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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Advertisements and Notices

A list of local small ads and notices includes offerings from Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance and The Athens Savings Bank with 4 percent savings, loan and property services from Green & Michael, and various wants and sales. Items mention moving services Williams Bros, music shop on Lumpkin, a 1917 Ford Touring car for sale, incubator wanted, job ads for two youths, gas stove for sale, a warehouse for sale or rent near railroad, Dozier & Co Levy's sale, and a large two week clothing and accessory sale at Levy's.

Matchell Farm Loans Offer From Tate Wright

Advertisement notes millions to lend at 6 percent with no commissions. It mentions Tate Wright and references farm loans. Also lists an advertising line for rental rooms with light housekeeping at phone number 104-3.

TLM Matchell

Officials and Employes Unite for War Effort

Washington February 21 Associated Press Director General McAdoo announced that railroad officials and workers must abandon private interests and serve the government and public. He ordered full compliance with safety laws, overtime as needed, and retention based on fitness to keep critical lines operating for the war effort.

Associated Press Washington Railroad Administration McAdoo Germany

Gerard Exposures Attract National Attention In War Era

Ambassador James W. Gerard has been paid 13 500 for his series Face to Face With Kaiserism by The Atlanta Georgian and Sunday American and six other papers. The first expos ure will appear February 24 in The Sunday American and continue daily. The series backs Kaiser's propaganda and spies here, with Gerard saying spies are on every street and German letters arrive amid the blockade. Subscriptions to ensure delivery are urged amid paper shortages and adjusted prices. Local prep sports note: A H S five coached by Scott will travel to Gainesville to challenge the Gainesville team, with several players listed and training noted.

James W. Gerard Atlanta Sunday American Gerard Germany Atlanta Georgian and East Alabama Street Lee Bowden Athens, Ga F. H. Howden Lumpkin St

Frauds in Uniform Cloth in New York Only

Washington officials say alleged frauds connected with the preparation of uniform cloth appear confined to New York City. No information suggests manufacturers in other parts of the country are involved.

Associated Press Washington Army Quartermaster’s New York

Saloon Influence Ties to Stockyards Wage Dispute

Chicago February 21 Judge A L Schuler focused on saloon influence in the stockyards wage dispute. It was disclosed that workers contribute over a million dollars annually to about 300 nearby saloons, a fact cited as a key element in the controversy.

Associated Pres Chicago A. L. Schuler

Eucapine touted as remedy for corns and ingrown nails

Skin specialists claim germ buildup in skin pores causes corns bunions and inflamed nails. Eucapine antiseptic salve applied after bathing supposedly burns out germs reduces swelling relieves soreness and returns skin to normal by morning.

Two More to Go Next Tuesday to Vancouver

Two Athens men S R Martin and William Douglas Anderson enlist in the spruce production division of the aviation section of the US Army Signal Corps. They depart for Vancouver Barracks Washington next Tuesday. Others may follow. R M Anderson is W D Anderson’s elder brother and a flyer in the aviation corps. In Texas a twin brother Troy P Anderson is drafted but may be kept at home to care for their mother.

Athens Aviation Signal Corps United States Army Messrs. S. R. Martin William Douglas Anderson Vancouver Barracks Washington State R. M. Andrson W. D. Anderson Aviation Corps Texas W. D Troy Peatty Anderson Troy B

Knights Templar Conclave to Convene This Evening

A stated conclave of Godfrey De Bouillon Commandery No. 14, Knights Templar, will meet at the asylum on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Friday evening February 22 1915 at 8 oclock. Work in the Temple degree will be performed and all qualified Sir Knights are invited. H L Stewart E C Mo G Quinn Recorder.

Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery K. T Max Joseph H. L. Stewart E. C. MO

Woman Dies After Attempt to Save Seven Children

In Stainable Devercheres Quebec on February 21 Mrs. Louis Beauchemin died from burns while attempting to rescue her seven children. all children perished in a house fire that destroyed their home.

Associated Press Devercheres Quebec Louis Beauche Emin

Nantahala Night School Address on General Washington

Dr. 8S. R. Belk pastor of the First Methodist Church spoke at Nantahala Night School on Thursday night. The address outlined the life and example of General Washington the first president of the United States.

Nantahal

J L Daniel Sails to Florida for Rheumatism Recovery

J L Daniel of Bogart a popular rural mail carrier passed through the city en route to White Springs Florida where he will spend several weeks. He has suffered a severe rheumatic attack for several weeks and hopes for a full recovery.

Florida J. L. Daniel R. F. D. Carrier Bogart White Springs Daniel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oconee Heights Erwin & Company Adwell City Loans Nes Lipscomb Insurance BANK Athens Savings Bank Green & Michael J.C. Jester Tate Wright Williams Bros McKinley Century Music Shop Lumpkin Street For Bale Ron Cauthen W. Clayton St Delmar P. O A. C. Cox Dozier & CO McGregor Eerard City of Athens High School Gainesville Scott Queen City A. 8 Pew Moore Cox Weatherly Mar Itin Watson Wood Epting Stynchcomb Lambert Milledge Ave Reese Street J. T. Anderson Broad Street B. G Anderson & CO Clayton Street N. Y Vancouver Knights Templar Fire Insurance Lipscomb Fire Insurance Agency Agents Thrift and W. S. Stamps Gary Fiamé Metin Pictorial Review Sents Bizes Nehes Bach Golf Boley Nantahala Dr. Belk
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