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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
2
Mount Vernon resident J. H. Martin describes a long hospital siege caused by stomach trouble and weakness. He details nervousness, yellow skin, poor appetite, and fatigue, crediting Ziron with restoring strength, nerves, and overall health through its iron-based formula. He urges others to try Ziron when strength is needed.
A municipal election held yesterday ratified the primary from November 25. Elected aldermen are R. T. Dottiny from the first ward, W. C. Thornton from the second ward, Paul H. Smith from the third ward, and B. F. Woods from the fourth ward.
Railroad executives representing more than ninety per cent of the nation’s rail mileage meet in New York. They adopt resolutions urging private ownership restoration and call for the remaining federal control period to preserve the lines in peak efficiency.
The Presbyterian synod of Georgia meeting in Gainesville Georgia is postponed due to an influenza epidemic. Previously set for December 10 this gathering will be rescheduled to a later date and place to be determined.
The All Russian government Omk announces that all liabilities of the Russian government except Bolshevik era debts are recognized and will be serviced by it, per a Foreign Ministry authorized statement received in Washington today.
Washington December 4 President Wilson favors speedy renewal of federal aid road act construction. Secretary Houston of Texas released a letter stating that extending road building would serve the public interest and urging an additional appropriation.
An Athens resident credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with resolving decade long kidney trouble and backache. Mrs A Sutherland of 668 Pulaski St reports relief after using the product from Smith & Bro.’s Drug Store, noting relief from headaches and dizziness when cold settled on her kidneys. Foster-Milburn Co. manufactures.
Atlanta must answer by December 10 whether it will host Metropolitan Grand Opera in spring 1919 and provide a 95 000 guarantee fund. Previous high was 86 000, with 11 000 oversubscription. The Atlanta Music Festival Association pushes for prompt, larger pledges as seven seasons have passed without default.
Emma Spence Sampson presents Billy and the Major from Reilly & Britton priced at one dollar net. The tale reunites beloved characters Miss Minerva and Wilkes Booth Lincoln amid new drama. The Revelation of St John from Gorham Press offers accessible scholastic interpretation in three parts with helpful appendixes and clear analysis by Charles C. Whiting.
A Boston publisher prints The New Life by William Alexander Bodell, priced at $1.00 net. The book promises a compact, thought provoking read in a couple of hours and aims to inspire a richer life, contrasting with many inspirational works seen as insubstantial.
Georgia officials pledge to accelerate the war savings pledge redemption drive citing Treasury expectations and urging active involvement by women organizations, county chairmen, and defense councils to boost Georgia over the top in War Savings. The session in Atlanta at the Chamber of Commerce included state and district leaders and highlighted the need to redeem stamps rather than treat pledges as optional obligations.
Washington plans were agreed upon by the war department and shipping board to place offers of two hundred thousand jobs in ship yards and the merchant marine before soldiers go on to be mustered out.
The National Council of Defense sets Britain Day observance for Saturday morning at the University chapel at 10 30. A program is planned with the audience singing God Save the King. Henry Carly notes the public benefit and includes the royal anthem text.
A tribute announces the death of Dr. John P Campbell after months of illness. It honors his Christian courage, devotion to music and service in the First Presbyterian church, and his transition to heavenly praise. The note emphasizes his love for music and his role in leading church worship as he joins the heavenly choir.
Friends of James Harbin report the death of Audley White Harbin, killed near the front in France on September 18 while reconnoitering gun positions. Capt. Lincoln was slain in the same shelling. Harbin buried in grave 16 at the regimental cemetery near Benny Xammes. Harbin praised as best liked in the company for cheerful spirit and humor. prior bravery cited and promotion earned. He served in a machine gun company, Bath Infantry, Sth Division.
Lieut. Percy Bramblett, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Bramblett, was reported safe in a cablegram from France. Athens friends note his rapid army rise from private in the National Guard at Griffin to lieutenant by age twenty-two, with four months commanding his company after his captain’s death, and a likely commission as captain soon.
Athens reports the death of Byron S. Keith after a Spanish influenza illness. A 1906 University of Georgia graduate, he taught in Macon’s high schools. The funeral and burial will be in Jefferson.
The committee appointed by Mayor Erwin met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan a British Day observance. Prof. W. Sanford presided as chairman, and plans for the celebration were laid out. British Day will be held Saturday December 11, with full plans to be announced today.
The Athens chapter urges continued Red Cross work beyond Christmas, stressing use of surgical dressings and garments for war-stricken Europe. It calls for giving time and labor to aid France, Belgium, Armenia, and Poland, noting no hardship in sacrifice and a duty to help those stripped by war.
Government justifies stimulation of hog production to sevenfold pre war pork exports this year. Increased output and conservation aim to ease global fat shortages as beef refrigeration limits bite in Europe. U S Department of Agriculture reports cattle up 10,238,000 and hogs up 12,441,000 since January 1, with sheep down 819,000 and hogs rising 8 to 15 percent, enabling 1.6 billion pounds more pork for fall 1918 and spring 1919.
America reaffirmed its pledge to the Interallied food council as the American food army pressed forward. Farm enterprise and increased corn production raised pork supplies and conservation efforts, boosting exports with total shipments doubling.
In a wartime address dated August 10 1917 Herbert Hoover declares faith in the intelligence and cooperation of the average American business man to repair economic distribution and ensure sane use of supplies without the need for drastic force.
An article praises Americans for cutting sugar use by over half a million tons across July to October, averting a home famine. It notes normal quarterly consumption of 1.6 million tons, cites monthly reductions to 260k 325k 279k 280k, and credits Food Administration guidance for bridging stringency until new crops arrive. It urges continued restraint to aid Europe and sustain rationing.
In July 1917 the United States Food Administrator voiced unwavering faith that democracy would defend the nation despite a grim European outlook. He stated that Americans with knowledge of wartime results need not fear for the republic's fate.
A terse note on thrift and patriotism references rationing of sugar from four pounds per month to three and then to two pounds if needed, underscoring loyalty in daily sacrifices during wartime.
A brief wartime motto urges sharing food to earn global goodwill. The piece highlights America’s gratitude from allied nations for wartime breadgift and suggests continued sacrifice in peacetime to foster international harmony.
A wartime statement by the U S food administrator argues that democratic food sharing depends on voluntary action by all citizens in proportion to their deeds. Autocratic control in enemy lands failed, while democratic sharing sustained the health of the United States and its Allies.
Analysis of wartime wheat shipments shows the United States shipped 65,080,305 bushels between July and October 10 and could deliver 287,500,000 bushels for Allies if the rate continued. Despite a tight harvest, Americans saved wheat at home and sent 141,000,000 bushels overseas January to July.
The Food Administration frames democracy as based on individual initiative and national service in time of emergency. It argues that discipline and shared effort will solve the food problem for Americans and Allies, showcasing wartime resolve and self denial amid global conflict.
A fragment praising women for wartime duties and peace efforts, extolling women’s role in feeding soldiers and aiding war sufferers as a historic, pivotal moment in national history.
A 1917 World War I era message cites Herbert Hoover urging national cooperation to aid the food program. The address appeals for confidence that Americans will contribute more for flag and freedom than any surrender to foes.
A year ago voluntary food control was a daring adventure in democracy during a year lacking established pretensions of democratic efficiency.
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