Army Letters From Enlisted Men In Athens Reach Columbus
A batch of letters from young men who enlisted at the U S Army recruiting station in Athens expresses high praise for army life. Correspondents describe good meals clothing and a home-like environment while noting eagerness to serve and hopes of convincing Georgia friends to enlist.
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Fred G. Hill
U. S. Army
Athens
Columbus
Georgia
Fred Vaughan
Unio
Fred H. Hill
Mr. Hill
Dewey L. Johnson
Harry Dove
Ohio
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Colonels To Train In Athens For Spring Inauguration Week
The Louisville Colonels plan to spring train in Athens, arriving March 4th with 12 to 14 players and reporters, followed by a larger group of about 25 players and five reporters. Uncertainty remains over Atlanta’s Crackers training here, as facilities and accommodations may limit joint workouts and exhibition games.
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Athens
Kentucky ‘Colonels
Louisville Baseball Club
American Association
Wilson
Louisville
IBM Clymer
Mmr. C. 4
Savannah
Atlanta
O'Calahan
Georgian
Sanford Field
University of Georgia Athletic Grounds
Crackers
Colonels
Masonic Lodge Plans Entered Apprentice Degree Tonight
A called communication of Mo. Vernon Lodge No. 92 F and M will be held at their hall in the Max Joseph building this Thursday evening January 25 1917 at 8 oclock. Work in the Entered Apprentice degree. All qualified brethren invited. By order of B C Paine W M and Mo Quinn Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lodge
oJd
Max Joseph
Mississippi Dreadnaught to be Launched at Newport News
The Mississippi, third of her name, a 82 000 ton battleship with 34 main guns, will be launched at Newport News Virginia. Built since 1915, she will be commissioned late next fall and closely duplicates the Pennsylvania and Arizona design. She will have a top speed of 21 knots, displacement about 32 000 tons on trial, and engines of 32 000 horsepower. armament includes 12 14 inch rifles, twenty two 5 inch guns, four 3 inch anti air, two 21 inch torpedo tubes, and saluting pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
Newport News
Mississippi
Idaho
California
Camille McBeath
Meridian
J. M. McBeath
National Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Curtis
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Pape's Diapepsin offers fast relief from sour and upset stomachs in minutes. The ad claims it regulates weak stomachs, prevents distress after meals, and promotes comfortable eating, urging readers to buy a fifty cent bottle for home use.
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Pape
LAX-FOS Improved Cascara Tonic for Constipation
LAX-FOS is an improved cascara tonic with added harmless chemicals to boost efficiency. It is pleasant to take, does not gripe or disturb the stomach, and is suitable for children and adults. Try one bottle for constipation. price 50 cents.
Dainty Hat Patterns for Girls in Pictorial Review No. 7078
Advertisement describes four hat designs for young girls using bilk or velvet with ribbon trim. Details include required yardage for 27 inch material and lining, plus step by step construction notes for hats 1 and 2. Pictorial Review Hats No. 7078 offered in sizes small to large for 15 cents.
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Pictorial Review
Prise
Sunday School Expert From Chicago Here For Ad Dresses
Sunday School expert from Chicago attends division meetings at First Methodist Church Athens Ga. First Division sessions begin Thursday afternoon January 25 with devotional and program on The Four Essentials of a Graded Sunday School led by Miss Flora Crook listed as Division Superintendent AL Crook.
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AL. W. Crook
First Methodist Church
Athens
Flora
High Waist Skirt Pattern for Durable Everyday Wear
The guide describes a high waist skirt with large patch pockets, possible beading or embroidery, and two belt styles. Materials favored include serge, homespun, or burella with 25 yards of 54 inch fabric for a medium size. Construction details show folding along the length and placing front and back gores with belt and pockets, noting cost is small and a pattern can be made in a few hours.
Sunday School Conference Schedule Highlights
Dr. Wm A Brown of Chicago serves as field secretary for the International Sunday School Association. The program lists 4:15 conference period 5:00 adjournment second sessions Thursday evening 8:00 devotional 8:15 holding our own 8:55 the teachers duty by Miss Flora Davis 9:00 adjournment. Second division Malcom Lockhart division superintendent session at Tabernacle Baptist Church first session Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Lockhart
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Flora Davis
Wm. A. Brown
C. W. Crook
First Baptist
E. B. Mell
First Methodist
E. J. Bondurant
First Presbyterian
Fred J. Orr
Christian Church
S. R. Grubb
East Athens Baptist
Lynn Cooper
Oconee Street
Free Methodist
Henry Jublin
West End Baptist
W. H. Young
Blood
Young Harris Methodist
Geo. Young
Tabernacle Baptist
O. G. Nichols
Emmanuel Episcopal
W. A. Capps
Central Presbyterian
Hoyt's Chapel
Milton Thomas
Boggs’ Chapel
J. Wallace
Buena Vista
Fred Williams
January 26 Program and School Divisions
A dated schedule lists January 26 activities from 3:00 PM devotional to 9:30 PM adjournment. Second Session Friday Evening includes devotions and talks by Dr. Wm. A. Brown Miss Flora Davis and others. The Schools In Divisions section names multiple church/school superintendents and affiliations across Athens and nearby locales.
Bright Idea From A Five Year Old About Kittens
A five year old visits a neighbor and sees a cat with a litter. She tells her mother she is going to set her cut, imagining plans to help or care for the kittens in a simple family moment.
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Marie
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Dewey Johnson
B.C. Paine
W. M. MO
Gi Quinn
Gary
Amelia Wilson
Alma, Ark
Cardus
Chicago
Patcocket
Ack Gore
Gol J, Boley
Wm, A. Brown
Vis
Athens Ry. & Electric Co
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