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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1918
Page
13
The Athens Banner discusses Liberty Loan drives, war effort messaging, and civic calls. It notes military growth from 1917 to 1918, naval and army expansion, and production strides including rifles and cattle slaughter needs for feeding troops.
The text urges citizens to support the war by economy and saving. It asserts lending savings to the government will fund necessities for soldiers and sailors, urging prudent spending and avoidance of waste to strengthen national effort. It emphasizes practical thrift and national duty in defense of liberty.
The Banner argues for mobilizing all available manpower in auxiliary and support departments to join the trenches. It urges President Wilson and Secretary Baker to enlist men from age 45 to 50 and replace younger workers with mature men, boosting fighting strength by thousands and stressing urgent national sacrifice.
The article praises Champ Clark for declining Governor Gardner of Missouri’s offer to join the United States Senate, choosing continued service in the House over personal ambition. It contrasts Clark’s patriotism with W S Howard’s decision to pursue the Senate, arguing Howard is driven by self interest and scheming politicians.
The speaker frames the conflict as a struggle not only against a brutal foe but in defense of world liberty and national safety. They emphasize fighting for the good of all, with fate guiding a deeper purpose beyond mere opposition to power.
The Rome Tribune Herald reports the White House supports W. J. Harris for Georgia's Senate, opposing new entrants and urging voters to choose loyalty over personal ambition. It frames the contest as Harris versus Hardwick, with loyalty as the decisive issue and calls for national patriotism in voting.
A wartime message praises material support for soldiers and allies. It urges using less, sharing wool for uniforms, and wearing badges of honor. The speaker emphasizes bread, corn bread, and wheat as vital food for troops fighting overseas and allies, urging national sacrifice.
The piece recalls Dr James D Hughes of Toronto who lost a son in battle and argues his sacrifice for democracy, contrasting the line feed the guns with noble duty. It notes broader WWI figures on British army pay, convoy losses, Atlantic patrols, and Allied shipments to France. It ends with a health ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Time table shows arrival and departure times for trains No 1 2 4 11 13 on Sundays and weekdays. Connections noted at Belmont to Winder Monroe Gainesville and Northwestern with Georgia Railroad and Southern Railway lines.
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