02 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1918
Page
1
The Athens coal situation improves as daily arrivals ease weather strains. The city announces 1000 pounds per purchase, halves card distribution, and extends hours for coal cards and phone inquiries. Officials predict full ton lots by next Saturday if conditions stay warm and supplies hold.
Buenos Aires February 1 The minister of war has recalled Argentina's Vienna circles. This action is regarded as significant and connected to broader developments. The report notes shifts in international alignment amid the war.
Bargain fruit and veg listed with varied prices from 10c to $1.50 per item. Tomatoes crate deals, 60c baskets, 50c dozen grapes, 100 banana bunches, Saginda variety noted. Tangerines and rutabagas also offered with cheap sale terms and quick sale emphasis.
Norfolk buyers see choice fresh fish and standard seal thipt oysters today as markets feature snow white celery and lettuce. News notes the sinking of the Argentine steamer Ministero Irriendo on January 25th.
The grand jury will be recalled to investigate the recent double killing in the city. They will convene at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning, instead of 11, per today’s court order. The panel includes H J Rowe foreman and 21 others from the last term, listed in order.
Tuesday night at the Coronal Hall features Lieut Lathe Laite recounting war experiences in Flanders plus a musical program by the Georgia Mandolin Quintet and Georgia Four. Admission fifty cents. reserved seats at Palmer's. each fifty cent ticket funds a dollar’s worth of tobacco for a boy at the front.
Washington February 1 AP report says the president pressed Democratic senators to avoid agitation that could aid the enemy and cause discord. The White House opposed compromise bills and, after a conference, a reform to limit government control of railroads for eighteen months after the war and grant the president power to oversee Interstate Commerce Commission was adopted, removing a major obstacle to swift enactment.
These Athens merchants announced they will close all stores on Mondays during February as a patriotic gesture under fuel order and weather concerns. Leading houses include Foormines, Wingfield, Chamberlain & Reid, Head & McMahan, Charles Stern, Michael Bros, Nicholson Co, W.T. Collins & Co, Abe Joel & Sons.
Athens backs a military camp fundraiser to buy Smileage Books for soldiers. The drive aims for 600 dollars to fund theatre, vaudeville, and film entertainments at 15 army camps, with local volunteers led by B H Hodgson Jr and others.
Washington February 1 The abandonment of the hardest Monday program was discussed by Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director General of Railroads McAdoo. The closing order would stay in effect next Monday with a Tuesday conference to decide on a possible shift before February 11. The plan drew support from President Wilson and opposition from department stores small shops and office building owners. Theatres had their day changed to Tuesday.
Associated Press report notes Bolsheviki influence in the Russian Congress in New York City as the United States faces broader unrest. Mention of Alexander Berkman facing prison tomorrow for opposing conscription, amid a jumble of ad copy for potatoes bread and deli items from local shops.
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