Athens Banks Record Strong Third Liberty Loan Activity
Clarke's quota reached 619,750 with purchases totaling 786,800 across Athens and Winterville banks. The Georgia city banks show varied percentages toward county quotas, with prospects for higher performance in the upcoming Fourth Liberty Loan as The Banner predictions foresee all Clarke banks exceeding 100 percent.
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Georgia
Clarke
Winterville
Athens Savings Bank
Pittard Banking Co
National Bank of Athens
Georgia National Bank
American State Bank
Peoples Bank
Uncle Sam
Banka
Athens
County of
Pneumonia and Spanish influenza surge in army camps
By Associated Press. On Oct 1 reports show 14,000 new influenza and pneumonia cases to the surgeon general in the last 24 hours, 2,600 more than yesterday, with 1,203 pneumonia deaths.
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Associated Press
End of the Balkan crisis seen by London papers
London papers call Bulgarian surrender a near end for the central powers, with editorials debating Turkey's follow-on moves and Austria Hungary reactions. The Times warns against assuming Germany is beaten, while others foresee shifts in the Middle East and a faltering German balance of power.
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Associated Press
London
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Middle East
Timea
Submarine chaser sunk in collision off New Jersey coast
Oct 1 naval submarine chaser Number 60 sank early today after colliding with the oil steamer 8 Waller off New Jersey. Two crewmen from the chaser are missing. Remaining crew members were rescued.
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Associated Press
Naval Submarine Chaser
8. W. Waller
New Jersey
Drawing Completed Mailed to District Draft Boards
Washington reports the final step in the third military lottery as the master draft list is mailed to 156 district boards. General Crowder drew the last capsule this morning and copies will be distributed to boards per location, with public posting planned soon. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
Crowder Him
Funtock Area
Navy reports eighteen Salem sailors missing in Key West incident
The navy released names of eighteen enlisted men from the cruiser Salem missing after a boat capsized returning from shore leave near Key West Florida. Six bodies have been recovered and buried at Key West this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Salem
Keywest
Fla
Thp
Navy
Department
Key Weat
Germans faced growing resistance as forces retreat in Russia
Washington reports German aims to seize control in Russia meet stiff opposition. Swedish press cites a recent battle with Ukrainians where 1600 German casualties. German forces centered at Pakoff depart after the German ambassador fled Moscow, finding their position untenable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
State Department
Pakoff
Moscow
Navy Dirigible Destroyed by Fire at Pensacola
A navy dirigible airship burned at the Pensacola naval training station during a landing maneuver last night. The craft caught fire as it prepared to land and amid the blaze rose about five hundred feet before burning out. None of the crew were seriously injured.
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Associated Press
Pensscola
Fla
Athens Boy Scouts Organized Under Local Leaders
A new Athens Boy Scouts troop forms under Rev. Fred R. Horton with Dr. N. G. Slaughter and B. Dunaway guiding the group. Assistant Scout Master Homer Dial oversees eighteen boys meeting Fridays at the Thomas and Strong streets chapel, continuing a reborn movement from the former Troop No 1.
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Boy Scouts of America
Fred R. Horton
N. G. Slaughter
B. Dunaway
Gulf Refining Co Committeed to Athens Liberty Bond Drive
The Gulf Refining Co through their Athens representative commits four thousand dollars to the Athens Liberty Loan campaign. The Gulf people recently contributed 150 dollars to the Athens Red Cross chapter. Sidney Thomas is their Athens agent.
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Gulf Refining Co
Athens
Delegates Named by Two Sources at Georgia Convention
Atlanta Oct 1 Governor Dorsey said he cannot decide on state convention delegates until morning. Indications point to county committee selections standing as delegates amid conflicts with governor appointed lists. Senator Elect William J Harris arrived amid the dispute as changes loom in convention makeup.
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Dorsey
Atlanta
William J. Har
Ein Re Gorgia
Democratic Executive Committee
Hardwick Jeaders
Harris
Howard
Bond Drive On Street Prompts Mixed Reactions
A street scene shows a bond seller soliciting passersby with the call Buy some bonds. One man declines politely while another jokes about saving for a bond. A young man considers mortgaging his farm to meet the limit and purchase Fourth Liberty Bonds, urging lending support.
French Enter St Quentin and Foch Gateway Opened
Front reports say French forces entered St Quentin after German defenses weakened. Allies aim to reclaim northern France with an advance toward Foch. Turks reportedly seeking peace. Austria-Hungary reportedly desires peace with Germany amid Bulgarian withdrawal. American patrols push beyond Cierges. over 100 enemy aircraft and 21 balloons shot down since September 26.
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ST. Quentin
Foch
France
Associated Press
Cambrai
Hindenburg
Allenby
Palestine
Damascus
Mediterranean
Beiicout
Crest
Pers War Department
Cierges
British Capture 66 300 Prisoners in September Frontline Drive
London dispatch reports Haig's night summary that extensive fighting continued in the Cambrai St Quentin sector. Britain pressed gains along most of the line despite stronger German resistance and seized 66 300 prisoners and 700 guns during September on the western front.
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London
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Haig
Western Front
British Army Wins Ahead in France and Belgium
British forces in France and Belgian troops continued advances on Oct 1. Australians secured crosses near Cambrai and St Quentin with enemy transports fleeing east and northeast. British air crews shot up retreating transports as German casualties mounted amid mounting desperation.
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Cambrai
St. Quentin
County Chairman Morton Announces Rallies for Fourth Liberty Loan
Clarke county workers and volunteers mobilize for the Fourth Liberty Loan with rallies in Athens Winterville Hinton Brown Belmont and Tuckston. Dr R B Park O L Simpson and Captain Morrison address meetings as local leaders urge broad participation and countywide turnout.
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Morton
Liberty Loan
Clarke County
Athens
Jes. W. Snorton
Belmont School
Park
Simpson
H. B. Ritchie
Thomas F. Green
Tuckston
County Exhibit and Prize List Readied for October 5
An exhibit and prize program for 4 H clubs is set for Saturday October 5 at Winterville. Participants must bring ears of corn pig calves and record books with name and address. Prizes include cash scholarships merchandise and dairy cattle awards across Corn Pig Calf and Potato clubs.
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Winterville
Corn Club
Inapecon
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Georgia
Central of
Athens State Guards sworn into service in city
Sixty enlisted men and three officers formed the Athens State Guards and were mustered into state service by Acting Adjutant General Arthur McCullo Om at the courthouse. Capt H Abit Nix and Lt R T Goodwyn lead, with uniforms to arrive from Atlanta and guns about October 10. The unit, funded by private subscription, needs an armory and city support to store equipment.
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Arthur McCullum
Court House
Athens
Frank H. Parr
W. A. Cappa
I. D. Parr
Atlanta
Andrew J. Cobb
Liberty Bond Call Urges United Support for War Effort
Rabbi F B K Hursch argues that every American must buy Liberty Bonds to back the United States war machine. He decries apathy and urges personal sacrifice to fund medical care for soldiers and sustain victory, warning noncompliance brands citizens as heartless and unpatriotic.
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United States
Europe
Large Realty Holdings of Smith Pieces Sold at Auction
The late Jas M Smiths estate in this city and Owe neo Heights was sold by administrators. Properties include the Smith building occupied by EK Sporting Goods Ergin Co Arnold & and Albeo Engineering Co and a rear vacant lot on Wasabay lton street. Total sales reached $382 22 with major items such as the Phinizy property at 85 000 Hulme building 25 000 vacant lot on Qcant street 15 000 and a 25 foot lot on College avenue 8 000. Madison county lands also sold with 39 acres at 97 per acre 68 acres at 65 per acre and 58 34 acres at 105 per acre.
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Jas. M. Smith
Oweneo Heights
Smith
EK. & & Sporting Goods Ergin & Co
Arnnold & and
Albeo Engineering Co
Wasabaylton Street
Phinizy
Cogn
cogn plea w King Hodgson and Hardeman<+ Phiot ‘sy sold for $85,000.00, The Hulme
Qcant Street
College Avenue
Claytonn Street
Ocomn Heights
Madison County
Aide
Wheat price of two fifty urged by growers group
Senators and representatives from wheat growing states and officials of the Wheat Growers Association decided to appoint a special committee to urge the president to fix the 1919 wheat price at 2.50 per bushel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Asijome Wiitat Growers’ Association
Kaiser Relative Sentenced to Atlanta Federal Prison
Frans Ringe len, alleged German naval captain and Kaiser relative, convicted of bomb plotting, is sent to the Atlanta federal prison to serve three years after months of appeals.
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Triops
Frans Ringelen
Kaiser
Atlanta
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