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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
2
The American Defense Society outlines twelve Peace Terms praising Allied sacrifice and demanding reparations, penalties on German aggression, and neutralities including economic controls and exclusion from term talks. The piece urges building a strong navy and army and hints at Senate battles over postmaster appointments while pressing for sustained naval supremacy.
After wartime restrictions ease, Athens business leaders are urged to boost commercial activities in 1919. The Chamber of Commerce is called to lead, promising new building, restored labor supply, and better wages as prices normalize. Officials expect widespread work and stronger growth for the coming year.
The article urges forming a Peace Jubilee Association in Athens to honor returning soldiers with a community celebration, led by the Chamber of Commerce and funded without solicitation. It also promotes early Christmas shopping, Red Cross Roll Call next week, and notes the death of Judge Emory Speer while stressing ongoing Red Cross needs for soldiers overseas.
A tale of two men, one who Expected a Good Thing and endured slow days while waiting, and another who Feared the note due, as time dragged and days passed with swift anticipation.
Mike Donlin, famed baseball idol, arrives next week to star in Turn to the Right a comedy hit seen in New York and Chicago. Returning from a globe girdling tour in 1914 he now headlines a vaudeville style cast as Slippery Muggs in the show. The company recalls the Gaiety Theatre lineup that toured with the production.
The board of directors of Southern Mutual Insurance Co met yesterday to pass resolutions in memoriam for Judge John R. White born January 10 1847 died December 1 1918. They express deep sympathy and request a page be inscribed to his memory with copies sent to his family. Signed by Edward R Hodgson C H Phinny and W T Bryan Athene Ga December 13 1918.
Local Athens readers attest the Dean’s Kidney Pills restore kidney function and relieve pain. Testimonial from B. T. Bishop details five years of back pain and burning secretions cured after using three boxes. Ad promotes 60 cent price at Palmer & Sorts Drug Store and urges asking for Dean’s Kidney Pills. Also notes Chamberlain’s Tablets for stomach trouble and lists several lodge meetings in Athens.
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