Military Safety Lines and Muscle Shoals Nitrogen Plant
War College maps show a general military safety principle preserving depots and plants west of the Appalachians and away from borders, yet most government stations lie outside these lines. Muscle Shoals nitrogen plant, funded at 6.6 million dollars, would generate 600,000 horsepower from water power to produce nitrates for gunpowder and fertilizers, reducing Chilean nitrate reliance and enabling Tennessee River navigation 740 miles upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War College
United States
War Department
Appalachian Mountains
Cascade
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Chile
Tennessee
Short Notes of Interest in Local Advertisements
Advertisements in these columns use the Banner address for replies. Readers are warned not to seek advertiser identity. Items include insurance, loans, rentals, sales, and requests for bargains. Notable notices mention Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance and various local offerings around Milledge and Crawford, with calls to call numbers and Box 696 Atlanta.
Local Ads From The Banner Urge Savings, Rentals, and Lost Items
Advertisements in The Banner promote Athens Savings Bank rates, cottage for rent on Cobb street, various rental notices, cigar sales, auto tire buyback, lost items including a gold brooch and a leather purse, a wheel muff patent, and a country home for sale with modern conveniences and acreage near the city limits.
Preachers and Lay Leaders Meet in Ath ens District Session
The Methodist district in Ath ens holds its annual session in Greensboro on Tuesday and Wednesday January 10 with pastors from all churches attending. Lay leaders from every church station and circuit join, led by Dr. Jerem M. Pound of Ath ens, with Dr. N. G. Slaughter of First Church, Mr. H. M. Williamson of Young Harris, and Mr. L. F. Center from Oconee Street.
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Athens
Greensboro
Jerem M. Pound
N. G. Slaughter
H. M. Williamson
Young Harris
L. F. Center
Oconee Street
High Price of News Print Paper Probed
Federal trade commission facts from its inquiry into news print paper prices will be presented to paper makers dealers and users at tomorrow's hearing. The previous session discussed general information and the upcoming hearing aims to uncover reasonsableness of contracts current prices costs profits and factors affecting supply demand and possible remedies for high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
District Stewards of Ath ens Methodist District Meet
The Ath ens Methodist district stewards met with few absences and were hosted at dinner by Presiding Elder Rev. S. P. Wiggins. Morning and afternoon sessions covered district business, salary of the presiding elder, district parsonage arrangements, and other matters, with a generally optimistic outlook for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North Georgia Conference
P. Wiggins
Judge Holden Favorite
In Crawfordville Georgia residents of Taliaferro County urge Judge H M Holden to run for Congress after Sam Tribble's death. Locals praise his worthiness and native ties, hoping the Eight District elects him and honor the community. Also a rental listing offers an eight room house near Normal with convenient access to transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordville
Taliaferro County
H .M. Holden
Sam Tribble
Georgia
God Old Eight
Congress
Banner
Judge Walter F. George Resigns Cordele Circuit
Governor Harris accepted Judge Walter F. George's resignation from the Cordele superior court circuit to take effect December 30. He will join the state court of appeals bench January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Harris
Walter F. George
Cordele Superior Court
George
State Court of Appeals
Judge Newt Morris Sworn In As Blue Ridge Judge
Governor Harris swore in Newt A. Morris newly elected judge of the Blue Ridge circuit. Morris takes office January 1. Walter F. Grey was also sworn in as solicitor general of the Middle circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Harris
Newt A. Morris
Blue Ridge
Walter F. Grey
Middle Circuit
Government to probe high cost of living and sugar prices
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory will decide soon whether to urge Congress to pass new measures on the high cost of living. Sabath and Farr in Congress seek investigations into high prices of foodstuffs notably sugar. After a federal trade commission hearing on print paper, plans to distribute stocks were discussed with publishers and manufacturers. President Wilson backs DOJ investigation and will review facts before any remedial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
Congress
Sabath
Farr
Federal Trade Commission
National Editorial Association
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Farley
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Wilson
Anderson
Boston
Annual Sunday School Meeting at First Methodist Church
The annual Sunday school meeting at First Methodist Church drew the full slate of officers and teachers, numbering more than one hundred, with the event described as a great success held last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
First Methodist Church
Cotton Case Drags as Athens Court Deliberates
The MacFadden Brothers Agency cotton dealers sue White City Cotton Mills Athens over a disputed cotton lot quality. Judge Henry 8 West presided all day with progress slow toward noon. The week yielded one other jury verdict for H. C. Anderson against Armistead on a noted indorsement alleged paid, about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry 8. West
MacFadden Brothers Agency
White City Cotton Mills
Athens
H. C. Anderson
Armistead
Anderson
Judge Hardeman Holds Court at Lawrenceville
Louisville Georgia judge Hardeman sits for Judge Brand this week in Lawrenceville to hear Gwinnett Superior Court cases disqualified Judge Brand handling several hearings during the term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardeman
Lawrenceville
Louisville
Charles H. Brand
Gwinnett Superior Court
Brand
After War Problems Dominate Southern Commercial Congress
Norfolk December 12 The opening session of the Southern Commercial Congress focused on postwar challenges. Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams urged readiness to defend the nation and fund Europe’s rehabilitation with wartime wealth. Senator Fletcher of Florida noted Congress is moving on bills such as the shipping bill and the Webb bill to allow exporter combinations, prepping the U S for a trade war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
United States
Southern Commercial Congress
John Skelton Williams
Europe
Fletcher
Florida
Congress
Blazing Awning Sparks Fire Department at Laundry
Firemen answered Box 34 at the Empire Steam Laundry corner around 10 30 last night to extinguish flames on an awning over John W Welch's cotton house. The blaze likely started from a discarded cigarette from an upstairs building, though only an outside remnant of cloth burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Steam Laundry
John W. Welch
Double Sunday School Conventions To Meet
There will be two county division Sunday school conventions next Sunday in the vicinity of Athens. The district meeting at Tuckston and the meeting for one of the Oglethorpe county divisions at Arnoldville.
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Athens
Tuckston
Oglethorpe
Arnoldville
Opposition to immigration bill sparks Senate debate
Washington reports unexpected opposition to the immigration bill blocking progress and prompting a broader debate on racial alien exclusion. Senator Works warns a senate amendment could yield U S control by Japan, while Reed proposes extending limits to Africa and questioning Jewish exclusion. The White House indicates Wilson would veto if an illiteracy test is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Works
California
United States
State Department
House
Reed
Africa
Senate
Gallinger
White House
Wilson
Clarke’s Ginnings Report Shows 10,338 Bales to Dec 1
Special Agent T. R. Crawford notes Clarke’s ginnings fall to 10,338 bales by December 1 this year, compared with 11,338 bales to the same date last year. The estimate reflects lower crop output and provides a basis for local market and agricultural statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
T. R. Crawford
German submarine fleet grows to three by spring
Washington reports Berlin says a third merchant submarine is under construction to join the existing one replacing the Bremen. Combined with the Deutschland, the trio is expected to be ready to operate regularly by early spring, signaling a steered expansion in German naval commerce raiding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Bremen
Boxes for Athens Boys on the Border
The Athens boys serving in the National and regular army to be remembered at Christmas. Mr J H Dorsey asks fathers mothers and relatives of Athens soldiers on the border to phone him with the names so boxes can be sent to each one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. H. Dorsey
Georgia Shippers to Permanently Organize in Macon
Plans are underway for a major gathering in Macon to permanently organize the Georgia Shippers association. President W C Vereen of Moultrie and Secretary B Gilham of Macon are inviting participation from across the state as freight-rate increases could impact numerous interests. The group plans to present a strong case before the railroad commission when the case reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Shippers Association
W. C. Vereen
Moultrie
B. Gilham
Railroad Commission
Spectacular Diamonds and Jewelry Auction in Athens
J Bush, famed auctioneer, is on Clayton Street presenting a dazzling array of diamonds and jewelry in a bonafide auction sale. This splendid chance invites the trading public to take advantage of the opportunity during his stay in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bush
Clayton Street
Athens
Confederates in Washington June 4 1917 Reunion
William Mickle adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans announced that the week beginning June 4, 1917 has been set for the veterans reunion in Washington D C. The announcement came from New Orleans and details will follow in official notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
William
Mickle
The
United Confederate Veterans
Washington D. C
Work and Worry: Focus on Doing the Task
A compact reflection urging steady effort over anxiety. It frames work as the path to reducing worry, emphasizing action, discipline, and practical progress rather than rumination. The tone is instructional and cautionary.
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Sandy Creek
MR. Stark
Erwin and Company
J. D. Bradwell
Evi House
Athens Engineering Company
T' Juivne
Ygara
Lipscomb & Co
Frananager
Rank A. Lipscomb
Ates
Lead —Cay
Lipscomb
Insurance
J. C. Jester
A. H. Davenport
Hancock Avenue
Milledge
A. H
Davanher
Gray Roland
Crawford, Ga
T.L. Mitchell
Thornton's
Ralph P. Bassett & CO
H. Abit Nix
Shackelford
J. T. Anderson
College Avenue
Athens Savings Bank
Cobb Street
Groomhouse
Harris St
A. H. Davison
Sasy
Ask
T. L. Mitchell
Imp
Havana
Athens Hide & Rubber Co
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Cook
Athens Shoe Co
P. O
Narcigsi
Gracedale Greenhouses
Fortson Drive
Howard Odum
D. G. Anderson & Co
Clayton
Athens, Ca
Reensboro
Methodists OF
Judge Holden
Taliaferro
Newt Morris
HI. C. OF
the McGregor Company
Georgia Shippers
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