Clarke County’s Official Paper Rates and Local News
The article outlines subscription costs for Clarke County’s official organ with yearly, six month, and three month rates and advance payment methods. It notes contributors like H E B Harman and discusses Georgia Negroes returning South, weather in Athens, and national topics including Woodrow Wilson, Indiana’s constitution, and Wilson’s peace efforts. It also reports on Methodist support for Wealey Memorial Hospital and U.S. export/import data for November and the year.
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Clarke County
Post Office
Increasing the Wheat Acreage During War Demands
The United States increases fall planting wheat by nearly one million acres to ease flour shortages and high prices. The report argues larger crops will stabilize supply for another year and help curb price spikes amid wartime demand. Strong entities include the United States and European war context. note the emphasis on flour, food security, and farmer participation.
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United States
Europe
Rome Urged to Land New U S Armor Plant
Georgia cities urged to back Rome in securing a big United States government armor plant. Rome offers ideal facilities and advantages, and the state should unite to support its bid to host the facility.
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Georgia
Rome
United States
Hmit
Three Great Conventions At Georgia Agriculture College
Three major associations Georgia Breeders State Horticultural Society and Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association hold annual sessions next month at the College of Agriculture. Notable experts from across the state and nation will attend to discuss farming methods and long standing problems. The gatherings promise exchange of ideas benefiting Georgia farmers and agriculture.
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College of Agriculture
Georgia Breeders’ Association
The
State Horticultural Society
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Costly Tongue and a War Note Shake U S Markets
A critique of Secretary of State Lansing's premature remarks on the European note. The piece argues his statements disrupted markets, caused confusion among foreign diplomats, and nearly sparked a wider misunderstanding with belligerent nations. It calls for consulting the president before speaking.
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Europe
Wilson
Mr. Lansing
Lansing
Inheritance and Income Taxes Expand Across States
The piece notes a national shift toward inheritance and income taxes as part of the federal system. It cites growth of state taxes, mentions Georgia collecting about one hundred fifty thousand dollars in two years, and asserts the inheritance tax will provide future revenue with a lighter burden and gradual improvements to the tax machinery.
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United States
Republican Party
Georgia
Will the Guard Disintegrate After Border Duty
The national guard’s postborder fate draws debate as units return from Mexico. Soldiers expected combat but found camp life, monotony, and delayed jobs. Families suffered, employers hired replacements, and widespread dissatisfaction with the guard plan emerged.
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National Guard
Universal military training debate grows after war fears
Freely predicted that returning soldiers will join no groups and seek quick exit, while strong rat direction sentiment grows. Proponents argue for universal military training and a larger regular army, claiming the national guard fails to supply men when needed. The trend supports a law requiring every boy and young man to perform military service to some degree.
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National Guard
Congress and Railway Legislation Amid Adamson Law Debates
Congress returns to a heated transportation debate as the Adamson eight hour law faces opposition from labor and railroads. Both sides seek changes to avoid government ownership and compulsory arbitration. Representative Adamson warns Congress will discipline both sides if talks fail while courts may deem the act unconstitutional, signaling a lengthy legislative battle to refine the crude measure.
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Adamason
Jslue
Congress
Adamson
No Peace Talk Fails as War Goes On Across Fronts
Germany’s reply to Wilson offers no concrete peace terms and signals no willingness to negotiate. The Allies plan a courteous rejection, insisting on indemnities and territorial restores. Experts say premature peace would be futile and war must continue until terms are settled.
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Germany
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Closing Up the Record for a Prosperous Athens 1917
The article urges Athenians to finish the current year with a cooperative civic spirit. It praises recent progress, admits mistakes, and calls for unity beyond factionalism to push Athens forward in 1917 with renewed effort and better teamwork.
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Athens
Judge Charles H Brand Named for Congress in District
The Banner praises Judge Charles H Brand for congress, citing his long legal career as a practitioner solicitor general of the Western circuit and Western circuit judge. It argues the Democratic Party needs capable representatives and predicts Brand will win in the Eighth district with the election on January eleventh.
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Judge Brand
Congress
Western Circuit
Cffice
Democratic Party
Brand
Eighth
Junge Brand
The Fight on the Cattle Tick
The cattle tick has cost the South untold millions and must be eradicated. Progress is expected to continue with government effort and increased efficiency. In the past fiscal year thirty one thousand square miles were freed of the tick. Within this tick free zone large areas offer hope for lasting elimination.
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New York
Wall Street
Georgia's Tick Eradication Sets State On Path To Prosperity
Numbers of pure bred animals have been bought and cattle health is improving. Georgia profits from tick eradication, with much of the state cleared and a strong move forward. Opposition exists in places but the overall effort proceeds smoothly and will render Georgia a great cattle state once tick free in the near future.
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Georgia
The Spirit of Christmas as a Yearlong Mission
The piece urges living the Christmas spirit daily, not just on a holiday, through acts of kindness and service. It appeals for churches to mobilize followers on Christmas Day, turning sanctuaries into rallying points for universal benevolence and humane action.
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Torick
Railroads net over a billion dollars in past year
Interstate Commerce Commission reports the nations railroads earned more than one billion dollars last year. The gain signals vitality, justifying regulation and fair public rights while securing a fair return for the industry. Also notes broad benefits of rail networks to national prosperity.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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University of Georgia
Dixie
South
Chicago
Elihu Root
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Methodists of
Wealey Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Bureau of Foreign Domestic Commerce
Department Commerce
Gary
Charles H. Brand
Fletcher
Castoria
Haledidt
Dr. Bell
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