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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
The editorial warns government ownership of railroads would burden taxpayers and harm service. It cites Director McAdoo failing to restore prewar standards and raises concerns about national political control, urging fairness and local charity as Christmas approaches. It notes Red Cross support and mourns the death of E R Griffeth, a valued community member.
The article condemns attacks on the press and warns against class-slanders by leaders driven by hatred. It urges trust in fellow citizens, defends honest professionals, and stresses unity over wealth inequality as essential to a better America.
A community fundraiser for Athens impoverished residents receives subscriptions from distant donors. Mae Hugh Gordon records gifts including from Catone Percy and many local contributors. the drive runs until a stated close date though donations are accepted anytime.
A wartime poem praising a American soldier returning home to kiss his mother and resume duty, honoring sacrifice and the Red Cross aid. It references President Wilson and peace conference hopes, and ends with a cartoon note about allies.
Patriot themed ad urges buying Athens made clothing at HEAD & McMAELAN for Christmas gifts. Promotes suits ties gloves shirts hats and other menswear as better value locally with employment benefits for Athens residents.
Voters expect each senatorial candidate to declare stance on the recent national crisis and to prove their record. The editor asks how each candidate loyally supported or opposed the administration and its policies, urging public disclosure before the election.
The Vice Chemical Co announces it will end direct drop shipments of Vaporub and revert to shipping exclusively through jobbers. Due to influenza driven stockouts, production has doubled with night shifts, but rapid parcel post shipments still slowed delivery. Now each jobber will receive at least twice last year’s quantity, with limited small lots to customers. Greensboro, N. C. MPANY.
The federal Trade Commission advocates extended powers to regulate all individuals and partnerships in interstate commerce and repeats a push for commercial bribery legislation. The annual report notes wartime duties, investigations into enemy firm control, meat packing cost studies, and 240 approved applications with 283 still pending. It highlights Webb bill driven export statements and monitoring of global trade disruptions.
News of the Markets reports New York and New Orleans cotton prices with tone steady and closing data across months and futures. The page also lists several lodge notices for Elmo Knights of Pythias Max Joseph Building and Mt. Vernon Masons with meeting times and officers.
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