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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
4
Official Clarke County organ announces rates for subscriptions mailed to any address. Yearly at 1.00 six months 60 cents three months 25 cents. All payments in advance with remittance by express postoffice money order or registered letter.
An editorial reprinted from the Manufacturers Record urges immediate building to supply homes for Athens new residents. It cites Senator Underwood on inflation, dollar value, and the need to proceed with construction despite high wages and material costs, arguing patriotism and national stability depend on timely housing development.
The Georgia Fruit Exchange reports seventy five percent of North Georgia peaches killed by recent cold weather. Officials estimate losses and seek to support growers as the crop is a key regional asset. Demand remains strong for North Georgia peaches despite the reduced yield and higher prices are anticipated to offset the short crop.
The State Bureau of Markets under Director Jackson launches an experiment at the Griffin Experiment Station to develop a hog feed that hardens meat and improves flavor. About 100 hogs are fed a mix including peanuts, with results expected by January first. The aim is better, longer keeping pork to aid state farmers and hog producers.
A translated lyric observes lovers at a garden grate and contrasts private bliss with public sacrifice. The poem recalls two years of war since April sixth, noting rapid victory and the challenge ahead to secure enduring peace for all to share. Citations and signature: D. G. Bickers.
A mountaineer guides his overgrown son into a rural schoolhouse and demands a curriculum. The master lists geography arithmetic and trigonometry. The father approves with a quip about learning and a poke at his son being a poor shot.
A hurried road passes the speaker's door and calls with images of green roofs and blue skies. Vivid scenes of wood violets, a distant hill, and a hidden beauty lure the wanderer outward, yet the speaker remains home as the road hastens beyond the shore. The lazy lure of nature tempts, but he stays.
The War Risk Insurance Bureau announced an extensive plan to care for discharged disabled soldiers. Twenty one hospitals are in use and seven Army camp hospitals will be upgraded at a nine million dollar congressionally funded program. Ten percent disabled personnel from duty injuries qualify for compensation and treatment, with eligible men urged to apply at their nearest public health station.
Atlanta April 5 solicitor Boykin announced he would investigate the killing of Edward P Mills here Wednesday. The coroner's jury exonerated Floyd Woodward on self defense grounds. Boykin says Mills and Woodward may have been tied to a five million dollar Florida fake horse race swindle with a young woman and several out of town men possibly involved.
South Carolina gave its third official welcome to returning soldiers of the Old Hickory division. The Hundred and Nineteenth regiment was guest of honor. A parade opened festivities, followed by booth refreshments and nine dances to end the day.
In Nicholson two Pentecostal factions contest use of a shared church building. Judge Cobb heard the case in chambers and will issue a decision this week. The dispute pits Pentecostal Holiness Nicholson and Pentecostal Fire Baptised Holiness Nicholson congregations over worship time and space in the same house of worship.
New York April 6 plans for a national dye consumer organization to shield American mills from German dye trust practices were announced by Joseph H Choate Jr The new corporation named the Chemical Foundation already lists more than 150 firms in New York New England Pennsylvania West Virginia and other states and seeks to expand through merger plans
Rear Admiral Grayson reported at four o clock that the president nearly had a serious influenza attack but by staying in bed under medical care he seems to have escaped. He remains confined to bed but improving. Paris Arti 6. Mr and Mrs R J Hancock were guests of Mr W H Nunnally of Monroe recently.
Funeral services for Miss Ellen Mell were held at 11 a.m. yesterday at the First Baptist church led by Dr. James W. Lynch. The choir featured Messrs C M Strahan Fred Orr Morton and Walter Hodgson as they sang How Firm a Foundation Abide With Me and Under His Wing. The white flowered casket lay beneath abundant blooms and the service concluded at Oconee cemetery where pallbearers included James F Edwards E J Smith Billups Phinizy Frank Lipscomb Gerald Green and J E Talmadge Jr.
Washington reports the National Catholic War Council has enlisted over ten thousand workers in a nationwide re employment effort to place demobilized soldiers sailors and marines. With fifty field agents and offices in major cities the drive canvasses employers and registers applicants to secure good wages and positions at home. The campaign, aided by Knights of Columbus, has placed more than ten thousand men in the past month at the rate of one dollar per job per man.
Dr. Stiles H. Dunbar resigns from Dorsey Furniture Co undertaking department and accepts a post with Roy and A. A. Donahoo funeral directors in Atlanta. A popular local figure and state funeral directors official, he departs with his wife and young son amid Athens friends’ regrets.
Paris announced a German version of the Spa agreement. Marshal Foch reportedly would urge Britain to grant freedom to German coastal ships during transit of Polish troops through Germany. Copenhagen reports mention April as the date.
Representatives of the Railroad Administration and the Industrial Board met for five hours in Washington on April 5 but failed to agree on the steel price schedule approved by both bodies. One board member said no indication of policy revision emerged.
A Berlin staff officer writes in the Lokal Anzeiger with figures from official casualty lists. He claims thirty-two thousand officers and more than four million three hundred and seven thousand soldiers were killed wounded or missing out of ten million one hundred seventy-eight thousand who fought at the front.
A Lyona California resident describes severe illness and recovery after taking Ziron Iron Tonic. The testimonial claims improved appetite, energy, and strength following hemorrhages and typhoid fever. The ad notes availability at druggists and a guarantee.
Athens friends report Lt. F L Haselton landed in New York after overseas service and a notable operation aboard the Arizona during a gale. Also Lt. Julian B Fleming arrives safe home, with local families welcoming his return. A new Ladies Hebrew Community Club forms with officers Mrs Farbstein, Mrs Goldman, Mrs Goldwasser and Mrs Ableman.
The Sphinx Club of the University hosted a dinner party after the ball game at the Phi Delta Theta chapter house. The dining hall featured peach blossoms and violets with a six course meal, followed by a box party at the Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club. Attendees included Professors Sanford and Meyer, Mr and Mrs Abut Nix, Mr and Mrs Wave Paddock, and many named guests plus Chas H. Krummender visiting Miss Childers 125 Strong Street.
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