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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1917

Page

6

Athens Men Report Inspiring War Work Council Meeting

Athens Young Men’s Christian Association delegates led by E R Hodgson Jr and L F Edwards returned from the Macon session with leaders of the War Work Council. The May 20 gathering urged mobilizing Y M C A services for U S troops, detailing Virginia and border assignments, Bible studies, and expansive plans for 2,000,000 men with 3 million dollars required through 1917. Georgia prepared state-wide resolutions to join the effort as units of the national program.

Athens Young Men’s Christian Association War Work Council Macon United States Any and Navy Athens Association Messrs E.R. Hodgson, Jr L. F. Edwards Arthur W. M. Lee Southeast War Council Virginia Young Men's Christian Association S. A. Ackley War Council For the Southeast United States Christian World National War Work Council

Lucky First Serihe Editor Duel at Tune See

A fragment suggests a dispute about a po and a date with an editor. It mentions an Inneh item costing more than a joni Site fee. Details and names are unclear, creating a short, enigmatic newspaper note from a damaged passage.

Winterville News Briefs and Local Election Call

Winterville News reports Miss Cleo England visiting relatives in Comet and updates on local families. An election for local taxation is set for the 31st to fund schools, with appeals to voters to support education. Upcoming Winterville High School events include oratory, a Mother Goose recital, a debate on compulsory military service, and graduation exercises led by Dr. Odum.

Winterville Cleo England Comet Oratory Mubsle Winterville High School Little Folks Red Cross Wilson Debating Society United States Howard W. Odum University of Georgia Guy Hancock Athens

It Goes. If we don't bridle our tongues we

A Kansas City Journal proverb warns that unbridled speech invites trouble, urging restraint. The item presents a cautious reflection on speech manners with local newspaper tone and brief moral bent.

Kansas City Journal

First Aid Class for Draft-Age Men Tonight at YMCA

A two week, three session per week First Aid to the Injured class for draft-age men will be organized at the YMCA tonight at 8 15. Dr Dan H DuPree instructed by Washington to group and teach battlefield first aid with Dr John A Hunnicutt as teacher and examiner. The course is free and open to eligible men. registration with Mr W T Forbes at the Association is requested.

Young Men's Christian Association Dan H. DuPree Washington John A. Hunnicutt Association DuPree Hunnicutt W. T. Forbes

Liberty Loan Bond Security and Government Resources

The Liberty Loan Bond is described as a mortgage on all resources and taxing powers of the Government and all the resources of the American people, supported by the faith and honor of the United States and the nation.

United States

Weather forecast for Atlanta region May 22

Special to the Banner reports thundershowers likely this afternoon or tonight with cooler, fair conditions by Wednesday. Central barometric low over St. Louis drives rain from eastern Texas to the Lakes, with rains in Atlanta this afternoon tonight and possible early Wednesday, then cooler with brisk westerly winds. Temperatures remain above normal in cotton regions, frost observed in Huron Rapid City and Sheridan, clearing and cooler by Wednesday.

Atanta Athena Georgia Northwest St. Louis Central Texas Lakes Missouri Atlanta Cotton Middle States Huron Rapid City Sheridan

Dr King's New Discovery Promised To Ease Colds

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs and colds for 48 years. It claims soothing balsam ingredients relieve irritated membranes and sore throat while antiseptic qualities kill germs. Priced at 60 cents for relief of coughs, colds, croup, grippe, and bronchial ailments.

Dr. King

Rheumatism Relief Ad Focuses on Liniment

A brief advertisement urges readers troubled by chronic or muscular rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims relief from pain is worth many times the cost and notes it is available everywhere.

Chamberlain

Believe In Tomorrow and the omen of bad luck

A meditation on optimism and tomorrow contrasts with a luncheon tale. An old scout recalls dining with his nephew who orders coffin nails while a bellboy calls for Mister Spikes, seen as a possible omen of misfortune.

Spikes

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