Banner's Christmas Commissary Becomes Permanent Institution
The Banner's Christmas Commissary grows beyond a relief drive and becomes a permanent city program co operating with Athens officials to supply coal and wood and to provide food and guidance. A government home economics expert will assist two weeks monthly, aiding families with balanced rations and canning techniques.
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Banner's Christmas Commissary
City OF Athens
Athens
Lois P. Dowdle
North Georgia
Edith M. Andrews
Bessie Stanley Wood
South Georgia
Etta Colclough
Miss Colclough
Reef of Families
Chamber of Comprece
Service Inn
Colclough
State College
Banner
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Resident Twice
A Athens reader Mrs. Ghy first endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills over eight years ago and again confirms the benefit. Mrs. Shy reports relief from back pain and lumbago after using the pills, with a statement dated March 25, 1908. She keeps a supply at home and notes they always help when purchased at Palmer & Son's Drug Store. Price 60 cents.
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Athens
Doan
Ghy
Shy
W. Samphis
Voster
Ailburn Co
Buffalo
House Votes 282 to 128 on National Prohibition Amendment
Washington December 17 The house approved submitting a national prohibition amendment to the constitution by 282 to 128, just over two thirds. Senator Sheppard predicted Senate passage of a seven year provision, and a concurrent action by the Senate was expected after holidays. An amendment excluding beer and eight wines failed 292 to 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
W. J. Bryan
Webb
Senate
Imity House
Lee
California
Sheppard
German Foreign Secretary Joins Brest Litovsk Peace Talks
Allied fronts show limited gains as Austro German forces fail to breach the Italian line toward the Venetian plains. Caprillo Hil battles see Italians hold ground after enemy attacks, while German raiders sink British and neutral ships in the North Sea and damage a destroyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Rcy
Amsterdam
Rich
Hard von Kuehlmann
Brest Litovsk
Sweden
Russia
Berlin
Caprillo Hil
Mali
Desperate Effort May Avert Famine
Washington officials warn of a coal famine if production drops. Administrator Garfield urges operators and miners to take only Christmas Day as a holiday to sustain supply. Michigan authority granted power to cut off industrial coal if needed. New York reports relief as 100000 tons remain at New Jersey terminals amid moderate weather and ample lighterage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Michigan
New York
Hudson
New Jersey
Unionists and Conscriptionists Win in Canada
Ottawa reports the Union government has been returned with conscription confirmed. Official returns show 123 seats for Unionists and 87 for the opposition, with 16 to hear from and 4 deferred. Early results indicate a decisive five year majority similar to the 1911 reciprocity election, the soldier vote expected to widen the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Borden
Famous Baritone Arthur Ranous to Sing in Athens Jan 7
Arthur Ranous the famed baritone will perform at Lucy Cobb chapel under Emmanuel church Guild on Monday January 7. The Nash ville American reports his Nashville centennial club concert drew a large crowd with a wide range of songs and clear enunciation noted.
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Arthur Ranou
Lucy Cobb Chapel
Emmanuel Church Guild
Ranous
Athens
Wille
Nashville American
Nashville
Arthur Ranous
Centennial Club
John Bell Keeble
Appointed On Industry Committee: Tibbetts Receives Wire
Mr J F Tibbetts yesterday received a wire from F B Gordon of Columbus Ga, chairman of the state committee on industry war savings. The message, under treasury direction and Frank E Vanderlip and Hugh Richardson Georgia directors, appoints Tibbetts as a member of the Industry committee. He accepted and is devoting practically all his time to local and national war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Tibbetts
F. B. Gordon
Columbus
State Committee On
Secretary of Treasury
Frank E. Vanderlip
National War Savings Committee
Hugh Richardson
Georgia
Sibbetts
Christmas Exchange Stands Urged as Real Christ Mass
The editor urges spelling out Christmas to honor the season as a genuine Christ Mass, stressing meaning over shorthand. The call emphasizes tradition and clarity in holiday greetings and observance.
Registrants Filing New Questionnaires In Clarke County 1917
The local selective board mailed blank questionnaires to 2,000 registrants and will continue daily mailings to complete service. First respondents include Arthur Kittle, who claims no exemption, and Will Jackson seeking Division 9, Class 5 for total unfitness. Athens lawyers form advisory legal board with daily sessions at county courthouse.
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Clarke
Arthur Kittle
Will Jackson
T. F. Green
Bar of
Athens
J. L. Booth
J. D. Bradwell
A. J. Cobb
C. Cobb
W. G. Cornett
P. M. B. Y. Davis
J. L Deadwyler
John Elliot
H. C. Erwin
B. E. Fortson
J. B. Gamble
T F. Green
H. M. Holden
Deupree Hunnicutt
Holiday
Jake Joel
E. K. Lumpkin, Sr
E. C. Mahaffey
H. McWhorter
M. P. McWhorter
Mell
Max Michael
E. 8
Price
Medical boards set to curb draft favoritism in Georgia
Major William C. Lyle has organized medical advisory boards in all Georgia counties to curb favoritism in selective service. He ordered county boards to refer any physical examination favoritism claims for re-examination with detailed reports. The Athens District medical board covers Morgan Greene Walton Oconee Oglethorpe Barrow and surrounding counties.
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Fulton County Board
William C. Lyle
Augusta
War Department
Georgia
Lyle
County Medical Board
Major Lyle
Athens
Court House
Morgan, Greene, Walton, Oconee
Oglethorpe
Barrow
Mrs Jack Sorrells Dies at 77 in Madison County
Mrs Jack Sorrells aged 77 died at her home four miles from Danielsville in Madison county early Sunday. Funeral from Daniels vale Presbyterian church Tuesday at 11 with Dr DuBose of Jefferson presiding. Survived by husband three daughters and four sons. Also a brother A H Lane of Savannah.
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Jack Sorrells
Madison County
Danielsville
Presbyterian
Danielsvale
DuBose
Jefferson
Sorrells
T. R. Crawford
L. P. Crawford
Athens
Susie Sorrells
Messrs
R. T
J. F
J. G
Rufus J. Sorrells
A. H. Lane
Savannah
New Rules For Enlistment Of Men Under Draft
Washington December 17 Associated Press says Provost Marshal General Crowder announces new rules allowing voluntary enlistment for draft men. White men only will be accepted in infantry signal corps medical corps and quartermaster. coast artillery field artillery cavalry and engineers are excluded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
Governors
Infantry
Signal Corps
Medical Corps
Quartermaster Department
Coast Lartillery
Field Artillery
Cavalry
Engineers Corps
Sought Treasure And They Found It
Tokio reports Viscount Ishii head of the Japanese mission to the United States praised a voyage of discovery and said a frank exchange of opinion led to an agreement benefiting America China and Japan. He added mutual regard for China should cause no offense as none is intended.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Viscount Ishii
United States
America
China
Japan
Wilson to act on railroad plan after holidays
Washington December 17 President Wilson will not act on the railroad problem before Christmas recess. It was authoritatively stated today that he probably will take his plan of solution to Congress immediately after the holidays.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Crozier Renominated Chief of Ordnance by Senate Panel
The Senate military committee completed its probe into war preparations and unanimously approved General Crozier for renomination as Chief of Ordnance after examining him and reviewing the case reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Committee On Investigation
To Increase Cadets at Annapolis Passes House
The administration bill to increase the number of cadets at the Annapolis Naval Academy passed the House today. The measure aims to expand enrollment at the military academy, with implications for training future naval officers.
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Annapolis
Associated Press
Washington
Annapolis Naval Academy
A Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Advertisement Claims
A Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles and many other ailments for men and women. It is sold by mail for $1.00 with two months of treatment per small bottle and sworn testimonials available. Contact Dr. B. W. Hall in St. Louis for details and distributor notes. A separate line notes a man aged twenty-one to thirty-one will be thoroughly questioned this Christmas.
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B. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Court district chairmen meet across multiple counties
Clarke Jackson Madison and district chairmen meet at the courthouse. Dr James C Bloomfield chairs Elberton District with Wilkes Elbert Kart Franklin counties. Gainesville District chaired by Dr A J S Stovall includes Forsyth Dawson Hall Banks Stephens Habersham White Lumpkin Towns Rabun. Dr James H Downey chairs another group.
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Clarke
Jackson
Madison
James C.bloomfield
Elberton
Court House
Wilkes
Elbert
Kart
Franklin
A. J. S. Stovall
Gainesville
Forsyth
Dawson
Hall
Banks
Stephens
Habersham White
Lumpkin
Towns
Rabun
James H. Downey
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Chamber of Commerce
I. J Rowe
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
B.S .Wood
Soule
Venetian Plains
France
Belgium
Canada
Lucy Cobb
DR. Bloomfield
Crozier
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