Athens Chamber Seeks New Members Amid War Readiness
The Athens Chamber of Commerce plans to grow its membership as it urges public support for local business. An editorial hints at wartime tensions and the Webb-Kenyon law, while editorials praise Athens as a civic center and urge unity with the chamber this week. The piece cites Allied war aims and quotes Frank H. Simonds on 1917 fronts and peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens
Athens Daily Banner
Webb-Kenyon
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Going After Excess Profits to Fund Government Needs
The article reports a proposed eight percent tax on profits above an eight percent baseline for corporations, with farming and smaller profits under six thousand dollars exempt. It notes expected revenue around four hundred million dollars, plus higher inheritance taxes and new bond issuance, as Congress weighs the plan amid wartime expenditures.
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United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
Germany’s Submarine Policy and the World War I Blockade
The piece discusses Germany poised to resume large scale submarine warfare despite US assurances. It notes public pressure in Germany for ruthless action, the blockade’s strain on Teutonic forces, and the possibility that breaking with the United States could be worse or hasten the war’s end.
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Germany
United States
Austria
Prayer Fueled Steady Hearing and Perseverance
A reflective line notes that rather than relief from burden the speaker gained power to hear it more steadily and bravely, echoing a spiritual resolve attributed to o-D. G. G.
No Peace Predicted For 1917 By E H Clarke In New York
E H Clarke of 27 William Street New York argues in a market letter that no peace will come in 1917. He cites European sources claiming Allied terms, German resistance, and a persistent food crisis. He predicts extended war effects on American industry and notes excess profits tax will not dent deficits.
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E. H. Clarke
William Street
New York
Europe
Mr. Clarke
Germany
Clarke
First Word-Lesson: The Word and the Name in John
The article explains John’s gospel as an interpretation of Christ's inner life, presenting the Word and the Name as the path to life through belief. It highlights the call and hearing pattern that begins discipleship, with “Come and See” guiding learners toward light and understanding.
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John the Interpreter
Jesus
Christ
God
John, the Baptist
John
Philip
Nathaniel
Israel
Messiah
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised For Cramps
A Marysville Pennsylvania reader shares relief from twelve years of menstrual cramps after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges other women with irregular periods backache or fainting spells to try the remedy and write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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M. Ie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enlightenment of the World and the Word
A reflective passage on how the WORD embodies light for humanity. Disciples learn its meaning and application as centuries pass, moving from grammar school to fuller understanding of how the WORD is to be appropriated, applied, and exemplified for the world.
Billy Sunday On the South in Texas Clipped Opinion
A Texas paper reprints Billy Sunday’s Boston sermon claiming 68 percent of Southern men are churchgoers and that the Mason–Dixon line holds moral superiority. The note then comments on Western troops, President Wilson’s veto threat, and Athens Chamber of Commerce plans for a progressive banner year.
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Cet
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Athens
Billy Sunday
South
Boston
America
Mason and Dixon
Mr. Sunday
Weather outlook for South Atlantic and East Gulf states
Special weather forecast for January 21 week. Rains likely early week and again Friday. Florida to have fair skies. Temperatures moderate early, turning colder Tuesday or Wednesday with continued cold through week end.
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Atlanta
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Florida
Jackson's Cordial Endorsed by Clarke Court Clerk
Clarke county court clerk E. J. Crawford praises Jackson's Cordial as an excellent remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad claims the medicine has cured chronic indigestion for over forty five years and lists conditions it treats, urging readers to buy at Athens drug stores.
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E. J. Crawford
Clarke County
Superior Court
Crawford
Athens
Training Camps Dates Set for Eastern and Central Departments
The Military Training Camps Association announced dates for civilian training camps in the eastern central southern and western departments for next summer and fall. The War Department expects at least 50 000 men to attend this year's camps and notes camps will be organized across all four departments.
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Associated’ Press
New York
Military Training Camps Association of the
United States
War Department
Wrestling Bolt Seeks Jan 25 Match and School Here
George Sorros plans a wrestling bout on January 25 and hopes to meet Sandow of Spartanburg. He also aims to open a local school of instruction soon, citing interest from local men.
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Sorros
Young Sandow
Spartanburg
George Sorros
Postponed Nomination for Southern District of Georgia Judge
Washington reports the nomination to the southern district of Georgia will be delayed until late next week. John T. West of Thomson leads the Georgia push, backed by Rep. T. W. Rucker and Rep. Frank Park, with Chancellor David C. Barrow urging Park’s candidacy. If West loses support, Park becomes the next strongest contender.
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Washington
Georgia
Senate
John T. West
Thomson
T. W. Rucker
Eighth
Frank Park
Rucker
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Tinsley
Southern District of Georgia
Park
West
Judge Park
Train Departures Listed for North Bound Service
No. 11 Departs at 6 02 p m No. 17 Departs at 7 10 m No. 6 Departs at 3 4 p m No. 29 Departs at 6 18 p m North Bound times shown for reference
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Gainesville
Daungry
Trea
Athens
Mos
Belmont
Winder
Georgie Railroad
Alpotnte
Gaines Ville
Northweer
Southers Railway
Lodge Directories for St Elmo and Local Orders in Athens
Directory listings for St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias and multiple nearby fraternal bodies. Includes meeting nights at Castle Hall Clayton Street Max Joseph Building and Odd Fellows Hall with officers named and visitation urged. (Plus Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M and Woodmen of the World entries.)
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St. Elmo Lodge
Williame
Odd Persons
Max Joseph
C. &. von der Lidth
Mealor
R. B
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Masonic Hall
Maz Joseph
Clayton Street
J. H. M'Kinnon
W. M. MO
G. Quinn
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Gover ‘Eigns
L. B. Colling
C. C
D. Wood
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Serbia
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Marne
Frank H. Simonds
American Review of Reviews
Straightway
Billy
Wershing
Funston
House
Wilson
Clarke Superior Court
Elmer J. Crawford
Jackson
CfGaRy
Madison
Georgia Railroad
Appalachee
Greene County Railroad
Monroe
B. R. Bloodworth
Seaboard Air Line
I Athena
Poon
Athenias
Southern
Sun
Judge Quarters
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BR G. H. Palmer
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