German invasion of Russia advances as Petrograd vows resistance
German war vessels near Reval with troops landed there. Leon Trotzky expected to resign as Bolshevik foreign minister. Petrograd officials vow stern resistance as German armies push east. Minsk reportedly entered by German forces. Espionage center found at St Etienne as Austrian socialists call for peace talks with the United States. Milner urges action over talk as war aims debated in Plymouth.
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Petrograd
France
Paris
St. Etienne
the Figaro
London
Viscount Milner
War Cabinet
Plymouth
Europe
Thorntons Luncheonette Specials Listed
Thornton's luncheon menu features chicken salad with bread and drink for 25 cents, vegetable soup for 10 cents, Brunswick stew 15 cents, fried trout with scalloped potatoes and porterhouse steak options, oysters any style, homemade cakes and pies priced 5 to 10 cents, and beverages like coffee and tea. Williamson's is also advertised.
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Thornton's
Scandinavian lands neutral says Denmark notes neutrality
Doctor Maurice Egan United States minister to Denmark spoke at the American Academy of Arts and Letters stating that Sweden Norway and Denmark kept neutrality during World War I under difficulty. He labeled Sweden pro German, Norway anti German and Norway friendly to England and the United States.
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Associated Press
New York
Maurice Egan
United States
Denmark
American Academy of Arts and Lettters
Sweden
Norway
England
Statement on American aviation program urged by Aero Club
The Aero Club of America executive committee pressed Secretary Baker for an official statement outlining the U S aviation program and steps to obtain a congressional appropriation amid reports that Germans controlled air over the American sector in France. Army officials expressed surprise at press dispatches on the issue.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Aero Club of America
France
Baker
Washington
Pershing
Chicago Board Sets Fixed Provisions Prices
Chicago action fixes maximum oats and provisions prices today to curb speculation. Officials from the Chicago Board of Trade announced the deadline figures as market controls were tightened to stabilize grain and staple goods.
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Hicago Board OF Trade
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Railroad Administration to Aid Street Rail and Utilities
Washington reports the federal railroad administration will, with President Wilson's approval, engage with street railways and utility companies nationwide to bolster financial stability. If needed, fare or rate increases may be proposed to cover rising operating costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Federal Railroad Administration
Williamson's Fresh Market Ad with Seafood and Produce
Local market advertises Spanish mackerel salmon trout and fresh oysters at 60 cents a quart. Also fruits and vegetables including Florida cabbage lettuce turnips beans peas and fresh meats. Phone 1336. Williamson's.
Wheatless Meatless Days and Egg Embargo Reminder
The Banner explains Federal Food Administration rules including a hens and pullets embargo from February 15 to May 1. It notes daily wheatless and meatless meals, porkless days, and requires hotels and restaurants to obtain a Balers license from Washington. Merchants are urged to act to avoid violations.
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Food Administration
Washington
Children Sing French National Air At Lucy Cobb Institute
Primary department students at Lucy Cobb Institute staged a patriotism program celebrating Washington's birthday and Franco American ties. They sang the Marseillaise in French while the audience rose, performed Betsy Ross and the Flag, and tied in red white and blue symbols and Red Cross references.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Washington
France
Betsy Ross
America
Bobby Walthour Returns to Georgia After Long Ride Career
Bobby Walthour, world champion bicyclist and Georgia native famed for years of daring speed, arrived in Athens late last night and checked into the Georgian. He looked tired and declined interviews, heading straight to his room after a recent trip from France. Walthour has endured a serious leg injury after an ice slip, the most severe accident of his racing career.
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Athens
Bobby Walthour
Georgia
Wheeling Iike
France
Prominent Citizen M. F. Whitehead Dies in Oconee County
M. F. Whitehead, 68, a leading farmer and respected Oconee County resident, died yesterday around 2 PM at his Hog Mountain Road home. Funeral services will be held at Wray's church this afternoon at 3:30 with Dorsey Company Athens directing. burial by the High School Lodge F and A Masonry at Wray's churchyard. Survived by wife Nancy A. Whitehead and four daughters Mrs. L. N. Betts Athens, Mrs. Burke Betts Athens, Mrs. R. G. Greggory, and Mrs. R. R. Hinesley, Athens area residents.
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M. F. Whitehead
Hog Mountain Road
Oconee County
Dorsey Company
Athens
Wray's Church
L. W. Neff
George B. Stone
Wray's Churchyard
Whitehead
Vlaen
High Schoals Lodge F. & A Masons
Nancy A. Whitehead
L. N. Betts
Burke Betts
R. G. Greggory
R. R. Hinesley
Oconee
Mules and fruits advertised in Athens Ga notice
A short classified item announces extra fine mules for sale by R. L. Cauthen at 167 West Clayton Street Athens Georgia and promotes fruits at Williamson's with oranges grapefruits apples and bananas.
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R. L. Cauthen
West
Clayton St
Athens, Ga
Williamson's
A O L O R E D Selectmen Banquet and Evening Program
Twenty eight selectmen to report from the election board will be honored at a seven oclock banquet at the Samaritan hall. At eight oclock in Mortons theater a patriotic program will be held with speakers and music by Knox Institute Quartet and other local figures. The order includes introductions, invocations, multiple addresses by Prof Harris Mr Haselton Dr Lawrence Hon I W Need Col T Mell Rev A B Murden and more music selections.
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Election Board For Transporta
Samaritan Hall
Morton
Opera House
Clark
J. T. Johnson
Music—America
Miller s Corn Association Meeting in Atlanta
Mr. John E. Talmadge Jr federal Food Administrator for wholesale grocers goes to Atlanta to attend a Southeastern States Millers Corn Association conference. Representatives from southern states will discuss food conservation and Food Administration requirements.
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John E. Talmadge, Jr
Atlanta
Southeastern States Millers’ Corn Association
Talthnadge
Taft Heads This Loyalty Movement
William H. Taft and Governor Lowden led a national movement at a Congress of National Service convention organized by the National Security League to mobilize all Americans in support of the war and to suppress dissent among citizens and delegates from every state in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William H. Taft
Lowden
Congress of National Service
National Security League
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Reaches Seventy Dollars
The Athens Banner reports a freewill fund rising to 70 dollars to aid soldiers in France. Numerous local contributors including Frances Rowe Joe Booth M. Browning and many others gave amounts, with no solicitation and receipts ongoing through the paper.
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France
The
Athens Banner
A. Morten
Frances Rowe
Joe H. Booth
M. D. Browning
Sloman
W.M. Thomas
Kate Simpson
T. B. Woetten
J.J. Jenings
Ewe
S.J. Ware
A.C. Edwards
Emmie Jones
Mary A. Poss
H. M. Branch
Irs
James L. Sexton
F. J. Myers
Reéd
Ars
H. EK. Martin
Miss Martin
Walter H. Jones
J. Lustrat
T. F. Green
H. Dorseys
W. J. Morton
C. M. Snelling
Hebrew Ladies Sewing Society
Simon Michael
J. Warren Smith
R. Bedgood
T. W. Rucker
Rosa Vonder Lieth
A. B. Crisp
E. H. Youngkin
W. H. Harris
Ida Wright
H. V. Black
H. G. Story
East Faces A Food Shortage Hits By Rail Congestion
Washington reports the eastern United States faces a food shortage likely to last sixty days. Food Administrator Hoover calls it the most critical in history, blaming railroad congestion for delays in feeding Allies and a widening gap between producer and consumer due to high demand and poor crop movement.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Hoover
America
War Finance Corporation Bills Approved for $500 Million Capital
The revised measure to create the War Finance Corporation passed the Senate Finance Committee with unanimous support. The bill authorizes a $500 million capital and up to $4 billion in bonds to finance war industries and related activities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
G M C Wins State Championship In Milledgeville
G M C defeated Douglas A and M 46 to 13 to claim the Georgia state championship. Rawson of Athens scored 18 for G M C while Adams and Reeves starred for Douglas. Cheves Bennett and Sinclair contributed key points as the cadets close the season with two upcoming games in Augusta and Charleston.
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Milledgeville
G. M. SC
Douglas A
Adams
Reeves
Douglas
Rawson
Athens
Cheves
Bennett
Sinclair
Augusta
Charleston
Augusta Y. M. C. A
Porter
Clarence Rawson
Old Georgia
Edife Rawson
Merce University
G. M. C.eam
Higher Interest Now Certificates Offer Declared
Washington February 21 Another 500 million block of treasury certificates of indebtedness for the third Liberty Loan was offered for subscription by Secretary McAdoo. They will bear four and a half per cent interest against the four per cent previous high.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Secreary McAdoo
Man Enough to Wear a Uniform and to Help at Home
Chancellor Barrow argues the war creates a new labor ethic where men not in uniform can still serve by farming, raising food, driving, or reducing consumption. He calls labor a noble patriotic duty when war demands high productivity and shared sacrifice.
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D. C. Barrow
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Minsk
Berlin
U. S
Amsterdam
Thornton
Federal Food Administration
AR. M. F. Whitehead
W. B. Lawrence
Khon
W. Need
Knox Institute Quartet
Col. T
A. B. Murden
Grocers
Taft
WAR Finance Corporation
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Pink Beans
Navy
Brians
Lima Yeans
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