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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner announces mail rates and delivery terms. Rates include 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months and 10 cents a week. Remittances by express post office money order registered letter or cheque. Readers urged to report late or missing deliveries to the business office.
The article notes thrift stamp campaigns in city and rural Athens schools to support the government and saving habits. It warns of a serious gas situation probe and references Senator James Hamilton Lewis predicting dangerous German actions to frighten the U.S. into changing defense plans.
A wartime appeal poem by Nora Archibald Smith urges thrift and support for hungry children abroad. It contrasts feasting with desire for meat and beans, calling for saving, helping hands, and participation in thrift stamps and war savings certificates benefiting all, from workers to the young and old.
An editorial urges Congress to grant President Wilson absolute authority to re organize agencies and create new departments for World War I, arguing it would ensure decisive leadership and quicker victory. It condemns lawmakers who oppose the move and warns against leaks from investigations that could aid the enemy.
An editorial warns newspapers and politicians against misrepresenting Federal food rules. It cites Georgia line officials and Dr. Soule as authority and defends Hoover's plan while urging restraint from congressmen and editors to keep public support for flour conservation and war efforts.
A. L. Hockholzer of Columbus Mississippi says he gained back the fifteen pounds he lost and fifteen more, feeling twenty years younger after taking Tanlac. He dodged stomach troubles and rheumatism, regained appetite, sleep, and strength enough to lift 250 pounds. Tanlac is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens Georgia.
About three thousand union metal trade workers on strike since January 5 in New Orleans will resume work tomorrow. They voted to return pending investigations by the arbitration committee of working conditions in other states.
Two lieutenants, Dudley Loomis and Loftin Stamps, burned to death when their airplane nose dived from five hundred feet and exploded on impact at Fort Sill. Stamps had recently enlisted in Atlanta and was awaiting active service. his wife had just arrived to bid him farewell.
Aunt Amanda Damons, a trusted cook for the Dorsey family for over 23 years, was found dead in her bed Tuesday morning. Her funeral drew many colored attendees and some white friends, with a burial Wednesday afternoon in her small home.
Washington February 7 The U S Department of Agriculture urges farmers to hold laying hens until after May 1 to prevent losing about 30 eggs per bird. Eggs are valued as a food source from waste and weeds, and hens remain good meat birds after laying, the agency says in press notices posters and county agent outreach nationwide.
London reports American built hospital trains to serve in France under Red Cross care. Six trains, 913 feet long, 64 foot cars, 430 wounded capacity, with khaki exteriors and mahogany interiors. Each train includes 4 doctors and 4 nurses, operating rooms, a pharmacy car, kitchens, water, air, and separate wards for infectious and gas cases.
Special notice states from February 1 1918 the service station will operate on a strict spot cash basis. G Cartey and Wallace Moore join to manage Dodge Nash and Hudson car service with emphasis on prompt, efficient service. Includes a patriotic line and a product slogan for cold remedies.
Train schedule notes arrivals for Gainesville Midland with No. 1 Sunday 11 40 a m No 8 daily 6 05 p m and No 11 daily except Sunday 10 40 a m
Eastern time effective December 9 1917 trains operate with No 50 at 8 30 am daily barge Athens No 62 at 8 40 pm daily except Sunday No 64 Sunday only at 4 00 pm No 61 daily except Sunday arrives 12 59 pm No 53 daily arrives 9 40 pm and No 56 Sunday only arrives 12 40 pm in Athens
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