Special Notice and World War Reflections From Athens
A long list of assorted notes notes on subscriptions and carriers, political quips, and weather plus reflections on the war and upcoming events. Mentions Roosevelt in Canada and Georgia University attendance, anti liquor moves in the South, and the Solid South changing. Also recalls World War I events from a year ago with British India troops, prisoners of war, Japanese bombardment of Tsingtao, and French cavalry.
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Ted
India
Marseilles
France
Germany
Tsingtao
Kiauchau
Dun
Fewer Dogs More Hogs in Savannah Editorial
The Savannah News argues Cheatham County residents should reduce worthless dogs while recognizing sentimental value of pets. It notes dogs vary in usefulness from watch or bird dogs to companions whose presence can ease tensions, yet criticizes excess as waste.
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The
Savannah News
Chatham County
A Lesson to the South on Expanding Manufactories
The author argues the South must grow manufacturing to supplement agriculture during wartime. Cotton remains its key export but climate, resources, and labor can support new factories. With coal iron oil hardwood and minerals, the region should attract thriving manufactories to gain a stronger global role.
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Republic
South
The Man Full Height
A reverent portrait of a man who helps a wounded bird, climbs dangers for a flower, confronts a mob, and debates an emperor. The speaker declares proudly that he is a true man.
Preventable Eye Injuries Highlight Need for Care
The article urges vigilance to protect eye safety at home and work, noting common causes such as broken glass, tacks, lime dust, and sharp furniture edges. It cautions that even small accidents can cause lasting damage and stresses ordinary precautions and mindful restraint to prevent injuries. It also juxtaposes wartime musings and contemporary politics in a brief commentary.
Athens Welcomes Georgia Tour with City Wide Festivities
Athens gears up for a South Georgia tour arrival with a night parade street illuminations and theatre showings. The chamber of commerce arranges tickets for the Georgia Dahlonega game and a long motor caravan from Athens meets visitors at Watkinsville.
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Athens
Watkinsville
Madison
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Milledge Avenue
Sanford Field
Clayton Street
College
Wall
Clayton
Milledge
University of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
Lucy Cobb Institute
South Georgia
Commerce
Jefferson
Jadison
Winder
Statham
Bogart
Carlton
Comer
Colbert
Elberton
Royston
Carnesville
Lavonia
Hartwell
Lexington
Crawford
Maxeys
Bishop
Farmington
Center
Nicholson
Pendergrass
Greensboro
Monroe
North Georgia
New Northeast Georgia Highway Group Proposed
At the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Highway Convention in Macon Hon. John A. Smith urged forming a Northeast Georgia Highway Association to coordinate road work across counties. He noted county units are too locally focused and advocated a regional organization to systematize and advance good roads efforts.
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Georgia
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Macon
John A. Smith
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Hall County
Northeast Georgia Highway Association
Sta
Atlanta trio chosen as University cheer leaders
Messrs. H. F. Longino Howard McCall and Bill Campbell all of Atlanta were yesterday elected by the student body as official cheer leaders for the year. The old leaders J B Conyers of Cartersville and Charlie Thompson of Atlanta remain connected with training and direction. Selection followed a full student vote and elimination primary with the top five later chosen.
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Messrs
H. F. Longino
Atlanta
Howard McCall
Bill Campbell
Longino
McCall
Campbell
Community group to start work on new building
The Joint Men’s Christian Association announces plans to begin construction soon. It urges contributors to fund the project, pay up, and accelerate the building movement.
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Men’s Christian Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrier Bay
Austria
Dumbo
Russia
Dumn
Col. Roosevelt
Canada
Mr. Roosevelt
South Carolina
Maine
Kansas
Palmetto
Bar- Tow
Balkan States
Japan
Mr. Wilson
Georgia Sclons
Amo
Wilson
Dumba
Kaiser
Milledgeville
Broad and
College Avenue
Woodmen of the World
Uniformed Bank
Clayton and
Georgia Pictures
Colonial
Shackelford Building
Jane Webb
Palmer
Venient
NEW Highway Association
Northeast Georgia
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