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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
5
Elyria Ohio January 13 The American ambassador to France William C Sharp left for his return to Paris He will stop in Washington for a conference with state department officials and sail Friday
Pekin reports Wilhelm strasse the main street of the former German concession at Tien-Tien was renamed Woodrow Wilson street today. The renaming ceremony was conducted with ceremonial dignity by Chinese officials and a daughter of the foreign affairs commissioner officiated.
New York, Jan 14. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr describes Y M C A efforts in France during World War II. She led 150 women running Aix-les-Bains leave area operations creating home life for soldiers. The program expanded to seven areas, thirty centers, and 40,000 troops, including bath centers behind the lines and ongoing entertainment.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts will deliver an eulogy on his life long friend Col Roosevelt at joint congressional memorial services in the house chamber in February. He was chosen by unanimous vote of the senate and house committees due to their long personal friendship.
Halifax January 13 The rescue of nearly all the crew of the American steamer Castalia disabled off the Nova Scotia coast was recorded in a sidlees message received here tonight.
A veteran in civilian clothes confronted a Camp Jackson lieutenant in a Columbia hotel lobby calling him a bully and cowardly. He warned of future discipline if abuse of enlisted men continued, then left, prompting the officer to seek leave and resign. The ex-soldier hails from a prominent South Carolina family.
A vintage advertisement urges cutting red meat to reduce uric acid and protect kidneys. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure, sharing a testimonial from Mrs Sailors of Athens who says the pills relieved years of uric acid poisoning after two boxes. Pills priced 60 cents. Foster Milling Co, Buffalo, N.Y., markets them.
Poem fragment from Nurses' Quarters at Ft McPherson describing high winds and seasonal change. Vivid images of autumn and spring intertwined as the cross and sacrifice of the world are invoked.
Postmaster Rucker reports 52100 in war savings stamps sold at the Athens post office during the first twelve days of the new year. Captain Rucker notes new smaller stamps and certificates featuring Benjamin Franklin, with 1919 stamps priced at 4.12 and rising one cent monthly. He praises thrift stamps as a top savings incentive, urging continued purchases.
Legal advertisements announce libel for divorce cases in Clarke Superior Court January 1919 terms. Defendants include George Lewis Hattie Lewis Anna Rhinehart Neal Smith and Mary Louw Patrick with publication and appearance orders, witness reminders and disability removal filings dated 1918 1919.
Daisy Jordan Simmons seeks a divorce from Jack Simmons in Clarke County Superior Court with service by publication as he resides outside Georgia. The Rowland Company petitions dissolution by charter surrender, requests court hearing date, publication notice in Weekly Banner, and a hearing set beyond thirty days.
Washington on January 13 reports that advisers from allied governments discuss creating a gold settlement fund of several hundred million dollars to facilitate foreign exchange and remove the need to ship gold between nations. The plan may be considered at the upcoming peace congress.
The 11th annual conference of county agents at Georgia State College of Agriculture adjourned several days early due to illness. Prof. J Phil Campbell said the shorter session was highly successful and agents will promote sheep raising bee keeping and permanent pastures plus a greater food production campaign starting February. A government marketing bureau representative planned to address agents but adjournment delayed it. a meeting with Campbell discussed later steps. The farmers short course began last week and will finish this week.
An anonymous verse extols endurance and spiritual growth through adversity. It links sorrow to later joy, noting that hardship yields strength, light, and reward. The poem uses natural imagery of seasons, storms, and renewal to affirm faith in divine kindness and ultimate heaven after earthly loss.
In Clarke and Fulton counties a series of petitions seek dissolution of corporations and the surrender of charters. Orders direct publication in the Weekly Banner Athens and hearings set for February 8 1919. Petitions name Green and Michael as attorneys and cite officers, creditors, and heirs showing cause.
An Athens youngster Milea Flanigan aged 11 submits a patriotic poem titled The Debt to Uncle Sam. The verse urges all boys to answer the call, support Uncle Sam, and stand brave over there to secure victory while caring for loved ones at home. The piece reflects early 20th century wartime sentiment and youth involvement in national duty.
Memorial tribute from a neighbor describing Mrs. Bridges as faithful loyal and dear. The speaker mourns the loss and recalls her thoughtful inquiries kindness and companionship while expressing faith and prayer for understanding why God allowed her passing. The piece shares personal grief and gratitude for her presence.
Local testimonials from Mrs. Cook of Macon Illinois and Mrs. Knott of Chillicothe Missouri praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief from coughs and colds. A Pa reader notes its effectiveness for chest cold and hoarseness. The ad urges early use at first symptoms for croup and claims prompt, effective results.
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