More Liberal In Flour Allowance
Special to the Banner reports Atlanta on August 29 where Dr. Andrew M. Soule outlines new wheat flour rules effective September 1. The plan abolishes per person monthly six pound limits and expands substitutes like barley, corn, rice, oat, peanut, bean, potato, sweet potato, and buckwheat flours. Retail dealers must stock substitutes and sell them with flour. pancake and rising flours require Washington permits. The government urges economical use and voluntary cooperation in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Andrew M. Soule
United States Food Administration
Washington
Soule
Georgia
Victory
Internal Revenue
Draft age extension notice points to September registration dates
Washington August 29 Associated Press says men likely affected by draft age extension must verify exact ages before the new registration day. The date under consideration for the registration is September 10th, 11th or 12th, and General Crowder notified those affected tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aviators Locate German Gun Behind British Lines
In Northern France a British American air squadron identified a large 15 inch naval gun firing on a market town. After locating the emplacement by aerial photos, the squadron bombed it from the air with bombs from 20 to 112 pounds, halting further shelling and restoring quiet to the civilian population.
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France
Associated Press
Withon
Amercan
Pledge Redemption Day urged for War Savings stamps in Georgia
Atlanta on Saturday August 31 is Pledge Redemption Day for thrift and war savings stamps. Hugh Richardson state director calls Georgians to invest heavily in government stamps to show support for Wilson’s war effort and push Georgia from near last to near first in savings, with Victory Week September 16 to 21.
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Atlanta
Hugh Richardson
War Savings Committee
Wilson
Georgia
Richardson
Mrs Lipscomb’s Condition Improved In Athens Return Home
Friends statewide rejoice as Mrs. dM. A. Lipscomb shows marked improvement after several days in a sanitarium near Atlanta. She is returning to her home in Athens.
Beloved Lady 101 Years Old In City Celebration
Mrs. Sarah A. Hemphill, of this city, celebrated her one hundred and first birthday at home on Prince avenue. A quiet reception with friends. her daughter ill in hospital, gifts and letters from across the state. She remains sharp minded, active in church, and dreams of future travel by aeroplane.
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Sarah A. Hemphill
Prince Avenue
William Haddock
Tom Comer
R. F. Shadden
Atlanta
Hemphill
Gate City
German Soldiers Do Not Think a Victory Possible
Andre Tardieu, Franco-American war cooperation high commissioner, says in a Paris cable to the Associated Press that German prisoners claim the German cause is lost if the American army keeps pushing. He notes German soldiers no longer believe in victory and that Germany must avoid disaster, while farmers have planted more foodstuffs but more is needed.
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Washington
Andre Tardieu
Franco- American War Cooperation
Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Allied offensive drives Germans back across France fronts
Allied forces press forward from Arras to Soissons with Foch pushing renewed vigor and Haig widening stalemated Somme operations. Reports claim British capture of Bapaume as Germans stiffen to defend rail routes to Cambrai while American units hold line north of Soissons and in Picardy. Far east, Czech Slovaks disarm Russian volunteers aiding Horvath in eastern Siberia as Bolshevik resistance fades.
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Associated Press
Arras
Soissons
Foch
Haig
Somme
Bapaume
Cambrai
Picardy
Amercan
Chavigny
Juvingy
Siberia
Horvath
Ameri
Bre Canara
Ussuri
Haig Pushes Enemy Back On Somme Front
Haig reports that along the front from Bapaume southwards the enemy has been forced to retreat with losses. British forces have reached the opposite side of the Somme facing Brie and Peronne.
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Haig
London
Bapaume
Somme
Brie
Peronne
Americans Hold Line in Soissons Region Front
With the American Army, Aug. 29. Late this afternoon the Americans held a position in the fighting line in the Soissons region, extending in a northerly direction from Chavigny.
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Soissons
Nortan
Soisions
Chavigny
Army Captures Noyon and Advances in Somme Sector
Washington reports progress as troops north of the Aisne push toward Juvigny amid enemy resistance. Pershing notes successful actions along the Vesle and in the Woëvre with prisoners taken. French forces hold foothold on southern slopes near Manistee and crossed the Ailette at multiple points.
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Noyon
Manistee
War Office
Ailette River
Pershing
Washington
Aisne
Juvigny
Raeve
Vesle
Bapaume Captured by British Army Reported
London announces in Haig's dispatch that British forces have captured Bapaume. The official confirmation came tonight, detailing the occupation as part of ongoing operations.
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Bapaume
London
Haig
McAdoo Urges Deferred Classification for Railroad Workers
President Wilson was told by Director General McAdoo that successful railroad operation requires deferred classification for most railroad employees. He argued those drafted or serving in the army should be kept for military railway service in France to ease the drain on U S railroad personnel. He presented reports showing shops and train operation are hampered by drafts.
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I McAdoo
Washington
Wilson
McAdoo
France
Professor R E Park in Savannah Georgia
Savannah Ga August 29 special to the Banner Professor R E Park of the University of Georgia spent part of this week in Savannah in the interest of the institution and local students planning to enter school this fall. Calls for information and advice about training plans extended his stay beyond expectations.
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Savannah
R. E. Park
University of Georgia
Tsavannah
Tim
Early Closing Denied by Georgia Rail Commission
Atlanta August 29 The Georgia railroad commission denied the portion of railroads under federal control permission to close their freight depots at 1 oclock Saturdays and 4 on other days The change was recommended by regional director Winchell The commission said it regarded such a change of a longstanding rule and custom as doubtful wisdom.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia Rail
Read. Com
Avesion
Winchell
Bickers Guest at Rotary Lunch in Savannah
D G Bickers, recently from the Athens Banner to Savannah to become associate editor of the Morning News, was guest and chief speaker at the Savannah Rotary Club luncheon at Savannah Hotel. In his talk The Real Georgia he praised Athens as a place where the real Georgia is shown in delightful fashion.
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Banner
Savannah
D. G. Bickers
Athens Banner
Morning News
Bennett to Address Jackson Voters on Senate Candidate
Hon John W Bennett of Waycross will speak to Jackson and nearby counties at Commerce Street tomorrow at 8 pm in support of United States Senate hopeful W J Harris. Bennett, a noted state figure and University of Georgia trustee, is a popular speaker and many residents will attend.
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John W. Bennett
Waycross
Jackson
Commerce
W. J. Harris
United States Senate
Col. Bennett
Bill Up To The Senate On Manpower Measure
The House adopted the conference report on the manpower bill and sent it to the Senate for final action. Lawmakers expect the bill to reach the president within hours after the Senate reconvenes, claiming a near unanimous passage affecting about 12,000,000 men.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Today
Menacre
Senate
House
White House
Lieutenant Stewart Assigned to Duty at Camp Jackson
Lieut. Joseph B. Stewart is assigned to duty in the base hospital at Camp Jackson in Columbia, D. C. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Stewart of this city and a Georgia Medical College graduate who earned his degree last June. Stewart is among several prominent young Georgia physicians commissioned in the U S Army.
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Joseph
Stewart
Camp Jackson
Columbia
D. C
Joseph 8. Stewart
Georgia Medical College
Georgia
Army of the United States
Landis Postpones Sentencing in War Program Case
Federal Judge Landis postponed sentencing of 1001. W. W. leaders convicted of conspiring to disrupt the government's war program after defense evidence. He announced the case would be disposed of the following afternoon, having previously denied a new trial.
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Sy Associated Press
Chicago
Landis
W. W
Two Million Letters Seized in Sedition Case
The Associated Press reports Chicago authorities seized upwards of two million letters and documents of alleged seditious import. Search warrants named members of the socialist party and affiliated groups including I W W and propagandists. The crackdown aims to curb disloyal elements as political battles unfold in several states.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Clyne
Socialst
Thos M Blodgett Here on a Visit
Atlan ta visitor Thomas M Blodgett tours the state in support of Trox Bankston for railroad commissioner. He is well known and speaks on the political scene, noting Harris and Hardwick as statewide candidates while others run only in places.
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Thomas M. Blodgett
Atlanta
Trox Bankston
Weat Point News
Blodgit
Georgia
Harris
Hardwick
Howard
Cooper
Shaw
Germans Retire to Shorter Line on Western Front
London reports Entente captures total near 120000 prisoners and 2000 guns since July 18. From August 21 to 28 British gains reach 21000, roughly matching prior casualties. Observers say German retreat aims to shorten their line and bolster defense while saving forces.
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Associated Press
London
rutHre
Obain
Senate Adopts Sheppard Clause on Prohibition Timeline
The Senate adopted the Sheppard clause detailing a national prohibition extending from June 20, 1919, until demobilization of the army. Amendments by Senator Phelan to extend the prohibition date to June 20, 1920 and permit extra wine sales were rejected. Senator Tramwell's amendment to advance the effective date to January 1, 1919 was defeated without a roll call.
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Senate
Phelan
California
Trammell
Florida
Brittain Gets Bigger Credits for Britain and Allies
Treasury adds 400 million dollars to Britains credit bringing total to nearly 3.75 billion for Britain and over seven billion for all allies. The Liberty Loan offering set for Sept 28 at 4.5 percent. Tax-exempt 3.5 percent bonds have crossed par this week, trading up to 102. Dry Goods Economat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Treasury
United States
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