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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists service options from five dollars yearly to ten cents weekly, details payment methods, and asks readers to report delivery issues. It notes Associated Press rights and quotes wartime Liberty Loan sentiment urging unwavering force for victory.
The Third Liberty Loan runs ten years at 4.14 percent with no early redemption and allotment rights for oversubscriptions. The Treasury may adjust totals, close early, or reject applications. Subscriptions above 20 000 dollars face allotment. bonds not convertible to future issues. War stamps cannot convert, bonds redeemable for public deposits. Athens Red Cross issues urgent call for workers to assist in a time-limited effort.
In wartime opinion columns urge congress to curb free speech and press to prevent pro German activity by spies and pacifists. The piece argues amendments to the espionage bill threaten its purpose and may shield wrongdoing, urging loyal lawmakers to back administration powers and restrict publicity aiding the enemy.
Congressmen Howard and Senator Hardwick stage a thin reed politial stunt in Georgia. The piece argues the pair offer little substance with a tame debate while seeking voter loyalty and a united front behind one candidate.
A poem recalling veterans marching on Memorial Day and pledging eternal fealty to the flag. The speaker reflects on how the fathers wore grey and fought for a cause, enduring trials and memorializing a “sign for all they fought for then.” The piece honors enduring resolve and unyielding courage.
Gladwell of Watoga recounts severe headaches backache and weakness at age 15. She credits Cardui with restoring health after three bottles and notes she is married with three children and has avoided doctors for female troubles. She urges others to try Cardui as recommended by physicians and claims 40 years of use.
A speaker praises Southern leaders and the Confederate heritage, arguing for secession’s historic right and comparing Lee to modern military strategy. He envisions a future where descendants of Lee advance democracy and credits Southern support for World War I mobilization.
A market pitch extols Mother's Friend as a penetrating remedy that eases labor by lubricating abdominal muscles and tendons. It promises painless expansion during expectancy and urges daily use to prevent postnatal strain, directing readers to drugstores and a free motherhood book.
Time table No 23 effective January 18 1918 lists arrivals and departures for trains No 1 Sunday only 11 40 am No 8 daily 6 08 pm No 11 daily except Sunday mixed 9 40 am 4 08 pm No 9 daily 7 20 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Georgia Railroad for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
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