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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines its 1832 establishment, delivery methods, and annual, semiannual, and quarterly subscription prices. It notes mailing options, payment methods, and urges timely reports of delivery issues to the business office for prompt resolution.
The Athens items report Liberty bond appeals by young women at Lucy Cobb graduation and Dr H C White's wartime address. They summarize tornado fatalities, storms, and school board meetings, plus draft registration misunderstandings and freight-rate protests affecting food production. Talks at the Normal School and commencement events are highlighted with local religious and educational programs.
The article argues Italy’s wartime effort, led by Cordorna, has been underappreciated. It notes Italian forces near Trieste facing fierce resistance, aiming to seize the Adriatic port to close Austrian sea access and pressure Vienna. The drive could shift German and Austrian strategic outlooks and redraw front-line dynamics.
The federal stance demands banishment of liquor and lewdness near training camps to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of soldiers. Authorities insist on clean surroundings in all camp locations, warning that infringements will be dealt with vigorously. The shift emphasizes removing cam followers and other vices in favor of wholesome, training-focused environments.
The Athens Banner notes the largest graduating class in the school's history with sixty two students earning diplomas. Programs include five diploma tracks such as classical scientific domestic science and commercial, reflecting broader curriculum reform and student preparation for college and future study.
New York cotton rose at the opening on favorable acreage and condition signals, with July reaching 21.77 and October 21.30 before selling eased. Private reports showed acreage down 3.2 percent and varying conditions around 71 to 72, in contrast with last year's 77.5.
Local listings show Gate Strand with Wihrea Lucas in Hands Up and Elite presenting Coney Island Princess. Charles Ray’s Pinch Hitter delayed to Thursday. Strand also features Jin Reed Littl Lost Elite Sister at Strand and Pearl White May Bloss om.
The recent Atlanta fire will be shown extra at the Strand Theatre on Saturday along with a big military parade in Atlanta. Gen Wood will be the guest of the city for the event.
Mrs. J R Martin of 562 Pulaski St Athens reports kidney trouble relief after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises lasting results with a later reaffirmation over six years, noting the product's continued effectiveness. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the remedy.
Baseball results list yesterday include Mobile beating Little Rock 9 to 7 and Chattanooga 4 to 1, with Memphis narrowly defeating Atlanta 2 to 1 and Nashville New Orleans games canceled by wet grounds. South Atlantic scores feature Columbia 6 Augusta 4 and Charleston 1 Jacksonville 0. Booth to become drum major for travel sales at American Tobacco Co.
Rev Henri Anet describes Belgian resilience under German rule. He cites 200 undamaged Rheims buildings, widespread looting, severe food prices, and wartime hardships. He recalls Belgians wearing scraps of paper as a silent protest and praises US aid and a future renewed nation.
In France, a spiritual awakening is noted as a fundraiser seeks about 70 1000 for the American Huguenot Committee to support war sufferers under its care. Donations are urged to Mr E R Hodgson Jr acting treasurer and checks made payable to Edmond Roberts, Treasurer, 4 Maiden Lane New York.
A vintage advertisement claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray or streaked hair naturally. Apply with sponge or brush to individual strands. results seen by morning and with repeated use hair becomes glossy and dark. Not for disease treatment.
Special to the Banner reports fair and cooler conditions for Atlanta and Athens through Tuesday evening. Georgia expected to stay fair with possible afternoon thunderstorms and cooler temperatures, while a low pressure system over the midwest drives showers in the central valley and eastern cotton belt before moving to New England.
An old column defends proprietary remedies, noting many are standard and effective. It highlights Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a trusted medicine used for nearly 40 years to alleviate women’s ailments and improve quality of life.
If you suffer from chronic or muscular rheumatism try Chamberlain's ointment. The relief from pain it affords is worth many times its cost. Obtainable everywhere.
An older woman from Hixson Tennessee testifies that Cardul cured her left side pain after years of sleepless nights. She notes long use helped her health and urges others to try Cardul for symptoms like headache backache and nervousness. The ad claims Cardul has aided thousands over 40 years and is available at all druggists.
Ancient Greek Pythagoreans praised simple food temperance and purity and used a five pointed star as a health badge. A red five pointed star appears on Chamberlain's Tablets packages and signifies health providing quick relief from indigestion biliousness or constipation. Obtainable everywhere.
Train No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 am and No 4 at 2 20 pm Train No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 am and No 4 at 6 40 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
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