YMCA Campaign Reaches 9000 Goal in Five Days
In five days of canvassing and a kickoff dinner, YMCA workers surpassed the 9000 goal by 109.75. The campaign expands with more secretaries and buildings to support 1.5 million soldiers heading to France. Telegrams indicate a 4 million dollar job, with dinners and suppers organized by the Ladies Garden Club and Daughters of the Committee. Grand total to date stands at 199,109.75 after Wednesday’s subscriptions.
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Athens
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Market Report Signals Cotton Rebound Amid Decline
Spot cotton in Athens and New York rose after an initial decline with prices gaining 22 to 36 points over yesterday. The market opened lower but recovered as demand strengthened, marking a notable swing in the day’s trading and recording higher quotations on the exchange. Chicago quotations followed with wheat and other prices listed, showing activity in the agricultural markets.
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Lew York
Wednesday's Report From Business Committees
A scanned page shows multiple business committee notes with leaders and subscriber totals. It lists Harry Hodgson chairing and names like J M Pound and M G Nicholson with sub counts and monetary totals, plus lines mentioning India, campaigns, and advertisements.
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Harry
Phi Beta Kappa Orator to Speak at University Chapel
Dr George W Kirchwey former dean of Columbia Law School will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa oration on American Ideals at six o clock in the University chapel Monday June 8 The public is invited.
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Law School
Columbia University
New York
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Albany Law School
Sing: Sing
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American Peace League
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New International Encyclopaedia
Wear Those Shoes That Tortured You Sells Freezone Remedy
An advertisement from Cincinnati promotes Freezone to treat corns. It claims a few drops on a tender corn instantly relieves pain and frees the corn from the skin with minimal effort. The copy urges readers to buy a quarter of an ounce at local drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Eleventh Hour Drive Aims to End Liberty Loan Shortfall
Washington reports Treasury officials hope a last minute push will cover a $342 million Liberty Loan gap. New York City subscriptions exceed its allotment by eight million, while Atlanta trails by $22 million. The noon Friday deadline stands firm and Secretary McAdoo calls the drive a patriotic surge. The export trade bill clears the House with 249 to 29, moving to the Senate. The priority shipping bill talks ease with presidential direction for military movements and commerce commission orders. Cutter McCulloch, a former Manila Bay gunboat, sinks after a collision near San Francisco with Governor. crew saved.
Popcorn Factory Proposal Favored at Chamber Meeting
Business leaders at a Chamber of Commerce session backed E. R. Knott’s popcorn factory plan as fair and reasonable and expected swift action.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. R. Knott
Death of Mrs Martin in Augusta
The Augusta death of Mrs. Martin, mother of Mr. H. Martin, is reported with funeral services set for 10 o’clock this morning. Friends and relatives are asked to join in mourning the loss at her Augusta home.
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