Quartermaster Corps seeks numerous recruits in Athens
The Quartermaster Department invites unmarried men ages 18 to 40 for seven year enlistments with three years active duty and four in reserve. Those enlisted since April will be moved to reserve at war end with possible recall. Inactive Reserve corps accepts married men under 40 via exam. Open to all skilled labor, not only clerks. Apply at Army Recruiting Station, Post Office Building.
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Quartermaster Department
Quartermaster Corps
Army
Germany
Quartermaster Reserve Corps
Atlanta
Athens
Chamberlain's Tablets Claim Noted by Satisfied Customer
Mrs. Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long stomach trouble relief after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She calls them the first medicine giving positive lasting relief and highly values the remedy. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
Forgetful Postcard Prompt Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A lighthearted note recalls sending a postcard to Tom without his name and address, leading to the sender joking that Tom must have thought her silly. The anecdote captures a small, humorous moment of forgetfulness in everyday correspondence.
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Tom
Athens Man Proposes Submarine Blockade Break via Barges
Athens Ga May 9 1917 a local seaman Geo T Spivey proposes a plan to bypass German submarines by linking inland barges with sea going tugs to transport food and munitions across the Atlantic. He argues destroyers would guard convoys while barges endure storms and losses. He cites prior U S Navy service and urges national defense leaders to adopt the method to save nations from starvation. He asserts the approach could break the submarine blockade within 60 days if implemented.
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Geo. T. Spivey
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Henry Ford
Council of National Defense
Wm. L. Saunders
National Advisory Board
Wilson
Congress
van Brand
Daniels
Thomas Edison
Hiram Maxim
National Council
Spivey
Athens
Ford Fame
Detroit
Michigan
Council For National Defence
Sth Iist
Southern Mutual Bldg
U. S.navy
Council For National Defense
Germany
England
United States
Kalger
Geo
T. Spivey
Mutual Bldg
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Bear Child
A Poplar Bluff Missouri letter touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health and fertility. The woman says she became a mother of nine after using the remedy and urges others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential help.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Poplar Bluff
Lydia A E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Allia B. Timmons
Almond St
National Guard Officers Eligible in 500,000-Strong Army Plan
Washington May 10 Representative Charles H Brand of the Eighth Georgia District won a conference amendment to the army bill. The change ensures enlisted men and officers of the National Guard are eligible for appointments in the new 500,000 strong army, correcting an omission. It names officers like General Obear of Madison Gea Capt Beussee Capt Carl Von der Leith Capt Herschel Carpthers among those already in Guards service now potential officers.
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Washington, D. C
Charles H. Brand
Georgia
National Guard
Brand
General Obear
Madison
Beussee
Carl von der Leith
Herschel Carjthers
Athens
Monroe
Winder
Elberton
Many Counties Joining Clarke County Effort
Clarke county leads in local tax county campaigns as two more counties report successful elections. About twenty counties now have campaigns either ongoing or soon to start. Clarke's push for improvements, education, and good roads gains state attention and could elevate its rural schools to a comparable standard with Clarke's reputation.
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Clarke County
Athens
Inside Bath Health Fad and Cotton Region Weather Notes
An Inside Bath promotes daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and bowels. Health claims include clearer appearance and improved digestion. The article transitions to Cotton Region weather, detailing rainfall, temperatures, hail, and crop conditions across eastern, central, and western states, noting hail damage and farm progress as cotton and corn planting nears completion.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Oklahoma
Weather Outlook for Atlanta and Cotton Belt
Forecast through Friday evening parts of Athens and west region show partial cloudiness with possible showers. statewide notes cooler than yesterday with lows under 60 across the cotton belt. frost reported at Lake stations and weekly mean temps below normal across the cotton region with limited damage from frost in northwest Texas, northern Oklahoma, and northwestern Arkansas.
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the Banner
Atlanta
Athens
Vicinity
Georgia
Texas
Cotton Belt
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Dentists to Form Athens Unit for War Readiness
A National Preparedness League of Dentists unit will form in Athens this week to provide dental work for prospective soldiers and sailors. Dentists will supply teeth to meet enlistment requirements, allowing five to twenty five men per week to be admitted. If enrollees do not enlist, the government can prosecute for fraud. Some recruits have gained entry after league dentists aided them, often at minimal cost. Most Athens dentists will join the local unit this week.
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National Preparedness League of Dentists
Athena
National League
Athens
Preparedness League
Weakened Athens Woman Credits Vinci Tonic
Athens women shown to benefit from Vinci tonic with claim by Mrs. Odell of Lockport New York. She reports four bottles gained seven pounds and increased strength. The ad notes Vinci’s blend of tonics beef and cod liver peptonates iron manganese and glycerophosphate in a mild wine and offers money back if it fails.
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Athens
Sarah Odell
Lockport
N. Y
Vinci
Irs
Odell
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia
Distant Globe Quotation Reflects Caution on Trade
A terse line from the Globe warns against trading with a man who utters falsehoods to press a deal. The passage emphasizes distrust and prudence in commercial exchanges and character judgment.
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Atebisin Globe
Cattar Argues 200000 For Citrus Canker Fight
In Tallahassee on May 10 Associated Press reports Gav Catta urging a $200000 appropriation to combat the citrus canker threat. The proposal aims to fund disease control and eradication measures affecting citrus groves and industry.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Gav
Catta
Gainesville Midland Timetable No 1 January 23 1916
Gainesville Midland timetable lists Train No 2 leaving Athens at 7 30 am Train No 4 leaving Athens at 2 20 pm Train No 1 arriving Athens at 11 40 pm Train No 4 arriving Athens at 6 40 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south.
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Athens
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
The
Georgia Railroad
Gainesville
Gainesville & Northwestern
Southern Railway
Athens Branch Southern Railway Trains Depart and Arrive
Southern Railway Athens Branch schedules list daily departures at 8 20 am and 2 00 pm with Sunday and weekday variations and arrivals at 11 40 pm and 6 60 pm plus 9 45 am on other days. Information provided by A B Williams commercial agent and Shelton ticket agent with contact phones.
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CofGa
Macon
Madison
Georgia R. R
Apalachee
Greene Co. R.R
Monroe
B. R. Bloodworth
Southern Railway
Athens
Sun
A. B. Williams
Shelton
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Quartermaster's Department
Athens, Ga
Manilla
Hudson River
St. Lawrence
Great Lakea
Becaus
Dr. King
U. 5
Congressmaar Brand
C. F. von Herrmann
Aci
Jacobs
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Allanta, Ga
Vinol
Canker
Seaboard Air Line
City
Gainesvile Midland, Sheda
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
H. Abit Nix
C. C. Howard T. Abney
K. of
Athene B
Warren A. Pecliedinary
Homer Stark
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Vernon Lodge
No. 83
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph
E. C
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Ww. Beacham
J. D. Hood
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