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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

8

Georgia to push vital statistics reform at session

National registration day next Tuesday aims to illustrate the need for complete male census data and statewide vital statistics. Georgia lawmakers plan to advance measures to align Georgia's vital records with leading states, urged by William J. Harris during his census tenure.

Act of Congress Georgia General Assembly Ita William J. Harris Federal Reserve Board Harria Notary Publica

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Sprains and Aches

Traditional advertise ment extols Sloan's Liniment for sprains bruises and muscular soreness with quick penetration and no staining. It claims relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia gout grippe and strenuous work and notes availability at druggists for 2 cents. It also vaguely mentions age and voting tax rules tied to June 6.

Sloan

Rheumatism Relief Promised by Chamber fetes Liniment

If you suffer from chronic rheumatism or lameness this liniment offers relief from pain. The advertised product is claimed to be worth the cost for its pain relief benefits and is available broadly.

Mustang

Liberty Bond drive urged for civic support

Citizens urged to buy Liberty Bonds up to their means as a patriotic duty and strong investment. Banks donate without profit and Cantonment support grows. People's Bank directors led by J. S. Bernstein purchased bonds at a meeting, signaling community backing and endorsing a Chamber of Commerce plan to attract a division of soldiers locally. Directors listed include J. S. Bernstein, J. H. Dozier, J. H. Hubert, Paul M. Smith, Abe Joel, A. H. Davison, Aaron Cohen, 0. H. Arnold, and R. S. Crane.

The People’s Bank Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank J. S. Bernstein J. H. Dozier J. H. Hubert Messrs Paul M. Smith Abe Joel A. H. Davison Aaron Cohen H. Arnold R. 8. Crane Gulf of War United States Army of Liberation Europe

National Security League launches nation wide anti pacifist drive

Special to the Banner New York May 30 The National Security League unveils a nationwide campaign to counter pacifist groups opposing conscription and the Liberty Loan. A letter to 280 branches urges vigilance against No-Conscription League and other organizations, detailing tactics and calling for patriotic meetings and public education. Locally a mass meeting is planned for May 20 at New Star Casino with speakers including Robert Bacon Samuel Gompers and George Gordon Wattle.

New York National Security League League Security League Ita United States Germany Ths No-Conscription League No Conscription League Emergency Peace Federation Washington Munsey Building Congress Home Defense League Liberty Loan New Star 107Th Street Perk Avenue Robert Bacon France The Samuel Gompers Isaac Spiegel George Cordon Wattle S. Stanwood Menken Col Charles E. Lydecker

Urged Japan Get Fully Into War With All Resources

Associated Press report from New York May 30 quotes Alexandre Al vares of Chile urging Japan to mobilize all resources for war. The item also notes France welcomes Brazil to join the war, Ural Cossacks pledge support to the provisional government, and fighting reports from Gorizia and other fronts with mixed activity.

Japan Associated Press New York Alexandre Alvares Chile American Institute of International Law Conference of Foreign Relations of United States Long Beach Ural

Athens Girl Wins Agnes Scott Honor

Decatur Ga May 30 The largest class in Agnes Scott college history forty graduates received diplomas after Lucien L Knight of Atlanta delivered the commencement address. Scholarships awarded went to Dorothy Thigpen Katherine Seay Ruby Lampkin Miriam Dean Elizabeth Lawrence. B A degree recipients include Janet Newton May Smith Frances Thacher with high honor. Other graduates listed by name.

Decatur Agnes Scott College Lucien L. Knight Atlanta Dorothy Thigpen Katherine Seay Ruby Lampkin Miriam Dean Elizabeth Lawrence Kellen Ramsey Agnes Scott Donaldson Ruby Lee Estes Janet Newton May Smith Frances Thatcher

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Cough Relief

Stop Left Over Coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey stops hacking coughs lingering since January. Soothing balsam loosens phlegm heals irritated membranes glycerine relieves tender tissues helping breathing. Antiseptic pleasant for young and old available at druggists with formula on bottle 25c.

Dr. King Dr. Bell

Socialists to hold Stockholm conference on peace program

Stockholm May 30. Austrian German delegates outline a peace program for the Stockholm conference rejecting annexations and indemnities and proposing limits on warfare methods. Paris May 30. French deputies to question official stance on French attendance and passport issues for the conference. Copenhagen May 30. German delegates express satisfaction at French socialist attendance signaling alignment with expectations.

Associated Press Stockholm Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate Copenhagen Philip Scheldemann

Submarine Debate Sparks Humorous Exchange

In a playful exchange a speaker quips that submarines cannot ram, while another notes they are “ewe-boats.” The lighthearted remark reflects a banter about naval vessels and terminology.

Chamberlain’s Tablets Prove Helpful Says Mrs Anna Kadin

Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York credits Chamberlain’s Tablets with lasting relief from stem jack trouble after years of ineffective remedies. She endorses the medicine highly and urges others to try it for continued benefits.

Cardui Cardul Chamberlain Anna Kadin Spencerport N. Y

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed By Father In Als

A Brandon Springs Alabama father lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for his baby's severe whooping cough. He reports rapid improvement after administering the medicine and notes the product is widely available and trusted.

Chamberlain G. W. McClinton Brandon Springs Als

Colbert High School Commencement Closes Positively

Colbert Ga May 30 The Colbert High School commencement exercises closed successfully. Rev E W Jones of Athens preached an interesting sermon and Hon H A Nix of the University of Georgia delivered a patriotic address. Special music by the Bogart band. The primary and intermediate grades performed well and a play titled A Family Affair was staged. Professor Williams is welcomed as principal marking a successful year.

Colbert Colbert High School E. W. Jones Athens H. A. Nix University of Georgia

Chevrolet Winners of International Stakes at Sharonville

Louis Chevrolet won the 250 mile international sweepstakes race at Sharonville, Ohio, clocking two hours six minutes forty seven seconds. Daston Chevrolet was second, Ira Vail third. The piece also urges Liberty Loan participation as war bonds for national financing and morale.

Associated Press Cincinnati Louis Chevrolet Sharonville Daston Chevrolet Ira Vail

City Court Handles All Day Damage Suit Trial

The city court was engaged all day yesterday in the trial of the damage suit of Dr. J. C. McKinney against the Athens Railway and Electric company, arising from a collision between Dr. McKinney's auto and a Milledge street car months ago.

J. C. McKinney Athens Railway and Electric Company Dr. McKinney Milledge

Symbolic health badge linked star to ancient diet

A discussion notes that Pythagoreans valued simple food and temperance, using a five pointed red star as a health symbol. The star appears on Chamberlain's Tablets packages, claimed to symbolize health and provide quick relief for indigestion, biliousness, and constipation, available from druggists.

Greece

Colorado man makes hard tools from new mineral alloy

A Colorado resident reports crafting tools from a steel alloyed with a recently discovered mineral. The tools reportedly cut the hardest woods and shave the user without needing sharpening between uses.

Colorado

Clear Water Depths in Norwegian Fjords

In the Norway coast fjords the water clarity is wondrous. Objects can be seen at depths from twenty five to thirty fathoms, revealing remarkable underwater visibility.

Norway

Rubber models aid girls in milkmaids training in England

Rubber models of essential cow parts have been invented in England to provide practical instruction for girls learning to be milkmaids. The invention aims to improve hands on learning and accuracy in milking and dairy tasks.

England

Not Lost In Canning

A brief note debunks the myth that laxative fruits and vegetables lose their properties when canned. It warns readers that the beneficial effects persist, cautioning against assuming preserved produce is harmless or inactive.

Arctic Tern Sets Record for Long Migration

The Arctic tern leads all migrations with the longest known distance. Once grown, the family departs Arctic regions and travels for months until a final appearance near the edge of the Antarctic continent.

Arctic Antarctic

Letters from home urge cheer for soldiers in training camps

Atlanta readers urged to write cheerful letters to soldiers, noting about 80 percent of missives to men in training carry gloomy tales. The piece questions sending grief and family woes, urging positive messages as troops prepare for France.

Atlanta George Charlie Lana France Atlantic

Prohibition Law Shift Lets Some Shipments Move Ahead

A historic change in state law loosened the prior rule that permitted two quarts monthly only to those 21 and older. Officials recall sworn oaths at shipment, noting many younger men deceptively claimed majority, with some recruited by older recipients for illicit access.

Consignees

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