Clarke County Funds Toward Fifty Cows For France Aid
Mrs. A S Parker reports Clarke and Athens donors have reached 1355 65 toward Clarke s 1800 quota for eighteen cows to supply milk to French children in the Aisne district Four and a half cows remain to complete Clarke s share Donations urged by Mrs Parker Mrs White Mrs Moss or Mrs Wilson via mail The American Committee for Devastated France has French government sanction and aims to equip 600 villages with village cows to feed needy children Strong appeal ties local stake in recovering devastated France with a personal note from a French survivor praising American mothers for supporting fallen soldiers graves and village relief actions The Anne Morgan letter to the committee is cited as backing for the effort
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A. S. Parker
American Committee For
France
Clarke County
Athens
Clarke
Aisne
A. 8. Parker
James White
John D. Moss
Rodney C. Wilson
America
Anne Morgan
American Committee
Edward Clarke Nominated for Southeastern Exhibit Association President
Edward Youn Clarke, known in Athens, was nominated by Mandula Leake to become president of the Southeastern Exhibit Association. Clarke is tied to influential Southern financiers and politics and has chaired Salvation Army Home Service Campaign efforts in the South. He also serves with the American Committee for Devastated France in the region.
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Edward Youn Clarke
Athens
Southeastern Exhibit Association
Clarke
Mandula Leake
Georgia
Leake
South
New York
Salvation Army Home Service Campaign
American Committee For
France
Buick orders outpace supply as factory expansion accelerates
The Athens Buick Company, sole local Buick dealer, reports four orders for each car produced as the factory increases output. Returning soldiers reemploy, and February delivery is being scheduled amid strong demand for the 1919 Buick line. Dealers struggle to secure cars, urging customers to place orders now for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Fie
George Abney
Athens Buck Company
Shortage in Cars Reported by W C Denny
Mr W C Denny of the Denny Motor Co returns from a nationwide tour noting a looming auto delivery shortage for passenger and truck models. He cites labor bottlenecks and rising demand, but says his territory can be supplied within a reasonable time with current plants, including Cole in Indianapolis and Chandler in Cleveland. He attended the Indianapolis 500, where speeds averaged around 80 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Denny
Denny Motor Co
Denny
Indianapolis
Cole Motor Car Co
Indianapolis Speedway
Cole Factory
Athens
Cleveland
Chandler Motor Co
Cleveland Tractor Co
Three Billion Needed to Sustain US Exports
The Federal Reserve Board estimates that over three billion dollars in new private initiative funds are required in the coming months to maintain current export levels. Longer term credits to Europe could divert funds from the US, risking domestic industry and labor demand, while aiding Europe’s recovery. The report stresses sustained American savings to boost capital, with Buick’s old slogan referenced as a comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Europe
Good Roads for Georgia Schools Urges Centralized System
Prof. H. D. Dozier argues good roads and public conveyance are crucial for successful school consolidation. He notes current attendance around 70 percent and urges compulsory schooling with enforceable teeth, warning that poor roads and disappearing one room schools block grammar education and literacy, especially for rural children.
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H. D. Dozier
United States
Georgia
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Navy Men To Get Rail Mileage Benefit
Enlisted U S Navy and Naval Reserve members honorably discharged since 11 November 1918 are entitled to five cents per mile from discharge to home or original muster place. Claims for those discharged between 11 November 1918 and 12 March 1919 go to the Bureau of Naval Affairs in Washington. those discharged after 12 March 1919 go to the Supply Office. If travel or subsistence were partly provided, claims may cover the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Naval Reserve
H. Brand
Banner
Navy
Naval Reserve Force
Bureau of Ton Navy Department
Washington, DC
Rev F P Coile Denounces Political Tactics in Athens
The Banner prints a letter from Rev F P Coile pastor of East Athens Baptist church exposing how politicians seek to disrupt the Civil Service Commission to regain political patronage. He states he is not in politics, opposes any compulsion by one group, and supports clean politics while defending the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Coile
East Athens Baptist Church
Civil Service Commission
Commission
H. J. Rowe
Rowe
Colle
Athens
Rev
Georgia National Bank to Expand and modernize facilities
The Georgia National Bank Board authorizes relocating Brandt’s Jewelry Store and enlarging the bank to over four thousand square feet with three vaults. Two Clayton street entrances and a College avenue entry will improve patron access. A private director’s room, president’s suite, and a Ladies appointment room with a private phone are planned. A large safe deposit vault with private coupon booths and secured valuables service will dominate the new layout.
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The
Georgia National Bank
Brandt
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Southern Mutual
Brandt's
Juarez Fire Flares as Villa Advance Near City
Juarez opens fire as Villa army advance guard appears near the border city. Rebels under Villa Angeles and Martin Lopez move in a sweeping arc toward Juarez, with cavalry leading and Elbarro deserted except for ranchers. Carranza will not seek re election, says Aguilar.
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Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua
Angeles
Martin Lopez
Lopez
Elbarro
Operators Strike Delayed by Postmaster Ruling
Washington reports that orders halting the looming electrical workers strike were issued by J P Noonan after Burleson allowed telephone companies to bargain collectively. Noonan says the move delays the walkout pending company compliance. Chicago observers say the delay may embolden telegraphers while Western Union notes waning action. Officials estimate about 22,000 workers still out.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. P.noonan
The
Electric Workers Union
Burleson
Noonan
Brotherhood
Springfield
United States
Chicago
Brent
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Natural Wheat Flow Remedy Is Planned
New York June 14 Periodical premiums covering storage charges will be added to basic price at various market points to preserve a natural flow of wheat from the farm Julius H Barnes United States Wheat Director announced tonight
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Associated Press
New York
Julius H. Barnes
United States Wheat
Hayes asserts League of Nations not partisan issue
Fort Wayne Indiana June 14 Will H Hayes chairman of the Republican national committee rejected Homer Cummings challenge that Republicans make a partisan value of the League of Nations. Hayes said the conclusion of treaty peace including all provisions is in no sense a partisan question it is an American question.
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Associates Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Will H. Hayes
Republican National Committee
Homer Cummings
Democraic Nations Committee
Chicago
League of Nations
League
Hayes
Negro Alleged Slayer Spirited From Mob
Alonzo Young, an alleged slayer, shot Police Sergeant John Brinkley and wounded five others in Memphis. He was being hurried to Nashville by car after being taken from a train at Jackson, Tenn., following a police message believed to be a lynching bid. Mobs reportedly gathered at several railroad stations as the train passed.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Alonzo Young Negro
John Brinkley
Nashville
Jackson
Tenn
Johnson boom for president starts in San Francisco
A special conference of California Republicans adopted a resolution urging the Republican National Convention to nominate United States Senator Hiram W. Johnson for president. The action was taken by all branches of the state's Republican party. A separate notice recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for a lame back with twice daily applications and thorough massage over the affected muscles.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United States
Hiram W. Johson
Republican Party
Chamberlain
Nerves Restored by Iron Tonic Ziron Says Soperton Reader
A Soperton Georgia reader recounts severe nerve strain then recovery after using Ziron iron tonic. He claims improved energy, appetite, sleep, skin tone, and general vitality following the remedy. The advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for Ziron.
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Gometime
W. T. Palomer
Soperton
Bad Highways Put Backward Mark on Towns
W C Jordas vice president of the American State Bank says bad roads mark Clarke county as backward and praises recent progress. He urges Clarke voters to support the June 18 bond issue of 250000 for good roads, noting government aid and public willingness to fund better highways.
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W. C. Jordas
American State Bank
Athens
Clarke County
Oita
United States
Labor Told Not To Back Mooney
Atlantic City June 14 Secretary of Labor Wilson told the American Federation of Labor that organized labor should not participate in the proposed national strike for the liberation of Thomas Mooney who was convicted in the San Francisco Bomb plot. He noted the government investigated the case and could not properly constitute a jury to retry him.
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Atlantic City
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Liberatof
Thomas Mooney
San Francisco
Recognition For Red Cross Work To Be Presented
Athens Red Cross workers with six months regular service will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions to the nation. An application form to Athens Chapter, American Red Cross, Athens, Ga, requests applicants to certify entitlement under Red Cross rules.
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Athens
Banquet for Board of Trustees at Agricultural College
A large Friday evening banquet honored the Board of Trustees at the Agricultural College. One hundred guests attended as the Domestic Science Junior Class prepared a multi course menu. The table featured sweet peas, hand painted place cards with the Georgia flag, and U S insignia. The dining was praised as flawless and refined. Several of the serving class will graduate next summer.
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Board OF Trustees
Georgia
the Agricultural College
Domestic Science
United States
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Edward Clarke
Castorria Ineo
Dozier
Fort Hildage
Villa Army
Carranza
Mexico
Candido Aguilar
Rosych
Iit Carters
Konenkamp
Nations League
U. S
Saysihays
Johnson
Mooney
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