Clarke County Forms National Farm Loan Association
The Clarke County National Farm Loan Association was formed in the county courthouse under county agent W. A. Burns with District Agent Joel Woodruff assisting. Officers include President T. R. Crawford and Vice President Claude Tuck. Members up to ten named, with more to join, and initial loans encouraged, allowing farmers to borrow up to half the appraised valuation and up to a $10,000 limit per member.
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W. A. Burns
Joel Woodruff
Clarke County National Farm Loan Association
Messrs
Claude Tuck
James Tuck
N. M Ward
J. L.eberhart
E. G. Tribble
J. E. Barnett
E. M County
Joe Woodrutt
Oconee County
Eastville National Farm Loan Association
J. T. Griffeth
Clarke County Association
Washington
United States
South
B. S. Miller
Atlanta
M. Lumpkin
South Carolina
Loank Board
Farm Foam Bank
Columbia
Troop Train Fire Wounds Four Soldiers Near Mingo Junction
A troop train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Mingo Junction Ohio was fired on. Four soldiers were wounded with one seriously hurt, according to reports received in Steubenville.
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Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mingo Junction
Mrs. Fanniela Quillian Dies in Athens at 450 Prince Ave
Athens mourns the death of Mrs. Fanniela Quillian widow of Dr. D D Quillian. She died about 10 o clock yesterday morning at her home after a brief illness. Survived by four children Molis of the U S Robert Mos and Mr Thomas of Savannah. Funeral service today at 11 from First Methodist Church with Rev Dr S R Belk presiding. Interment at Oconee cemetery. Quillians of Atlanta Canton and Commieres attend.
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Athens
Fanniela Quillian
D. D. Quilian
Prince Avenue
Molis
Savannah
Harris County
First Methodist Church of
Missionary Society
R. Belk
W. T. Forbes
T. W. Reed
D. F. Miller
Thomas Comer
A. W. Dozier
B. D. Sledge
E. J. Bondurant
R. P. Stephens
Oconee Cemetery
Mesars
F. A. Quillian
Atlanta
J. T. Quillian
Commieres
J. A. Quillian
Canton
Saved Lira Million In Paper Purchases
Senator Pletcher told the senate the joint committee on printing saved the government money by prudent paper purchases avoiding panic. He cited contractors who bought at high prices during a scare, and noted long term borrowing terms of 36 years with six percent interest, ensuring eventual payoff.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pletcher
Senate Today
Joint Congressional Committee On Printing
Italians Capture Monte San Gabriel in War’s Biggest Victory
The Italian war office announced the capture of Monte San Gabriel after three weeks of bitter fighting. Heavy rain hindered Thursday’s combat, while activity on the western front along the Aisne remained limited with German assaults repulsed.
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Associated Press
Monte San Gabriel
Gorzia
Aisne
Paris
Norway Fleet Destroyed By Germany Says Official
Doctor Nansen, head of the Norwegian mission, told the National Conference on the World's Food Supply that a third of Norway's commercial fleet has been destroyed by Germany. He warned that if war conditions persist the remaining ships may be lost as well.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Norway
Germany
Nansen
Telegraphy Classes Set To Start By the 20th
Mutual building manager Mr. Malphersyepan of Western Union agrees to provide several hours daily for teaching telegraphy. A nominal salary will be paid for the service, and the teaching instruments have been ordered to arrive in a few days.
Two Additions to The Soldiers' Tobacco Fund
Two more contributions to the Banner's Soldiers' Tobacco Fund for the boys in France were made yesterday. Prof. W. D. Hooper gave $1.00 and Miss Elliott gave 60 cents.
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Banner’s Tobacco Fund
France
W. D. Hooper
Miss Elliott
Rev A G Richards and Family Return to Athens
Friends of Dr A G Richards rector of Emmanue Schirch will be glad to know he is expected home today from Atlanta with Mrs Richards and their children He has been in a sanitarium in Atlanta for weeks undergoing a serious operation and is now much better after a slow convalescence
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A. G. Richards
Emmanue Schirch
Atlanta
Church Will Care For Its Men in Trenches
Washington September 14. Prolates of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States formed a War Commission and decided to raise 500000 dollars. They will send a bishop abroad to look after Episcopalians in the trenches.
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Church
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
County School Superintendent Makes July and August Salary Checks
Captain T. H. Dozier Clarke County school superintendent prepared and will deliver July and August salary checks for Clarke County common school teachers.
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T. H. Dozier
Clarke
Russian political crisis deepens as Kerensky faces peril
Petrograd reports Sept 14 that Kerensky's government struggles amid a cabinet crisis and Petrograd council demand to exclude property owners from power. General Krimoff, who led troops against Petrograd, reportedly shot himself after a prior interview with Kerensky, fearing the outcome of the revolt.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Krimoff
Korniloff
Rvolt
Minnehaha Sunk by German Submarine. 43 Sailors Lost
New York dispatch reports confirmation from the liner Minnehaha's English officers that a German submarine destroyed the big Atlantic transport with loss of life. Forty three crew members died including the purs er, the surgeon, and three other officers. Captain Frank Claret and 110 others were saved.
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Minnehaha
Associated Press
New York
Frank Claret
British Navy Faces Submarine Menace
British naval reports describe submarine activity near strategic waters, detailing patrols and countermeasures as authorities monitor the SE boat threat and coordinate defense across naval bases and patrol routes.
Elihu Rool Urges Acceptance of War Decision
At a patriotic rally in Chicago Elihu Rool argued that the nation must accept the wartime decision by the President and Congress. He said opposition to conscription or to volunteering undermines democratic self government and aids Germany.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Elihu Rool
United States
Germany
Congress
France and Sweden exchange questions on German telegrams
Paris dispatch reports the French minister in Stockholm sought a personal report from Sweden’s foreign office about German ministerial telegrams to Argentina via the Swedish legation. The German foreign minister asked Argentina to arrange a Berlin visit for a personal briefing. The Argentine government was urged to ensure safe passage.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Foreign Office
Argentina
Legation
Berlin
Basis peace negotiations praised in Central Powers reply
Vienna dispatch reports the Central Powers call the Pope's peace proposal a suitable basis for talks. They will publish their reply once papal Nuncio in Vienna consents.
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Central Powers
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Vienna
Government considers wheat requisition to aid mills
Reports say the government plans to requisition wheat on farms to keep flour mills running but Food Administrator Hoover denies it. He notes mills are operating at full capacity, though some are hampered by grain shortages.
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Associated
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Training School For Merchant Ship Officers Opened
A training school for captains and officers of merchant ships has opened at a British port. It includes a captured German submarine and a steamship armed and rigged with latest devices to fight underwater craft, according to a steamship officer who arrived in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Coal Shipments Into Canada To Be Stopped
Washington September 14. Fuel Administrator Garfield will stop coal shipments to Canada through Great Lakes ports after finding much coal bound for the Great Lakes did not reach the northwest states. Immediate action follows investigation of reports.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Canada
Great Lakes
North Western States
Garfield
Northwest
Recruits Named in Yesterday's List
Clarence G Daniel of Crawford appears on yesterday's regular army recruit list. Rich Bullock of McGregor's, Athens, noted as enlisting in Atlanta. Also mentions bake goods including Angel Food Cake Gardner's Pound and Marble Cakes Bartlett Pears California Plums and Fine Eating Apples and Pink Meat Cantaloupes.
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Clarence G. Daniel
I Crawford
Rich Bullock
McGregor’s
Athens
Atlanta
Bartlett
California
Congress Moves Toward War Finance Bills
Washington figures show the war credits bill and a $2,000,000,000 war tax plan advancing in the Senate and House. An accord on about half the levies was reached, with passage expected early next week and only minor changes anticipated. The war profits section may be the final item, with a possible $100,000,000 increase.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Dutch Minister Appointed to European Post
In a terse notice the Dutch minister was named as appointee to a European post, signaling a formal government shift. The report notes the appointment of Rappard to the European post amid ongoing cabinet discussions.
Pledges and Speeches From Postwar Conference
A fragmentary report mentions Carles Kerengky and themes of working classes in America and democracy. The text cites a recent conference with unclear specifics and includes stray food phrases like peppered beet and sandwiches.
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Carles Kerengky
America
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