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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

3

Mothers of Members National Georgia Guard Want Sons Back

Special to the Banner reports mothers of Georgia National Guard members urge quick return of troops from federal service. Governor Harris asks Wilson for relief and calls on Georgia congressmen to press immediate action, noting long service and border duty. Comptroller Wright cites public officials unable to resign guard duty, risking state administration disruption.

National Georgia Guard Atlanta Georgia National Guard Georgia Harris Wilson Savannah Congress Union War Department Oregon Washington Macon United States National Guard W. A. Wright McElmurray Burke County

Weather Forecast For Georgia And Nearby Areas

Atlanta Ga January 5 forecast till 7 pm Saturday Athens and vicinity fair and much colder Saturday Georgia fair and much colder Saturday south shifting to west gales. Storm yesterday central over Oklahoma and northern Texas moved northeastward to Toledo creating a nearly circular system influencing weather east of Rockies. Rains reported at many stations in past 24 hours. Storm heads for New England with clearing weather this afternoon and a drop in temperature. High winds tonight and Saturday. Saturday will be clear with temperature falling below freezing. Another storm entering coast from north Pacific. Temperatures markedly lower from Texas to Manitoba.

The Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia Oklahoma Texas Ohio Valley Toledo United States Rocky Mountains Gulf Lakes New England North Pacific Manitoba

Family credits Black-Draught with preventing illness

McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J Bb Whittaker recounts suffering from headaches and stomach trouble for years. After using Thedford's Black Draught, she praises its safety for the family and notes no long illness since starting the remedy. The vegetable medicine is said to regulate weak stomachs and aid digestion. Price 25 cents per package. Get a Y package to North Carolina.

Thedford N.C

Beautiful Tributes to Mr R Lamkin

The funeral of Robert W Lamkin at First Presbyterian was led by Dr E L Hill. A long honorary escort and Knights Templar attended as tributes of affection were paid. Hill praised Lamkin as sincere, fearless, and loyal, likening him to a man of guileless character and praising his devotion to wife and friends.

Robert W. Lamkin E. L. Hill First Presbyterian Church Audley Morton Knights Templar Commandery Hill Nfe Lamkin Hhi DR. Hill Shakespeare Robert William Lamkin Athens Milton

Baseball Leagues Plan 1917 Schedule Meeting

Members of the American and National leagues schedule committees will meet in Brunswick Georgia on January 10 to draft the 1917 season schedule. The gathering signals the start of formal plans for next year’s league play with officials attending from both major circuits.

Associated Press Chicago Brunswick

Man who killed mother denied new trial

Buffalo N Y Jan 5 Justice Wheeler denied John Edward Teiper a retrial on the charge of murdering his mother. Teiper was convicted of second degree murder and was sentenced to twenty years to life. The report includes unrelated medical and weather ad content.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Wheeler John Edward Teiper Teiper Idw

Morning after conference scene prompts personal loss

In a reflective moment on the back porch, a speaker recalls a question from a companion: if you go, what will I do? The reply follows with the stark realization that the other is gone and leaves the speaker to ponder life after their departure.

Carload of Kentucky mules advertised for sale

Notice from R. L. Cauthen at 167 West Clayton Street inviting buyers to see him before purchasing mules. Also an advertisement for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claimed to ease colds with symptoms like painful breathing and fevers, claiming relief for croup and bronchial issues, available at all druggists for 25 cents.

Kentucky R. L. Cauthen West Clayton St Dr. Bell

Thanks for Christmas Cheer Sent to Georgia Soldier

A Christmas thank you note from a soldier at Field Hospital No 1 in El Paso expresses gratitude for a box of Christmas goodies sent from Athens Georgia. The writer notes the mix up of addresses and thanks the local committee and individuals who arranged the gift, saying it brings joy amid a hard environment. The message emphasizes connection to home and appreciation for the thoughtful gesture.

Athens E. Beecham Field Hospital el Paso Texas Old Georgia

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