Athens Daily Banner Subscription Rates and Delivery Notice
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery options and prices including five dollars yearly two dollars fifty for six months one dollar twenty five for three months and ten cents per week. Remittance can be sent by express post office money order registered letter or check. Readers urged to notify the business office promptly about late or missing deliveries as the sole means of identifying service issues.
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Athens
Post Office
Liberty Bond Drive and World War Effort in Athens
The piece promotes Liberty Bond Day on June 12 in Athens, urging citizens to do more than their share in the war effort. It notes Georgia’s strong but varied registration results, mentions back-yard gardens and food production, and references pests hindering crops as part of the home front struggle. It closes with Secretary Baker’s statement on fighting for peace based on righteousness and national justice.
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Athens
United States
Baker
Who Warns Against Doubting America’s War Aims
A columnist argues that few Americans question the war aims and stresses unity, asserting the country endured German aggression and entered World War to win. Questioning motives is treated as aiding the enemy and undermining American troops.
The Problem of Exemption in the Draft System
The article argues exemption boards must be free of favoritism and politics to ensure fair decisions. It asserts that public trust hinges on impartial boards, warning that bias would destroy the selective draft. It emphasizes service to the country over personal views, stressing every eligible man should serve in the war effort.
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United States
Nick
Negro Exodus Affects Southern Voter Registration
In several Southern states the number of registered voters falls short of federal estimates. The explanation cites a large exodus of Black residents over the past two years. Many who left registered in other states or did not register, skewing state counts downward.
Portrait of a Leader’s Quiet Bond with a Rising Group
The speaker captures the deep empathy and shared pursuit between a guiding figure and a developing team. Their collaboration blends encouragement with critique as they chase higher aims and a clear vision despite uncertain futures.
Not Exempt From Patriotism Despite Not Serving Frontline
The piece urges all citizens to support the war effort through Liberty Loan bonds, stating that even those over age or with poor health can contribute via savings. It argues victory requires mass funding and that wealth comes from earners, linking peace to paying the cost of war.
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Europe
Germany
Patriotism Lesson From a Coupon Store Incident
A New Bedford Standard tale from New York depicts a swarthy Italian buyer in a coupons-for-premiums shop. He asks for the United States flag while his hands are muddy and he clutches torn coupons, prompting the narrator to feel ashamed of his 89 cents.
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New York City
New Bedford
Mass
Unita
Mean Brute Quote Sparks Sympathetic Jeer Row
In a heated exchange Mr. Gabb derides women for a supposed lack of discipline. Mrs. Gabb retorts asking what he means and questions the claim as the argument escalates about restraint and speech.
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Mr. Gabb
Mrs. Gabb
Airplane and Balloon Exchange Barbed Quip
A sharp exchange unfolds as a boastful airplane taunts a balloon calling it wind. The balloon swells in reply and asserts it is self supporting, sparking a brief, witty clash between aerial rivals.
A Sable Philosopher Speaks on Faith and Fortune
A statement reflects on the Bible promise that the righteous are not forsaken and notes a pragmatic view of wealth, suggesting even a faithful person can be tempted toward quick money. The speaker uses dialect to discuss trust, sustenance, and moral balance in tough times.
He Is Always On The Job Handy Young Man In Social Circles
Cartoon by Helen Smith Dayton portrays a popular figure, Arthur, as the dependable bachelor friend in George Host's circle. He is trusted at dinners, helps with serving, notices details, and escorts a guest home, earning endearing praise from hosts and guests.
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Arthur
George Host
Mia. Polliikins
Mary Ellen Scraggs
Helens Smith Dayton
Cartoons Magazine
One Cure for Selfishness Deliberate Practice
A brief moral note describes selfishness as a mind disease causing pain and bodily effects, with its remedy found in the deliberate practice of its opposite. The passage emphasizes disciplined effort to counter self-centered behavior.
Long on Words and Braney Jibe at Language
A quip contrasts Professor Braney’s habit of long words with his concise ideas. The exchange puns that Braney can twin six words to express one idea, mocking verbose speech.
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Fred
Professor Braney
Liberty Bond advertisement urges thrift and national victory
A wartime appeal extols Liberty Loan bonds as secure savings for families. It promotes 8 percent interest, collateral-backed saleability, and calls on citizens to invest in victory while encouraging teaching thrift and informing neighbors of their contribution to democracy.
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France
United States
Two Luxuries Unknown In 1815
A London Chronicle piece notes two comforts long restricted since Waterloo. Tomatoes existed as a tiny berry and were seldom red while bananas reached readers mainly by legend. A Madeira tale claimed natives refused knives to cut the fruit as it resembled the crucifixion.
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London Chronicle
Madeira
It Says The Villain Looked Daggers In The Book
The Old Fogg reads aloud noting a villain's expression with daggers in his gaze. The Grouch counters that a man can have a steely glitter in his eye.
Women Cooks for Armies Considered for British Regiments
News from England says attaching women as cooks and caterers to British regiments is being seriously considered. It notes that wartime needs outweigh traditional norms and recalls Florence Nightingale when women first led field hospital work.
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England
Florence Nightingale
Hie Little Joke In The Ladies' Department
A humorous exchange centers on two bachelors entering the ladies' department and joking about finding wives while browsing stock. The scene plays on gender roles with light, playful banter.
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