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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest Advertisements in These Solumne Notices

A collage of small ads and notices listing services and goods from local merchants. Highlights include Lipeconch's Specialty Insurance, The Largest Savings Bank details, Green & Michael loan department, Williams Bros moving services, Daniel Mineral Water guarantee, Athens Overland Co autos for rent, Ford touring bargain, a lost red Duroc pig, a woman wanted for a money handling position, and a white and liver colored setter named Mot with reward.

For Rent and Lost Item Notice at 182 Childs St

Three unfurnished rooms for rent with conveniences listed at 182 Childs St It Found Black pocketbook keys and money found Owner advised to contact Banner office to claim and pay for ad Carpet and art square cloners will be on site for one week starting Monday Phone 558-1 Sat refaction guaranteed on all work Wet

Childs St

Rotary conference spurs rail ticket sale Athens to Atlanta

Seaboard Air Line Railway offers returnable Athens to Atlanta tickets for the International Association of Rotary Clubs meeting. Travel dates June 15 16 17 with return extended to June 25 for 2 dollars 55 cents.

International Association of Rotary Clubs Seaboard Air Line Railway Athens Atlanta

Masonic Lodge Mount Vernon Holds Regular Communication

Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F. and A. M. will hold a regular communication at the hall on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Thursday evening June 14 1917 at 8 30 oclock. E C Paine W M and M O G Quinn secretary announce the meeting.

Mount Vernon Lodge Max Joseph E. C.paine W. M. MO. G. Quinn

Monument to Late Congressman Tribble Commissioned

J. W. Nichols of the Winder Crantte and Marble Company secured a contract from Mrs. J. Tribble to erect an elegant monument in memory of the late congressman from the district, Hon. S. Tribble. The work is to begin immediately.

J. W. Nichols Winder Crantte and ‘Marble Company

Help for Crying Babies and Worried Mothers

An old advertisement touts Jackson's Cordial as remedy for teething crying babies and distressed mothers. It claims benefits for both infant relief and maintaining mothers digestive health.

Cross Peevich Jackson

Song Brings Cheerful Mood, Euripi des Quotation

A quoted line notes a song awakening heart and joy, attributed to Euripi des, suggesting a reflective or poetic sentiment. The fragment presents literary praise without context or further details on source or author.

Euripides

Civil War Belief Imminent in China After Parliament Dissolution

Peking June 13 Chiang Kai-shek as acting premier signs the mandate dissolving parliament prompting beliefs of civil war. Troops mobilize in several provinces with military action possible if President Li Yuan Hung dissolves parliament under Anhwei governor Chang Hsun pressure. In Tokio the U.S. note urging political coordination draws criticism over favoring Japan’s position in China.

Sy Associated Press Peking China Chiang Cho Chung Li Yan Hung Chang Hsun U.S Japan

Dominion of the Air to Decide War Says Coffin Plan

Washington June 13 The defense council outlines aircraft production to dominate European fronts within a year seeking congress approval for a large appropriation. Howard Coffin, chairman, says the plan enjoys broad support from material makers and may be the decisive factor in the war.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Europe The Defense Council Congress Howard Coffin Coun Try

Discontinuance of Trains Between Athens and Lula Debate

The Georgia state railroad commission will hear Southern Railway’s request to greatly reduce passenger service, including 14 local trains and schedule changes, with protests filed for Atlanta to Columbus and Atlanta to Fort Valley routes. Augusta Southern seeks to convert to mixed service and revise commutation rates as a war measure.

Atlanta State Rail Road Commission Southern Railway Georgia Commission Columbus Fort Valley Augusta Southern Railroad

Government stenography training drives summer appeal

Uncle Sam needs thousands of stenographers, typists and clerks in Washington and across the country with salaries up to 1200 dollars yearly. A special summer course offers quick training in shorthand, promising positions come September, with a free investigation and a coupon to learn more.

Uncle Sam Washington Atlanta

Taxation questions linger as Congress debates war bill

Washington reports June 13 that Senate Finance Committee continues revising the House war tax bill amid unresolved questions on income and excess profits taxes and the publishers tax. A Canada Press meeting in Toronto adopts a plan for a Canadian National News Association. Mexico edges toward a near prohibition on oil exports via a new taxation decree taxing crude at high over valuations. Federal Trade Commission accuses 116 lumber firms of conspiracy to suppress competition. The U S proposes equal pay for POW officers per Hague convention as to rank. Food Administration aims to cut living costs by about thirty percent with labor support forthcoming.

Congress Washington, D. C Senate Finance Committee Toronto Canadian Press, Limited Dominion Canadian National News Association Mellving Stone M Inager Associated Press Mexico Federal Trade Commission Food Administration Organized Labor Samuel Gompers Tierbert Hloover Labor

Georgia Prison Population Drops in Year to Year Comparison

Atlanta reports from the state prison commission show a decline in misdemeanor and felony convicts this year. Misdemeanors total 2569 down from 3439, felonies 406 down from 3582, with large county counts listed and farm population figures also shifting. The commission notes no reason given for the drop.

Atlanta State General Assembly Georgia Fulton County Chatham County Bibb County Richmond County

Red Cross Executive Board Plans Athens War Fund Efforts

The executive committee of the Local Red Cross met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize Athens' part in the two hundred million war fund drive.

RED Cross The Chamber of Commerce Athens

Mendoza the Old City of Western Argentina

Mendoza is described as a large western Argentine metropolis noted for municipal beauty. The city appears modern yet is among the oldest towns in the western hemisphere, founded fifty years before Jamestown, Virginia, with its early settlers and families living in England at the time.

Springdale St Mendoza Argentina Jemeste Oo Virginia Mattre Pileriins Enghind

Wartime Board Activities Frame Athens Commencement

The Board of Visitors meets in Athens as war time pressures shrink student presence and adjust plans for commencement. Trustees debate admission of women, wartime conditions, and the bond slate as leaders from Gov Harris to Hoke Smith prepare speeches and schedules. Seniors in training camps may attend graduation after a revised decision.

Board of Mattenss Harris Athens Board of Visitors G. E. Usher Adel H. C. Hunt Powder Springs Ralph Newton Fort Valley A.G. Miller Waycross J. W. Parmer Augusta Sesgion Board of Trustees Gov. No. Harris Atlanta Geo. F. Gober Marietta Henry J. McDaniel Monroe W &, Simmons Lawrenceville Tamilton Tamilton McWhorter Samuel I. Adama Sivanni Byron Mower Bainbridge J. E. Hayes Montezuma H. R. Goethius Columbus Clark Clowell Lloyd Cleveland Griffin Geo. E. Maddox Rome Andrew J. Cobb Stoward Thompson Gainesville Bowdre Phinizy John W. Bennett Dudley VM. Hugue Danville Hugh J. Rowe Harry Hodgson Athas George Peabody New York Theo Th. Atkinson Newno Peter W. Meldrim Savannah W. B. Mecants Winder Miller Colimbne J. J. Conner Cartersville Qiech 1 Calaway Augustan W. E. Thomas Valdosta Tir The Georgia School of Te ‘Nology Argo Messrs L. G. Hardtan Commerce J. J. Brown Altlanta Neeley Waynesboro John Callahan Gee. Gilmore Warthen John A. Gaston Greenville L. L. McMullan Hartwell Mr. Connor Georgia Mew J. W. Lynth D. D Wil P Hoke Smith Weidwee Cat Noyes

Munitions Mines in Georgia Highlight Pyrites Output

Geologist S. W. McCallie, in a quarterly report to Georgia’s Geological Survey advisory board, emphasizes pyrites mines at Creichton Cherokee county and Chestatee Lumpkin county near Dahlonega. The Creichton mine yields 50 tons yearly, Chestatee 100 tons, with potential to boost fertilizer and munitions production, predicting over twice last year’s fertilizer use and a surplus for munitions.

Atlanta Geological Survey of S. W. McCallie Creichton Cherokea County Chestatee Lumpkin County Dahlonega Callie Georgia

Can Can Prices Lower As Market Bureau Reports

Atlanta reports the state Market Bureau released quotations showing easing can prices with assurances of prompt deliveries. Filed prices: No 2 cans 38.25 per 1900 units fob Atlanta with caps. No 3 cans 51 per 1000 fob Atlanta with caps. Smaller lots list No 2 at 40.76 and No 3 at 54.50 per 1000.

Atlanta State Market Bureau F. O B. Atlanta

Madame Lustrat to Speak in South Georgia Today

Madame Lustrat is summoned by the Red Cross in Atlanta to Eastman and McRae for two addresses on Red Cross work. She dedicates energy time and talents to the great cause.

Madame Lustrat The Red Cross Atlanta Eastman and McRae

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. D. Graewell Lipeconch Insurance Auiance J.C Jartert the Larcest Savings Athens Savings Gook Green & Michael Williams Bros Daniel B. H. Weatherly Ford Overlind Co Red Duroc TSW Box Thurs-Sun Robt C. Wilson A. C. Stephens Optometrist Lumpkin Street Houser Clayton and Pulaski Sts J. T. Anderson Real Estate and Fire Insurance Bates Bros Congressman Tribble Boston Cafe Boston Harmon & Ekod Grugedale Greenhouses Conderson & Co Tmenta Province of Anhwei America Coffin Lula Dr. King Mrs. C Riley Tilson Bagwell Business College Luckie Street Atlanta, Ga Luckie St Germany United States Lipscomb Clarkesville M. G. Dearing Erwin & Company Orr's School S. P. Orr Wray &J Athens, Ga Messrs. Bennett, Hayes, Hughes ,and Connor Georgia State College of Agriculture South Georgia Oscar Nichols Insurance Dept
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