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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

4

Senator Hardwick Fights Change Over War Law Struggles

The text alleges Senator Hardwick opposed war measures and supported pro German positions, citing newspaper exposure as the cause of his Senate defeat. It claims editors faced hostility, and notes a proposed repeal of second class postage rate burdens on newspapers after July, amid broader press-opinion conflict.

Senator Hardwick Count von Hernstorff United States Senate Hardwick Wilson Georgia Vardaman la Rollerte Senate Pressidien Hiardwick Eliies Seledihe

Keep Old Glory Bright This Holiday Season Urges Flag Care

A local editorial urges residents to retire faded service flags before the holidays and replace them with pristine standards to honor those who served. It condemns sun and weather damaged emblems that diminish the nation’s honor and calls for immediate replacement with clean, bright flags.

Picardy

Talk Health New Year Resolution for All Readers

The piece urges a universal New Year pledge to pursue health rather than dwell on illness. It admonishes chronic complainers and asks all ages and walks of life to commit to healthier living and fewer recurrent health complaints.

Vallombrosa

Feeling Fine and Spreading Cheer in Daily Life

A lighthearted piece urges readers to adopt a cheerful spirit and bright smile to lift others. It advises avoiding lengthy personal health disclosures and instead sharing positive energy, saving detailed complaints for a physician, and focusing on radiating health.

The New School Teacher In A New World War Era

The article argues that after war upheaval the school and teacher gain central role shaping patriotism and national leadership. It asserts war purges and clarifies society, elevating education to mold future generations in a saved and freed world.

New World America

Old Mag Madigan Keeps Books At Adirondack Crossroads

Ten miles north of Gloversville New York in the Adirondacks a durable store owner known as Old Mag Madigan tracks summer trade and holdings for resorters He tallies chalks up accounts on a new ledger and even settles a humorous mix up with poet Richard Le Gallienne mistakenly charged for a cheese instead of a grindstone by inspecting the shop’s magic door.

Gloversville New York Adirondicks Mag Madigan Hackweeds Cellimne Ff Teen Aloes Hank Richard LeGallienne Thanter le Gallienne Higaun

Post Bellum Parlez Vous and The Tower Babel Poem

A humorous verse pair lampoons multilingual muddle around the Bowers brothers homecoming. It contrasts military honor with rambling slang and foreign phrases from Hindustani to Bengali Italian Balkan, concluding with a mock fashion note on linguistic play.

Bowers Brothers Bagdad Turkey Red Cross

Georgia pilot Hunter cited for bravery in World War I action

First Lt. C. D. Hunter of Savannah Georgia received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Belgium and France during 1918. He attacked multiple enemy aircraft, was wounded, and returned to base, earning oak leaves and further commendations as his unit fought near Ypres Champigny Verneuil Brantheville and Rieny Deviant Don.

Fieutenatt Ormonde Lee Tey Georgia C. D. Hunter Air Service 103D Aero Squadron Ypres Belgium Larut Hunter Verneyille France Phines Tyeoemeriy Rieny Don Punter Pluies Brescia Jeason Brantheville Tinter Nerse Tome John Astton Street Savannah

Elys Cream Balm Promises Instant Nasal Relief

An old advertisement touts Elys Cream Balm as fast relief for a stuffed head from catarrh or a cold. It claims the antiseptic cream clears air passages, soothes swollen mucous membranes, and ends nighttime breathing struggles. A small bottle from the druggist is all you need.

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Athens Merchant

B L Wilson of 769 College Ave, a butcher shop owner, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble caused by long hours on his feet. He bought a box at Palmer & Son's Drug Store and reports no recurring symptoms, recommending Doan's Kidney Pills to others. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Athens B. L. Wilson Prop College, Ave Dean Palmer & Son's Doan Wilson Foster-Milburn Co Miges Buffalo N. Y

Man Seeks Strength After Siege in Mount Vernon

J H Martin of Mount Vernon Georgia describes a long illness with stomach trouble and weakness after hospital stayed. He credits taking Ziron iron tonic for improved strength nerves and energy and urges others to try Ziron when strength is needed.

J. H. Martin Mount Vernon Saya

California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Laxative

An advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for children noting its safe taste and clear dosing directions. It warns against other products and promotes this brand as the best remedy for stomach, liver, and bowels.

California

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