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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1917

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates and Notices From Athens Daily Banner

Special notice lists subscription rates and payment methods for the Athens Daily Banner, with warnings that no carrier is authorized to collect. The page also surveys political and civic notes, praising Chamber of Commerce activity, upcoming state meetings, and references to Russia's wartime progress as described in the January 1917 American Review of Reviews.

Chamber of Commerce Russia David Lloyd-George Alexander Theodorovitch Trepoff Duma Europe George and Briand American Review of Reviews

Objections to Our Army System and Academy Reforms

The Jacksonville Times Union argues abolishing army and naval academies and using the services as training schools for future leaders. It notes many graduates are capable, but calls for reform to make army life more attractive and provide greater chances for advancement to boost enlistment and morale.

Jacksonville Army Naval West Point Annapolis

Peace Demands Reveal Hard Terms for Enduring War

The Entente Allies reply to President Wilson outlines restitution for Belgium Serbia Montenegro and other seized lands. It calls for Alsace Lorraine the Tyrol Constantinople and all Turkish possessions in Europe to be surrendered plus reparations and a Polish kingdom. Germany and Austria resist now, likely sacrificing more lives and money before any agreement.

Entente Wilson Germany Belgium Serbia Montenegro Alsace-Lorraine Tyrol Constantinople Europe Kingdom of Poland Austria

A Law of Doubtful Merit in Capital Cases

A New Hampshire provision bars hanging within a year of trial to allow error correction, while Georgia and other states may not require such delay. Advocates warn delays can cause miscarriages as prejudice or haste both risk justice, urging fair trials and venue changes when needed, though routine delay in execution may not yield better results.

New Hampshire Georgia

A Type Cartoon About The Affected Person

A dated newspaper cartoon caption delves into the evolving label for a singular character. Critics debate whether he is a Positouer Supposer or Poser before he shifts to an Attitude and becomes a Reposer, reflecting satire of social roles.

Market rises as buyers push prices higher early

In a buoyant start prices surged by 1022 points in the first half hour of trading. Rumors circulated that large speculative interests had taken a stance in support of the market.

New Orleans Cotton Futures and Spot Prices Report

Liverpool cables lift Open bids while New York steadies as spot cotton in Atlanta and New York shows around 18.25 to 18.40 cents per pound. Futures close higher by 16 to 20 points from prior session. quotes cover Jan to Dec contracts with month pairings and daily highs lows and closes.

Athena Atlanta New York

Verse About A Bird Song For One Soul Mate

A compact poem contrasts a feathered songster’s joyous lay aimed at a single mates’ heart with the widespread joy it inspires in others. The speaker notes the tune’s true purpose was intimate, not for the crowd, while a poet’s sentiment echoes this private bond.

New York and New Orleans Cotton Markets Report

The market opened firm on news of allied notes but failed to sustain gains. May advances faded as selling and covering shifted, with prices drifting lower from intraday highs as players weighed Liverpool tone and private cables. New Orleans notes reflect a quiet session with no strong selling pressure from the Entente reply.

New York Aston Atec Liverpool

Wheat market fluctuates after peace terms note

Chicago traders saw a modest wheat advance after Wilson peace term news, then a quick pullback as bulls booked profits. corn weakened on Argentine crop worries. Oats showed little movement while hog futures rose and Belgium land purchases offered support.

Associated Press Chicago Wilson Argentina Belgium

Athens to Host Annual Ive Stock Show and Fair

A major Ive stock meeting and exhibit is planned in Athens each January featuring a collection of fine five stock. A county fair is also slated to be held on the State College grounds, with arrangements underway.

Athens State College

The VOICE of one crying in the Wilderness sermon text

The article examines John the Baptist as the VOICE preparing the way for the Messiah. It emphasizes the WORD of God expressed through St. John, the spoken and written WORD, and the mission of the Baptist as the first martyr to the cause. The piece links the January Sunday school lesson to the overarching theme of the WORD.

Iesson St. John God John the Baptist Jake Wis St. John the Evangelist Baptist John the Baptist Johm, the Baptist

Jackson's Cordial Endorsed For Indigestion And Stomach Ailments

An advertisement quotes H C Anderson of Bludwine Co praising Jackson's Cordial for indigestion stomach and bowel troubles. It claims long use dating back to Dr Frank Jackson and markets the product as a cure all including for dyspepsia constipation diarrhea and kidney issues. Also mentions use for babies and blood purification with sales through Athens Georgia merchants.

H. C. Anderson Bludwine Company Jackson Frank Jackson Jackson Medicine Co Athens Adv

International fore. entry conference to curb pine blight

Delegates exceeding 300 from states and Canada head to Washington for forums on Thursday and Friday to tackle white pine blister disease threatening trees valued at 260 million dollars. keynote talks by foresters and questions include state quarantine and nationwide seedling bans to halt spread.

Washington, D. C Washington Canada Charles Lathrop S’ack American Forestry Association Pack of Claveland Lakewood N. J O Order New Willard Germany Rids- Stare Variot States Pack Srae New England Department of Agriculture Department

How to Check That Cold Advised Cure

How to check a cold and ease symptoms with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Describes relief for sneezes, sniffles, sore throat, and bronchial congestion using pine balsam and honey. Claims antiseptic action and quick relief for cropp and chronic bronchial affections. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Everett Strupper Goes to Harvard Says Father

Columbus Georgia January 12 Everett Strupper the Georgia Tech halfback star will enter Harvard University next fall to complete his technical education and play on the scrub team under Coach Percy Haughton The father George Everett Strupper Sr says it has long been his intention to send his son to Harvard

Columbus Everett Strupper Georgia Tech Harvard University George Everett Strupper Brown & Everett Company Harvard Percy Haughton Strapper

John M Cormack Seeks American Citizenship in Philadelphia

John M Cormack the singer applied in federal court in Philadelphia yesterday for American citizenship. He gave his age as 33 and listed his occupation as vocalist. Born in Ashtone Ireland he came to this country in 1904.

Philadelphia John Mé Cormack Ashtone Ireland

Correcting Habits With Chamberlain's Tablets

A health notice urges fixed meal times to prevent indigestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for relief. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and aid digestion, suggesting a quick recovery. The ad notes availability everywhere.

British Labor Party to Convene 16th Annual Meeting in Manchester

London January 12 The sixteenth annual conference of the Labour Party will meet in Manchester January 23. The agenda centers on party policy and the executives' decision to join the present government. Eleven resolutions cover war an postwar issues including restoration of trade union customs and demobilization, reflecting a coordinated set of local proposals for possible comment.

Associated Presse London Labor Party Manchester

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