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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

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How to Send Mail to Georgia Troops in France

Public notices explain new mail handling for U S expeditionary forces in Europe. Senders must include name address company regiment and branch of service on the envelope. A Bordeaux France mail agency is established with Marcus H Bunn as postal agent in charge.

Washington Europe United States Bordeaux France United States Expeditionary Forces United States Mail Agency Marcus H. Bunn Burleson

Special Notice City Taxes Second Installment Due

The second installment of city taxes is due from July 15 to August 1 inclusive. Taxpayers who fail to pay by August 1 will incur a $1.50 cost on file against all delinquents. G. E. O'FARRELL, City Marshal.

E. O'Farrell

Frank Mangleburg Becomes Commercial Traveler

Mr Frank Mangleburg long associated with Arnold Abney grocery here has joined the American Tobacco Company as a traveling representative. His many friends predict success in the new post.

Frank Mangleburg Arnold & Abney American Tobacco Company

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Now is the time to buy a bottle of this remedy so as to be prepared in case that any one of your family should have an attack of colic or diarrhoea during the summer months. It is worth a hundred times to cost when needed.

Hurley Named Chairman as Goethals Plan Moves Ahead

Washington reports Theodore Brent offered to quit the shipping board but no communication was received. Edward Hurley from Chicago nominated as Denman replacement and goes to the Senate. Goethals program to requisition private ships, build two government yards, and cost cuts are expected. Secretary Daniels begins requisitioning with seven tank steamers ordered to ports for Navy fuel oil.

Associated Press Washington Theodore Brent The Shipping Board Denman White House Edward Hurley Chicago Senate Capps General Goethals Fleet Corporation State Department United States Daniels Atlantic Pacific

McCrory Clarifies Primer Comment On Chancellor Barrow

Representative McCrory of Schley told the Georgia House under personal privilege that a report misquoted him alleging he said Chancellor Barrow could not write a primer. He explained his remarks referred to sworn testimony about teachers doubting a skilled primer writer and praised Barrow, noting the evidence is on file with the state superintendent. The rest of his report was accurate.

Atlanta McCrory Schley Barrow State Superintendent of Schools House Committee On Phil Cook State Printing Commission Cook William A. Wright W. J. Speer House Committee Trox Bankston Troup County

Man Mindful Of Own Business Draws More Attention

A colorful quip from Uncle Eben in the Washington Star notes that a man who minds his own business attracts more people than a busybody, highlighting the humor of private conduct versus public meddling.

Eben Washington Star

Overlooked a Few Muriel and Ethel Exchange

Eighteen summers is the remark from Muriel while Gladys notes she was born nearsighted in a brief dialogue as the judge observes.

Muriel Gladys Ethel Il—Judge

Operation Averted After Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Philadelphia woman reports long standing menstrual cramps and illness improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the treatment with curing her condition after three bottles and urges others to publish her letter to help fellow women.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Tros. McGonigal Hartville Street Phils

Open Letter Seeks Family Records on Revolutionary War Line

Mrs. Harwood Rosser of Jacksonville Florida asks Athens residents for help locating birth records for James Russell Glenn and his birthplace. She notes his education at the University of Athens and marriage to a Clarke County woman while seeking any genealogical clues to link James Glenn to her great grandfather James Glenn.

James Glenn James Russell Glenn Athens Clarke County Harwood Rosser Market St Jacksonville Fla

Train Crash Kills Six In Port Clinton Ohio

A New York Central train struck a stalled automobile at a grade crossing in Port Clinton Ohio killing six people including a newly married couple and injuring one. The scene also includes unrelated quotes and humorous notes from other publications.

Associated Press Port Clinton Ohio New York Central

Time saves by Banner classifieds for quick wants

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Georgia Education Tax Bill Faces Favorable Report

In Atlanta a joint house and senate education committee recommended passage of a local school tax bill requiring counties to levy 1 to 6 mills to supplement state school funds. Attending officials included M L Brittain and several county superintendents.

Atlanta House Senate Committees of Education State M. I. Brittain M. L. Brittain Luther Elrod Jackson County W. B. Morris Hart County W. M. Holsenbeck Barrow County T. J. Cleveland Elbert County C. H. Calhoun Wilkes County J. S. Stewart Athens T. J. Wooster J. M. Pound State of Georgia Judson L. Hand University of Georgia General Assembly Jacob Reiss Boston Mass House Temperance Committee Pickett Terrell New Agricultural School Senate Committee On Education Peacock Georgia

Are You One of Them Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York relates a stomach episode lasting weeks with gas and severe pains. She followed a druggist's advice and used Chamberlains tablets, noting rapid relief after the first dose and a full recovery with continued use. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent its return once pain has subsided.

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