Athens Chamber Leads Five County Food Production Rally Effort
A united drive to boost food and feed production spans Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Jackson and Madison counties. Leaders from five counties plan a Sunday series of talks with experts and businessmen, promoting grain storage elevators potato drying houses and a farmers exchange.
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Oconee
Oglethorpe
Madison
Jackson
Clarke
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Madison Counties
Chauncey Smith
Southern Bell Telephone &° ‘Telegraph Company
The
Food Administration
Farmers’ Exchange
Messrs. Bright McConnell
T. W. Crawford
J.T. Pittard
T. 8. Johnson
W. BE. Hensley
Dr. Colle
Z. B. Maddox
W. B. ‘Whitehead
Marvin Franklin
George D. Stone
W. E. Broach
C. N. Hodgeon
J. M. Hodgson
Jere M. Pound
Senate approves sale of all enemy property
The Senate on March 11 approved legislation requested by Alien Property Custodian Palmer to sell all enemy property in the United States to uproot German influence. The measure was added to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill after hours of denunciation of kultur and German intrigues. An amendment to allow the President to acquire title to German steamship docks at Hoboken was also adopted by unanimous vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Senate
Hoboken
Allied shipyard workers gain draft exemption
Negotiations between the United States and the Allies seek to exempt Allied nationals employed in American shipyards from the draft. Washington notes shipbuilding as vital war service and cites many English Scottish and Irish workers in U S yards awaiting formal recognition.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Rally Sets March 16 Athens University Rally Details
A county wide rally will be held in Athens at the Octagon on the university campus at 3 PM next Saturday March 16. Speakers include Dr Jere M Pound and Dr A M Soule. Leaders will canvass counties Sunday March 17 with many speakers and a full schedule to be announced. The meeting drew officials from several counties and Athens Clarke county. MAKE YOUR CITY TAX RETURN E TODAY.
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Athens
Jere M. Pound
A. M. Soule
Lexington
Oglethorpe
L. H. Bacon
W. A. Shackelford, Mesers
Phil W. Davis, Jr
E. P. Shull
T. W. Crawford
G. M. Hunter
J. G. David
J. G. Alexander
B. W. Maxwell
W. M. Chafin
C. P. Smith
Crawford
Jackson County
W.H. Smith
Jefferson
Luther Elrod
Messrs
Y E.randolph
Jam
K. Bright McConnell
Commerce
Madison
Oconpe
Clarke
B. Maddox
Farmington
B. G. Huff
Bishop
W. E. Whitehead
G. W. Moore
T. J. Stevens
O. L. Deaiwyler
Carlton
W. M. Colle
George D. Stone
John T. Pittard
Winterville
R. J. Williams
Lamar Barber
W. R. O’kelley
Hull
Marvin Franklin
Danielsville
Clarke County
C. D. Flanigen
J. M. Hodgson
M. J. Abney
J. W. James, Jr
W. G. Griffeth
C. M. Snellings
J. F. Tibbetts
President urges Overman bill for government reorganization
Washington reports President Wilson renews demand for the Overman act to grant broader powers over federal departments. After talks with Overman a compromise seems unlikely. Overman vows to oppose any watered down version while claiming sufficient votes in the judiciary committee to push the bill as introduced.
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Associated Press
Washington
Overman
Wilson
Smith
Georgia
Army, Navy and Shipping Board
Judiciary Committee
Second Destroyer Building Yard For Henry Ford's Work
Detroit reports a second shipbuilding plant to produce submarine destroyers will be erected near Newark New Jersey by Henry Ford. The plant will duplicate one under construction near Detroit to speed up war material production.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
Mich
Newark
N.J
Mail carrier accused of $3000 on bogus telegram
Albert P. Elliott a local mail carrier was arrested in Chipley Florida on March 11 charged with securing over $3000 on a bogus telegram. A telegram from a Dothan Alabama bank waiving identification was presented and cashed Elliott is alleged to have received the telegram. The Dothan bank denies sending the message.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Albert P. Elliott
Chipley
Dothan
Eliott
Dothan Bank
American Forces Raid Lorraine Front In Three Successful Attacks
American troops conducted three raids on German lines in Lorraine reaching the second enemy trench before withdrawal. They destroyed barbed defenses and seized war material with strong artillery support. British lines in the Alimentieres sector were repulsed amid heavy fire. Fighting also extends along the Flanders front and British advances continue in Palestine. The Brest-Litovsk peace strike sparked Trotzky’s resignation, and a new bombardment of Rheims cathedral is anticipated. Air squadrons were active including a German raid on Naples.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lorraine Front
Ar Ca
Alimentieres
Flanders
Palestine
Trotzky
Brest- Litovsk
Rheims
Naples
Wilson Sends US Sympathy to Russian People
President Wilson cables a message of sympathy to the Russian people via the American consul in Moscow on the eve of the Moscow congress of Soviets. He states the United States cannot provide direct aid but will seek opportunities to restore Russia’s sovereignty and independence.
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Pres
Wilson
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Moscow
Russian Congress of Soviets
Russia
Congress
Europe
The
Baker Pilgrimage to France Gains Unusual Significance
Washington reports the safe arrival in France of Secretary Baker and his party. Navy department announcement confirms movement as press coverage flags a military mission with American troops expanding on the battle lines. Officials note Westington influence may boost Allied chieftains.
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Baker
France
Associated Presse
Washington
Navy Department
Spcusor
Westington
Georgia Varsity and 1908 Champions Meet For Red Cross Benefit
At 3:30 this afternoon Sanford Field hosts a benefit game between the 1908 Georgia champions and a strong Red and Black varsity, with Mayor Andrew C. Erwin umpiring. Westbrook opens pitching, Simpson catches, and several veterans along with promising new players will appear for Georgia in a bid to support the Athens Red Cross chapter as 25 cents per ticket goes to the cause.
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Georgia
Red Cross
Sanford Field
Athens Red Cross Chapter
Andrew C. Erwin
Colby
Westbrook
Simpson
Derrick
Watson
Hodgson
Brown
Thrasher Brothers
Graves
Threethirty
Sanford
Fish For Meatless Day And Fresh Produce Listings
Mackerel varieties including Spanish Mackerel and shad are marketed for meatless days, with oysters and other items like Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Pimento Cheese featured. Local shops Arnold & Arnold and Arnold & Abney advertise fresh produce such as lettuce, celery, peppers, cabbage, rutabaga, turnips, and cream puffs, with prices and phone listings for J. Van Straaten.
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J. van Straaten
German American Alliance urged Hughes support and mail talks
Washington reports describe the German American Alliance pressuring members to back Hughes for president and urging a special congressional session to bar munitions shipments to the Allies. The war department considers weekly casualty lists. A French village named in a report was bombed after Associated Press publication. Pershing lists nine killed and twenty eight killed in action in a single day.
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Associated Press
Washington
German-American Alliance
Organizaons
Senate
Sims
Pittsburg
Allegheny Alliance
Hughes
Congress
United States
Germany
Department of War
Baker
Europe
Pershing
Canada Going Dry This Year
Ottawa reports that Canada apart from Quebec and Ontario will adopt prohibition on April 11. The plan foresees ending the current year with remaining provinces moving to dry status by December 31.
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Canada
Associated Press
Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
South German Prisoners for Alabama Farms Appeal
Montgomery March 11. Governor Henderson wired President Wilson urging bring German prisoners of war to the South to work on farms and public works to relieve farm labor shortages. He notes low foreign population would limit complications and Alabama congressmen are lobbying in Washington on the plan.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Wilson
South
Charles Henderson
Alabama
Washington
Cotton by Water From Ports South
Washington March 11 The movement of cotton by water from Southern ports to New York and New England proceeds well Director McAdoo announced that 100000 additional bales have been ordered transported by this route There were 126000 bales previously included in steamer movement arrangements.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
New England
McAdoo
Thornton's Luncheonette Special Menu Notes
Thornton's offers a luncheonette specials list with items including Chicken Salad on bread with coffee or milk for 25 cents and Vegetable Soup, Baked Red Snapper with sides, Chicken Hash on toast for 25 cents, oysters, baked apple desserts, and homemade pies. Beverages include lemon apple coconut coffee and tea. Menu features cakes and milk choices priced from 5 to 10 cents.
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Thornton's
Fireman Strike Halts Government Contract Mills
Il River Massachusetts March 11 Most of the large cotton mills in this city have been operating around the clock to fulfill government contracts but a fireman strike has left many plants inactive and workers idle amid wage disputes and production delays. The stoppage affects major mills and labor relations in the district.
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Il River
Mass
Lawmakers weigh federal prohibition ratification in Albany
Albany March 11 legislative committee members heard long arguments for and against ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. Action on the ratification resolution is set in the assembly for tomorrow amid spirited debates.
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Sy Associated Press
Albany
Unsinkable Ships Not Believed Practical
Naval experts expect an unfavorable board report on ships with buoyancy boxes designed to be unsinkable. They admit ships could stay afloat after severe damage but argue torpedoes would render them unseaworthy as sear se carriers. Refitting and building these vessels would require substantial time.
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Associated
Prosa
Washington
Woman denies soldier’s body as brother in law dispute
In Chattanooga a private Charles B. Earle was murdered two weeks ago with his throat cut. On his deathbed he named a woman in Athens Georgia as his sister. Funeral services were held and the body sent to Athens where the woman denied kinship, then the body was returned to Chattanooga and to be interred tomorrow.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ofarch Ua
Charles B. Earle
Earle
Athens
Madame Louise Palmist Readings At 612 N Jackson Street
Palmist Madame Louise offers life readings to reveal name age and occupation and advise self improvement. Daily sessions start at 10 a m with Sunday hours 10 a m to 1 p m at 612 N Jackson Street near Dougherty on the A L car line.
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Madame Louise
Jackson Street
Dougherty
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Macon
Enemy Property
Alien Allied
Anderson & Gunn
Btock Company
Colonial
Anderson-Gunn Comedy Company
Colonial Theater
Wyoming
Anderson-Gunn
Biby Deaw
Ruth Lamont
Iver D. Anderson
Charley Chaplin
Charney
Leon Melody Gunn
Gunn
Irug
Heart of America
Egia
Philadelphia
Arnold & Arnold
Arnold & Abney
California
Sclons
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