Clarke County Hears Call for Bigger Food Crop
Clarke County plans bigger food crop production this year following Sunday rallies by Chamber of Commerce food campaigners. Speakers Dr. Pound and Dr. Soule urged increased planting, fertilization, and cultivation to feed soldiers and Allies, with gatherings across Clarke and Oglethorpe counties and a Winterville high school meeting packed with farmers and residents.
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Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
Georgia
Winterville
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Soule
Pound
Clarke
Oglethorpe
George D. Stone
Dr. Pound
Dr. Soule
Oglethorpe County
Ballew Trial At Lexington Today
Lexington Ga March 18 Attorney Ballew the Texas lawyer indicted by the Oglethorpe grand jury on counts of criminal libel and barratry in connection with his conduct in reference to the Jim Smith estate legislation will be placed on trial here tomorrow before Judge Hodges in the superior court. The will hearing of James M Smith appealed from the ordinary's court on caveats of Mrs Eaton, remanded to state court. trial set for first Monday in April.
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Lexington
Ballew
Oglethorpe Grand Jury
Jim Smith
Hodges
WII
James M. ‘Smilth
Eaton
United States
Newman
Whitman Calls Machold Bill Evasion and Deception
Governor Whitman labels the Machold bill an evasion and deception. He sent a message to the New York Assembly opposing the measure which sought an advisory referendum on ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. He argued it would have no binding effect and would not relieve legislators of responsibility.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Whitman
President Wilson Messages Georgia War Conference
President Wilson sends greeting to Georgia State Council of Defense meeting starting tomorrow for a two day war work conference. He urges county and cross road meetings to spread a message that the nation fights for justice and open dealings among peoples. Governor Hugh Dorsey received the message.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Hugh Dorsey
Wilson
State Council of Defense
Aross
South Bend Malleable Range Demonstration Invited
A March 20 to 26 demonstration of the South Bend Malleable Range is announced at Scott Hardware Company with a cordial invitation to attend. The notice urges friends to attend and remember the date and place.
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South Bend
Scott Hardware Company
Scott Hardware Co
Clayton Street
Fifteen Hurt as Street Car Collides with Engine
Atlanta on March 18 reports fifteen injured in a crash between a Virginia avenue street car and a switch engine near Fort McPherson. Four are seriously hurt as investigators cite signal confusion.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Virginia Avenue
Fort McPherson
Secretary Philip Cook Dies Sudden in Atlanta Home
Secretary of State Philip Cook, aged sixty, died suddenly at his home in Atlanta this morning. He served as state secretary since 1898 and his father held the post earlier. He is survived by four sons, two daughters, and a son-in-law.
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Seretary
Philip Cook
Atlanta
Associated Press
Capitol
Hie
Phi Cook
Charles Cook
Arthur Cook
Lawrence Cook
Misa Minnie Cook
Lee Clark
Kyndale
Y M C A War Service Conference In Athens
Dr W W Alexander associate secretary of the southeastern military department of the army Y M C A war work will hold a conference in Athens on Wednesday morning March 20 at 11 The aim is to recruit strong business and professional men to serve as secretaries in Y army buildings and home camps The drive seeks 844 men for overseas duties and 450 for home camps with emphasis on attending and bringing friends to learn the facts firsthand.
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Athens
W. W. Alexander
Southeastern Military Department
Army
Y. M. C. A. War Work
Sivekaunt Ae
Garden Club Meeting Set at Y W C A Parlors
Garden Club members are urged to attend a crucial meeting at the YWCA parlors Wednesday. A speaker may deliver a timely address on a live topic, depending on his engagements.
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Garden Club
Meatless Day Fish Specials At Local Delicatessens
Costa's Delicatessen Shop and Arnold & Abney advertise meatless options including Spanish Mackerel fresh from the coast, seed Irish potatoes Maine Cobblers, fresh vegetables, and Purina Whole Wheat Flour. Listings urge Meatless Tuesdays with seafood and plant foods, plus crackers and winesap apples for meals.
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Arnold & Abney
Maine
Purina
C MURPHEY CANDLER DECIDES AGAINST US SENATE BID
Atlanta March 1 a close associate says C M Candler will not enter the United States senate race against Thomas W Hardwick He cites risk of splitting the anti Hardwick vote and aiding the incumbent He is urged by supporters for his expertise on railroads and public utilities to remain active in state affairs Meanwhile William J Harris arrives in Atlanta for a campaign launch and unity appeal in the war crisis era focusing on patriotism and anti German influence
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Atlanta
Q. Fater Cats Candler
The
of Georgia
United States Senate
Candler
William J. Harris
Railroad Commission
Harrie
Hardwick
Ae Iad
Ithe Railroad.commission
At- Menta
Nespaper
Harris
Washington
Germany
Georgia
Presbyterians of Athens Go Over the Top
The Southern Presbyterian drive for beneficent causes in 1918 set a $3,000,000 goal. Athens First Church sought $10,000 of the $19,000 assigned to the Athens presbytery. by 6 pm Monday the canvass committee, led by J. A. Wier and 50 volunteers, reported $10,108 raised, exceeding the target. This total excludes $6,000 for annual current expenses.
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Presbyterians OF
Athens
Southern Presbyterian Church
Synods of
Georgia
Presbytery of
First Church of
J. A. Wier
Four alleged French citizens held in New York hotels
Four men and women claiming French citizenship but suspected of German espionage were seized in prominent New York hotel suites by Justice Department agents. Madame Storch and Baron DeBeville were intercepted in Key West while attempting to reach Cuba. others are Madame Nix and Count DeClairmont. They face deportation to France for prosecution.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Justice
Madame Storch
Hardware store demo offers best range and cracker sale
From March 20 through 26 Scott Hardware Co on Clayton Street showcases a range demo and invites customers to bring friends. Oat Meal Crackers priced at 15 cents are advertised as available through Arnold and Abney.
King-Hodgson Co announces daily deliveries at set times
The King-Hodgson Co states orders must be placed in time for daily deliveries at 9 am 11 am and 4 pm with an extra 6 pm dash on Saturdays The notice asks patrons to cooperate to ensure better service and hours for employees and government conservation efforts See Tate Wright Farhi Loang mentioned in the notice.
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THE
King-Hodgson CO
Allies May Launch Great Drive Soon Amid War News
Washington reports forty four casualties list from the war department with Captain James E. Miller among the dead or missing. Allied and Teuton reports claim control along the front from the North to the Swiss border as expectations rise for a German offensive. British air forces claim success at Puinkirk with five German planes destroyed and two observers killed.
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Washington
War
James E. Miller
Ejight
Siz
Hennet
Teuton
Cen
London
Puinkirk
Athens Red Cross Receives $10 Gift from Murray & York
Dr.Goule state food administrator turned over a $10 check to Chairman Tibbetts of the Athens Red Cross. The money came from Murray & York of Atlanta, forfeited last week for food administration rule violations. The firm paid the Red Cross as an alternative to a fine, with further similar gifts expected.
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Goule
Tibbetts
The
Red Cross
Ube
Murray & York
Atlanta
Food Administration
Red Cross Treasury
Gainesville Officer Kills Father-in-Law in Justified Shooting
Gainesville Ga March 18 Police Officer Howell Smith former chief shot and killed John G Stringer his wife's father at the Smith home in what coroner inquest terms as justified Stringer a 65 year old rural mail carrier had moved to a Wilkes county farm and was visiting his daughter-in-law when he allegedly threatened the family with a pistol before Smith fired at him in the entrance of the home.
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Banner
Gainesville
Howell Smith
John G. Stringer
Smith
Stringer
Wilkes County
Officers arrest Will Porter in Lynwood Park shooting
Police report arrest of Will Porter a man described as a Negro in the Lynwood Park area for a recent shooting that injured Hugh Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick remains hospitalized with severe injuries as doctors say the wounded man may die after refusing treatment.
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Will Porter
Hugh Kilpatrick
Lyn‘wood Park
King Cotton Reaches Record High Prices in Ath eny
Cotton sold on Ath eny streets yesterday at 35 cents with some fine bales higher. The price marks a record for the season and surpasses any paid since the War Between the States, with few bales reaching such levels in those days.
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Atheny
Normal Market Spanish Mackerel and Mackerel Steak
A market listing notes availability of Spanish mackerel and mackerel steak under item code 1336. The entry reads as a simple price or stock line with no additional details.
Thornton's Luncheonette Special Menu Recap
Luncheonette offers thicken salad with bread and beverage for 25 cents. Chicken hash on toast costs 26 cents. The menu features baked red snapper with tartare sauce, creamed mashed potatoes, bread pudding and cream sauce, plus oysters and sweets. Desserts include baked apple with whipped cream. Beverages include coffee tea chocolate and buttermilk with iced tea. Thornton's signage advertises prices and offerings.
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Lemon Apple Potato Coffee Inc
Thornton's
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