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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

2

Hartwell area notices and social announcements

A collection of local notices includes a D A R chapter called meeting at 11 a.m. at 334 Prince Avenue to discuss Red Cross work, a call for education funding and youth schooling, Y W C A camp plans in Tyron North Carolina, a Hartwell marriage tale of L E Bailey and A F Puckett, and Red Cross fundraising in Athens with listed commanding officers.

Elijah Clark Harrison Heidler Prince Avenue Red Cross Sunny Slope Tyron North Carolina South Atlantic Field Committee Y. W. CG Asut Va Railway & Power Building Richmond

What of our foreign population in early 20th century America

L. E. Barton, D. D., cites startling foreign population figures as context for a discussion. He notes New York City holds the most Germans after Berlin, Italians outnumber Naples, Irish exceed Dublin, and over fourteen million aliens have arrived since 1900. He cites Chicago and Philadelphia as highly foreign, and lists major cultural influences while asking about religious impact amid rising spiritualist and Buddhist societies.

L. E. Barton D. D New York City Berlin New York Naples Venice Dublin America United States Mexico South Chicago Philadelphia Chopin Kosciusko Peter the Hermit Columbus Galileo

Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels

A long list of residents and guests share recent movements from Athens to New York St Louis Milwaukee and Atlanta with returns from trips to Tallulah Elberton Georgetown and Savannah. Visitors include Mrs Wiggins Mrs Wingfield Mrs Comer and many others while others plan stays or motor trips and join relatives in nearby towns and cities.

Watkinsville Items Four Year Chapter End of Summer Meeting

The Roberta Wells Chapter LL D held its final summer meeting in the library. The program included a talk on Jefferson Davis by Mrs Wy AW Car roll planned for his birthday observance. A resolution endorsing the Red Cross was adopted and members urged to cooperate locally or nationally. Refreshments were served by Mrs L F Johnson Mixie Mamie and Helen McRee. Fred Davis and Monroe Butler of Athens visited the city Sunday. Miss Lucile Kinnebrew of Athens was the guest of Miss Lizzie Sue Crowley with a Saturday evening hosting.

Hartwell Cupid Alton Holland Herndons L. E. Bailey A. F. Puckett Athens Franklin Spring Hartwell Sin Roberta Wells LL. D Thebrary Jefferson Davis Wy. AW. Carroll Davis Red Cross Association Lucile Kinnebrew Lizzie Sue Crowley Miss Kinne

Complete Stock of Fruit Jars in Mason Glass Tops

We offer full ranges of fruit jars in Mason and glass top styles from 1 2 pint to 2 quarts. Place your orders now for prompt delivery and ensure quick service.

Contralto solo praises at Sunday Baptist service

Brew sang as a contralto solo Just For Today with beautiful effect. Hope Bishop left for Norfolk to enter the navy. Iwin Bishop and B R McRee Jr have been accepted for hospital work and may be called to New York. Evans Johnson and Herschel Maxey accepted and expect to be called to the colors. Roy Thrasher in officers training camp at Fort McPherson. Oconee County Co operative Association to host all star concert tonight for school fund. Miss Martha Sue McRee spent weekend with sister Mrs Otho Branch at Bishop.

Brew the Baptist Church Mr. Hope Bishop Norfolk Uncle Sam Navy Messrs Iwin Bishop B. R. Mc' Ree, Jr New York Evans Johnson Herschel Maxey Oconee Martha Sue McRee Mrs Otho Branch Bishop

Barrow County Court Opens June Term With Judge Cobb

The June 1 term of Barrow county court meets Monday morning in Winder with Judge A. J. Cobb of Athens presiding. A number of important cases postponed from the last session will be tried.

Baraca First’ Methodist Church Barrow Winder Barrow County Court A. J. Cobb Athens

Woodruff Fair rally and Auburn College news items

The Woodruff Fair weekend rally features speakers from state farming groups and agriculture education leaders. A large afternoon canning club demonstration for Baron county youths is planned. Rev J H Wood of Auburn College has been named president, with local trustees pledging strong support. Heavy rains caused damage to infrastructure and crops. A large Baptist baptism service followed evangelistic meetings with 42 new members joining First D Baptist Church.

Woodruff Fair President Mills State Farmers Union J J. Brown A. M. Soule State Agricultural College At Athens Joe Woodruff Clarke County Lois Dowdle J. F. Sheats Canning Clubs Baron Cournty Auburn J. H. Wood Disciples Church Auburn College Chastain Wood

River Keeps Itself Warm in Far North Plant

A hydro electric plant uses submerged heating units as water falls to generate heat, raising river temperature to prevent freezing. This enables ongoing operations of electric gold dredges despite winter cold, avoiding work stoppages.

Popular Science Monthly

Reading class reveals misheard word discouraged

In a reading session a pupil asks for the meaning of discouraged after encountering the misspelled word. Lawrence explains the feeling when you try to do something nice and it fails or breaks, illustrating a moment of frustration and disappointment.

Lawrence

The Great Experiment in Popular Government

Edward Everett reflects on launching a new energy and zeal for a grand experiment in mankind’s history. The passage envisions resolving whether a purely popular system of government can be trusted, amid global upheaval, while venerating past leaders who fought for freedom and truth from their elevated seats above the world.

Edward Everett

Learning to Manipulate a Blanket for Cold Nights

A veteran suggests folding a blanket to cover the body properly by pulling knees to chest and using the four corners to bite, ensuring warmth for prone recruits. The piece notes early instruction on blanket handling to prevent sleepless nights from cold and ill-fitting coverage.

Christian Science Monitor

Misconceptions of Russia Learn by Citizens Say Professor

Professor Pate notes many Americans claim to know Russia yet reveal gaps in understanding. He cites school readers that depict Russian nobles fending off sledges with three-horse teams and whipping them while sparing no cruelty to children. He suggests people assume nothing significant happened in Russia until a dry political upheaval and czar’s fall.

America Christian College Russia Pate Kansas City Star

Puzzle Contest Highlights Bible Quotation Confusion

Argentine newspaper prints Bible passages without attribution stirring reader questions. Editor notes many letters from educated readers unsure of source and how to obtain a copy, revealing widespread biblical unfamiliarity among the public.

Japanese Makers Lead in Palm Based Craft Style

The United States admires Japanese artistry for simplicity in palm inspired products. Japanese progress shines in producing ties mats baskets lacquer ware and related ornamental items from palm leaves and stems. Dwarf palms and developed varieties enhance decorative use.

United States

Blotting Paper Compared to Marsh Under Microscope

A description compares blotting paper absorbing ink to a marsh scene with shrubs and twigs. It explains a blotter’s limit equals the water a marsh can absorb before overflow, due to capillary action of the paper fibers and embedded materials.

Popular Science Monthly

Giant’s Musical Instrument Prompts Guarded Theft Warning

Louisville Courier Journal notes a fairy tale moment where a giant wields a cryout musical instrument. The dialogue suggests a graphophone could be made to imitate the warning, blending folklore with emerging technology in a whimsical scene.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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