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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

5

Balour Sees Far Reaching Effect In Action Of U S

Wenidon June 20 A French statesman argues Allied victory shapes world civilization and frees nations. He says Americans see war aims clearly and value the outcome beyond the current conflict. The speech underscores lasting impact of U S support on global freedom and civilization. Meanwhile U S destroyers in British waters stress discipline and morale with field day events and baseball as a morale builder among sailors.

Associated Press Wenidon Artin Pacour Guy United States House of Hinpre Aneheims Dalfour Am Cans Wilcome Watt

Rome reports taking of formidable positions

Rome reports recapture of important positions east of Arras from Germans. Axis forces in Champagne gain footholds in trenches. Italians on Asiago plateau near Trentino again press an offensive. Canadian troops seize next German trenches at Reservoir Hill, taking 35 prisoners, near Lens. Submarine toll for the week heavily up, with 27 British ships over 1600 tons sunk. American railway mission in Russia seeks wider rail analysis to ease congestion. Greece to expel 31 people after King Constantine’s abdication. Spain unrest denied by ambassador.

Rome Arras Champagne Asiago Trentino Rome War Office France Reservoir Hill Lens London

Fourteen New Red Cross Members Joined At Athens Chapter

Fourteen new members are listed for the Athens Red Cross chapter with one dollar dues. Names include Mrs. McBride Howell Athens, Ga., Miss Clara Bradley Athens, Miss Alban Dearing Athens, and others from Comer Jefferson and Athens with dues ranging from one to two dollars. Total dues amount to fourteen dollars.

THE RED Cross Athens Red Cross D. G. Bickers McBride Howell Athens, Ga Clara Bradley Hancock Avenue Athens Alban Dearing Zillah Hutcherson Comer T. (. Hutcherson Aline Grimes E. L. Williamson Jefferson Pansy Aiken Agnes Jabowski J. E. Randolph Lulia Collier Pauline Martin J. A. Wills J.T. Anderson

Wrong Geography Note Sparks Teacher Letter

A reader letter to the Banner questions Tarr & McMurry’s Georgia supplement, noting errors about Oxford in Newton County and the Emory College site. The writer asks whether the Experiment Station belongs to Experiment, Georgia near Griffin, and whether Barnesville hosts a Methodist college and an Experiment Station.

Tarr &, McMurry Georgia Supplement Newton County Atlanta Oxford Emory College ISSS State Agricultural Experiment Station Barnesville Experiment Griffin Barnes Ville Methodist College

Red Cross Campaign Reaches 43 Million In Three Days

Nationwide Red Cross drive reports 9 million in subscriptions to headquarters today, totaling 43.5 million after three days. New York City contributed 19.5 million. many cities yet to report, with hopes of large returns before Monday.

Associated Press Washington Red Cross New York City

Murder and Robbery and Then Blackmail in New York Case

New York on June 20 saw a confession by Mrs Ray Hyman a banker earning one percent monthly. She faces charges of appropriating over half a million dollars entrusted for investment without security. The confession led to nine arrests and accuses others of attempting to drown her to avoid exposure.

Associated Press New York Gilchrist Ray Hyman Ndfty

No Motive Sought In Rutgers Student Murder Case

New Brunswick New Jersey June 20 No motive has been disclosed yet for the murder of John Piper a Rutgers College student whose body was found Saturday after he had been missing four months Doctor William Condon a prominent physician captain of the United States medical corps is under arrest in Chattanooga charged with the crime.

Associated Press New Brunswick N. J John Piper Rutgers College William Condon United States Medical Corps Chattanooga

Georgia students named to Fort McPherson camp list

A partial list from Fort McPherson shows several Georgia graduates and former students in the officers training unit. Omitted names include W H L Quarterman Jr, Robert L McWhorter captain, Charles Brown son of former governor Brown, and W A Cunningham 1915 law graduate, with possibility of more omissions.

Georgia Fort McPherson W. H L. Quarterman Rober L. McWhorter Charles Brown

Countess testifies against husband in costly divorce case

Eleanor Date terson of Chicago testified that Count Josef Gizycka neglected her on the Russia estate and led a life of hunting, drinking, and women. She said it took a year to maintain her establishment and requested her decree as the case moves forward in Chicago.

Chicago Aune Ate Ilayeka Eleanor Date Terson Hiverce Anit Russia Josef Gizycka Thomson

Uncle Sam Delivery Boy for New York

A wartime measure moves all delivery service of retail dry goods stores under the United States Post Office in a single system. The Post Office priced to handle the trade on a parcel post basis, announced by L. L. Howe, executive secretary of the National Retail Dry Goods Association.

Associated Press New York United States Post Office L. Howe National Retail Dry Goods Association Post Ofice

MYSTERY IN MURDER OF STUDENT PROBE CONTINUES

Associated Press reports new twists in the Rul Croger case. Miss Conna Latue, accused of tipping police, cannot provide a coherent account of the alleged assault that led to her leaping from an apartment window. Miss Tat Rue, visited by Assistant D A General Rorke, may reveal parts of the choking incident as investigators press ahead.

Associated Press New York Conna Latue Rul Croger Tat Rue Rorke

Appam Case Decided by Federal Tribunal

New York, June 20. The Federal court dismissed the suit of Appam owners to recover freight from the sale of perishables aboard the British steamship Appam. The court ruled submission to capture abandoned the cargo. The Appam was captured near the Canary Islands in January 1916 by the German raider Moone and towed to Hampton Roads. The Supreme Court had returned Appam to the owners, holding captors’ title forfeited for overstaying in a neutral port.

Associated Press New York Appam Canary Islands Moone Hampton Roads Supreme Court

Fooled by a Fox Hunter Turns to Cat

Fox hunter Frank Westcott pursues what he believes is a fox across Absecon Crossing area. The chase ends when his hound leads him to his own yard and an exhausted tabby cat panting in the shed. The misled pursuit spanned miles and varied terrain in a humorous twist.

Frank Westcott Absecon Westcott Baltimore

Commerce Presbyterians Dedicate New Church Edifice

After paying all debts Commerce Presbyterian church held a June 18 dedication service. Rev E L Hill preached a high quality sermon as members and neighboring churches filled the commodious house of worship. The event marked a historic milestone after years of struggle and effort. Dr W B Hardman announced plans for a two story brick garage on South Broad Street to be leased to Commerce Auto Co for ten years.

E. L. Hill D. D Commerce Presbyterian Church Dro Rex VooPo Scoville Commerce First Method T Church Frances Hardman Tl. Serman Bol. Hill Athens First Hill W. B. Hardman W. B. Blirdman South Broad Street Anderson's Bank Slite Commerce Ato Co

Rev Belk in Commerce for revival week

Dr S R Belk of Athens First Methodist Church arrived in Commerce and preached the first revival sermon to a large attentive congregation. He quoted the first Psalm verbatim and set a high standard for the series expected to continue through the week, possibly longer if interest remains.

S. R. Belk D. D Commerce Ss. R. Belk Athens God Belk

Love and Sacrifice for a New Coat and Dress

A tender exchange where a lover asks for one coat as proof of devotion. She answers he could love her if he had sacrificed others to buy her a new dress, expressing conditional affection amid intimate embrace.

Use of Idle Lands Imperative

Andrew M. Soule of Georgia State College of Agriculture argues the South can boost food and poultry production by utilizing idle lands around factories and lumberowner holdings. He notes idle lands exist and, if managed, can help avert shortages. collaboration with manufacturers and farmers is urged to prevent famine this fall and winter.

Andrew M. Soule Georgia State College of Agriculture South Seuta

Sorgium For Forage John R Fan Agronomy Ga State College

Sorghum is praised as the best forage crop in Georgia, yielding high tonnage under most soils and climates. It rapidly grows after rain, is palatable to stock, and cost to seed is low. Broadcasting or drilling work, row planting gives higher yield with easier baling hay and direct feeding from fields.

John R. Fan State College of Agriculture

Fire Destroys Grazing Areas Across Ranges

Studies by the U S Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture find annual range burning harms grazing. Burned areas yield less coarse forage and fewer varieties of forage plants, while unburned areas increase variety and show higher weight gains per head.

United States Department of Agriculture College of Agriculture

Feeding the milk cow by Milton Jarnigan at Georgia State College

Prof. Milton P. Jarnigan argues under feeding causes dairy losses. He advises cows require half feed for maintenance and one pound of concentrate per unit of milk produced, with high protein concentrates. Forage amount should match the cow’s appetite. silage is cheap in the South and recommended for any farm with over ten milk cows.

Milton P. Jarnigan Animal Husb

Reducing the Boll Weevil Damage

Field agent J G Oliver notes stalk destruction reduces weevil survival. Stalk destruction in fall kills overwintering weevils and eggs, leaving fields with destroyed stalks showing no weevils by month’s start, while intact fields remain infested. He urges united farmer action to destroy stalks for simple weevil control.

J. G. Oliver Gic Cee Neareat

Beans as Bread Substitute in Georgia Crops Rise

Growing pole beans offer a dual benefit as a nutritious food and a potential substitute for wheat in bread making. The article urges greatly expanding bean production in Georgia, noting green and dried beans can be harvested from cornfields for table use in late summer and autumn.

Georgia

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