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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
4
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A reflective 1917 column cites global war strains and domestic measures. It laments food pricing ideas to spur production, notes Atlanta’s dairy expansion, rail and troop mobilization realities, and argues victory must precede peace while urging broader American leadership in the present League of Nations context.
The piece touts American ingenuity in solving submarine destruction, expressing belief that an American invention will emerge, possibly sooner rather than later, and noting many American-made landmark inventions. It urges faith in progress and the potential life-saving impact of a breakthrough.
Uncle Sam calls for money and the public rapidly subscribes to the two billion dollar bond issue. Banks and citizens have already taken a large share as clerical staff in the Treasury gears up to list subscriptions. Most of the issue is expected to be subscribed within the week, with some investors not receiving bonds yet. Citizens view government bonds as tax free, high quality investments. The swift uptake signals broad public support for the war effort.
The piece notes strong socialist presence in Germany, shaping war policy yet opposing some actions, hinting at potential upheaval if Germans push back. It asserts socialist power nearing a majority, able to influence outcomes, and describes efforts to persuade Russian socialists to seek peace.
A short verse tells of Patience Virtue facing danger from Injustice. To combat the threat she weds Courage, thereby transforming from a virtue into a force against peril, and her twin sister Forbearance remains a contrast in the background.
A verse excerpt portrays workers as an army not in uniform but in grey, blue, or brown. They toil in fields, factories, mines, and forests to extract value from raw materials, transforming soil, ore, and wood into wealth, homes, and tools, shaping civilization through steady production.
The Freeman's Creek Baptist church at Farmington held its May 6 ordination of deacons. Rev. J. A. Bell preached from John 13 34 as Rev. E H Jennings led the presbytery including C H Edwards W H Lord G T Aiken W R Jennings W A Zuber C A Duggan W J Hancock C T Barnett E B Jennings and J A Bell. Deacons ordained were G B Maddox L H Barnett and B R Woods with prayer by W H Lord and charge by C H Edwards and hand of fellowship by the church.
The benediction by pastor B. H. Jennings marked the close of a profitable and impressive Freeman Creek church service. Moderator J. A. Bell served as secretary.
Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey promises to stop lingering coughs from January 1 with antiseptic soothing balsams and glycerine easing in tender tissues. The note urges readers to buy at their druggist and mentions a bottle formula. Separately, it suggests planting potatoes now for a large late fall harvest at favorable prices, highlighting Irish and sweet varieties and potential profits.
A historic note claims pouring milk over burning petroleum creates an emulsion that halts flare ups and prevents spread. The advice reflects era specific first aid and firefighting beliefs, emphasizing dairy as a quick suppressant though not scientifically validated today.
A sermon-like reflection on Jesus as the universal servant. Greatness comes from service to all, as shown by Christ washing the disciples feet and the call to “serve” as a path to salvation. It emphasizes obedience to the Law of Love and highlights figures like Crawford W. Long and Woodrow Wilson as examples of service.
The schedule lists Gladys Hulette in Pots and Pans Peggie and Satan's Private Door at Strand and Elite screenings Wednesday. Thursday brings Louise Glaum in Sweet Heart of the Domed and Lilian Walker in Sally of a Hurry with Vitagraph. Friday features Marguerite Blair in Sacrifice and The Mysterious Mrs M at Strand and Elite with extra titles. Saturday offers Mme Petrova in The Waiting Soul and The Cure with Chaplin, plus The Tail Road Raiders from Luke and LKO Comedy.
Adults with cough cold or bronchitis invited to eat at Palmer & Son drug store and receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. Syrup promises better sleep and morning expectoration. regular sizes 25 and 75 cents available. A health symbol theme used for Chamberlain's Tablets. Indigestion constipation relief claimed. Obtainable everywhere.
Sprains and coughs relieved as Sloan's ointment quickly eases sprains bruises and muscular soreness. Clean liquid penetrates without rubbing and does not stain skin or clog pores. For rheumatic pains neuralgia gout and grippe relief, at druggists for 26 cents.
Southern Railway Athens Branch trains depart daily at 8 20 a m 1 00 p m 3 30 p m Sunday only 3 15 p m and daily except Sunday 3 30 p m trains arrive 11 40 p m 6 60 p m and 9 45 a m for information contact A B Williams commercial agent Lodge and fraternal notices list various K of P I O F F and Masonic lodges with meeting nights and locations in Athens including St Elmo Lodge William s Lodge Mt Vernon Lodge Geo B Davie Camp and Woodmen of the World with officers and meeting times
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