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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner columns discuss wartime food measures and bread varieties. It cites editor Rowe and comments on Home Front policy, hydroelectric debates, and social remarks about food, economy, and public figures while noting standard newspaper notices.
Review of January 1918 notes that German wartime victories fail to bring lasting stability. It argues German tactics provoke global condemnation, erode honor, and deepen calls for justice as propaganda and brutality alienate nations.
The piece explains that the Wilson House meeting draws attention because Wilson leads the world’s greatest nation and Col. House, a trusted private adviser, carries state secrets and international information. The author argues why ordinary conversations would be ignored while this talks become front page news.
The government announces a broad new system of soldier and sailor insurance, relieving insurers and protecting families. By February 12 automatic coverage ends, with aims for 100 percent insured forces, monthly allowances, and rehabilitation for disabled personnel. Citizens at home urged to encourage service members to enroll.
The New York cotton market opened firmer with gains of 1 to 18 points in active months as traders bought and covered. March advanced to around 30AK, July rose to 29.66 cents, about 9 points above last night’s close, aided by bullish overnight spot reports and buying by spinners.
An advertisement from H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes Vinci a tonic with Cod Liver and Beef Peptones Iron and Manganese compounds claimed to restore strength for weak nervous individuals. It offers money back if not entirely satisfied and targets a broad audience from children to the elderly.
An Athens woman Mrs. B R Shy of 990 Lumpkin St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and inability to stoop. Six years later she again endorses the remedy, noting she keeps a supply from Palmer Sona Drug Store. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributors.
The Athens tragedy on the campus leaves motive unclear as witnesses describe a young man and a girl, Belle Hill, from Jefferson, Ga. The coroner’s inquest records two self-inflicted gunshots and one fatal shot to the woman, with vows of further investigation to clear rumors and injustice.
Physicians promote Calotabs as the sole effective remedy for bad colds and grippe, touting a single Calotab with water at bedtime as the cure. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents, with a druggist refund if not delighted.
A graphic story of soldiers in the trenches is presented at the high school event tonight titled over the top. Admission of 250 proceeds goes to the Thrift Stamp Prize Fund to aid charitable efforts.
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