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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1917
Page
11
The McCommons- Thompson Co extends its cash selling sale to Saturday July 21 to serve more customers and summer school visitors. Prices stay near the same this coming week with some goods sold out earlier but still offering substantial value, claiming shoppers receive from 1.35 to 1.60 worth of merchandise for every dollar spent.
Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture, is named voluntary food administrator for Georgia by President Wilson on Hoover’s recommendation. The role aims to boost production, conserve resources, and distribute food, with emphasis on cooperation among organizations and Georgians, especially women. Soule highlights personal economy and calls for saving meals and bread to free wheat for allies.
Ira Vail won the 100 mile derby at Fort Snelling Minnesota in one hour two minutes nineteen seconds in the Red Cross race on July 14. Notice posted states William Macpherson of Hall Street seeks United States naturalization with hearing before Judge Newman. he arrived February 15 1914 from Sutherlandshire Scotland and has been a resident for years.
Athens raises over $29,000 pledged for Red Cross with more than $16,000 paid in cash already deposited. The drive sees strong support from Winfieldville and Jefferson communities and continuing contributions from Athens subscribers as the campaign exceeds its $25,000 goal.
An Eclipse attribution links darkness over the land during the crucifixion to a natural celestial event. The report notes Ephemeral sky phenomena reported by ancient observers and echoed in Gospel phrasing.
A New Jersey man seeks a court order stopping a church bell near his home from ringing loudly. He claims the noise is so clamorous it woke him from sleep on Sunday morning and caused him to miss church.
In Madison Wisconsin a letter from Mrs Blake praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound claiming relief after years of back pain and illness. The ad-style testimonial invites other women to write for free confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Mass.
For rent notices show three properties at 564 College Ave 40 dollars per month 536 College Ave 25 dollars per month and 243 Dougherty St 25 dollars per month. Renters are directed to inquire locally.
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