Ten Millions to Be Raised in 1917 Campaign Opens at Carnegie Hall
A New York meeting at Carnegie Hall launches a drive to raise 10 million dollars in 1917 for Jewish war relief. Rev. Dr. Judah Magnes urges Americans to add to the 6 million already donated, proposing interest-free loans to rehabilitate devastated Jewish communities abroad and secure long term aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Carnegie Hall
Judah N. Magnes
American Jewish Relief Committee
Europe
America
Personal and Social Notes From a Georgian City
Friends of Master Vincent Mathews Jr. are glad he rested well after an appendicitis operation yesterday morning. Mr. S. H. Ussery travels to Richmond, Virginia to be at his mother’s bedside, listed as critically ill in hospital. Mrs. M. B. Calhoun, wife of State Senator M. B. Calhoun, of Middle Georgia, visits with her three children to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Griffeth, on Lampkin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Mathews, Jr
S. H. Ussery
Richmond
Richmond Hospital
M. B. Calhoun
Middle Georgia
Frank P. Griffeth
Lampkin Street
Bargains in autos offer 1916 models at low prices
One 8 cylinder light-weight five-passenger 1916 model cheap at 550 dollars. Another 1916 roadster priced at 150 dollars. Athens Engineering Co. publicizes the low-cost autos among local buyers, highlighting affordable prewar cars for quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road&ter
Athens Engineering CO
College Captains for 1917 Across Major Teams
Assoc Press reports the rising formalities shaping 1917 football rosters. Captains and positions from Army to Georgetown are named, including Jones at tackle Army and Fisher at end Navy, with many schools listing ends guards and backs for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assocized Press
New York
Army
Industrial Index reports surge in Southeast business and rail orders
Industrial Index notes orders for more than 100000 tons of steel rail for 1917 and 1918 delivery placed with a Birmingham company by two railroads, plus 54800 tons for 1918 by another rail line. Augusta contract for a 17 story office building and a Miami causeway project valued at 597830 dollars.
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Columbus, Ga
The
Industrial Index
Birmingham
Ala
Augusta
Miami
Fla
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah
Mississippi
Florida
First Federal Farm Loan Association Formed in Georgia
In St Marys on December 22 an organization claiming to be Georgia’s first regularly organized federal farm loan association was formed by Camden county agent W R Smith. George Mizelle presides, D G Caldwell is VP, C A Perry treasurer, with a 36-member roster and $33,000 sought. The group plans to use county agents for local land bank formation and aid from the College of Agriculture president.
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St. Marys
Federal Farm Loan Association
Georgia
W. R. Smith
Camden County
George Mizelle
Woodbine
D. G. Caldwell
Kingsland
C. A. Perry
Edward Casey
J. C. Wingate
Harry Brown
W. W. King
Bob Clark
A. B. Godley
Ben Godley
A. M. Morgan
Norris
Macon
Soule
College of Agriculture
Trans Andes Railway Proposed From Bahia Blanca to Lebu
The Chilean public works department again weighs a Trans Andine railway joining Bahia Blanca Argentina to Lebu. Chile favors the southern pass due to avalanche risk in northern and central routes. Argentina has built its end near the frontier while Chile debates two northern and central options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chile
Associated Press
Department of Public Works
Bahia Blanca
Lebu
Andes
Lonquimay
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Domingo Duran
Buenos Aires
Great Plateau
Aspallata Pass
Panama Canal
Farm Machinery Dealers Plan Georgia State Meeting
A Georgia gathering of farm machinery dealers is set for January 5 1917 at the State College of Agriculture in Athens during the first ever farm machinery dealers short course. The event, with special railroad rates, aims to form a state association and will cover boll weevil defense, practical machinery demonstrations, and participation in night boll weevil conferences.
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Association OF Farm Machinery Dealers
College OF Agriculture
College For Dealers
Farm Machinery Dealers of
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Farm Machinery Dealers
Agricultural Engineering Department
L. C. Hart
Department of Agricultural Engineering
United States
Boy waits on steps to see mother return home
A four year old boy remains on the front steps while his mother goes shopping and tries to entertain him. he insists he would rather stay outside waiting to see if his mother returns, expressing a desire to know if she will come back.
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Tim
When Sending Flowers Across Distances
Instructional note explains that wooly stemmed flowers survive long journeys if stems are inserted in small cubes of raw potato before picking. Moisture from the potato keeps the blooms fresh during transit.
When Would He Pray
Louise, aged five, first heard a train caller at Union Station Columbus announce an outgoing train and its stops. She asked her mother, Mother, when will that man pray again. The line reflects a child’s sense of reverence and curiosity sparked by everyday transit sounds.
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Louise
Union Station
Columbus
Those Dinky Belts and the Fleet Man of Style
A vivid line describes a strong fleet man who can outpace his tailor, avoiding a tiny fashion belt clinging to his coat. The quip humorously notes how he stays ahead of fashion fixes as he moves swiftly through life.
Young Indiana Teacher’s Frustration Sparks Lesson Insight
A young Indiana science teacher near Muncie struggles with a dull morning and misremembered phrases while presenting a lesson. He emphasizes the point that one cannot party all night and still perform well at work, urging students to grasp the illustrating concept.
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Indiana
Munele
Fragmented exchange over mistaken impulse and remorse
A brief dialogue shows a young man admitting he kissed the woman in a moment of agitation and temporary insanity. The young woman responds, remarking on the imprudence of the act and seeking firmness in handling the situation.
The Bad Man’s Boy Tale Told By a Child
A mother recounts a parable to her son Harry about misdeeds. He explains his past misbehavior by saying he was “the bad man’s boy” when he pulled flowers in the yard. The story centers on memory and responsibility through a child’s humorous reply.
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Harry
Actor balks at role death in first act
In a lively exchange the actor protests the script and says he cannot take the part because it requires dying in the first act. The manager replies cheerfully that a respectable death in the first act suits the plan and hints that a second act chance may come, keeping the mood light.
A New Affection
A patrole man reports a man taken ill on the street. He explains he wrote that the man “fell down in an athoulette fit.” The friend questions the diagnosis while the patrolman defends the accuracy of his report with dignified certainty.
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Jack
Feminine Superiority in Beauty Routines
A satirical column contrasts male grooming with female beauty methods citing a man’s shave and haircut versus a woman's use of curling irons and powder to achieve a near fresh look. It highlights gendered standards and cosmetic practices.
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Chamberlain
Ady
Dolomite
Tennille
First Federal Farm Loan Association
Savita
Athens Railway & Electric CO
Hancock & College
W. T. Collins & Co
Trans-Adnean,r.er
Ocean
Tehuantepec
Panama
Sumit
International Tunnel
Cox Wheel
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