SPECIAL NOTICE AND WIDE-RANGING 1917 Georgia items
A collection of stale headlines and observations from Athens Georgia including subscription strikes rail operations rumors of dry times and economic warnings. Mentions Vice President Marshall speech and humorous cash bill confusion. Ends with note on Major General Hugh L Scott and Admiral William Benson as organizers of the army and navy and a reference to Organizers of Our Army and Navy in the American Review of Reviews for March 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Athens
Army and Navy
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
William 8. Benson
General Board
United States Navy
Army
Navy
American Review of Reviews
Food profits and high prices blamed on big traders
The piece argues that high food prices stem not only from exports to Allies or short crops but mainly from gouging by wealthier traders. It calls for a stiff government probe to uncover those profiting at the public expense and suggests jailing culprits to curb rationing and starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Congress
Expert Handlers of the Torch in Civil War and World War Reflections
The piece contrasts Civil War conduct with modern total war. It argues Americans condemned scorched earth tactics, notes German destruction on the Somme retreat, and recalls that past armies paid for seized property while mistreatment of women drew severe punishment. It ends with a forecast that Germany’s destructive policy will be defeated.
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Sherman
Sheridan
North
South
Somme
Onur
Germany
King fears rising People as handwriting warns might
A political cartoon shows the king alarmed by a wall inscription declaring that royal power is not divine but built on the people’s force. The caption notes the populace is aroused and stronger than royal lineage.
Reflection on slavery and divine right across eras
The piece reflects on past South belief in slavery as justified by scripture, admitting error and urging recognition that monarchy and divine right are unjust. It predicts a future era of governance without tyrants, citing historical shifts toward equality and humane leadership. It contrasts Russian autocracy with compassionate acts during peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Bickers
Patriotism Attitude Note From Chicago News
A Chicago News editorial notes some citizens praise patriotism but rely on cinema as a lure while still rising for the national hymn. The piece questions genuine devotion versus theater.
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Chicago News
Bettie Plans Polite Service For Billy Guest
In a domestic moment Bettie asks her mother to serve Billy first claiming he is her little guest. The scene shows polite phrasing and family dynamics over bread and butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Billy
Alice
Reading habits and the rise of home efficiency
An essay urges busy readers to schedule daily reading of both classics and new fiction. It highlights E A Hardy's view that companionship with novelists builds citizenship and notes a growing female push for efficiency clubs led by the Department of Agriculture.
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France
Poles
E. A. Hardy
Ontario Library Commission
Nyborg
Mary Meacham
Mary
J Appincott
Philadelphia
Mr. Hardy
South
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Rhea
Scott
Phila
The
Lippincott Company
P. M
Secret of His Success
A quotation praises a skilled workman who keeps tools in top condition and guards his brain nerves and muscles from harmful habits. His secrets include diligent care of instruments and avoiding liquor or tobacco to maintain peak performance.
Call Down and Bread Incident at Breakfast Table
A family breakfast scene unfolds as Jack watches his silent uncle Harry eat. Jack accuses his mother of bringing bread to the uncle, saying the line in a tense, charged moment.
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Jack
Harry
Armed Neutrality Through Past Wars described by authors
The piece explains armed neutrality as allied defense of neutral rights by several powers, citing 1780 and 1800 Baltic leagues and later actions by Holland and Switzerland. It notes that during the Revolutionary era such coalitions formed to safeguard maritime rights, and adds U S legislation in 1798 under President Adams to bolster defenses and authorize armed merchant ships amidFrench actions.
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Washington, D. C
England
Holland
Switzerland
France
Spain
Great Britain
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Austria
Portugal
United States
Adams
Congress
George Washington
Senate
Senator Fall
Central Powers
Gainesville Midland Railway Schedule No 18 January 1816
Train No 3 leaves Athens at 7 30 p m and Train No 4 leaves at 6 20 p m. Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 40 a m and Train No 4 at 6 48 p m. Nos 3 and 4 connect at Belmond for Windsor and Monroe and intermediate points.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Gainesville Midland Ry
Lesvee
Belmond
Winder
Monroe
Athens Georgia Rail and Fraternal Lodge Notices
Southern Railway schedules list All Points and daily arrivals. Lodge directory lists St Ele Knights of Pythias meeting nights at Castle Hall Clayton Street, Max Joseph Building. 0dd Fellows Hall hosts I O O F meetings. various lodges meet weekly with officers named and locations cited.
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St. Ele
St. Kimo
Knights of Pythias
Is Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
H. Abit Nix
D. C
Howard T
Abney
Mt. ‘Vernon
Vernon Lodge
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Athens Banner
D Rowe
Wes
Athens Daily Banner
Bell
Interstate” League
Times
Georgia
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Fiwest
Southland Fair
Dickens
Cooper
Hargo
League
Lawes
Senator
Bill
Iombent
Walt Whitman
Macon
Lé'p
Madison
pGeorgia Railroad
Appalachee
Dteene County Railroad
B. R. Bloodworth
Seaboard Air Line
Marth
Southern Railway
Bam
Williame Lodge
Oda
Max Joseph
A. L. Howland
N. G
A. Mealor
Lodge Quarters
Corner Broad
Lampkin Ste
BF. Tuck
G. H. Palmer
Bec
Davis Camp
Woodmen Hall
W. W. Beacham
C. I. D. Hood
Glock
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