Banner Commissary Thanks Givers For Christmas Aid In Athens
The Banner expresses deep gratitude to the community for funding and volunteers that supplied needy Athens homes with life necessities and a basket of Christmas cheer. Ladies on the executive committee organized deliveries to ensure only the deserving received aid, eliminating professional beggars. The paper pledges to expand the program next year with continued community support and cooperation.
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Athens
Harbin
Banner Commissary
Tanger
War era quips and school reopenings flash across pages
Collage of brief gags and notes from wartime life. A soldier and player exchange casual praise about an accidental shot. A privateer versus profiteer joke. A neighbor and mother exchange lines about a college football son. War Savings Stamps talk, and Christmas gifts turn Made in USA. Lucy Cobb and city schools reopen Monday. Wilson dines with front boys, breaking White House turkey tradition.
Christmas Story of Jesus Birth and Legacy
A compact recounting of Jesus birth in Bethlehem, the Magi, and Herod's purge, followed by Jesus life in Egypt and Nazareth. It notes his ministry, crucifixion, and how over nineteen centuries later his message inspires charity to the hungry, sick, and imprisoned.
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Bethlehem
Far East
Jerusalem
Egypt
Palestine
Joseph
Mary
Nazareth
Earth
Carpenter
Jesus of Nazareth
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Poem Page Note
A scanned verse from a Christmas carol recounts angels singing peace on earth and the prophecy of a future reign. The classic stanzas describe heavenly hosts touching harps of gold and humanity listening in quiet reverence across the weary world.
Justa versa day Wilson in Paris as American symbol
D. G. Bickers lauds Wilson in Paris as a twofold representative of American ideals. He portrays Wilson as the embodiment of Equality of opportunity and Real America, guiding the nation to recognize its own voice and purpose in the world.
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France
America
Americana
Columbia
D. G. Bickers
Christmas Dinner Omitted by Kaiser Plans in Potsdam
A Potsdam report notes the Kaiser will skip a Christmas dinner today while citizens are urged to attend a house of worship and thank God for merciful kindness. The Banner Commissary contributors are praised for brightening others' holidays as U S officials in Washington face what may be their last Christmas dinner, with plain pudding and hard mace mentioned.
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Potsdam
Washington
U. S
Clarke County War Savings pledge redemption drive urged
A Clarke county wartime appeal urges residents to redeem outstanding War Savings Stamp pledges on Friday December 27 at the Y M C A building. About 2 061 unredeemed pledges totaling 78707 50 in Clarke and 69 937 50 in city plus 8770 in rural areas threaten the county’s standing in support of the war effort.
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Clarke
Valley of Shadows
E'tizné
Atheny and
Uncle Sam
Tull
Winterville
Clarke County
Hag i
Christmas Service by Godfrey DeBouillon Commandery No 14
The regular Christmas service will be observed by Godfrey DeBouillon Commandery No 14 at their asylum on the third floor Max Joseph building this Wednesday morning December 25 at twelve o'clock noon. All Sir Knights are requested to be present and the usual toasts will be drunk. M. T. Summerlin, E. C. Ino. G. Quinn, Recorder.
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Commandery
Godfrey DeBouillon
No. 14
K. T
Max Joseph
M. T. Summerlin
E. C Ino
G. Quinn
City Warns Against Discharging Firecrackers Within Limits
The city mayor A. C. Erwin warns residents against charging fireworks inside fire limits. Violators found discharging near cotton warehouses or cotton on the streets will be dealt with.
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A. C. Erwin
Stomach Trouble Relief With Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs. L A Drinkard of Jefferson County Missouri reports rapid improvement after using Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble. She states she felt nervous and tired before, but improved in every way within a week.
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Mrs. L. A. Drinkard
Jefferann
Itv
Holiday Hours At Post Office For Christmas
Captain Rucker announces that post office hours will observe the usual holiday schedule. Windows open from 13 to 1 p m. City carriers perform one morning delivery while rural carriers maintain regular rounds.
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Rucker
Reverend Grubb Spends Afternoon on Atlanta Business
Rev. Stanley R. Grubb was seen in Atlanta yesterday afternoon on church business. An advertisement opportunity notes follow.
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Stanley R. Grubb
Atlanta
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Germany
Lucy Cobb
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Rhode Island
White House
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