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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
2
A dense compilation of short notices and classified ads from Athens items. Includes land and loan offers, insurance promotions, vehicle sales, rentals, employment requests, household services, phonographs, chocolates, fruit trees, gover nment job notices, and various buy and sell prompts all centered in Athens. Names like Cumberland Chemical Co and Jester appear among general classifieds.
A charged critique questions who among Americans would panic and favor compromise with the enemy under the influence of German propaganda, urging scrutiny of loyalties and national resolve.
A wartime mother reflects on sacrifice and duty as her son serves in France. She recalls the long quiet waiting, the gradual whitening hair, and the resolve to help fellow soldiers. The sergeant is recommended for promotion and hopes to return soon. Her personal vow is shared with other mothers who bear the burdens for their boys.
Community notices report a local campaign to buy Fourth Liberty Bonds. The Gibson Mercer group forms the son Mercer Christian Workers to engage students and households in supporting the military effort. Hartwell School names Pauline Phillips principal for October 28 with Piedmont College graduate assisting.
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