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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1918

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Advertisements Column

A compact OCR made list of ads and notices from a local newspaper page. It includes loan offers from Green and Michael, savings bank terms, rental and removal ads, lost item note, sales and employment pitches, farm loans, worm medicine, and a notice about accounts and business hours. Names include Tate Wright, J Clydeaster, Wynne Broom Co, Williams Bros, James Music Co, H A Haynes, Williamson, McCommons Thompson. The tone is period advertising chatter with varied offerings and contact hints.

Methodists Not To Be Divided Unification Planned

Savannah Ga Feb 1 The Associated Press reports that the unification commission adjourned with findings that the two Methodist groups will not remain divided. The announcement marks a step toward unification after months of discussion and controversy among denominations.

Associated Press Savannah Unification Commission

Funeral for J. T. Maxwell at 8:45 AM Today

Funeral services for 14 year old J. T. Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Maxwell, will be held at their Broad street residence at 8:45 AM led by Rev. Belk. Autotrucks depart Bernstein Brothers chapel at 8:15 AM. Remains will be sent by Seaboard to Bowman, Georgia, for interment at 7:39 PM.

J. T. Maxwell

Alien Slackers May Be Drafted If Bill Passes

Washington February report states the house began debate on the alien draft bill. The measure would subject aliens of draft age to a call for military service despite protests from department officials.

Associated Press Washington House

House Interstate Commerce panel approves railroad bill amendments

Washington dispatch reports the House Interstate Commerce Committee completed consideration of the railroad bill with agreement on all amendments. A final vote is expected Friday as the committee aims to finish its report, and Chairman Sims will urge speedy passage when presenting it likely early next week.

Associated Press Washington House Interstate Commierce Committee Sims

French Gun Explodes Killing Fort Sill Troops

An Associated Press report from Lawton Oklahoma notes a French 6 gun exploded on Fort Sill range today, killing Captain Phineas Chrystie and Privates Glenn Vanndever and Jacques Bareilles instantly. One private was seriously injured.

Associated Press Lawton Okla Phineas Chrystie Glenn Vanndever Jacques Bareilles Fort Sill

Young Army Officer Is Held Pending Investigation Over Secret Sailing

Washington reports a young army officer who disclosed to a relative the ship name and sailing date for oversea duty. He is under arrest pending investigation into whether his superiors properly instructed him on secrecy. A relative notes the information, raising questions about handling of sensitive military details.

Associated Press Washington

Corn and Callus Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap cure for corns and calluses. A few drops directly on the tender area lift out the corn or callus with root and all. The method claims to be painless and does not irritate surrounding skin. After removal the skin remains pink, firm, and healthy.

Cincinnati

Mexico City Paper Warns U S Plans Invasion

New York Feb 6 Mexico City paper El Democrat publishes a dispatch warning readers that the United States is planning an armed invasion of Mexico with Canada and Cuba cooperating.

Associated Press New York Mexico City el Democrat United States Mexico Canada Cuba

Dean's Kidney Pills endorsed by Athens readers

Read Athens endorsements and citizen statements to decide for yourself. Mrs. Callie Richards of 546 Pulaska St describes back pain, kidney irregularity, and fatigue, claiming one box of Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her pain and normalized her kidneys. Price 60c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Athens Anu Callie’ Richards Pulaska St Dean

Park urged for West Point board membership

R. E. Park of the University of Georgia is widely endorsed for membership on the West Point board of visitors. He knows several congressmen who are helping secure the appointment from the president. He will have a son at West Point next year.

Associated Press Washington R. E. Park University of Georgia Athens United States Military Academy West Point Congress

Rev J A Davison Guests As Wedding Minister In City

Rev John A Davison visitor here and officiant at the wedding of Miss Susie Davison to Rev E L Ackiss Wednesday evening is staying with his uncle Mr A H Davison. A Georgia graduate and medalist in college debates he later studied theology in Louisville and now pastors the First Baptist Church at Selma Alabama.

John A. Davison Susie Davison E. L. Ackiss A. H. Davison Mr. Davison University of Georgia Comer Theological Seminary Louisville First Baptist Church Selma Alabama

Carranza Congratulates German Kaiser on Birthday

London Feb 6 Reuters says President Carranza of Mexico sent a telegram of congratulation and good wishes to the German Emperor on his birthday. The message referred to four sages celebrating his anniversary and extended wishes for the prosperity of the great friendly nation.

Associated ‘Preas London Reuters Copenhagen Carranza México

Thornton's Lunchtonette Special Menu Highlights

Special today offers chicken salad with bread and a choice of coffee, chocolate or milk. vegetable soup, Brunswick stew, leg of lamb with steamed rice and sides, chicken hash on toast, oysters fried or stewed, and a selection of home made pies. Coffees and teas priced modestly.

Begonias in Philippines Discover New Untraded Varieties

The Philippine Islands are highly productive for begonias and a California begonia expert notes that about sixty species and varieties unknown to commerce have recently been discovered in our far eastern insular possessions. Many require tropical temperatures and thus face cultivation challenges.

Philippines Philippine Islands Californola Insular

Perils of Fatigue and Its Effect on Blood Health

Medical science warns that fatigue poisons the blood and weakens the system against infection. Investigations link fatigue to higher accident risk, noting railroads led to stricter fatigue controls to curb errors and crashes.

Town and Country proverb on farming and business life

A Topeka Capital quotation notes that a farmer, after routine work, must also dig a well for his own sustenance while shaping his business to stand by it, highlighting diligence and preparation in rural life.

Seena Cere Topeka

Fragmented notice yields sparse regional data

OCR text is garbled and unreadable, offering no clear people, places, or events to summarize into a valid newspaper item. No actionable entities or facts present from the provided fragment.

Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey Auction Puts Tobacco Fund Over

Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey author of Over the Top raised more than $3,000 for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund at a Winter Garden fete in Providence Rhode Island. He auctioned an autographed copy and then held a dramatic bid for an all American flag while the audience cheered and carried him around. The event urged subscriptions to help soldiers overseas and the Banner hopes for a larger total. Card of thanks from the Burt family follows.

Arthur Guy Empey Over the Top Frange Tive Francé Yover Arthur Gus. Buipey Our Boys In France Poldier Empey Thontistapat Wetleath Roya

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