Greece a Side Issue as War Drift Deepens in 1917
In a harsh assessment, the piece argues Greece risks losing territories as Allied powers withdraw offers. Venizelos is praised as a potential restorer, while King Constantine’s stance and officers’ loyalty threaten Greek unity and future alignment. The author, H Simonds, contrasts Churchill-era diplomacy with Greece’s fragile position.
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Greece
theAllies
Smyrna
Asia’ Minor
Egean
Cyprus
Epirus
Kavala
Germany
Venizelos
Edward Grey
Constantine
Berlin
Romanis
H. Simonds
Athens merchants plan visits to Barrow and neighboring fairs
Athens Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen plan trips to Woodruff Northeast Georgia Fair in Winder Barrow County to Commerce Four County Fair Monroe fair East Georgia Fair Washington and Georgia State Fair in Macon. The mission is better understanding, cooperation, and regional development through agricultural exhibits and mutual visits.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Winder
Woodruff
Barrow
University of Georgia At
Athens
Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Macon
Boll weevil threat urged for region defenses
The column cites warnings of an advancing boll weevil in the area and urges immediate defensive action. It highlights W. W. Croxton of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway advocating diversification to new crops and industries to reduce future losses, praising the railway’s practical guidance.
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Columbus Industrial Index
W. W. Croxton
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway
Weather forecast for Atlanta and Southeast states
Special to the Banner reports fair weather in Athens and vicinity through Friday with light rains in the Carolinas and Georgia. Cloudy conditions persist in Alabama and the Carolinas while the northwest sees fair cold weather. Havre dipped to four degrees above zero as temperatures vary across the region.
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Atlanta
Athens
Florida
East Gulf
New England
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Havre
Casel Staten
Weather and public notices from Gulf region and Wilson era
Low Gulf mood yields slightly favorable cloudy outlook. President Wilson praised by westerners while a dying man in Baers Station, West Manchester Pa. recovers after using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. J L Baer reports the cure. Remedy available locally.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Baer
West
Manchester
Baers’ Station
Tanlac credited with dramatic health turn for Nashville man
John Farrell of Nashville recounts 24 years of stomach trouble and weight loss, claiming Tanlac restored his appetite and boosted weight by 20 pounds after five bottles. He notes swelling disappeared, strength returned, and praises the remedy bought from Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co. in Winterville.
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Tanlac
John Farrell
Berry Street
Nashville
Farrell
Jack
Cumberland
Ohio
Mr. Farrell
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co
Stirling Advances in National Women's Golf Championship
Alexa Stirling defeated Elaine Rosenthal two up with one to play in Belmont Mars in the third round. She advances to face Mrs. Chas Auchincloss of New York in the semifinals tomorrow. Mildred Caverly of Philadelphia plays Mrs. Thomas Hucknall of Newark in the other semifinal.
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Associated Press
Belmont
Mars
Alexa Stirling
Elaine Rosenthal
Chicago
Chas, Auchincloss
New York
Mildred Caverly
Philadelphia
Thomas Hucknall
Newark
Baseball results and city games brief
National results show Brooklyn 7 New York 6 and Philadelphia 1 Boston 4 with no other schedule. American season ended. City Games report Chicago Nations 1 Americans 8 and St Louis Nationals 8 Americans 4. Includes a playful Passing Show quote about an ailing grandmother and a fisherman joke fragment.
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National
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Fund Growing Rally Boosts Democratic Campaign in City
The Democratic campaign fund grows daily as loyal residents donate. Yesterday the Banner list shows M. D. DuBose, J. Bradwell, W. Morris, P. O. Vanatter, J. C. Hutchens, Prof. J. Lustrat, Hardeman & Phinizy, William McKinley Cobb and others contributing. Total received reaches 871.00 with prior acknowledgments of 349.00. Cobb, a former Athenian now in Washington, is praised as a sterling Democrat.
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Democratic
M. D. DuBose
J.D. Bradwell
William McKinley Cobb
Washington
Cobb
Howell Cobb
Grand Old Party
Revival events and lodge notices fill West End page
Dr H C Buchholz arrives late but joins revival at West End church with Rev J A Bell as meetings continue daily with 4 pm and 8 pm hours. Attendance praised. Dr Wilkins of South Carolina spoke. Also includes lodge listings for St Elmo Knights of Pythias and IOOF groups with meeting times at local halls.
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H. C. Buchholz
Georgia Baptist State Mission Board
J. A. Bell
West End
Ee Centrain
Dr. Wilkins
South Carolina
Messrs. J. J
E B
Sam Wilking
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
Troy Beatty
Facts and Figures on Clarke County Convicts in Penitentiary
The annual prison report shows 42 Clarke county felony convicts on roads and state farm Milledgeville with 36 colored and 6 white, no felonious women. Clarke county has 31 misdemeanor convicts. total penitentiary population 3,582 with 3,439 misdemeanors. Distinct crime counts include 783 burglary and 980 murder related cases. ages span 12 to 76 with most between 18 and 30. vocations range from farmer to tailor and many laborer roles.
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Prison Commission
Clarke County
Milledgeville
Clarke
Banks
Barrow
Elbert
Franklin
Greene
Gwinnett
Hall
Hart
Jackson
Madison
Morgan
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Walton
Wilkes
Sear
Butler
Cook
Cooper
Calomel vs Liver Tone Ad Claims Sluggish Liver Relief
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without the sickness or salivation caused by calomel. It promises quick improvement, more energy, and suitability for children, urging readers to switch brands.
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Dodson
Adv
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Athens Daily Banner
Carrier Bay
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Christian Church
Georgia Baptist State Womans’ Missionary Union
Scme
United States
Truth
D. G. Bickers
Gulf
Co. F. von Herrmann
Wilson
Miss Smith
Wilson Fund
WM. McKinley Coes
Buchholz
Lvery
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Sts
B. F. Tuck
R.G. H. Palmer
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Max Joseph
I. B. Collins
C. C
D. Wood
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Mt. Vernon
Masonic Hall
Max Non
G. Quinn
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Talmage Hardware, Company
Athens, GA
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