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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines its delivery options and subscription prices including $5.00 per year, $2.50 for six months, $1.25 for three months, or 10 cents a week. It requests prompt business-office notification for late or missing deliveries and explains payment methods.
The excerpt recalls Wilson praising national sacrifice to supply materials for freedom in wartime. It frames material support as essential to victory and glory after the war, highlighting the nation's extraordinary duty and effort.
The piece urges support for wartime drives and expresses mixed views on enlistment and propaganda. It notes interest in ship-building service and criticizes leaders who use class groups for political aims, while condemning opposition to patriotic measures as self-serving.
The passage defines home standards as a family’s duty to live, stay clothed, and endure both good and bad days during war. It argues families must work, face child welfare and youth issues, and cooperate with the Civilian Relief Committee to maintain housing, working conditions, school performance, and social welfare for all families.
Secretary of War Baker tours southern cantonments and assures no relocation north. lauds congressional inquiry as justifying his leadership while condemning political criticism that could hinder wartime efficiency. He urges continued support for the President and War Department to ensure success of the war.
Citizens are urged to buy thrift stamps and war savings certificates to aid the war effort. Even small earners can invest twenty five cents weekly, growing stamps to certificates. The program builds saving habits and offers a government backed investment. Buy at post offices banks or other outlets before the third Liberty Bond sale.
A verse expresses solitary departure and unshared loneliness. The speaker notes narrowed paths for two, shadows, and a final walk alone with faith hope and prayer amid absent calls and light from a loved one.
A cartoon in type portrays love as delivering two essential qualities to a couple. One heart receives tenderness while the other gains firmness, illustrating complementary traits in romance.
Clarence Oustey argues the South must grow food and feed to sustain the nation and win the war. He cites 48 agricultural colleges and Rome reports, warns of transportation limits, drought impacts, and stresses a farmer’s focus on home sustenance including a garden milk cow brood sow poultry and grain.
The records quote George Washington speaking to Congress on January 28, 1778 urging ample winter provisions to sustain next campaign efforts. It also cites Woodrow Wilson on January 31, 1919 stressing that freedom and self government depend on sustenance for troops and nation.
A wartime appeal urges every state county and farmer in the South to provide for self sufficiency in 1918 by growing corn wheat and other staples rather than relying on cotton or tobacco. The speaker warns that profit driven operations threaten national welfare and could cause famine at home or abroad while stressing duty to support the republic and those overseas.
The Georgia Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual state convention in Decatur May 17 to 19 with hundreds of youths from across the state. Speakers include Karl Lehmann, Gov. Dorsey, Col. Napier, and President Gaines. Georgia Endeavor growth shines with 100 new societies and thousands of members across denominations. Nora Sage of Athens is state president. Christian Endeavor Week marked the 37th anniversary with statewide observances.
Reports of padded payrolls at the government Hog Island steel shipyard are under Justice Department review. A special investigator will be appointed after Attorney General Gregory returns from his mother's funeral in Mississippi.
Reverend A G Richards rector of Emmanuel church leaves for Savannah to conduct daily Lenten services this week by invitation of Savannah clergy. Dr C M Strahan will lead Emmanuel church services in his absence with brief readings prepared for each service hour.
A historic note explains foods that slow bowels such as cheese tea and boiled milk, while raw fruits graham bread and whole wheat foods promote movement. For severe constipation it recommends taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper.
Funeral services for Mr. George E. Atkisson who died in Decatur Sunday were held yesterday at the First Presbyterian Church after the arrival of the train from Atlanta. Rev. Dr. J. W. Lynch conducted the simple service. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery amid flowers.
Readable bits show time stamps 1410:19 a.m. 3:28 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 11:40 p.m. associated with a southbound service or transport schedule. The fragment lacks full context or entities to specify route or line details.
Time Table No 23 effective January 13 1918 lists arrival times for No 1 Sunday 11 40 am No 3 daily 6 05 pm No 11 daily except Sunday 10 40 am The departures show No 2 daily 7 20 am No 4 Sunday 1 56 pm No 12 daily except Sunday 8 00 pm Nos 3 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with the Georgia Southern lines Gainesville Northwestern and Southern Railway north and south.
LODGE DIRECTORY lists Knights of Pythias Elmo Lodge No. 40 meets Mondays at 8:00 p.m. in Castle Hall Clayton Street, visiting Knights invited. Also Odd Fellows Max Joseph Building Tuesdays, Woodmen Hall Wednesdays, and Mt Vernon Masons meet Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton Street.
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