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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
8
Local advertisements list banking savings offers farm loans and insurance options. Notices include lost item, rental listings, a real estate sale, and plant shipments from Sexton Plant Co with express and insured mail options. Readers are directed to contact providers or return to the office for more details.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to cleanse babies and children. It touts a gentle, gripe free laxative effect, noting a coated tongue signals need and promising relief within hours. The copy warns against counterfeit products and directs to seek the California Fig Syrup Company brand.
Secretary Daniels cited a French theater dispatch noting German ships now moving across 600 000 to 700 000 tons to support American expeditionary forces and supply lines. The former Vaterland is described as capable of carrying 10 000 troops in one voyage.
Mr. R B Gray resigns as post operator at Western Union in Athens after four years of night dispatches for the Banner. He will pursue other work, leaving behind a record of reliability and hard work. A graphic trenches talk from a veteran over the top is planned at the High School tonight with 25 cent admission to aid the Thrift Stamp Prize Fund.
Mrs Iverson visits daughter Mrs William Dunbar in Lawrenceville. Misses Mary Elizabeth and Frances Holden plan a trip to Atlanta to visit brother Mr Frank Holden. Mr and Mrs Eustace Stevens of Athens spent weekend with Mr and Mrs M L Stevens Elberton. A high school event features a speaker or performance tonight with admission.
Weather forecast reports colder conditions for Georgia tonight and Thursday with potential snow in the extreme northwest. Temperatures across the region range from 42 in Atlanta to subzero readings in central areas, while a storm near the Gulf Coast brings rain east of the Mississippi. Local high and low temperatures are noted with several cities showing below freezing overnight.
Athens schools mobilize junior Red Cross drive with over 900 enrolled as Baxter Street, Childs Street and College Avenue lead in memberships. Pupils donate pennies nickels and quarters, some earning funds by chores to ensure entire school population joins by week end.
Farmers should not grow lax in producing foodstuffs due to high cotton prices, said B. H. Groover assistant state agricultural commissioner at the Association of Southern Agricultural workers meeting in Atlanta.
Rome reports that during the week ending January 26 two Italian steamers of 1,500 tons and two sailing vessels under 100 tons were lost. The bulletin notes wartime losses amid ongoing maritime dangers and ongoing supply concerns reflected in the broader domestic discourse.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine does not cause nervousness or head ringing due to its tonic and laxative action. It emphasizes a unique product and features a signature variation on hoz. 206.
Aavovlated Press reports fuel administrator Garfield has not ordered state or local officials to close hydroelectric mills on heatless Mondays. Georgia firms claim the order is unwarranted. hydro plants may run, but must limit fuel to prevent freezing or product damage. The federal agency says it has no authority over hydro power and the decision rests with local authorities. A Georgia manufacturers' delegation travels to Washington to seek clarity from Garfield.
An old classified style notice for a medicine marketed to cure rheumatism weakness and related ailments. It mentions a Dr BW and pharmacists in St Louis, Missouri, advertising a remedy named Texas Wonder with claims of broad healing properties.
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