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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1918

Page

2

Baseball results from major leagues and standings brief

American League scores list Philadelphia 1 Boston 4 Detroit 2 Cleveland 3 in twelve innings Washington 1 New York 2 St Louis Chicago on wet grounds National League results Chicago 5 St Louis 4 Cincinnati 4 Pittsburg 0 Brooklyn 5 New York 3 Boston 1 Philadelphia 4 Southern results Atlanta 2 Mobile 8 Little Rock 5 Chattanooga 3 Memphis 3 Nashville 0 Birmingham 3 New Orleans in eleven innings Muddy lines show extensive British troop transport and munitions throughput with 600 steamships and 60 million weekly articles handled by the ministry’s central branch.

Associated Press Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington New York St. Louis-Chicago Southern Atlanta Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Nashville Birmingham New Orleans British Ministry of Munitions

Just Grown Volunteer Now for Army Service

The recruiting station appeals to all men who turned 21 since June 5 to volunteer before registration bills reach the president. Early enlistment may improve chances for commissions as the army expands and avoids assignment penalties of later drafting. The text notes beer production cut in England and German submarine losses observed by the British admiralty during the war.

Weather forecast for Georgia and Southeastern cotton belt

Special to the Banner from Atlanta dated April 27 reports Partly cloudy and warmer conditions for Sunday with possible showers in the south and rain in the northwest. The cotton belt remains generally cloudy with rain mainly in the eastern portion while a southwest disturbance intensifies between Oklahoma and Roswell bringing higher Texas area temperatures. Far north a cold spell with snow reported at Denver and North Platte, with subfreezing readings at six northwestern stations. Warm conditions expected overall.

The Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia Cotton Belt Oklahoma Roswell Texas Denver North Platte Northwestern

British conscientious objectors face mass court martial

Of 5,236 objectors reaching British authorities, 4,680 have been court-martialed for refusing to obey orders and sentenced to hard labor.

Sunday School Lesson on the Servant of All and Greatness

The sermon from Athens centers on faith and works, with Jesus as the supreme servant whose life models humility. Greatness comes from serving others, not seeking rank, and the record of service determines eternal rewards, a theme echoed in the International Sunday School lessons.

Athens Jesus

Service and greatness through childlike humility in faith

The passage contrasts those loyal to usefulness with opponents, stressing service as greatness. It cites Jesus placing a child before disciples to show humility, teachability, and trust as essential heart traits for cooperative service with God, while noting the war has raised Baltimore shares to 20 cents.

Baltimore

Forbes Plan Adopted Guides War Campaign in Georgia

Discussion centers on a Forbes plan adopted to direct Georgia war fund drives. Athens Y M C A secretary W T Forbes organized campaigns, then shared the method with Red Cross leaders in Washington and New York before returning home to oversee further drives. The Red Cross plan aims to open statewide campaigns in May with leaders from twenty chapters.

Wick Wombold Washington Atlanta Georgia Athens W. T. Forbes Washington City Red Cross Forbes New York

Resident Recovers After Harsh Hospital Experience

Patient recounts two hospital stays and a harsh treatment with gruening water injections. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy advertised by H. R. Palmer & Sons for saving his life. Prospect promises refund if one dose fails.

Mayr H. R. Palmer & Sons

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