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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes while publishing a string of editorials and observations on Prohibition, American politics, and World War I context. It references Clark for Speaker, the German chancellor, Red and Black baseball opening, Rabbi Wise, and remarks on Georgia volunteers, Prohibition, and public sentiment.
An editorial weighs the idea of mobilizing an army of million volunteers if Congress declares war on Germany. It argues Georgians may not meet the full quota immediately, though strong anti German sentiment exists and a surge could follow after further submarine attacks. It notes hope for peace but readiness to serve if war comes.
The piece notes Uncle Sam will amass funds and seek ample food and clothing to sustain troops and civilians, and to aid Entente allies. Government surveys farms stores and factories to map national resources while urging peak production to curb living costs during the build up of a larger army.
The piece urges balance between war preparations and home front duties health, education, industry, and civic improvement must continue with vigor. Citizens should meet patriotic duty without neglecting local problems at hand while energy and resources can address both war needs and domestic concerns.
A concise reflection hints at a gift to mankind that brought light and illuminates a greater force behind creation. The phrasing suggests a philosophical or theological note on enlightenment and the source of light given to humanity.
The piece traces war from primitive tribal skirmishes to modern mass destruction, arguing war now hinges on rapid access to mined, forest, laboratory resources and advanced machines. It stresses the need for experts in arts and science, beyond soldiers, who can perform essential, unspectacular tasks with discipline and true commitment.
A classic ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick harmless cure for stomach distress. It claims five minutes to neutralize acidity, stop fermentation, and restore comfort after meals. The ad emphasizes vast public use and a fifty cent price for a large case at drug stores.
The University of Georgia hosts the third popular science lecture by Dr J M Reade of Botany on The Value of Environment. He will show slides illustrating how environment shapes plant and animal life and its relevance to humans. The talk is at Leconte Hall Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and open to the general public.
The Georgia National Bank and the American State Bank have issued dividend notices to shareholders. The Georgia National Bank declares a 3 percent quarterly dividend payable April 2. W. P. Brooks is cashier. The American State Bank declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable April 2. R. W. Sizer is cashier.
Standard Oil Gulf Refining and Texas Oil announce offices close at 1 pm every Wednesday to grant workers a half holiday replacing the Saturday half holiday.
Gov Harris promotes planting food crops as the safer profitable option amid expectations of cotton prices at twenty cents. The Red Cross in Athens reports 1200 members and Athens again shows its readiness to assist relief efforts.
When a child shows hoarseness from croup act quickly with a light evening meal to avoid stomach overload. Watch for early signs and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Obtainable everywhere.
Strand shows Harold Lockwood and Mae Allison in The Promise on Saturday with Metro coverage of Elite Pearl of the Army. Luke Comedy and Shorty Hamilton Western also offered for cinema entertainment.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the average family food bill rose from 239.30 in 1913 to 425.54 today. The labor department notes that over the last decade food costs have far outpaced wage gains, stressing a widening gap between earnings and living expenses.
Washington reports the Belgium Relief Commission underwent a news quarantine before leaving behind German lines as agreed when relief workers were invited to stay in Belgium. The note clarifies the policy as proper. Also included is an unrelated ad touting Chamberlains Tablets for digestion.
Today's slate features South Carolina meeting Wofford in Spartanburg. Alabama facing Howard in Tuscaloosa. Georgia at Athens against Indiana. Auburn hosting Southern University in Greensboro. North Carolina Aggies vs Trinity in Durham. Georgetown at North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Georgia Tech vs West Virginia Wesleyan in Atlanta. Haverfort Virginia Poly at Blacksburg. Erskine versus Clemson in Due West. Tennessee Normal versus Vanderbilt in Murfreesboro. Amherst ton and VMI at Lexington. Minnola versus Mississippi at University Miss.
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