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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
9
The Athens Banner notes its 1882 establishment with 1832 origin and details subscription rates for different terms. It explains delivery by carriers in Athens and mail options, including express, money order, and checks, urging prompt通知 of late or missed deliveries.
A standard Associated Press credit notice explains republication rights for dispatches credited to JT or ROT and mentions exclusive entitlement to focal news and special dispatches, with retained republication rights.
A local plea urges early Christmas shopping to avoid holiday delays. The note cites concern that stores lack staff for peak trade and urges residents to begin purchases now to ease the season's crowding. It also notes support for the Rest Room maintenance and comments on wartime sentiment.
The Athens and Clarke county drive oversubscribed its quota in one day with over one million dollars raised. Led by Mrs. George A. Mell and a strong women’s committee, plus Zone Chairman Michael and campaign head Forbes, the effort highlights community organization and patriotic resolve to support the war. Citizens urged to participate and support further sales until all quotas are met.
The Tenth district convention meets in Milledgeville to nominate Congressman Vinson as the Democratic candidate. Opponent Tom Watson faces criticism from supporters who recall his populist shift and alleged betrayal of party goals.
A verse laments historic voting roles, claiming women will finally manage ballots while men vote first. The speaker notes a reversal of traditional power, with a woman guiding the process and maintaining control over the ballot. The tone is satirical and critical of long-standing gendered enfranchisement.
A cartoon section notes Love faced court for breaking the law, with the defense claiming she later participated in interpreting it on the supreme bench. The piece moves to public order, promising public spaces remain controlled and the situation is not alarming as campuses and soldiers’ areas adjust.
A 19th century home remedy advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for upset stomachs and bowel issues in children. It claims coating of the tongue signals digestive clogging and promotes a gentle purge to restore health, warning to demand the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and reject counterfeits.
Two Colbert deaths within a day linked to typhoid fever claim Willie T. Gray aged 39 and S. R. Suddeth. Gray's wife Delpha and children Werbert Lotis Roberta survive along with relatives. Suddeth's widow Eva and son Romey survive. Funeral at Colbert Methodist Church held at 12 noon with Rev. Willie Saye. interment Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers named. flowers via Bernstein Bros Athens.
News from Nashville Tenn reports the death of Homer Appling formerly of Athens and Winterville Georgia. He worked in Jackson City Tenn for Du Pont Co government contractor and is survived by his parents wife and two children. The body will be moved to Oconee county for funeral and burial with date to be announced. Bernstein Bros.
Advertises Parisian sage as a hair growth product sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons. Claims stop hair loss stimulate new growth banish dandruff and halt scalp itch with a money back guarantee. Presents the remedy as inexpensive and favored by women with glossy, abundant looking hair.
Antiseptic powder marketed to relieve painful feet swelling and stinging from new shoes. Used by American British and French troops. Claims include relief for sweating and red aching feet. Trial package offered Free. Olmsted, Le VY listed.
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