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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
2
A Mary Killman of Rouse City Texas recounts suffering postnatal side pain for three months. She credits Cardus with a full recovery after three bottles, claiming ongoing health since. The ad urges others with headaches back pain or monthly woes to try Cardus.
The Athens mayor and council announced the regular election results from the ballot tally. Andrew C. Erwin was elected mayor with 121 votes, and ward aldermen were chosen H T Culp 2 votes, H T Tuck 31, A E Davison 29, B A Crane 29. The recorder position, to replace J H Lumpkin, elected H J Rowe 5 votes, with Mr Rowe sworn in. The salary for the recorder’s office was awarded to the mayor pro tem.
Major G V Heidt recruiting officer for Georgia quotes the adjutant general stating registrants may enlist in both army and navy until December fifteenth. Even if summoned for examination, a certificate from the local board confirming no need to fill deferred quota allows enlistment.
In a child prone to croup hoarseness marks the early sign. Give Cham berlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness to ward off the attack and reduce danger. War savings stamps offer a path for individuals to save little by little and support Liberty Bonds.
Washington reports that pretests by Chicago packers against the meatless days will not deter the food administration's plan. A decision is soon issued urging still closer savings in meat consumption nationwide.
Washington December 5 the council of national defense created an industrial service section and named L C Marshall of Chicago University as chief. The unit will study rising labor problems tied to escalating war production demands.
This remedy is praised as highly effective for coughs colds and croup and described as pleasant and safe for children. Mothers widely endorse its use citing its safety and efficacy for young patients.
Secretary McAdoo reports a looming deficit for the 1918 fiscal year requiring about 5.13 billion dollars in new funding beyond taxes and existing bond authorizations. He warns of large war costs and urges thrift, saving, and investment in government securities to sustain Allied aid as the nation contemplates further bond issues and regulatory measures.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged immediate action toward national railroad unification by government operation or wartime suspension of anti trust and polling laws, with federal security regulation to enable voluntary cooperation. Commissioner McCord favored government control. Stomach Trouble and Constipation urged readers to try Chamberlain's Tablets, cited by Mrs. Benjamin Hooper of Auburn, N.Y.
Albert Kaltschmidt was accused of a wide conspiracy to blow up British munitions ships in New York harbor in 1915. Charles Respa testified as government’s chief witness at the trial of Kaltschmidt and five co defendants. Chamberlain's Tablets touted for digestive ailments and biliousness.
Peking reports rebels have seized Chungking City amid panic. Japanese Marines have landed to protect foreigners as authorities scramble for control and residents seek safety.
An advertises Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments in men women and children. It claims to dissolve gravel regulate bladder issues and even treat diabetes rheumatism and back problems. The ad offers mail order with testimonials and lists Dr E W Hall in St Louis Missouri and patrons are told to contact local druggists.
Pittsburgh reports eight men killed and more than twenty-five injured as a blast wrecks the T. N. plant of Aetna Chemical Company at Heidelberga suburb. Two are missing and damage is estimated at 250000 dollars. Cause undetermined as of late today.
Washington reports a joint resolution declaring a state of war between the United States and Austro Hungarian governments from noon today, approved by the president and state department, to be reported for detail Friday with final Senate action likely late this week or early next. Also notes American intention to respect Swiss neutrality and that formal declaration has been sent to Bern awaiting public release.
General Pershing reported two Americans killed and eleven wounded in action in France between November 12 and 17. No Georgia or Florida servicemen were listed. A separate account describes engineers and British troops overpowering a German escort near Gouzeaucourt during the Cambrai fighting and returning to Allied lines.
Mr. C. D. Flanigen was named chair for Clarke County to organize the War Savings Campaign with a local committee including Billups Phinizy J M Pound Mrs Geo A Mell Prof G G Bond Miss Clyde Patman H H Gordon Jr Capt T H Dozier W T Forbes and Sidney Boley. The plan uses War Savings Certificates at 4 12 with a 5 maturity and thrift stamps exchanged for certificates. Flanigen’s county tour aims to recruit district chairs and extend to the colored population, fostering thrift habit for longer term benefit.
At the annual meeting of district stewards Rev. 8 P Wiggins presiding two highlights emerged. Every church paid its pastor in full and nearly a third paid a bonus, a district record in the North Georgia conference. Sunday schools nearly match district church membership, another record. The meeting approved work for the year and reported the district parsonage debt cleared with repairs planned.
During the busy season shoppers are asked to carry their purchases to reduce merchant delivery needs. The appeal notes savings in gasoline and oil, aiding government reserves and costs, and aligns small acts with wartime national effort as America plays a leading role.
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