War Savings Drive Urges Every Citizen to Support Victory
A Georgia Herald editorial appeals to readers to join the War Savings program. It cites Wilson McAdoo and Marshall Field urging thrift as patriotic, urges saving in kitchens and homes, and highlights June 28 as Nations War Savings Day with a $20 annual pledge goal. The piece argues saving funds the war effort and stresses the impact of small weekly savings on the national total.
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Marshall Field
Georgia
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Little Kaiser and Hardwick Debate Challenge in Georgia
The piece accuses Senator Hardwick of acting under von Bernstorff to delay war legislation in favor of Germany. It claims Hardwick advised Georgians to buy War Savings stamps, attacks his loyalty, and notes a proposed joint debate with W J Harris, predicting Harris will refuse. It blames political allies like the so called SLY Bill for aiding the Kaiser and forecasts Hardwick not returning to Washington after March fourth.
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Germany
Hardwick
Washington
Georgia
W. J. Harris
Harris
Carrollton
Mr. Harris
Kaiser
Senate
Wilson
Smith
White House
Wisconsin
Colored Peoples Part In Campaign For War Savings Stamps
The article urges Georgia's 1 350 000 colored residents to invest in War Savings Stamps, noting widespread local organization and potential for greater contributions. It emphasizes loyalty, duty, and the impact of black support on the war effort, urging leaders to ensure access and visibility for their efforts and promising coverage of their work.
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Georgia
Athens
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Call for a separate higher education institution for Georgia women
The Banner urges the Georgia legislature to establish a dedicated women's higher education institution equal to the University of Georgia. It argues co education is insufficient and that a separate school will provide equal opportunities for girls and women without taxing taxpayers, asserting the state owes this education to all female residents.
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Georgia
University of Georgia
Georgia University Coeducation Debate Prompts Plan for Women Students
The Charter limits admission to youths of Georgia, while supporters urge coeducation and a state normal school merger to offer girls equal university access. Proponents argue for a separate women’s college with same curriculum, faculty, and dormitories, backed by the Federation of Women’s Clubs and The Banner.
Coal shortage worries Athens amid winter prep
Government urges early coal purchases while Athens dealers report thin supplies and delivery guarantees. Citizens have acted patriotically, but local dealers cannot secure enough coal. calls grow for government aid or Fuel Director intervention to avert a severe winter shortage.
Georgia Will Be Prosperous This Year
Georgia and especially this section of the state will be more prosperous than ever. Farmers plant larger grain acreage, crops are abundant, and cotton looks promising. Merchants prepare for fall trade, stocking goods early to meet a big season. Clarke county has enough home raised wheat to feed its people, protecting them from western imports. Prosperity is anticipated across Athens and Clarke county as crops mature and mills run.
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Georgia
Werchants
Clarke County
Food Administration
Athens
Sugar shortage advisory urges canning with limited sugar
The Food Administration outlines a strict sugar ration for canning, allowing 25 pounds per person per month up to 100 pounds for the season. It warns against jams and marmalades, urges using light syrups and careful canning to stretch supplies, and stresses homemakers' cooperation to preserve Georgia’s fruit harvest.
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Food Administration
The
Debates Sought in Georgia's Old Eighth District Race
A 1918 letter from Col. Tinney Rucker asks Honorable C. H. Brand to join a joint debate across thirteen counties of Georgia's Eighth District. Rucker attacks Brand's record on the draft and tax votes, urging public discussion of campaign issues.
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Tinney Rucker
Eighth
Georgia
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House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
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Congress
Oconee County
Massachusetts
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