Notable American Philanthropist to Address Athens Youth
Former ambassador Morgenthau visits Athens at the invitation of Chancellor Barrow to speak to students and the public. He joins the local Jewish War Relief Fund committee as Athens commits to a 7500 dollar goal to aid starving Jews in eastern Europe. The campaign runs March 9 to 11, with non Jewish volunteers aiding to reach the full quota.
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America
Athens
David C. Barrow
University
Jewish War Relief Fund
Europe
Dad's Christmas Gifts and the Jewish War Relief Fund
A wartime editorial urges support for Jewish War Relief Fund amid calls for early Christmas shopping and a tribute to soldiers and their mothers. It discusses a French ship carrying millions of letters nicknamed Dad's Christmas Gifts and urges Athens readers to meet their quota, praising heroism and sacrifice.
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France
Dad
Christmas Duties Urge Help For Orphans And Needy
A local call urges the community to spread Christmas cheer to soldiers in France and to orphans and the poor at home. Emphasizes aiding those without care, offering cheer, and celebrating with a religious focus, including dedicated time for church rejoicing.
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France
Atlantic
Typical of German Lies in a Mexican city
A German minister in Mexico City claims Germans decorated buildings with flags to celebrate peace, an assertion labeled as typical German deceit. The piece warns of future propaganda and calls for punishment, contrasting with political notes on Christmas shopping and U.S. postwar food relief efforts. It includes a satirical joke from the Brooklyn Citizen.
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Mexico
von Eckhardt
British Day Committee Formed For December Celebration
Mayor Erwin formed a large committee to plan a British Day event on December 7 and 8. The group includes S. V. Sanford as chairman and many local figures. A letter from Judge Alton B. Parker, head of Americas Tribute to Britain, invites Erwin to join and organize details.
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Andrew C. Erwin
Alton B. Parker
New York
America
Britain
Erwin
S. V. Sanford
D. C. Barrow
M. J. Abney
W. T. Forbes
Geo. C. Thomas
W. T. Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Sulgrave Institution
Bastile
France
British Commonwealth
Great Britain
World Relief Week in Georgia Urges Food Sacrifice
United States Food Administration declares World Relief Week to mobilize Georgia and the nation for a 20 million ton pledge to aid Europe. Hoover message urges shift from war to world conscience, with school, library, and fraternal events guiding local conservation drives. Sugar restrictions eased, bread substitutes stockpiled, and ongoing calls for prudent consumption and preservation of meats fats and dairy.
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Atlanta
America
Georgia
United States
United States Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
United States Food Administrator
Food Administration
The
National School Service
Committee On Public Information
Boys and Girls of America
Europe
Hoover
Andrew M. Soule
Mr. Hoover
Federal Food Administration
Grain Corporation
Avlanta
India
Australia
Food program explained at upcoming meetings
The article notes that the food program will be fully explained at many meetings next week with emphasis on consequences abroad if conservation requests are unmet. It argues that food is the sole effective weapon against famine and urges the American people to show democracy through daily table service.
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Clears Nostrils Fast
An ad promises rapid relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. A small bottle of Elye Cream Balm, applied inside the nostrils, quickly soothes swollen mucous membranes, relieves headaches and night breathing, and restores free air passages. The product is described as antiseptic and fragrant.
Cardus Cardul testimonial from Gladwell in Watoga
Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies about relief from headaches backaches and bearing down pains after using Cardus Cardul over several months. She says it strengthened her to good health, led to marriage and three children, and that she has never needed a doctor for female trouble. The ad urges other women to try Cardus for nervous weakness headaches and related ailments.
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Watoga
W. Va
S. W. Gladwell
Cardul
Cardus
At the Movies double bill slate with stars
The Strand features Herbert Rawlinson in Kixs or x and Alice Brady in Her Moroccan Hair with a comedy. Elite shows Lila Lee in Such a Little Pirate and Henry B. Walthall in The Sting of Victory. Charlie Chaplin Shoulder Arms headlines the Strand twice, with Corinne Griffith in Misa Ambition and Emly Stevens Kil dare of Storm joining. A first showing Fight for Millions starring Harry Carey appears in Elite.
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Kixs
Herbert Rawlinson
Alice Brady
Elite
Lila Lee
Charlie Chaplin
Emly Stevens
Kildare
Storm
Henry B. Walthal
Corine Griffith
Misa
Mi Iions
Harry Carey
Athens City Election Arrangements and Ward Polling Places
The Athens city council fixes the municipal election locations for each ward. First Ward voters will use the City Fire Hall on Washington Street end. Second Ward at City Hall. Third Ward at Weatherly's Stable on Broad Street. Fourth Ward at Fire Hall at Hill and Prince junction. Election managers named: First Ward F B Patat J W Woods G W Crawford. Second Ward W H Walton Geo Collins G P Brightwell. Third Ward A P Dearing Cobb Lampkin J H Patman. Fourth Ward W M Crane J C McConnell J A Pitner.
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Athens
City of
City Fire Hall
Wastington St
City Hall
Weatherly
Broad Street
Hill and Prince
Patat
J. W. Woods
G. W. Crawford
W. H. Walton
Geo.Collins
G. P. Brightwell
A. P. Dearing
Cobb Lampkin
J. H. Patman
Fourth Ward
W. M. Crane
J. C. McConnell
J. A. Pitner
Announced candidacy for state senate district Clarke Oglethorpe Wilkes
Georgia voter notice outlines run for state senate from a new district covering Clarke, Oglethorpe and Wilkes counties. Candidate invites Wilkes residents to assess fitness, awaits governor called special election, and cites desire to meet voters to gain support and trust. D W Isley letter praised Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach issues.
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Clarke, Oglethorpe
Wilkes
Wilkes Counties
Georgia
Clarke
Ulen
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Athens Banner
Banner Publishing Company
Lumpkin Street
H. J. Rowe
Euch
Associated Press
Morgenthau
Burleson
Telegraph Companies
Wilson
Congres
House
Brooklyn
Cynicus
Twelvethirty
Castoria
Bears
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clayton St
Prince Ave
Watoga Eady
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