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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
2
The article carries the Associated Press notice asserting exclusive republication rights for its news dispatches and locally published material. It also reserves rights for special dispatches and local content as published in the paper.
The senatorial committee has recommended dismissing charges against Senator LaFollette for seditious utterances from a 1917 St. Paul speech. The report cites wartime unrest and condemns the remarks, urging the court to act but acknowledges home-state voters may withhold LaFollette. It warns Bolshevik currents and calls public reckoning. The piece also touches on cotton prices, Wilson’s future plans, and upcoming senatorial district chatter.
The government plans to lower postage rates, earning broad public approval after wartime increases. The piece argues for reduced letter and newspaper rates to inform citizens and lessen the tax burden, advocating a return to two-cent postage within months. The post office should become self-sustaining without this tax while expanding access to information.
The article urges a national drive led by Jewish groups and all citizens to raise funds to feed starving Jews in eastern Europe. It cites dire conditions, appeals for broad support, and references to ongoing wartime relief efforts, urging widespread civic duty and unity. It also notes political commentary and local business matters as context.
Old ad warns parents to teach children nasal and throat sterilization with Eucapine, claiming it prevents contagions like influenza, pneumonia, and measles. It describes a quick method using a fingertip dip and a nasal rinse to sterilize and protect against illnesses, urging family-wide use and noting the product costs about fifty cents per jar.
Victory Boys and Victory Girls gathered at the Young Men's Christian Association building in Athens yesterday to settle pledges to United War Work. Children and teens paid or began installments, with earnings from chores, selling clothes, and selling food, as others plan to pay. organizers promise another strong showing and a new county record this month.
An ad touts Parisian sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss with refund if ineffective. The text also includes a District Court bankruptcy notice for L. L. Stapleton, listing a discharge hearing set for December 28, 1918 in Atlanta, with creditors urged to appear and show cause.
The Colonial will stage Avery Hopwood's Fair and Warm at matinee and evening performances. New melodies and dances accompany familiar Erin tunes, promising strong audience demand after strong New York reception.
The Harris Thea tre at the Colonial hosts Selwyn and Company presenting Fair and Warmer a long running New York laugh maker with a strong cast. Gus Hill showcases Bringing Up Father at Home featuring Walter Vernon Louise Earl Bernie Ward and a 30 member company delivering comic situations and song and dance with Mother directing domestic scenes.
An old advertisement warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts or Rad Salts as a daily morning dose to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder disorders, promising inexpensive, safe relief.
The Strand and Elite theaters announce a week of attractions led by Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms and other features. Private Peat and Alma Rubens headline select showings with additional comedies, dramas, and a Western lineup including Fight for Millions and The Sting of Victory.
Athens timetable shows Train 2 passenger depart Athens 10 30 am Eastern Time. Train 12 mixed depart Athens 1 45 am. Train 1 passenger arrive Athens 9 40 am. Train 11 mixed arrive Athens 1 15 pm. Train numbers, times and stations are listed.
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