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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
9
The Athens Daily Banner informs readers of delivery methods and subscription rates to Athens, Georgia. Rates include 5.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months and 10 cents per week. Remittances accepted by express money order registered letter or cheque. Subscribers should report late or failed delivery promptly to the business office.
The notice promotes Liberty Bonds with a push to invest now and support the war effort. It also urges winter coal orders and reminds readers to renew newspaper subscriptions under war board orders, noting the October 8 drive and bank help for purchases.
Germany issues a threat to execute American prisoners and faces firm U.S. resistance. Secretary Lansing vows action under Hague terms, warning that mistreatment will prompt severe U.S. response. Officials urge full investigation and protection for U S soldiers and retaliation for German abuses.
The piece argues that the suffrage measure will pass in the Senate soon with President Wilson urging its approval. It notes opposition, warns of potential racial and political complications in the South, and suggests delaying such a radical change until after the war.
The state Democratic convention in Macon marks a new era with a nomination seen as nearly unanimous for a senate contender. The piece criticizes Senator Hardwick for bolting on war measures and betraying the nation, forecasting his political demise and exile.
A verse by D. G. Bickers presents a choice between taking bonds or risking future war. It warns that government promises of security and independence come with the cost of obedience and potential sacrifices by the people and their descendants.
A teacher asks how much is one and one and a student answers Won and won is a victory. The cartoon frames a classroom moment about early arithmetic and progress.
A New Hampshire woman credits Vinci tonic with restoring her daughter from anaemia and indigestion. The tonic, containing beef peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates, is said to build blood and strength. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons and druggists nationwide.
M A W Haralson of Carlton died in Athens at age 69 after a brief illness. Survived by wife Sarah KE and five children, two brothers. Body to Carlton with funeral at Mrs M Z Threlkeld’s home at 4 PM. flowers to Bermstein Bros. care.
American railway engineers in France have taken over a section of the military line from Verdun to St. Menehould and run it nightly within three miles of the German front. Denys L Hall and Joseph K Gule received the Croix de Guerre for bravery during a Verdun railway station bombardment. The line is now manned entirely by U S troops, including station agents, keeping military supplies moving despite heavy shelling.
In Rhinelander Wisconsin Mrs Frank Durand joined the market crew when her husband could not find help She donned a cap and apron proving she can cut meat as well as anyone and she remains a permanent member of the market force as wartime innovation.
In New York Magistrate Mancuso settles a dispute between Mrs. Mary Beard and Mrs. Julia Lutman over a parrot. After the bird and cage are presented in court the magistrate determines the parrot belongs to Mrs. Lutman and orders Mrs. Beard to repay $3.50 for the cage, allowing Lutman to keep the pet.
A young applicant visits the Wall Street Journal editor seeking his first job. The editor jokes there are no vacancies unless he wants to be managing editor. The boy returns the next day and asks when to start.
Seattle boy Guy de Warzee aged twelve travels from Groton Massachusetts to Japan to join his father’s Belgian legation staff in Tokyo. He has passed through Persia and worries about taking his BB gun aboard ships. Also noted is Ralph Alplon, eighteen, from De Botie, Mississippi, who after seven enlistment rejections is accepted for ambulance drivers in St. Louis.
Decatur Indiana plans to teach French in public schools next term replacing German. Mina Frieda Wehmhoff from Milwaukee Wisconsin, previously German instructor, will lead the French instruction.
The passage exalts soldiers marching at the whistle, declaring the men go forward with resolve and courage, insisting no power can stop their advance into the task ahead. The call to action emphasizes unity and fearless commitment.
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