscription terms and rights reserved.
The piece argues that postwar high food prices persist despite war ending. It urges households to conserve, grow gardens, raise pigs, and keep hens, while calling on farmers to reduce cotton acreage and boost food crops like rice, corn, wheat, and potatoes. It touts Georgia’s potential to feed itself and gain independence.
The report celebrates Clarke county exceeding its quota for the Victory Liberty Loan bonds. It praises collective effort and discipline, urging continued support to close the national loan with victory bonds.
The Athens editorial applauds civic unity and condemns Atlanta’s factional battles over tax increases and bonds for school salaries. It warns against corporate influence, praises Athens for unity during wartime effort, and urges Georgians to preserve honest governance and progressive community leadership.
Clarke County subscribers exceed seven hundred thousand dollars with about one hundred thousand over the target. Local committees harvested strong support despite waning hostilities and the notion that a bond drive would falter. Officials praise patriotic resolve and note bonds are safe investments like gold dollars, urging continued public backing.
In Georgia a large potato harvest is forecast this year along with ongoing potato and peanut farming. The text notes year round potato varieties and sweet potatoes as staple crops, with houses under construction and potential prosperity across multiple lines of business from farming to commerce.
This study discusses Acts 2 37 47 as a model of revival, stressing preparation through faith and prayer, and the central role of evangelical salvation preaching. It cites Reverend Guinness Rogers and Dr Lovick Pierce to illustrate focused, heart impacting messages and the resulting Spirit empowered outcomes.
Rev W M Colle will preach at Attica Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Sunday school starts at 2 30 in the afternoon. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Advertise your wants in the Banner es
Public notice warns parents to ask druggists for genuine California Syrup of Figs. Full directions and dosing for babies and children are printed on the bottle, advising to seek the California name and reject any other Fig Syrup. The advisory highlights symptoms like constipation bilious feverish tongue coated and cold.
The annual Cotton School debate of the Ag Club will be held Thursday night May 1 in the Agricultural College auditorium. The topic is government control of food prices and distribution during reconstruction. Affirmative speakers are C D Stewart and H B Cox with negative speakers A M Thornton and F W Bennett. Hawaiian music will accompany the program.
The piece argues advertising has won national leadership for many manufacturers and urges embracing changes in the roles of jobber and dealer. It notes southern ad agencies with broad experience across multiple products, offering free consultation. Listed firms include Basham Company Louisville, Cecil Barreto Richmond, Chambers New Orleans, Chesman Nelson Chattanooga, Ferry Hanly New Orleans, Johnson Dallis Atlanta, Massengale Atlanta, Staples Richmond, and Thomas Jacksonville.
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