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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
9
The Athens Daily Banner announces subscription rates and delivery details for Athens Georgia readers. It lists 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months or 10 cents a week and notes accepted payment methods. It asks customers to report delivery issues to the business office for resolution.
A wartime column blends patriotic urges with quick quips on thrift stamps war savings certificates and liberty bonds. It notes three German armies in Russian territory and imagines allied forces advancing toward Berlin. The piece cites President Wilson and promotes national unity and self government while urging public support for war effort.
The Committee plans a complete official record of every officer, enlisted man, or conscript in Athena and surrounding neighborhoods. It would be stored systematically by a bureau of information and serve all families. A Home Service Institute will run six week courses via the University of Georgia to assist workers and others, with a strong committee coordinating to avoid overburdening existing agencies.
A county thrift stamp day led by Mrs. G A Mell mobilizes a committee of women and girls to sell stamps and war savings certificates. Chairman Flanigen reports thousands of dollars already sold and expects more, urging purchases as a patriotic duty and safe investment to support the government and defeat the Kaiser.
President Wilson endorses relief for financially strained street railway systems. Secretary McAdoo reports to him from talks with utility committee. Wilson urges state and local action to maintain public service, noting war-time needs and the impact of automobile use on traffic and operating costs.
A brief, lyrical fragment portrays a speaker declaring “I go” with cheerful but plain sincerity. The lines convey readiness without fear, counting not the cost or pain, and yet not marching into battle, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Georgia readers learn the Federal Food Administration sets meatless breakfasts and wheatless mid-day meals for hotels restaurants and eating houses. Each day features fixed meatless or wheatless rules with weekly porkless days and variations by day. Public guidance aims at uniform meals to support wartime rationing.
A Sunday School piece compares Jesus parable of the mustard seed to the expansive growth of a kingdom begun by an ordinary man and twelve followers. From humble origins to monumental influence, the article notes the shift of the weekly rest day, global missionary reach, and vast institutional wealth built over two millennia.
A reflective piece extols the Christian faith as a transformative force, likening it to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a universal kingdom. It emphasizes service as the core vitality of the faith, urging readers to enlist in the service of Christ and to bear the cross in daily devotion.
An old advertisement claims kidney weakness causes many female and male ailments beyond backaches and headaches. It urges sparing eating and self care, touting Bean's Kidney Pills as the best remedy, citing Mrs J F Dunsten of 362 Bougherty St Athos as a testimonial.
Skin experts attribute foot pain and conditions like corns bunions and ingrown nails to skin germs. Applying Eucapine after bathing reduces swelling and inflammation at night destroys germs and dulls odor promising relief by morning.
Schedule effective January 13 1918 lists train arrivals No 1 Sunday 11:40 am No 3 daily 6:05 pm No 11 daily except Sunday 7:10 40 am departures No 2 daily 7:20 am No 4 Sunday only 1:65 pm No 13 daily except Sunday mixed 11:30 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
Local Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges hold Monday meetings at Castle Hall Clayton Street and Max Joseph Building with officers inviting visiting members. Woodmen of the World and Masons also gather weekly at Woodmen Hall and Masonic Hall for regular and degree meetings.
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