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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
4
Editorial urges united American effort against German militarism, invoking divine aid and national resolve. Rousing call to awaken, fight with overwhelming power, defend democracy, and protect women and children from brutal aggression. Manufacturer a Record.
The Overman bill granting President Wilson power to coordinate and reorganize the army, navy, and government departments to support the Allies passed the Senate despite opposition from Hoke Smith and T W Hardwick. It faced amendments aimed at defeat, but administration senators and some Republicans stood united. The measure is expected to go to the House for swift passage with the president's signature.
The Clarke county area observed a voluntary wheatless week to aid the war effort. The Banner seeks names of participating families for an Honor Roll and urges all residents to conserve foodstuffs. Dr. A. M. Soule credits steady food control with stabilizing sugar and flour prices and stresses public cooperation to support wartime needs.
A Georgia political exchange shows Senator Thomas W. Hardwick urging Judge M. Franklin of Clarkesville to publish his campaign pamphlets while Franklin replies sharply. The letters reveal regional opposition to Hardwick and a harsh response detailing loyalty to the government and dissatisfaction with Georgia’s senate representation.
Leona Perkins of Vicksburg Mississippi says Tanlac restored her health after three years of indigestion rheumatism and depression. She gained twelve pounds and reports better sleep appetite and strength. She bought Tanlac from H R Palmer & Sons and now helps in her grocery business.
Erastus Baker, 75, of Whitacre Virginia, walked 15 miles from Mahome to Winchester to deposit 3000 dollars in cash for Liberty Bonds. He traveled with a sack of cash to buy bonds, saying sacrifice matters more than convenience. Baker has sold all his wheat and now lives on cornmeal and buckwheat cakes.
William Edenborn, a millionaire railroad president, was arrested on espionage charges in New Orleans and released on a $10,000 bond with a personal certified check. He proclaimed his innocence, affirming long loyalty to America, and criticized political figures while signing as M. Franklin.
Skin specialists link corns bunions and ingrowing nails to skin germs in pores causing irritation and odor. Eucapine antiseptic salve claims to destroy germs, reduce swelling, and ease inflammation overnight after bathing, advertised for home use at 25 cents.
The government urges current and future savings for war loans with War Savings Certificates. Frank A. Vanderlip leads the national campaign, promoting Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates. Details cover 25 cent stamps, Thrift Cards for 16 stamps, and eventual redeemable certificates at 100 dollars with 4 percent interest, redeemable January 1, 1923, and early surrender options with cost adjustments.
A wartime exhortation ties religious imagery to national duty urging readers to support the Third Liberty Loan. It condemns slackers and inflation of personal pleasures while urging sacrifice to fund Allied war efforts through bond subscriptions and Red Cross work. It emphasizes moral duty, production, and unity against the Hun.
Time table effective January 15 1918 shows arrival and departure times for trains No 1 through No 12 with daily and Sunday patterns. Connections at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points linked to Georgia Railroad Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Goatherm Railway north and south.
Lodge notices list St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 08 in Castle Hall Clayton Street inviting visiting Knights. Willing Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building inviting all brethren. Glenn Lodge No 76 I O O F women meets Tuesdays in Max Joseph Building inviting all brethren. Geo S Davis Camp W 9 W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall with first and third for business and second and fourth for degree team. Mt Vernon Lodge F A M Mt Vernon No 2% meets Thursdays in monthly regular session.
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