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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1914

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Nations clash as war rages across Europe and beyond

Reports from Paris and London on November 5 describe Turkey and France in a state of war amid shifting fronts in West Flanders and East Prussia. Russians push toward Warthe and reinforce offensives against Austrians as British and German fleets contend at sea and near Tsingtau with potential pursuit of scattered German cruisers.

Associated Press London West Flandére Ypres Ostend Warthe River Russian Poland East Prussia France Belgium Silesia

Found Guns to Bring Down Game

The text describes a newspaper store promoting a sale on household goods with prices for Octagon soap Light House soap pork and beans and ash hopper hominy among others. It mentions special articles and advertised bargains drawing customers and urging look again at the prices.

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City Tax Deadline Extended and Election Registration

The mayor and council extend payment time for city taxes to Saturday the 7th for the last installment, penalties apply after that date. Poll and street tax deadlines extend to the 20th to register for the municipal election. Numerous tax delinquents noted as marshal plans levies Monday morning. Jay H. Epting Co. advertises bargains at 378 Broad St with in-store pickup only.

Aaron Ginghams City Hall Boys and Girls Union Sea Island JAY H. Epting CO Broad St Adv

Curious Claims to American Citizenship by Civil War Oath

The American embassy in London reviews an 1863 oath by Charles Engels, a former Confederate POW later living in London, who sought American citizenship after years in New York and a London shop. Officials cite no precedent and refer the matter to Washington for decision.

London Associated Press Charles Engels Alabama Engels America Germany Brooklyn N. Y United States New York Bloomsbury State Department Washington United States of America State of Alabama Jackson County of Kings State of

New Areas Taken Into Quarantine Against Hoof and Mouth Disease

Washington reports announce that Ohio and Wisconsin were added to the quarantine district set by the agriculture department to curb hoof and mouth disease in livestock. Federal inspectors were dispatched and more communities may follow. no transport interference yet, while officials warn milk and dogs can spread the disease and milk supply remains under local health supervision.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Exchange Opens and Liverpool Cotton Market Revival Hinted

The Liverpool cotton exchange opens tomorrow for restricted trading in May June deliveries. New York reports progress on reopening its exchange as a step toward resuming futures business. The market had been closed since late July.

Associated Press New York Liverpool Cotton Exchange New York Cotton Exchange New York Exchange Liverpool Exchange

Genuine Georgia Barbecue At Wrights Cafe

Wrights Cafe at 274 Clayton St serves Genuine Georgia Barbecue daily with a full line of cigars cigarettes candies and sodas. Open at any hour. Phone 50.

Georgia Wright’s Clayton St

Arnold & Abney Bargain Prices on Produce

Local ad lists celery string beans and cranberries at several cents per unit. Cream cheese priced at 20 cents per pound, Concord grapes 25 cents per basket.

Concord Grapes Arnold & Abney

BEoT On IN BUSINESS SINCE WAR INTERFERED WITH COTTON

Washington reports a $130,000,000 cotton loan fund may be announced by the Federal Reserve Board as contributions pour into the treasury. Cotton exports rose to 129,383 bales for the week ending November 4, the strongest period since wartime trade disruptions.

Beot Washington Federal Reserve Board Treasury Liverpool Cotton Exchange Europe

Sixty Scholarships At Georgia State College Of Agriculture

The Georgia Corn Show in Atlanta announces sixty scholarships through the state college of agriculture. Fifty-nine are short-term awards averaging $25 to cover transportation and living costs for a two week January course for farm youth. A four-year $250 scholarship by H G Hastings covers the entire college course for one Corn Club boy, plus many subscriptions from banks and firms. Exhibits travel free under 25 pounds with official show tags.

Atlanta Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens State College Georgia Bankers’ Association Georgia Atlanta Chamber of Commerce H. G. Hastings Chamber of Commerce Georgia Railway and Power Company Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Southern Express Company J. 3. Hock Aday

64th Congress Composition After Election

AP reports the 64th Congress results with House Democrats 229, Republicans 196, Progressives 7, Socialists 1, Independent 1, a Democratic majority of 24. Senate shows Democrats 53, Republicans 39, Progressive 1, Democratic majority 13. Contests in Colorado Nevada Wisconsin unsettled, first New York district undecided. William Kettner counted with Democrats though ran on progressive ticket.

Associated Press New York Sixty-fourth Congress House of Representatives Senate Democrats Colorado Nevada Wisconsin William Kettner California

Professors Slack to Exhibit Georgia Road Work in Atlanta

Prof Searcy B Slack of the University of Georgia good roads department sails to Atlanta to prepare and exhibit Georgia road and bridge work for the University and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. J Phil Campbell praises Boys and Girls Corn Club progress with 100 bushel yields and 56 counties in Girls Canning Clubs. He notes 10,000 enrolled boys in Corn Club and 1,000 in pig clubs with many over 100 bushels per acre oats and cow peas.

Good Roads Department University Searcy B. Slack Good School of Engineering University of Geor+gia Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Passenger Association J. Phil Campbell Boys’ Corn Clubs W. G. Cooper Mr. Campbell Pig Club James ©. Downing

Clemson Tigers to meet Georgia in Athens clash at Sanford Field

Clemson arrives by Southern Railway to play Georgia at Sanford Athletic Field in Athens. Captain Webb and James lead Clemson, while Georgia relies on an edge in the backfield. The 3 pm kickoff includes $1 admission and $1 for cars, with a likely close battle as both teams seek a season finale win.

Clemson Georgia University Athens Sanford Southern Railway Georgia Citadell Tennessee Auburn Tiger Webb James Schlitter McMillan Majors Rip’ Majors South Carolina Emp” Peacock Augusta Georgina Peacock Marshburn Hossendorff Thompson Nashville Atlanta Sanford Field

Music Service at First Presbyterian Church Tonight

Sunday evening worship at 8 30 features a service of music in the First Presbyterian Church. The pipe organ has been rebuilt and improved. Dr J P Campbell has organized a delightful hour of music with the organ to play a prominent role. program to be announced later.

First Presbyterian Church J.P. Campbell

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Turkey Wwe Tere Verreryrre Havas Bordeaux Dardanelles Pacific England Tsing Tau Exchange Liverpool Count Zeppelin Wilhelmshaven Count Haessler Cofton State College OF Agriculture Congress Prof. Slack M.—Sanford Field
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