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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
5
A local druggist touts Jad Salts as a remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, claiming four ounces taken before breakfast clears clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders. The advertisement emphasizes affordability and safety, urging regular use to maintain kidney health.
The local exemption board forwarded Dr. Dan H. DuPree and Dr. W. H. Cabaniss for confirmation by the governor as additional members of the board to join Dr. S. S. Smith the regular county physician. It will be difficult to attend to other business and examine hundreds of registrants in three days.
Sheriff Cliff Barber and Clerk Homer Hancock of Jackson County met with the local exemption board from Jefferson to align on uniform handling of draft orders. The piece laments resistance to cooperation and urges residents to join the Buy In Athens movement by registering opposition to out of town buying.
Owing to shortage of coach equipment needed for government duties it is necessary to discontinue the sale of the $1.50 round trip tickets to Atlanta. J Z Hoke Casal Athens Ga July 25.
In Atlanta on July 27 the Georgia House split 78 to 60 over special orders as Speaker John N Holder steered the rules committee fight on constitutional amendments. A narrow 67 to 65 vote allowed the rules report to stand and set the House on a numeric calendar. The session highlighted debates on a bill to purge vice and protect army cantonments, with adjournment for Monday. The Senate meanwhile passed wage payment reforms to curb loan sharks, and debated game zone dates.
Guidance from the Postmaster General on parcel post to U S Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Include unit designation and "American Expeditionary Forces" on the address, avoid listing station details, and ensure prepaid postage and secure packing. Burleson issues Order 541 detailing weight limits, rates, and dispatch rules for fourth class parcels to troops overseas.
Athens reports exceptionally fine Red Cross subscriptions with most payments in. The Ladies Regiment will go out August 1 to collect additional pledges. Many bills remain unpaid or unreported to Mr Forbes, who is away at annual camp. Return all unpaid bills to the Y M C A now and report any paid bills missed by Forbes. Until totals are known no August collection can proceed.
A fragment recalls a remark about a drug no longer affordable to keep, contrasting wealth and past food-product manufacturing with a non-food item now costly to own. The dialogue hints at illicit commerce and changing access to a sought substance.
A home care tip suggests rubbing white vaseline on a baby's head to promote hair growth. The guidance emphasizes a simple topical approach, noting vaseline can moisturize the scalp and may support healthier hair development in infants.
A letter recounts three officers traveling over 200 miles to France in a single carriage without speaking. They gaze at each other waiting to break the ice while the old reserve remains intact. The amusing scene ends with three cast iron diots. Women win voting rights at primaries in Arkansas. The tale of seven as a lucky number ties to Apollo and seven sacred swans at his birth.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta shows lawmakers debating repeal of the tax equalization law. The Ways and Means Committee defeated the bill, with Rep Trammell planning to disagree to the report. A General Judiciary No 1 bill remains to be pushed next year. Also a bill by Rep Beck proposes gubernatorially appointed tax commissioner with a two year term and a $2500 salary plus staff. A Burt bill seeks a five year moratorium on debts for wartime draftees and volunteers.
The first list of jurors drawn for the August term of the City Court of Athens includes 37 names such as P. Alexander, H A Poss, J N Roberts, J C Fowler, George E Stone, E R Hodgson Jr, C W Shupe, E C Potts, W M Crane, Geo P Eidson, F A Lipscomb, W H Griffeth, A P Dearing, R T Yarbrough, S O Smith, C J Hadaway, and others.
Local Board workers led by Clerk Elmer Crawford and Sheriff Walter Jackson compiled a master draft list. They selected 2 017 names from the thousands to form the complete roster, with 262 men chosen to be summoned for examination first.
Special at Costa's in Athens for Sunday. Strawberry ice cream made with cold packed strawberries. Phone 697. Make every day a Trade-at-Home day.
New York Telegram notes that the original forests of the United States were larger in extent and greater in standing timber than those of any other region. The piece emphasizes the abundance and variety of useful tree species present before widespread denudation and industrial exploitation.
At a meeting of the Home Guards, officers were named and drill days fixed for Tuesdays and Fridays. Capt. Abu Nix issues General Order No 1 with appointments including Herschel Carthers as 1st Sergt and company clerk and several sergeants corporals and supernumerary sergeants. General Order No 2 sets drills on Herty Field University Campus at 6 15 first call and 6 25 assembly with 7 15 recall.
Dr. E. M. Poteat, Furman University president and renowned Southern preacher, will speak at the First Baptist Church of Athens on Sunday for both morning and evening services. He is a familiar, forceful speaker with a strong following, and large crowds are expected. Teachers of the summer school are especially invited, and the public is urged to attend.
Chief of Police Henry Beusse is back on the job after several days of illness following his return from South Georgia. He has nearly fully recovered and resumed his duties.
Annie Stewart of Boston testifies after seven years of indigestion dyspepsia and insomnia that Tonoline improved her condition within two weeks. She says she can eat any food sleep well and no longer suffers pains. Palmer's 3 Drug Stores sell and guarantee Tonoline with caution about weight gain.
Reverend A J Sears pastor at Young Harris Methodist Church leaves today for Wilkes county to assist Reverend Frank S Hudson of the Broad River circuit in a protracted meeting. Mrs Sears remains in Atlanta with her sister while Reverend George Stone preaches tomorrow morning and Reverend Jesse Warwick preaches at 8 30 in the evening.
William James Freeman, three weeks old and son of Mr F L Freeman, died yesterday morning. The funeral was conducted by Rev J A Bell from 187 Tibbets Street and interment followed at Oconee cemetery. The baby's mother died shortly after birth.
A local notice notes that consumers split the dollar spent at local shops among the butcher baker and candlestick maker, each receiving a portion of the proceeds.
In a sharp exchange, two editors spar over manuscript screening. One mocks the editor’s grasp of rejected submissions while the other quips the editor may not read manuscripts he accepts, reflecting tensions in publication judgment.
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