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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription prices and delivery details. Rates include 5.00 per year, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months, or 10 cents weekly. Remittance by express, money order, registered letter, or cheque. Citizens urged to report delivery issues to the business office promptly.
A collection of AP sourced commentary flags war aims and home front life. It laments German actions in Russia and Austria, discusses food measures and war garden plans, and notes merchant shipping losses as submarines sink ships at higher rates than prior years.
The city calls on residents to attend a 11 o clock morning food rally at city hall. Retail and wholesale grocers, local business people, and housewives from the region are invited to hear Dr. Soule and Mr. Talmadge of the food administration explain the food rules and regulations.
General Pershing states the army should increase chaplains per regiment from one to three not for discipline but to raise spiritual vision and moral, ensuring soldiers perform their duties gladly and bravely.
An official report states heatless Monday orders are rescinded and lightless nights will be suspended to return to normal. Farmers are urged to grow more food crops and plant less cotton to ease the food shortage while flour remains scarce. Citizens are called to sacrifice for the national and Allied food effort.
Despite unsettled conditions the author predicts a very bright spring for the region. Farmers hold ample home grown meat and corn while merchants have stocked heavily for spring and fall trade. Public spirit supports Liberty Bonds and war relief, with cooperation expected to drive a record breaking period of national growth.
The piece argues that labor deserves unwavering loyalty during times of stress and need. It claims government protection favors workers, with laws leaning toward labor, and asserts labor should lead the nation by dedicating time and blood to secure lasting freedom and security for all workers.
Prof W O Payne, history teacher at the University of Georgia, will teach Commercial English at the Athens Business College. His move is praised as it should boost the college’s work for government and business by supplying capable bookkeepers and stenographers.
Mr. Fred Davis has purchased the stone residence on Milledge Terrace erected years ago by W. H. Shelton. The consideration is reported to be about $13,000.
Freshmen defeated the Athens High School sophomores on the school court with a 16 to 1 score. Ho mer Sanford and Jack Butler led the freshmen with two and three field goals, while Felton Epting and D. W. Locklin starred for the sophomores.
Henry Harper was arrested yesterday on a state warrant charging cheating and swindling. He was turned over to state officers, brought before Justice Carlisle Cobb, and after investigation the case was settled and dropped, with Harper released.
Mrs. G R Burgin of Birmingham Alabama says Tanlac transformed her three year stomach and kidney illness into strength and weight gain. She rose from eighty to one hundred three pounds and reports daily improvement after starting the medicine sold by H R Palmer and Sons in Athens Georgia.
T W Bufson Co opens in renovated old post office building in Winder Georgia promising rapid growth as a leading mens clothing retailer. Mrs Azzie Higgins dies at home near Winder and is buried at Chapel church after services by Rev. W E Moore. Red Cross organizes Hoschton branch with 23 paid members. hopes for 100 soon.
Cotton factors in Athens Ga announce rate increases due to higher costs for insurance rents taxes salaries and labor. Beginning Sept 1 1918 charges are 75 cents per bale for the first month and 50 cents per bale for each subsequent month covering commission storage and insurance. Signed by HARDEMAN PHINIY JOHN WELCH and others.
The Nttle Hyomel inhaler, a hard rubber pocket device, uses Australian eucalyptus antiseptic to kill catarrhal germs. It promises fast relief from catarrh bronchitis sore throat croup coughs and colds with money back guarantee. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists. complete outfit includes inhaler and Hyomel bottle.
The karat used by goldsmiths to gauge gold quality comes from seeds of an Abyssinian karat flower. The seeds are highly uniform in size and were used to weigh gold and precious stones.
Special notice announces a shift to a strict spot cash basis for all customers starting February 1 1918. The station has engaged G Cartey and Wallace Moore to manage the service, promising prompt efficient service focusing on Dodge Nash and Hudson cars.
Morrison Yow, a distributor, received congratulations during the day. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Arnold, Miss Maggie Belle Arnold of Monroe, Mrs. T. H. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Holsenbeck, Morgan and Arnold Holsenbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence De La Pierriere of Hoschton, Mr. Ernest Arnold, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Arnold and Ernest H. Hodges.
The list notes weekly meetings of St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias Clayton Street and Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F Max Joseph Building with invited visiting brothers. Also Glenn Lodge No 76 I O O F meets Tuesday nights, and Geo Davie Camp W W V N meets Wednesdays in Max Joseph Building. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton Street.
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