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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
2
The Southern Cotton Farmer Prepares Counter Offensive
The article portrays Southern cotton farmers poised to counter a long speculative assault. It notes bear interests pushing prices, yet farmers’ renewed resolve to hold and cut acreage. Delegates meet in New Orleans and Macon planning broader action to defend prices and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
South
Macon
New
America Must Maintain Postwar Global Responsibilities
The nation cannot withdraw as a world power after the war. It must keep a large army in Europe and a second to none navy, accept duties in Europe and Turkey, and guard peace to prevent future conflicts. Public caution aside, the U S is urged to sustain influence, oversee terms, and support allied efforts in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Europe
United States
America
Wilson
Germany
Turkey
Russa
Russia
New World duty to restore peace and aid Turkey and Europe
The article argues America must reinforce order in Turkey and aid its governance if needed, even with American troops. It urges timely action to support Armenians and Greeks, saying Europe’s fate depends on U.S. restraint and leadership to prevent global chaos and protect American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Europe
America
New York
Trade totals for 1918 show high exports and low gold
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports 1918 exports reached 6.15 billion dollars and imports 3.031 billion, with December exports at 566 million and gold imports 62 million while exports drop. Silver exports rise with December at 48 million and calendar year 252 million. Prohibitionist stance noted by Dr. Clarence True Wilson amid wartime shifts and reform talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
The New Aristocracy and Comic Interludes
A reflective piece contrasts a new aristocracy of service and character with old social ranks. It quotes D G Bickers on democracy of sacrifice and recalls a quip about a rate in the air. Light anecdotes follow about a bereaved neighbor, a harp in heaven, and a child named Willie offering chocolate with a humorous cat and dog remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Bickers
Andrews
Willie
Begin Hot Water Drinking For Morning Purge
An old advice snippet prescribes hot water with a spoonful of lime to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels after waking. It touts limestone phosphate as inexpensive and tasteless besides a sour note, urging constipated or bilious readers to try the inside bathing before breakfast. The note also mentions Mrs M G Michael visiting Atlanta and Mrs J A Pitner traveling to see grandchildren in Maine.
Venezelos Plans Y Building in Capital Athens
Premier Venezelos and other Greek leaders offer to finance a Y M C A building in Athens if the American Y M C A provides secretaries. The move follows Red Triangle work in Saloniki aiding 10,000 daily and other huts and libraries boosting Greece’s Y M C A presence. Aredes, governor general of Macedonia, has raised over 50000 dollars for a permanent Athens Y building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Venezelos
Red Triangle
America
Salonki
Arcedes
Macedonia
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Grippe
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for a bad cold. It claims three doses every two hours break the cold, open stuffed nostrils, stop discharge, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and cost only a few cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Map of Germany a Crazy-Quilt graphic explains empire
Washington report describes a National Geographic Society bulletin with a striking map showing Germany prior to its disintegration after the armistice. It likens the empire to a patchwork of 26 states, including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringian fragments, scattered across Europe with varied densities and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Geographic Society
German Empire
Kingdom of Prussia
Lorrainre
Baltic
Russia
America
New York
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New England
North Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
Iowa
New Mexico
Mecklenburg-Streitz
Mecklenburg
Schwerin
Hess
Bavaria
Hesse
Baden
Wurttemberg
Varavia
Prussia
East Prace
West Prussia
Brandenburg
Pomerania
Posen
Sibsla
Saxony
Kingdom of Saxony
Schleswig-Holstein
Hanover
Westphalia
Hess@Nassau
Rhine
Rheinprovinz
Hohenzollern
Rhode Island
Bremen
Lubeck
Hamburg
Prigpia
Montana
Vavaria
South Carolina
Rone
Massachusetts
Kingdom of
United States
Max Michael Visits Atlanta for Brief Stay
Mr. Max Michael travels to Atlanta for a short visit lasting a few days with engagements and meetings planned in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Michael
Atlanta
Dandruff Destroys Hair With New Danderine Claim
A vintage style ad touts Danderine as a cheap tonic to end dandruff and stop hair loss. The copy warns of brittle colorless hair signaling a neglected scalp and promotes the product as a quick remedy.
Getting Rid of Colds
A historical health note recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the easiest way to end a cold. It warns against catching a second cold before full recovery and advises that middle aged or older men should rest in bed until completely well, suggesting three days at the start rather than three weeks later.
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