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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
4
H J Rowe editor announces mailing details for The Athens Daily Banner with annual, half year, and three month rates. It notes carrier delivery options, postage terms, and instructions for reporting late or missing deliveries to the business office.
Delaware gives five cents per capita to the Red Cross fund while national sentiment shifts toward loyalty and support for government action. Major Jack Cohen elected president of the Atlanta Journal Company with plans to continue the paper's service after James Gray. Georgia readers hear Tim’s war article urging duty and military service based on his Army and foreign service experience.
The Georgia legislature votes 103 to 5 to endorse Woodrow Wilson and his war conduct, signaling strong state support and condemnation of Washington opponents. The editorial lauds the firm stand and predicts political fallout for detractors while affirming Georgia's loyalty to the president.
Georgia reports show record food crop output this year due to both larger farmers focusing on staples and widespread small increases. Farmers anticipate good prices for surplus crops and foresee Georgia feeding itself with reduced imports in the future.
In wartime courts move to punish those avoiding the draft with severe sentences. The article argues slackers will face harsh treatment, with no mercy, as nearly ten million Americans have joined the effort. Those who shirk may work elsewhere briefly before being sent to the firing line.
A brief meditative cartoon caption about a tiny man placed in vast surroundings. He fixates on the vastness and makes a noise matching the place rather than honoring his own small stature and quiet presence. The piece contrasts size with restraint.
Mrs G H Schill of Texas City says three years of severe head pain left her unable to work or sleep. After taking Cardus three bottles she recovered and has had no headaches since. Cardui is advertised as a remedy for female troubles with medical book backing.
The United States Court of Appeals affirms a decree requiring the Southern Pacific railroad to deliver to the minority stockholders of the Houston and Texas Central their proportional share of the stock of the reorganized company.
The Weserzeitung quotes a Bremen newspaper saying the U S would not use an army across the Atlantic to fight in America. The piece notes they may be unbeaten but argue that does not compensate for a defeated Entente.
An old remedy promotes taking four ounces of rad Salts dissolved in water each morning to flush kidneys and improve urine flow. It claims to prevent rheumatism headaches and bladder issues by cleansing kidneys and neutralizing urine acids.
Nottingham, England July 6 The Mayor announced a subscription plan to erect a monument for Captain Alfred Ball England's star aviator on the western front Ball was born in Nottingham and was killed in an air battle near Lens.
Liverpool reports a famine in seven penny books due to trench demand. Salesmen say 7,000,000 sevenpenny and shilling books have been sent to the front.
Prepared sale urging readers to buy Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now for summer stomach upsets. Emphasizes high value and readiness for family health, noting the product's worth when needed.
Cotton warehouse offered in prime territory for buyers entering the cotton trade. For details and information write 04 Athans aBnner for further information.
Strand shows Emmy Whelan in The Duchess of Doubt with new Keystone Comedy Elite Helena Holmes Western Bi son and Pathe Comedy Doing Good. Remedy gets strong praise from John F. Jantzen Delmeny Sask for Cham berlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with personal use cited.
Local notices list weekly gatherings of Knights of Pythias I O O F Mount Vernon Lodge F and A M Geo B Davis Camp W C W and Rutherford Klan KKK with meeting times at Jester Building Clayton Street Athens Georgia and Max Joseph Building. Visiting members invited and public notices advertise wants.
Daily departures to All Points at 5:00 and 8:00 with Sunday and weekday variations. Sunday arrivals at 1:29 and 2:46. Weekday arrivals include 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. Information via B Williams Commercial Phone 81 and Johnson Ticker Agent Phone 1024.
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