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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
2
The Athens banner urges Clarke County readers to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds issued during the war. It promotes a 4 1/2 percent rate, cites national resources backing the issue, and urges patriotic support, bank facilitation, and civic duty, while warning against political misrepresentation.
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recalls a Kansas encounter about Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. A man described its dramatic cure for his daughter, believed to be dying from a violent dysentery attack, after family physicians had given up.
The piece argues farmers will fare better as cotton seed prices rise, noting cotton sold at 35 cents per pound and seed at 70 to 75 dollars per ton. It urges holding seeds for higher future prices, links seed use to fats and wartime provisioning, and predicts broad national prosperity with a strong South-driven economy.
The piece argues the Democratic primary hinges on a unified loyal bloc to defeat Hardwick. It warns Howard as a local factor may tilt counties away from Harris, urging Georgians to rally behind Harris to prevent Hardwick’s victory and to oppose Vernor agents alleged influence.
Washington reports that the American air plan for a great army envisions 360 complete squadrons of planes. The male component is progressing ahead of schedule with 3,000 pilots already trained.
Castoria advert appears alongside notices for St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias and several lodges of Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World. Each group lists meeting nights and locations in Max Joseph Building and nearby halls with officers named. Prominent notes include regular Thursday and Monday gatherings, visiting members welcome, and specific building addresses on Clayton Street and Jes ter Building.
President Wilson urges Boy Scouts of America 450000 strong to push hard in the fourth liberty loan. In prior campaigns scouts sold over 200 million dollars in bonds. The item notes public appeal and includes a poem excerpt and ads alongside.
Atlanta Aug 24 The administration of selective service will expand with a new bill to raise age limits and induct Class One men in specialized and deferred categories. Provost Marshal General Crowder authorized rapid enlistment of clerks and admins for local and state boards, with pay and allowances as private or noncommissioned ranks.
Mrs Maule Williams of 180 Barrow St testifies that Don’s Kidney Pills relieved her back pain sleepless nights and urinary distress after a fall caused a relapse. She first used them in 1914 and renewed endorsement in 1918 stating lasting cure and future use if kidney issues recur. Foster Milburn Co. Mfrs Buffalo NY 60c at dealers.
The text recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach after a bilious attack. It claims the tablets ease constipation and alleviate nausea vomiting and headache while costing a quarter.
New York plans to draft civilians including women to help police guard from fire and sweep streets as thousands of workers enlist for the front. Reserve firefighters and policemen are being used to fill gaps, with officials aiming to impress all able stay at home residents to curb wartime drain on city services.
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa asserts her digestion improved after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports long-term issues with diet and relief only after trying the advertised remedy.
A historical notice shows candidates seeking re election and new bids in 1918. L C Brown Toombs Duboise T W Rucker C H Brand Clarence Eb Adams announce campaigns for state legislature congress and state senate. Local Democrats urged to support Sept 11 primary and county voters urged to consider judicial and congressional leadership.
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