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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines its 1832 establishment and postage rates. It details home delivery options, annual, six month, three month, and weekly prices, plus accepted payment methods. Subscribers are urged to report delivery issues promptly to the business office to address carrier failures.
The piece urges purchases of thrift stamps and savings certificates for soldiers, promotes a tobacco fund for Our Boys in France, and admonishes voters to support a senator who truly represents the people. It singles out Senator Smith, criticizes his re election bid, and notes a city audit under Mayor Erwin.
The piece argues for strict enforcement of food rules with patriotism as duty. It says most citizens cooperate, but some violate rules and will be compelled to comply. It emphasizes regulations aim to harm no one and burden minimal, yet must be observed by all.
Government figures show exports rose in dollars in 1917 versus 1916 but in volume they declined. Higher prices boosted value, while submarine losses and troop transport needs reduced actual export tonnage. The apparent gain in dollar terms masks a softer physical flow of goods abroad.
Henry Watterson argues that world democracy is secondary to Christianity in the great war. He insists the paramount issue is the Christian Religion and its battle against German infidelity and Kultur. He proclaims our soldiers of the Cross confront a Satanic Kaiser and urges rally under the Banner of the Cross for civilization and reconstruction.
The New York cotton market opened steady with March up slightly but overall prices slipped 6 to 10 points from last night. May and July hit near 29.78 and 29.27 after the call, with volatility caused by expectations of wider price differentials and coffee futures news from the food administrator. Prices recovered slightly in late morning trading but remained modestly lower. In New Orleans, prices opened steady with middling around 30.63 and shifted through the day as traders covered positions.
Viola Salada, a nurse from Van Ormy Texas, reports Vidol rebuilt her strength after anemia poor appetite and cough. She says Vi nol boosted her appetite helped her cough and made her gain weight. The ad credits H R Palmer & Sons druggists in Athens Georgia with the product Vinol and offers a money-back guarantee.
A called communication of Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M will be held at their hall on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Thursday evening February 7 1918 at eight o clock. Work in the Entered Apprentice degree. All duly qualified brethren invited fraternally and cordially by order of W A Capps W M John G Quinn Secy.
Physicians and druggists hail Calotabs as a nausea free cure for colds sore throat and la grippe. A single Calotab at bedtime with water is said to end a cold by morning with no loss of appetite or work. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist guarantee.
Tomorrow night the high school five will play Gainesville at the school gym. Greensboro, the team that beat A. H. S. Friday, was heavier and relied on weight. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. locals are urged to attend a hot early-season clash.
Judge R C Orr announced in the Banner that he is ready to begin distributing Clarke pension funds. About fifty five soldiers and sixty widows are on the rolls. payments range from 80 to 100 dollars or more. Pensioners must call within fifteen days to receive their money.
Mothers can rest easy after giving California Syrup of Figs a few hours to move out clogged waste and fermenting food. The text claims it comforts cross or feverish children, relieves sour bile, and restores playfulness with a gentle inside cleansing. It warns against counterfeit syrups and instructs to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The federal food administrator announces fifty fifty pricing includes potatoes as flour substitutes. Four pounds of potatoes replace one pound of flour for consumers and merchants, alongside meat, grits, rice, and other cereals in the fifty fifty system.
A historical ad touts Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles dissolving gravel curing diabetes and more. Promoted by Dr H W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri, sold through druggists with Adv phrasing.
On and after February 1 1918 my Service Station will be run a strictly spot cash basis to everybody. I trust that each and every one of my friends and customers will cooperate with me and I will assure you more prompt and efficient service. I have secured the services of Mr G Cartey who is well known to the motoring public. He with Mr Wallace Moore will be able to handle our Service Station in a satisfactory manner giving the very best attention to Dodge Nash and Hudson cars.
A snippet of futures quotes shows May corn and oats with varied percentages and prices, along with May pork and lard contracts and July lard figures. Ribs for May close the brief list with multiple bid and ask style numbers.
Time table lists arrivals and departures for Gainesville Midland Railway effective January 18 1918 with trains 1 3 11 and 2 4 12 shown on Sunday daily and mixed services. Connections at Belmont to Winder Monroe Georgia Railroad routes and Southern Railway north and south are noted.
Eastern Time lists Georgia Railroad train times from Athens effective December 9 1917. Train 60 daily departs Athens 6 30 am. Train 62 daily except Sunday departs 3 40 pm. Train 64 Sunday only departs 4 00 pm. Train 61 daily except Sunday arrives 12 59 pm. Train 63 daily arrives 3 40 pm. Train 55 Sunday only arrives 12 40 pm.
Local fraternal groups including J Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias and Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F hold Monday meetings at various halls in Clayton Street Fellows Hall Mex Johnson Dulles Woodmen Hall and Mt Vernon Lodge No 34 F and A M conduct Thursday sessions. Brethren invited to attend all gatherings.
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