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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner explains subscription options and rates including 5.00 yearly 6.25 six months and 1.25 three months plus 10 cents a week. It urges prompt carrier failure notices to the business office as the only way to address delivery issues and ensure regular service.
The article notes a push to begin canning vegetables and praises national registration of men as a symbol of American manhood. It claims Athens Clarke county showed no slackers and salutes the duty of citizens as war looms, predicting enemy leaders will learn of millions registered to stand by the cause.
The article argues Liberty Bonds benefit both patriotism and thrift. It frames bond purchase as an obligation to support the government and secure income, comparing it to a savings deposit with 3.5 percent interest. It warns instability would erode rights and values and stresses bonds as safer investment for non servicemen.
A Confederate reunion in Washington draws several thousand veterans in gray uniforms with banners. Flags mingle with the stars and stripes as old soldiers express patriotism for the nation and readiness to serve. They celebrate Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy while pledging loyalty to the republic amid a mobilizing war era.
Rural Clarke county residents approved a local educational tax to fund longer school terms more teachers better equipment and higher efficiency. The measure aims to provide rural children with educational opportunities comparable to Athens, signaling strong community support and a planned expansion of school resources.
A World War era note extols small county weeklies for unwavering patriotism. They backed the president, urged conscription and preparedness, urged food production, registration, war loan subscriptions, and warned against shirkers and traitors, praising steadfast local press.
The Georgia blow post law requiring locomotives to blow whistles and slow at crossings was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in a test case brought by Seaboard Air Line. The decision, with dissent from Justices White Pitney and Brandeis, ends a long fight affecting Georgia rail operations and commerce.
A humorous exchange turns on a buyer who seemed eager yet escapes a full purchase. The seller notes the man was difficult to finish the sale with, despite initial interest, highlighting a brisk shopper dynamic.
Miss Adeline A. McKenzie of 424 Sixth Ave South Nashville says Tanlac restored her health after eighteen months of nervous prostration and severe weight loss. She reports improved appetite, sleep, and strength after eight bottles and offers to walk twenty five miles to share her experience. Sold in Athens and Winterville by local pharmacists.
The report details registration day scenes across Athens Clarke County with vivid anecdotes. It notes Mr. H Abit Nix as first registrar, Uncle Albert Brown seeking service at 79, and varied responses from white and colored residents. Exemptions, age disputes, and curiosity about the war are recounted with humor and pathos.
A letter from Athens Georgia describes registration of adults 21 to 31 and praises civic loyalty. The writer suggests forming local Home Guards or similar volunteer groups for defense, noting older veterans and citizens could contribute, even supplying rifles, while urging state action.
Mrs. M. Mohsen of Spartanburg reports long backache and weakness resolved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others to try the remedy and share the relief with fellow women suffering from similar illness.
Stockholders of the Athens Canning and Warehouse Company are asked to meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms this afternoon at 4 oclock to organize elect officers and adopt by laws.
The Inn and Cottages at Daniel Mineral Springs near Union Point Georgia will welcome guests on Saturday June 2 1917. The WEagles Hotel Corporation of Union Point Georgia aims to provide the best service with skilled cooks and waiters and invites visitors to vacation there and drink the healing water from Daniel Mineral Springs.
Dr. Lynch of the First Baptist Church of Athens delivered the annual commencement sermon at Mercer University. A Wake Forest and Southern Theological Institute alum, he linked Jeremiah’s prophecies to the graduating class. Attendees wore no caps or gowns due to uncertain attendance and current times. Several graduates stationed at Fort McPherson joined before departing for Atlanta.
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