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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

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Russian Commanders Restore Lines With Loyal Troops

The report says many Russian soldiers deserted trenches between Ireshti and Foksh, but commanders are restoring the line with loyal troops. In Ocna region Russian attacks continue as Italians gain ground and Austrians fail to recapture. Front in France and Belgium sees no major engagements. British and French artillery exchanges persist.

Associated Press Ireshti Foksh Ocna France Belgium

Wheat price fixed at 2.20 a bushel in US plan

Washington Aug 30 basic wheat price set at 2.20 for number one northern spring wheat for the next crop. Committee chaired by Dr Harry Garfield submitted findings after three days. President approved. Food administration aims at stabilizing the market and moderating prices and flour bread costs.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Chicago Harry Garfield Food Administration

Telegraphy Class By Fifteenth Of September

Mrs John T Anderson local chair for the National League for Women’s Service has received blank registration cards for a telegraphy class to train twenty five or more women to become expert operators with pay. The class will be organized locally with a promised teacher and materials for the participants.

John T. Anderson National League For Women’s Service

Briain Ors Meats and Coastal Markets Update

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled references to Briain Ors Meats and various food items. Mentions of bacon and sausages appear amid disjointed phrases, suggesting a broken market or advert snippet without coherent events or names.

Smash-Up Royston Wednesday event noted

A fragmented OCR line references a Royston Wednesday smash up event with unclear specifics and date details. The readable text hints at an event name and day but provides no concrete location or organizer. Further extracts needed for precise headline and summary.

Appellate Board's Passing On Claims

Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia dated August 30 reports the Appellate Board continuing its review of claim outcomes and key decisions affecting participants. The brief item notes ongoing deliberations and pending actions on several cases.

Appellate Board Atlanta Ines

Mr W T Collins Returns From Markets

Mr W T Collins returns from markets including New York and other eastern centers. He leads the Collins firm in inspecting goods and enforcing exacting trade standards. He aims to secure the best selection, advising on choices and reputing to maintain high quality for local customers.

Cillios Hota

Fragmented OCR: unclear title from historical page

The readable text shows garbled words and names. no coherent event or clear entities emerge to form a complete news item. The fragment lacks a verifiable person, place, or action to summarize reliably.

Peace Meeting in Prize Fighting at Hudson Arena

Minneapolis reports that the National Peace Convention of the Peoples Council of America for Democracy and Peace will be held at the old prize fight arena in Hudson Wisconsin for a week starting Sunday despite Hudson officials signaling opposition. Governor Phillips will permit the gathering but state officials may intervene if disloyal utterances occur. Five organizers were escorted to a depot and placed on a train to St Paul after being mobbed by about a thousand angry citizens.

Associated Press Minneapolis Hudson Wisconsin Peoples’ Council of America For Democracy and Peace Phillips Peace Organization Madison Wis St. Paul People’s Conference For Democracy and Peace

British Steamer Verdi Sunk Off Atlantic Port

An Atlantic port report on August 30 indicates the British steamship Verdi was sunk with six crew losses. The Verdi had departed for an English port when the disaster occurred.

Associated Press Verdi

Military exemptions disapproved as farmers face draft

A fragmented notice reports President approval to disallow class exemptions for those engaged in agricultural pursuits. It notes disapproval of broad exemptions and mentions Representative Shouse in relation to draft policy. The text hints at allied sentiment and farmer involvement lingering in debates.

Pease Perenne Aca Kansas Ody Shouse Beret

Japan and the Embargo on Steel

A report on Japan facing a steel embargo showing widespread interest among shipbuilders and officials. The article notes figures around 400,600 tons mentioned in the discussion, with emphasis on its impact on vessel construction and trade conditions.

LO Fix The Price and War Board Notes

The Associated Press reports Washington details on price setting for steel and copper and wartime production estimates. Bernard Nardolp and Colver of the war boards discuss costs and potential price controls. Credit terms and celery and beef items appear in market mentions as part of daily trade notes.

Associated’ Press Washington Willy Bernard Nardolp Colver

Railroad man loses leg under freight train at S A L yards

C A Freeman a 31 year old Seaboard Air Line section master fell from a coal car in the S A L yards riding on a ladder when the train passed a bridge and the steel brace struck him. His left leg was mangled and cut off under the wheels. He is reported doing nicely after amputation and rapid transport by Bernstein Brothers ambulance to the hospital.

C. A. Freeman Hull Seaboard Air Line Railway Freeman Bernstein Brothers

Athens Manufactories Highlighted in Georgia Commissioner Report

In the fifth annual report of the Georgia commissioner of commerce and labor the Athens area lists numerous manufacturing concerns. Entries include bakeries, bottling plants, brick and tile works, canneries, candy makers, carriages and wagons, a cigar factory, knitting mills, cotton mills, shirt factories, electric railway plants, fertilizer producers, grist mills, gas and ice companies, laundries, leather makers, machine shops, marble and granite firms, mattress makers, and sash door and blinds manufacturers.

Commissioner of Commerce and Labor State of Georgia Athens Ae Bakeries Arnold & Abney Boston Bakery Athens Bottling Works Bludwine Bottling Co Bludwine Syrup Co Chero Cola Bottling Co Classic City Bottling Works Co ca-Cola Bottling Co Deep Rock Ginger Ale Co Willlam Fleming Georgia Clay Products Co Southeastern Brick Co Standard Brick Co Athens Canning& Warehouse Co Costa’s Athens Candy Kitchen Thornton's Klein & Martin Co Atlantic Compress Co Climax Hosiery Mills Cotton Athens Mfg. Co Mal Uson Braided Cord Mills Georgia, M Lewis Shirt Factory Athens, Railway and Electric Co Empire Chemical Co Georgia Phosphate Co Talmadge Brothers Co Bell Corn Mill Athens Gas Light and Fuel Co Athens Ice Co Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation W. D. Bowden Empire Steam Laundry Martin Brothers Griffeth Implement Co Max Hubert Athens Foundry & Machine Shops Georgia Plow and Foundry Co Athens Marble Bisson & Sons Bell Brothers Marble Co Classic City Granite Co Athens Mattress and Jackson's Athens Dxegenerator Co Moss Mfg. Co

Ring a New Era of Reformation in Moscow's Bells

A garbled 19th century style report notes Moscow church bells tolling at dawn during an ecumenical song service. It discusses reforms since a revolution and hints at medieval practices and periodic gatherings, with unclear references to motives and attendees.

Athens Chamber Six Per Cent Aommerge Meets Money on Cotton

The Athens Chamber announces that they will lend money on cotton at six percent interest, offering warehouse receipts and a secure loan option for farmers. The arrangement includes carriage to Athens and reference to local merchants and holdings, with details of repayment and terms to be arranged.

Athens Messi Hardemain Alphinigy Wi-Hi Wiser Oriethorps Wisi Brea Krnolda Aight Jone Resg-Hodason CO

Senate agrees to final vote on war tax bill by Sept 10

Washington Aug 30 The Senate, by unanimous consent, agreed to a final vote on the war tax bill no later than September 10. The cloture petition was withdrawn, with war profits to be disposed of by next Wednesday and the income tax provision by September 7. The agreement followed a spirited debate between Senators Simmons and Underwood over war profits.

Associated Press Washington Senate Today Simmons Underwood

Merchant Craft Convoyed Across Atlantic By Navy

Washington reports American naval forces are convoying merchant ships across the Atlantic. The latest records show convoyed ships loss averaging under half a percent. Navy officers say an effective submarine menace check is developing.

Associated Press Washington Atlantic Navy Department

Navy League Apology Reported on Port Board Action

Washington August 20 The Navy League issued a formal apology regarding a statement attributed to the naval board on the Mare Thaidd explosion. The inquiry findings indicate the opinion that the investigation was manipulated by labor elements, though the exact wording remains unclear in the fragment.

Associated Frees Washington Navy League Naval

Mrs W Ne Died on esterday at Octpea alroet funeral tomorrow

Yesterday morning at Octpea alroet at 5:01 Mrs W Mawb sisters and a brother mourn their loss Many friends plans funeral and burial will take place tomorrow at the church according to local notice

Esterday

Policy Statement Outlines English Control Policy

Washington reports an official outline of policy toward English control measures. Dr Garfield, named administrator, announced the plan after consulting with directors of the National Coal Association. The statement addresses enforcement, coordination, and peasant issues in a broader governance context.

Washington Sar Garfield Garfield

Women Picketers Inspect White House Protest

Women condemn the White House picketers and press for suffrage as they demonstrate near the executive mansion. The article notes the activist group from New York and other regions joining a broader movement demanding voting rights for women.

White House House

Note to Germans Aimed at Broad Public Reach

Secretary Lansing said steps would be taken to ensure the president's note rejecting the Pope's peace proposal reaches a large German audience. If European newspapers cannot circulate the document, other means will be adopted to reach German readers.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Germany Lansing

Desperado Barricades Cottage in Chicago Shootout

Police and desperado Edward Wheede exchange heavy fire in Chicago after he is sought for alleged involvement in a murder and robbery of two express messengers. Three detectives are wounded as Wheede resists for hours before surrendering from a barricaded cottage.

Associated Press Chicago Edward Wheede Wheede

William Blount Elected National Conference President

William Blount of Pensacola was elected president of the National Conference of State Uniform Laws at its session in Saratoga Springs New York August 30. The organization plans to seek modification of many uniform laws to be adopted nationwide.

Associated Prous Saratoga Springs N.Y

War Bond Measure Faces Republican Opposition

The article reports a massive eleven point five six billion dollar war bond measure. It notes Republican opposition fading or disappearing as officials push the funding package through, with mentions of statements by government secretary Makto and references to congressional handling in Washington.

Assaint Washington Fay Maktoo Waa

Athens Boys Work With Government Contractors

A fragment reports Athens boys involved with a government contractor, William Salfory Ie, in Macon, with pay rolls quoted at 18 000 dollars for weeks, nearly 20 000, and over 40 000 in a week, tied to a large construction project for soldiers. The item notes payroll amounts and supervision by a state guard or similar authority.

William Salfory Macon Mhareshe Dajge

Recruits From This Section Yesterday Enlisted in Georgia

Yesterday recruits from this section appeared to enlist in various branches of service in Georgia. Names include Grover, Clare, Pentergrat, Fangy, Bartlett, Pears, Peaches, Scipparnpory, Phinte, Onioces, Naarere, Orapes, Tufoy, Lemon, and others. The list suggests broad mobilization with multiple youths entering the armed forces.

Weadell Jantorsan Rem Mararmy Grover Clare Pentergrat Toy Tantry Cwentyiva Georils Artlett's

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