No Real Front News Says No Major Changes In War
Paris dispatch reports the usual official note that nothing important has occurred. In Roye region on the French left, violent action yielded favorable results for the French, while in the Argonne region Allied forces made progress at several points. The general situation remains satisfactory.
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Associated Press
Paris
Roye
Argonne
London
Daily Telegraph
Paardeberg
Conje
Battle in Time Made in Battle at Aisne
London dispatches describe the Aisne battle nearing three weeks with no decisive result. French and German forces exchange heavy artillery duels as reinforcements move and strategic positions shift along the front.
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Associated Press
London
the Aisne
Mukden
Oise
Aisne
Reht
Wavre
Tempel
Meuse
St. Miciel
Antwerp
Local Market Ad Highlights Produce and Prices
Buchwalds Today promotes green cabbage 80 cents per head, Irish potatoes 35 cents per pk, yellow potatoes 35 cents per pk, onions 50 cents per bag, celery 100 bunches, Concord grapes 2.60 per basket, California oranges 25 to 30 cents per dozen, grapefruit 10 for 60 cents, tomatoes three for 25 cents, fries 30 to 40 cents, phone 646 to advertise.
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Conitora
Lotiband
Classic Today Brings Drama and Grapes At The Theater
At the Classic today a three reel drama entitled Helping Mother features Lois Weber and Philips Smalley. The story, described as appealing and domestic, aims to tug at heart strings. Tomorrow, the third episode of Trey O Hearts is promised, inviting friends to attend. Also advertised are Concord and Delaware grapes from Arnold and Abney.
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Lois
Weber
Philips Smalley
Congress adjournment date set for mid October
Democratic leaders agreed October 15 as adjournment date for Congress. Senate steering committee outlined a plan to finish all pending bills by then, with House timing aiming to wrap up before the date. War tax details continue as subcommittee hammers reforms, proposing 25 cents per horsepower on autos and a one dollar per horsepower selling tax for manufacturers, while gasoline levy is dropped.
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Assocated ‘Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Campaign Push Seeks House Senate Victory This Fall
President Wilson opened the campaign endorsing Senators Shively of Indiana and Chamberlin of Oregon. Secretary Bryan will speak in Connecticut New Hampshire Ohio Indiana Nebraska and other states as the cabinet aids in the election. Senator Fletcher and the Florida delegation visited the President to support Bryan in Florida and for a U.S. circuit court of appeals judge.
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Washington
Urea
Senate
Wilson
Shively
Indiana
Chamberlin
Oregon
Bryan
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Ohio
Nebraska
Fletcher
Florida
Canhervand
United ‘States Circuit Court ‘of Appeals
Entire Change of Program at Majestic Today
The Rheinhart Musical Comedy Company presents an all new bill at the Majestic with shows from afternoon through 8:30 PM start last performance at 10:30 PM. The Book Agent headlines a clean clever program featuring songs, clever monologues, and specialties. Haughey’s Orchestra, Ripe-Tomatoes Bee Plants, Arnold & Abney highlighted.
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Rheinhart
Haughey
Farmer Cotton Certificates Proposed by Athens Merchants
A plan by the Athens Merchants Cotton Association would issue certificates to farmers at a price above the actual cash market to support the crop. Farmers could use these certificates to pay debts or buy more cotton, with names printed on the back and a 10 day use window. The certificates, expected by mid next week, are tied to the market value and allow cash-like use without coercion.
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Athens
Merchants Cotton
Bedent
Franklin county indictment targets state secretary
Franklin County grand jury indicted Secretary of State C. F. Crecelius on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The indictment alleges violation of the statute prohibiting selling or farming out public offices. The attorney general was asked to seek vacating the secretary’s office.
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Associated Press
Rankfort
C. F. Crecelius
Franklin County
Tiniest Drum Corps of Dixie to Organize in Athens
An afternoon meeting at 560 Hill Street aims to form the smallest drum corps in the state as part of a winter program by the Laura Ruth Erford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Children ages six to sixteen will learn songs, recitations, and Confederate history under Mrs. B. A. Crawford and other chapter members.
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Athens
The
Confederacy
Hill Street
B.A. Crawford
Dixie
Crawford
Laura‘Ruth
Erford
Daughters of the Confederacy
Treaty proposed to bind U S and Russia against war
Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Bakhmetieff presented a treaty binding the United States and Russia to submit all disputes to an international commission for investigation for one year with no hostilities during the probe. It notes similar treaties with Great Britain and France and marks the twenty seventh such agreement.
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Associated’ Press
Washington
Bryan
United States
Bakhmetieff
Russia
International Commission For
Great Britain
France
Calderon named provisional Mexican president plan to elect
Washington dispatches report from constitutionalist sources that Fernandino Calderon will be provisional president until elections, aiming for permanent peace in Mexico. No official word from Mexico City about a convention to plan the general election. no word on Carranza Villa reps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Fernandino
Calderon
Mexico City
Chicken Coop Fire Traced to Athens Area Lot
Athens fire department answered a call around 3 pm yesterday by an outside city alarm. Investigators found a chicken coop on fire in a lot near the State Normal School.
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Athens
Normal School
Miss Ruth M Aiken Wins Picture Prize for New Studio
Miss Ruth M Aiken won a $15 prize for naming the new studio opened at 16416 Clayton Street on September 23. The winning title chosen was The Crown Studio, which is now open for business.
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Ruth M. Aiken
Clayton Retreet
Aiken
Visitor Col A J Moss Visits Tignall and Atlanta Cotton Movement
Col A J Moss, a farmer merchant and citizen of Tignall Wilkes, was a visitor here last night and will stay until noon today. He has traveled to Atlanta to study the practical operation of the cotton bale movement discussed in Atlanta papers. Also mention of Western Meat Market offering fresh meats, fish, oysters and adjoining services.
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A. ‘J. Moss
A Times sign and farm ads noted in Athens column
An Athens item describes a sign reading For the Times on an automobile banner with farm related messages. The piece notes several ad responses awaiting delivery or calls, including 31 responses to a Permanent ad and others to Avixions and Box numbers. Listings mention celery and Tokay grapes with pricing from Arnold and Abney.
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Banner’ Office
Runaway watermelons injure none seriously on Barber Street extension
Yesterday afternoon a runaway horse pulling a one horse wagon upset near Barber Street extension. Five small children from a cotton patch were scattered along with watermelons as the wagon jolted onto the sidewalk. The wagon gear tore and the horse bolted, but no serious injuries to the children were reported.
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Barber Street
Bradbery Millinery Auction Promises Great Bargains
The Bradbery Millinery Co sends its entire stock to liquidation through an auction starting Saturday at 1 o clock. Velvets hats ribbons silks feathers flowers laces store fixtures and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Daily preview sales and demonstrations will be held at the premises on College Avenue by auctioneer G. W. Cumbus. Clarke County Bank provides financing.
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Bradbery Millinery
Ord
Avenue
Masonic Lodge Calls Masters to Social Meeting
Dorsey Lodge No. 32 Masons invites Master Masons to a social meeting at the Masonic Hall Friday night October 77 1914 at 8 o clock. A lecture will be given and several local speakers will address the gathering Refreshments will be served By order of Wi F Dor sey Com A Capps Recorder
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Masons
Dorsey Lodge No
Masonic Hall
Improvements Planned for Talmadge Brothers Stores
It was stated weeks ago that two-door widening works from Tayton to Washington Street would cost about $10,000 to reach occupancy. The smallest bid on the project was over $18,600. Watson & Sons of Athens won the contract and are pushing the work to be ready before year’s end.
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Talmadge Brothers
Tayton
Washington Street
J Watson & Sons of
Athens
Peace Conference and Military Divisions Reported in Mexico
Reports from Mexico City and El Paso on October 1 detail divisions within Villa's army, alleged revolts by the Arrieta brothers and Herrera brigade, and a Durango city shift. Aguas Calientes hosts a peace conference with plans to adjourn to October 5, while a separate statement notes a cessation of troop movements. In Missouri a mine explosion at Webb City claims twelve lives, trapping miners as fire and rescue efforts proceed.
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Auguas
Calientes
Carranza
Villa
el Paso
Arrieta
Durango
Herrera
Mexico City
Guadalupe
Aguas Calientes
Webb
City
Leass
Mr J Al Adams Visitor in Athens
Mr J Al Adams formerly of Athens where he was in the Banner and later in photography, arrives as a visitor yesterday from Commerce via Minnesota Tennessee. He is here on the sad mission of burying his wife who died September 19. The funeral was to be held later in Durlal Awere. He leaves a husband and a young child, plus many relatives.
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Banner
Routez
Mminnyilie
Tenn
Durlal
Aerous
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Concord
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Arnold ‘& Abney
British Flying Corps
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