German efforts to disrupt peace talks with Bolsheviks
Washington reports insidious German propaganda aims to draw the United States and Allies into Bolshevik peace negotiations. Officials expect rapid action if British and French premiers discuss Paris talks. Germany is seen ready to offer anything to destabilize the Allies, prompting a strong Entente response and a clear U.S. war aims statement from Wilson.
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Associated Prss
Washington
United States
Paris
State Department
Germany
Entente
Wilson
America
Rep
Toscan
Transformation in Southern business after war
A December report by the United States Chamber of Commerce committee of statistical experts says that within twelve months the South has undergone a remarkable transformation in agricultural and business conditions. It notes Southern states, except Texas and Oklahoma, have grown enough corn for their needs and can ship surplus while national buying power runs high and winter business appears assured.
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South
Associated Press
Washington
Committee of Statistical Experts of
The
United States Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Oklahoma
Britain Sends Greetings to All Nations Fighting for Freedom
London dispatch reports messages from Prime Minister Lloyd George to all Allies except Russia and including Greece. The communications wish governments and peoples well and thank the United States Navy for its past service while saluting the young American army and its role in the fight for human freedom.
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Britain
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Russia
Greece
Wilson
United States Navy
Secretary Baker.s New Year Front Outlines World War Two?
Secretary Baker surveys the front at the year's start noting British control of the Flanders plain with a wedge in Cambrai defense, French capture of Chemida des Dames opening Laon, Italy holding after six weeks of pressure, German efforts to sway Russia, and gains in the British Palestine drive including Jerusalem.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Flanders Plain
Cambrai
Laon
Chemida Des Dames
Italy
Russia
Petrograd
Palestine
Jerusalem
Chamber of Commerce begins new year with promise
The Athens Chamber of Commerce outlined plans in a meeting to cut overhead by moving to the Holman building second floor, eliminate a paid secretary and stenographer, and pursue new enterprises to boost the city despite wartime conditions. The Banner lauds the group for a strong past year and pledges support for its upcoming efforts.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Holman Building
Athens
Dr Belk’s New Year Resolutions 1918 List
A New Year pledge dated January 1 1918 outlines 12 resolutions by S R Belk. Emphasizes Christian duties daily devotions Bible reading church attendance gratitude home life purity patriotism and charitable acts. Ends with a wish to make the world better.
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R. Belk
Move Trains Orders to Clear Freight Congestion
Washington December 31 McAdoo directs eastern railroads to clear freight congestion overriding prior priority rules and passenger schedules. Emphasis on coal and food movement while lines west and south may be required to supply locomotives to ease eastbound traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eastern Railroads
McAdoo
New Year's War Economy Plea Urges Thrift Drive
The Federal Reserve Board issued a war time thrift campaign urging banks to promote economy. Merchants should avoid stocking luxuries and the public should refrain from buying them. States and cities are asked to suspend public improvements to redirect money and labor to war finance.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Railroad War Board Dissolved. McAdoo Replaces It
Washington dec 31 Railroad Director General McAdoo dissolves the railroad war board at its own suggestion Hale Holden is named to direct the nationwide organization it built Hale Holden John Skelton Williams Harry Walters Edward D Chambers Walker D Hines form a temporary advisory cabinet to aid the transition
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Railroad War Board
Hale Holden
Holden
John Skelton Williams
Harry Walters
Atlantic Coast Line
Edward D. Chambers
The
Food Administration
Walker D. Hines
Funeral Sunday of Judge Meadow Funeral Sunday
Funeral services for Judge David W. Meadow were held Sunday at First Methodist Church with Rev. R Belk leading. Attendees included local and visiting judges, lawyers, and Masons who later laid his remains in Oconee cemetery. May the world be kinder to the New Year.
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David W. Meadow
Nalf
First Methodist Church
R. Belk
George C. Thomas
George C. Grogan
Elberton
Henry C. Tuck
Athens
Masons
Mount Vernon
Oconee
High Cost of Living Foods Guide from Mrs Vaughn
Mrs Vaughn shares practical tips to make cheap foods palatable and nutritious. She outlines simple substitutions, budget meal ideas, and cost-saving cooking methods to stretch a grocery dollar without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
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Mrs. Vaughn
War Cooking School led by Mrs Vaughn at Colonial Theater
The Banner announces a week of free conservation lectures and demonstrations by nationally known Mrs Kate Brew Vaughn starting Monday January 7 at 2 30 pm at the Colonial theater. Sessions aim to teach practical meatless and economical dishes using corn meal and warm to the soldiers, with no sales or cost to attendees.
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Kate Brew Vaughn
Colonial Theatre
Athens
Vaughn
New York
Colonial Theater
Kate B. Vaughn
Eaxt
New Year Messages From Global Leaders Reach U S
Washington cabal reports Associated Press dispatch notes New Year greetings from President Poincare of France and rulers including King Alexander of Greece President Menocal of Cuba Valdes of Panama King Peter of Serbia and South American leaders to the American people as 1930s open.
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Associated Press
Washington
Voice of Washington
Poincare
France
Alexander
Greece
Menocal
Cuba
Valdes
Panama
Peter
Serbia
Income Tax Returns Start Tomorrow for War Revenue
Washington reports a sweeping tax effort for 1917 with new rates for individuals and corporations. Unmarried earners above 1000 dollars and heads of families above 2000 dollars must file by March 1, with payments due by June 15. The plan funds the war, targets millions of taxpayers, and includes a substantial surtax on higher incomes. Public education campaigns and field offices will assist filers, while penalties apply for failure to file.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue
Maron
Congress
Treasury
Echoola
Federal Agriculturall
National Defense
Roper
Mr. Blalock
A. O. Blalock
Georgia
Athens
Postence
A. C. Blaloce
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Kate Drew Vaughn
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