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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner promotes National War Savings Day June 28 urging readers to buy War Savings Stamps and back the war effort. It urges thrift over luxuries, frames saving as service, cites George W. Wickersham, and notes German bombing of a U.S. hospital and a Canadian veteran scene in New York.
Georgia voters face a polarized senate race as Hon. H. Dean and Rep. Howard threaten three cornered debates with Senator Hardwick. Hardwick refuses unless issues are limited, arguing he cannot defend past three years amid accusations of disloyalty and ties to Kaiser Germany. Howard’s bid is questioned as orchestrated to aid Hardwick, with past campaign ethics cited and calls for a clear, issue driven contest.
An editorial urges state fair associations to award war savings stamps instead of cash as prizes to boost Liberty bonds and support the war effort. It touts a prosperous national outlook, farmer abundance, and the need to reinvest surplus income into war bonds while maintaining economy and supplies for soldiers and allies. It calls all readers to lend support and contribute to victory.
Publication notes Governor Dorsey may retire at the end of his first term next June amid statewide discussion. Supporters urge him to stay, praising his administration as wise and prudent. A formal statement and schedule for his plans are expected to be released tomorrow.
The article argues for the incumbent’s retirement reconsideration but concludes there will be no opposition to his reelection. It notes his record endorses him and suggests the electorate is not in a mood to change respected leaders during these unusual times, asserting his re-election is assured.
Col W L Peel head of Georgia Red Cross urges rapid expansion of Home Service to aid families of soldiers. Athens Red Cross begins organizing for this work aiming to support morale and serviceability, ensuring allotments and benefits reach those at home promptly and effectively.
Wartime analysis argues trainers should shorten trench warfare instruction and expand open warfare prep. The piece predicts Allied forces, led by Foch, aim to push the German army from fortified lines to open fields, regain territory, and capture prisoners while Germany depletes manpower. It stresses patience, nerve, and confidence as the path to victory.
At a special executive meeting of the Athens chapter of the Red Cross two major actions were taken. Dr Odum announced the state Red Cross convention July 2 to 5 with lectures by Dr Axson and a patriotic address by Dr Guy Snavely. The chapter will host the event and coordinate local hospitality for visitors at Lucy Cobb Institute and on the Georgia campus. Corinne Ger dine named secretary for civilian relief work after Mrs Childs resignation. committee membership listed and preparations for enhanced relief work outlined.
Major Mallett, Georgia selective service officer, reports quotas from 152 counties. Four thousand white men will report to Gordon around June 14 and four thousand colored men by June 19, under Provost Marshal General orders. Clarke County quotas show white 18 and colored 23 with nearby counties listed.
Bold by druggista Adv notes potential remedies for eye irregularities and bladder issues in men. Claims medical benefits and uses promotional language without clinical detail.
Lieutenant Elliott Dunwody arrives in Macon after service with the antiaircraft corps in France, en route to Fort Monroe for duties as an instructor. The Atlanta Journal outlines family and community support duties for households with deployed personnel, war work, and local civic aid, emphasizing morale, financial guidance, and reintegration efforts.
Reports from the front describe German center gains between Montdiger and Noyon with villages Mery Belloy and St Mare captured on the wings. Marignelise contested advance marks deepest penetration since the offensive began. Americans and French push back near Chateau Thierry, taking ground and prisoners. Marine attack in Belleau Wood yields progress. German positions in the wood reduced to the northern fringe. News notes artillery raids and Allied advantages as fronts shift across France and Macedonia.
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