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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
8
A collage of small notices lists services and goods ranging from insurance and bank deposits to real estate loans, furniture, clothing, and dining staff, plus lost jewelry, fresh produce, and home moving. Advertisers include Lipscomb, Jester, Athens Savings Bank, Mrs Arthur Burch, Green & Michael, B H Weatherly, Arnold & Abney, Williams Bros, and L. Mazer.
Secretary Daniels announced in a letter to Carrie Catt that women in the Navy department will be paid the same as men for similar clerical positions. The move follows women being placed in clerical roles and reflects parity efforts by the administration.
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a relief for croup and whooping cough. It claims the remedy loosens mucus, eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and helps prevent inflammation with a pleasant taste available from druggists for 25 cents.
A manager laments a single flaw in new dog town ordinances as his star questions why the rules do not extend to critics. The exchange captures tension over regulatory reach and dissent.
Washington reports the export control act to be signed soon as cabinet plans outline its administration. Red Cross drives announce over 35 million dollars pledged in two days with regional progress noted. ProvoSt Marshal Crowder warns registrants to check their own draft status. Women leaders pledge food administration support. A new 35 million dollar loan to Great Britain and 7.5 million to Belgium are recorded. Presbyterian leaders pledge church aid, plus Atlantic shipping adjustments and merchant vessel insurance rules take effect later this month.
University trustees authorized granting a Doctor of Divinity to Rev. Troy Beatty of Memphis. The meeting approved continuing attendance at the university and branch colleges next year and keeping faculty positions open during service. They also authorized filling vacancies. The $25 Southern History prize from Hon. Lucien Knight was accepted. former Governor H D McDaniel was re elected president and T W Reed secretary for specified terms.
Special to the Banner reports that about 4,662,000 natives of Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey reside in the United States. The figure, based on 1910 census data immigration records and mortality estimates, breaks down to Germany 2,349,000 Austria 1,376,000 Hungary 738,000 Turkey 188,000 Bulgaria 11,900.
A circus train halted near Galveston when elephants in the rear car reached into the water tank and drank. The trainer removed four elephants and they were hitched to pull the engine three miles to a water supply, after which the tender was refilled.
The Romans used fixed epochs the Calends the Nones and the Ides. They counted backward from these points making dates like the 12th fall three days before the Ides. Nones varied by month as did Ides, complicating calendar calculations and almanacs.
Senator Sorghum recalls being called a czar and laughs at the idea he is a mild, subdued man out of politics. He notes the remark would make him notably dignant today.
Washington welcomed the Russian mission led by Ambassador Bekhmetieff as it opened its army and prepared to deliver a message from the new government to the president. Separately the Belgian war mission declared its work in the United States complete after expressing gratitude for aid to the stricken people.
Pittsburg June 19 Senor Marconi a member of the Italian war mission urged in an address today that coal and steel are the two greatest needs for victory. The mission then left for Philadelphia. Sweden's mission noted in Washington June 19.
Foreign Minister Lindman public extracts urge Sweden to endure the required sacrifices to stay neutral and avoid the great sufferings of participation in the war. The speech underscores Sweden's firm determination to remain out of the conflict.
New York June 19 Great Britain's weekly expenditures in the United States exceed 50 million dollars. Lord Northcliffe said on his return from Washington that a single contract for 40 million dollars was placed in one day last week.
New York, June 19. National League officials postponed consideration of charges against New York manager John McGraw until tomorrow. The league upheld President Tener s decision to penalize McGraw for a fight with umpire Byron of Cincinnati.
St Elmo Lodge K of P meets Mondays 8 3 at Castle Hall Clayton St. Visitng Knights invited. Williams Lodge IOOF Max Joseph Bldg meets Mondays. Glenn Lodge IOOF meets Tuesdays. Athens BPOE meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meets Thursdays. Geo B Davis Camp W O W meets Wednesdays. Rutherford Klan No 5 KK K meets Fridays. Visiting members invited.
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