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Athens
Post Office
Food, farming and policy notes mix in wartime column
A coastal column urges diversified crops and a winter garden to sustain households, promoting rabbits for meat and conservation. It critiques press censorship, comments on Russia, Mexico, and the Monroes doctrine while urging unity under national wartime leadership.
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U. S
Making Everything Count During War Waste Reduction
A wartime article urges Americans to eliminate waste and make every resource count. It cites using cantonment garbage to fatten hogs near Atlanta, predicting two thousand hogs fattened quarterly and substantial savings. The piece argues waste elimination boosts profits across industries and calls on civilians to support thrift while soldiers fight.
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United States
Atlanta
Triumph of the Junkers in German politics
The German junkers have forced Hollweg from power as war party leaders gain influence. While the reichstag shows desire for peace and internal reform, the hardliners still control state policy, keeping the nation in conflict with faint hopes of final victory.
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Junkers
Teutons
Hollweg
Reischtag
Germany
MORE RUSSIAN TROUBLES
The article argues the core problem in Russia is political, not military. It cites cabinet resignations and a fragile provisional government in Petrograd while the army gains battlefront glory. It warns continued political wrangling could jeopardize the new republic and allow German advances.
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Russia
Kedensky
Army of
Teutons
Petrograd
Berlin
Germany
A Cartoon Verse on Wit and Humor
The piece contrasts Wit and Humor, noting Wit claims self superiority while Humor depends on pleasing smarter readers. It expresses preference for Humor and inferential praise, ending with a light, reflective tone.
Georgia Happiness Amid War and War-Weariness
A Georgia themed lyric contrasts sunny rural life with wartime hardship. It notes dew on melons and peaches, farm prosperity, and patriotic urges like Earnest Willie Upshaw’s slogan to back the war effort, while reflecting on German opposition to Prussianism and hopes for Kaiser defeat.
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Georgia
D. G. Bickers
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Advertisement notes strong approval from John F Jantsen of Delmeny Saskatchewan for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and invites readers to advertise wants.
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Chamberlain
John F. Jantsen
Delmeny, Sask
Tanlac touted as life changing by grateful patient
Mrs Elizabeth Jennings of Hepzibah Georgia says Tanlac cured long standing ailments after fifteen years of poor health. She reports weight gain improved digestion sleep and reduced pain claiming Tanlac made her feel younger than sixteen. Sold in Athens Citizens Pharmacy Winterville Kroner Co. advertisement, with thousands spent on her health recovery.
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Tanlac
Athens
Citizens Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co. Advt
Athens writer to cover poems in Confederate Veteran
The Athens author D. G. Bickers, known for pieces in the Banner and Macon Telegraph, has poems featured on the covers of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate and the Confederate Veteran. His poetry includes Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
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Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Atlanta
Methodist Churches of the North
South Georgia
D. G. Bickers
The
Banner
Macon Telegraph
Nashville
United Confederate Veterans of the Nation
Dogs in Pictures and Desk Statuary At City Hall
Chief of Police Henry Bousse favors dogs showing temper and kindness. A fine painting of a group of dogs hangs over his desk at city headquarters with two lifelike canine statues flanking the roller top desk, reflecting his fondness for dogs.
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Henry Bousse
Movies and showings at Strand and Elite theaters
Strand offers Edith Story and Antuno Moreno in Capt. of the Grey Horse Troops with News Events. Marguerite Clark stars in Miss George Washington. Desmond in The Paws of the Bear and Silks and Satins shown at Elite. Vivian Martin in Forbidden Paths with Double Cross. Marguerite Clark in Out of the Drifts. Harold Lockwood in The Haunted Pajamas. Lonesome Luke Comedy and Pearl White in The Fatal Ring with Helen Holmes.
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Edith Story
Antuno Moreno
Grey Horse Troops
Elite
Marguerite Clark
George Washington
Wm. Desmond
Vivian Martin
Double Cross
Harold Lockwood
Lonesome Luke
Pearl White
Helen Holmes
Please tell Joe Dorsey I am out of town
Clarke County tax collector Walter Mallory later left a humorous door sign for Joe Dorsey, a misnaming incident that sparked confusion. The note claimed Mallory would be back tomorrow afternoon, while locals puzzled over who Joe Dorsey really was, given the apparent alias Dock Dorsey whose real name is Joseph Henry.
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Walter A. Mallory
Clarke
Mallory
Joe Dorsey
Dock” Dorsey
Joseph Henry
Company to relieve cavalry guards in Atlanta Cantonment
The company formerly stationed in Athens has been ordered to report to Atlanta to relieve Troop L of the cavalry at the Silver Lake cantonment. Under Captain W. W. Dick the unit made a splendid impression during duty in Athens and Athens residents follow its moves with interest.
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6Th Reg. National Guard
Athens
Camp Harris
Macon
Atlanta
Silver Lake
W. W. Dick
Ita
Free August Flower offered by Palmer and Son
Free of charge promotion for Green's August Flower claiming cures for indigestion dyspepsia torpid liver and sour stomach. Advertisement notes years of success and headache relief as benefits. For sale by H. R Palmer and Sons.
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Green
Palmer & Son
Aft
H. R Palmer & Sons
Work for Others Brings Rest and New Life
A note urges finding peace through helping others. It says doing work for others cures self doubt and restlessness, delivering a healthy glow of purpose and new life. The message closes with a signature, Rhondda Wil.
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Rhondda
Masonic and fraternal lodge notices in Athens area
Local fraternal groups list meeting times and venues in Athens including Williams Lodge No 15 J L Harmon and J A Mealor. Glenn Lodge No 76 H D Stevent and Galustisher. Mt Vernon Lodge No 23 F A M at Masonic Hall Clayton Street. Geo Davis Camp 292 W O W with Woodmen Hall. Rutherford Klan No 8 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan meets Fridays at Jester Building Clayton Street. uniform rank and visiting officers invited.
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Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Elim Lodge
Knights of Pythiss
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Phant
H. Abit Nix
Howard T, Abney
K. of
Vernon Lodge
Mseonic Hall
Scot
Mat Joseph
Paine
W. M. Mno
G. Quinn
Geo
B. Davis
W .Mente
Avery
Rutherford Klan No
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Johnson Ad Promotes Ticket Agency Services
L Johnson, ticket agent, advertises services for selling and arranging tickets. He markets prompt handling and customer assistance, targeting events and travel needs.
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Georgia Railroad
FES
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