Thrift and statewide meetings loom in Athens
The Athens Daily Banner notes readers about subscription rates and delivery rules while highlighting upcoming gatherings in Athens. It covers thrift education advocacy, warnings on carrier conduct, and a broad survey of national issues including the peace movement and wartime notes. It cites forthcoming statewide agricultural meetings at the University of Georgia and a focus on thrift as an essential personal habit.
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Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
America
Athens
Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association
Georgia Breeders’ Association
Georgia State Horticultural Society
The
State College
Canning Club
Corn Club
Athens Chamber of Commerce Elects New Officers
The annual meeting showcased the outgoing and incoming leaders of Athens chambers. President Tibbetts, newly chosen, promises decisive action and community growth over the next year with secretary Haselton and officials Morton and Rhodes providing solid support. The Banner congratulates the group on its selections to guide local business and civic efforts.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Organization of Co-Operation
Athens
Flanigen
Heidler
Tibbetts
Haselton
Chamber of Commerce
James W. Morton
Rhodes
Allies' Likely Peace Terms Foresee Concession Demands
The article argues the Allies will insist on restoration of conquered lands including Alsace Lorraine, loss of colonies, and territorial adjustments for Russia and Italy. It calls for heavy indemnities to repair Belgian and Serbian devastation and for curbing Prussian militarism. The piece predicts a prolonged war as Germany resists talks.
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Germany
Austria
England
France
Russia
Italy
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Serbia
Europe
Bell Ringing vs. real work urged at Athens Chamber meeting
At the Athens Chamber of Commerce annual gathering Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia warned against bell-ringers and shouters. He urged concerted, hard work to advance Athens with less talk and more results for the city’s future.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Lfe
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Dedication to the West End Baptist Church Poem and Health Ad
Dedication message from pastor J. A. Bell dated Dec 28 1916 urging faithful devotion and yearly revision of life with references to dedication and Christian duties. Constipation cures promoted with Dr King s New Life Pills claiming clearer skin and a morning bowel movement. advertisement notes price 25 cents and availability at druggists.
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J. A. Bell
Athens News Roundup on Elections and Plans
Ordinary R C Orr received precinct return blanks for the January 11 congressional election. Proposals urge redistricting the state into three county senatorial areas, a total of fifty one. A Southern paper reports on race and welfare narratives amid changing times.
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R.C. Orr
Senate
Let’s Be Charitable Report Promotes Industry Spirit
A brief piece advocates charity as a path to industry, noting some men believe moral acts improve performance. It frames behavior as a public virtue and urges practical generosity.
Forward Looking New Year Message and Cough Remedy Note
A reading urges forward focus for the new year with prophecy and hope, urging readers to leave the past behind. It cites Morning Star imagery and invites sending Athens made calendars. The column recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs Beeching of Andrews Indiana.
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Bethlehem
New City
McGregor
Athens
Thomas Beeching
Andrews, Ind
Chamberlain
Georgia District Candidates Announce Congressional Runs
A flood of notices from Georgia politicians declares candidacies for the Eighth district and reflects on terms, terms dates, and duty. James B Park Q I Williford Stovall Brown brand Julian McCurry and Rucker announce long or short term bids with appeals to voters and public service.
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Klighth
Congress
Georgia
James B, Park
Greensboro, Ga
Eighth Congressional District
United States
J. Stovali
American Congress
Charles H. Brand
Athens, Ga
8. J. Tribble
House of Representatives
State Senate
Julian B. McCurry
Hartwell, Ga
Samuel J. Tribble
T. W. Rucker
Fragmented Sports Timings Note
A partial timing snippet shows multiple figures 6 02 a 7 10 4 mo 3 46 Dp a 6 18 pom without clear context or events.
Knights of Pythias and fraternal lodge listings
Dam 1 00 p m 3 15 p m 8 10 p nf LODGE DIRECTORY St Elmo Lodge K of P St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets every Monday night at 8 00 Yelock at its Castle Hall in the Tester Building Clayton street Phone L264 Visiting Knights cordially invited to attend Rev Troy Beatty C OC H N ickerson K of R & 8 Williams Lodge No 15 1 0 0 0 Fas Meets every Monday night in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren are invited to attend C 4 Von Der Lieth N G 4 A Mealor RB 8 Glenn Lodge No 75 I C O Fee Meets every Tuesday night In Odd All brethren are invited to attend A M Center No 1 K Lumpkin Jr Athens B P C E No 700 Meets every second and fourth Wednesday nights 8 30 oclock at Indge quarters corner Broad and Lampkin Sts B F Tuck BR J H Palmier Bec Mt Vernon Lodge F A M Mt Vernon Lodge No 33 F 4 M meets In regular communication every Thursday night in each month at Masonic Hall third Floor Max Joseph Building Clayton street J H McKinnon W M TNO G Quinn Sec Geo B Davie Camp 292 W C W Meets every Wednesday evening of Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building at 8 30 p m The First and third devoted to general business the second and fourth to degree team and Uniform Rank Drill Visiting Governors cordially invited J B Collins 0 Oy & D WOOD Clark
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St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Tester
Clayton Street
Troy Beatty
H. Nickerson
Athens
Indge Quarters
Corner Broad
Lampkin Sts
B. F. Tuck
J. H. Palaier
Bec
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Masonic Hall
Goor
Max Joseph
J. H. M'Kinnon
W. M
TNO
G. Quinn
Geo. B. Davie
Woodmen Hall
Gover ‘Eigns
J. B. Collins
Wood
Clark
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Walton
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