Germans Renew Verdun Assault as French Hold Douaumont
London dispatch reports German aims to capture Verdun to open a route to Paris, with fiercest fighting around Douaumont village and Fort Douaumont. Elsewhere quiet. Turkish Armenia advances and Austrian submarine actions noted. Australian recruits face discipline issues at Sydney and Liverpool camps.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Paris
Douaumont
Fort Douaumont
Lorraine
Bitlis
Armenia
Petrograd
Bagdad
Erzerum
Persia
Mesopotamia
Seamen Burned In Gasoline Spill On Destroyer Preble
Six seamen were badly burned aboard the destroyer Preble at the San Diego municipal docks during repairs. A coxswain, Arthur A. Grosart, was probably fatally injured after a gasoline can exploded. Two victims alleged a lighted cigarette near the open pail of gasoline touched off the blast.
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Associated Press
San Diego
United States
Preble
Arthur A. Grossart
Municipal
Johnson
Urging a System for Farm Loans
Senator Fletcher of Florida, chairing the rural credits bill committee, cites a Florida agriculture official noting farm loans cost borrowers an average 12 percent. He argues the bill to establish land loan banks is constitutional. He compares federal reserve limits to farm mortgages, noting $450 million vs over $2 billion outstanding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Senate
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Agricultural Bill Gains 21.5 Million in Funds
Washington reports the annual agricultural bill advances to the House carrying 21.5 million dollars an increase of 1.5 million. Provisions include 250 thousand for citrus canker control 2.5 million for foot and mouth disease and 360 thousand to eradicate hog cholera. The piece also notes camp life anecdotes with recruits and officer jargon reflecting military discipline.
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Associated Press
Washington
Primrose Path Delights State Normal School Audience
The Altiorie Literary society at State Normal School presents The Primrose Path tomorrow at 8 pm in the auditorium. Miss Augusta Center directs with Miss Newell Zeigler as society president. The play features a Merry Interlude set at Cranmore Castle with a cast including Lady Joyed, Lady Olivia Olifant, Lord Nicholas Olifant, Rosina Harris, Ursula, Nellie Williams, and others in a baronial hall setting.
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State Normal School
Altiorie
Department of Oratory
Miss Augusta Center
Newell Zeigler
State Normal
Bess
Cranmore Castle
Joyed
Olivia Olifant
Nicholas Olifant
Rosina Harris
Ursula
Nellie Wiliams
Howelle Zwigier
Dudley Hunsden
Hunsdler Park
Evelyn Henry
Kenneth Graham
Surry
Rachel Brock
Willoughby Williams
Williams Manor
Luca Hunt
John Jackstraw
Inez Weldon
Robin
Irene Hagin
Peter
Porter
Nanalyne Brown
Trim
Andy
Bryan's Washington appearance stirs minds on war ships warning
The House again delays action on proposals to warn Americans off armed ships amid uncertainty over form of action. William Jennings Bryan's arrival here adds a potential complication as rules committee fights over procedure and Democrats push substitutes, while Indiana primaries and other factors influence the timing.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Pou
Representative Garrett
White House
McLemore
Indiana
Marriage in the Light of Modern Science Lecture
Dr John P Campbell delivered a strong address in LaConte Hall on Marriage in the Light of Modern Science. It opens a series of lectures by University science faculty with Dr L L Hendren named as next speaker.
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Science Faculty University
John P. Campbell
LaConte Hall
University
L. L. Hendren
Lodge Directory Listing for Local Fraternities and Clubs
Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays at Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council No 375 U C T meets first and third Saturdays at K P Hall Jester Clayton. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building 8 pm. Glenn Lodge No 75 IOOF meets Tuesdays at Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. St Elmo Lodge K P meets Mondays 8 pm Castle Hall Tester Building Clayton St. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M meets Thursdays at Maz Joseph Building Clayton St. Modern Woodmen Camp 16103 meets second and fourth Fridays at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building 8:16 pm.
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Williams Lodge
I. 0
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Max Joseph
Jake Joel
N. G
Mealor
Athens
Lodge
Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Dobbs
E. R
H. Palmer
Classic City Council
U. C
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Glenn Lodge
C. F
Odd Fellows
B. Dunaway
Harry Daves
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Tester
Clayton Street
Aaron Cohen
C. CG
T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic
Maz Joseph
J. H. M'Kinnon
W. M
TNO
G. Quinn
Modern Woodmen of America
J. C. Booth
Federal action urged to keep insurers from leaving South Carolina
Columbia S C March 4 State Insurance Commissioner McMaster today wrote to Senator Tillman and Representative Lever urging federal action to stop fire insurance companies from withdrawing from the South Carolina field after the broker age and anticompact laws. Five companies have closed and others threaten suit en masse.
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Associated Press
Clumbia
8. C
McMaster
Tillman
Lever
South Carolina
Winder Approves Bonds for New City School Building
Special to the Banner from Winder Georgia March 4 citizens approved 22000 bond issue to finish paying for a modern new school building nearing completion. The facility includes 7280 square feet basement labs cloakrooms 16512 square feet first floor auditorium class rooms restrooms offices and a 8576 square foot second floor with seven class rooms. It features a mechanical fan furnace system air changes four times per hour and a full signal and phone network along with a steel pipe conduit lighting system. The building will house 50 to 800 pupils and is described as among Georgia's most modern.
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Winder
United States
Georgia
Church
Athens Streets
Athens Street
Church Street
Christian College
Auburn
Hartwell
Monroe
Thomson
Atlanta
Father’s Hope Hidden in a Plain Line
The Atchison Globe notes a father’s hope and a secret resolve that his son will avoid his own youthful mistakes though the idea is gently implied and kept within a wary tone.
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Atchison Globe
United States to Demand Austria Apology for Petrolite Attack
Washington reports the United States will dispatch a formal note to Austria within days demanding an apology for the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolite in the Mediterranean. The U S says penalties include punishment of the submarine commander and reparations for damage and for an injured crew member. Austria claims the Petrolite was an enemy ship in disguise under the American flag. Petrolite’s captain asserts shell fire and forced provision seizure occurred after refusals.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Austria
Mediterranean
State Department
Weather report from Atlanta describes cold wave and warming Sunday
The forecast indicates fair and warmer weather Sunday for Athens and Georgia. A cold wave with high pressure brought freezing temperatures from Charleston to Jacksonville and interior cotton belt frost. High winds were noted along the coast.
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Atlanta
Athens
Vicinity
Georgia
Charleston
Jacksonville
Cotton Belt
Texas
Nashville
Chicago
Duluth
Winnipeg
Hatteras
Savannah
New York
New England
Mississippi Valley
Colorado
Oregon
Co. F. von Herrmann
Vanity frock with pink silk ribbons described
A fashion note details a white or gandy frock trimmed with pale pink silk ruffles. It features an Empire waist, puffed sleeves, and a large pink satin sash. Materials listed for medium size include 2 1/2 yards 40-inch gandy, 1 yard 37-inch silk, and 2 1/2 yards 6-inch satin rib. Pictorial Review dress No. 6474, sizes 2 to 8 years, price 10 cents.
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Pictural Review
Driss
Ecbddt
Pictoral Review
Punishment as deterent in moral philosophy precepts
A condensed quotation attributed to Mann states that punishment acts to prevent evil but cannot be relied upon to inspire good. The remark contrasts prevention of wrongdoing with the assumption of positive moral impulse.
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Mann
Health Hints on the Care of Babies from the State Board
Emory R. Park M D outlines a plan for healthier babies through Better Parents Better Homes Better Food and Better Nursing. He urges disease screening before marriage better home cleanliness disease prevention in homes better dairy practices and cautions against unsafe bottle feeding and improper nursing practices. He also warns against neglect by nurses and stresses sun safety and clean air for infants.
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State Board of Health
Emory R. Park
M. D
Haif
Frock in silver grey crepe with beaded passementerie
A youthful evening dress in silver grey crepe trimmed with darker satin georgette features a V bodice with beaded passementerie and a silver lace vest. The gown, sized 34 to 44 bust, uses 3 yards 44 inch crepe and 3 yards 36 inch satin. Pictorial Review No. 6486.
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Pictoral Review
Price
Lic
Jewelers Halt Watch Repairs For War Time Value
Glasgow on March 4 reports local jewelers and watchmakers will not repair watches except in gold cases of special value. They require two months notice due to most skilled mechanics being drafted for munitions and shells for the front.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Mycological Colorings Mentioned With Sanitary Gains
The passage notes varied mushroom colorings and references a blue Victim with a tootstool take, arguing for improved sanitary inspection. It asserts such measures will advance aims like Better Eats Better Homes Food and Better Nursing and Better Babies.
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Liverpool
Bush
Wilson
Bryan
W. F. Dobbs
C. KA. Hill
Sam
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