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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1917

Page

3

MORE VILLAGES TAKEN AS ALLIES STRIVE ON

Allied forces push forward capturing three more villages between Arras and Soissons as French and British advance near Lagnicourt Folembray and Feuillee. German efforts stiffen near St Quentin while Russian front activity includes Riga and Postavy. Turkish army reorganized under von Mackensen as Russians cross toward Mosul and Kalakhahin fortifications fall.

Arras Soissons Lagnicourt Bapaume Folembray I Feuillee Couey Paria Solasians St. Quentin Riga Dixmude Steenstreete Belgium London Armentieres Dvinsk Postavy Petrograd Villayet Mosul Tigris Bagdad Kalakhahin Dialar

Hidden Check Feature Promises Five Dollar Prize

The Banner will publish a Hidden Greek Feature across its pages within a few days. A five dollar check will be hidden on the premises of a local business and linked to ads containing a mispelled word created by an extra letter. Readers who decipher the concealed sentence may claim the prize at the Banner office. The promotion also aims to showcase Athens merchants and attract attention to local commerce.

A. Cbeck Athens

Believed Russian Situation Opens the Way to Probable Early Peace

New York dispatch reports that state department insiders returned from Washington with the view that Russia's revolution opens a path to peace. They expect Germany to sue for peace before summer, pressured by starvation and a rising antiwar sentiment among Germans, though no definite proof of revolt is cited.

New York State Department Washington Germany Czar

Spring Colds and Dr Kings New Discovery Ad

A vintage ad warns that spring colds are dangerous due to temperature shifts and underwear. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as relief for stuffed up head sore throat and general cold symptoms and urges continued use until the cold is gone.

Dr. King Relef

Enlistment Push as Navy Aims for War Strength

War Department calls fourteen National Guard regiments for police service. Navy urged by Secretary Daniels to increase enlistments to 87 000. president authorized expansion during emergency. No further National Guard calls soon. Marine Corps recruiting to 17 400, up from 14 900, authorized by President Wilson.

War Department National Guard Georgia Navy Sec. Daniels Secretary Daniels Congress Washington Marines Baker Marine Corps Wilson

Bone day drive for national prohibition amendment

Dallas March 26 Efforts to adopt a constitutional amendment for national prohibition will be pressed at the coming extra congressional session Dr J A Barton Dallas chairman of the bone drys campaign says war with Germany may be used as grounds for renewing the fight Barton notes also a testimonial from Mrs Ansa Byrd of Tuscumbia Ala praising Foley Kidney Pill for back pain and urinary symptoms Hi Palmer Sons advertise the remedy

Associated Press Dallas J. A. Barton Germany Barton Ansa Byrd Tuscumbia Ala Foley Palmer & Sons Ady

Order for Examination of Postmasters Begins Soon

Washington, March 26 It is expected that President Wilson will issue in the next few days an order requiring an examination of candidates for nomination to first, second and third class postmasters to go into effect April 2. Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism relieves pains and aches from rheumatism, strains and sprains and is promoted as quickly penetrating and easy to apply. At druggists 25c.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Sloan

President Denies Pardons in White Slavery Case

President Wilson refused pardons for Maury I. Diggs and Drew Caminetti, after San Francisco convictions under the white slave law. The Supreme Court recently upheld their convictions, ruling the law covers personal escapades as well as transportation of women for commercial purposes, so they must begin penitentiary sentences.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Maury I. Diggs Drew Caminetti Sanfrancisco Supreme Court

When to Take Chamberlains Tablets

When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere.

Clarke county teachers hold two day winter institute

In Winterville Clarke county teachers gather for a two day institute in the new school auditorium. Capt. T H Dozier county superintendent and state supervisor J O Martin lead sessions with Supt Weaver of Oglethorpe present. Fourteen schools with 22 teachers attend, an unusual turnout. Weather blocks the State Normal Glee Club tonight. a performance may occur Friday if conditions improve.

Winterville Clarke County T. H. Dozier J. O. Martin Covington Weaver Ogiethorpe

Men Feel Tired, Too Kidney Pine Advertisement

The ad notes men also suffer fatigue from overwork and weak kidneys. It claims Foley Kidney Pine is a quick-acting tonic and strengthener. H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes the product as a remedy for low energy and blues.

Foley Kidney H. R. Palmer & Sons

Endows Chair of American Patriotism in Tennessee university

New York March 26 In a letter read to the Lincoln Memorial University Endowment Association Mayor Thompson of Chicago enclosed a personal check for 25000 to endow a chair for teaching American patriotism at Harrogate Tennessee. Baby Had Whooping Cough. Mrs Bam C Small Clayton New Mexico writes My grandson had whooping cough when he was three months old We used Foleys Honey and Tar and I believe it saved his life. He is now big and fat. Foley's Honey and Tar is a fine thing to have in the house for whooping cough croup coughs colds. H R Palmer and Sons adv.

Associated Press New York Lincoln Memorial University Endowment Association Thompson Chicago Harrogate, Tenn Bam C. Small Clayton, N. M Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Georgia Troops Pass Through Memphis En Route Home

Georgia regiments moving home as they pass through Memphis on the return trip. The Pitth Georgia regiment was among those passing through, with the First Georgia regiment also noted for the night movement.

Memphis Associated Press

Germany Grants Four American Consuls Departure to Turkey

Washington reports Germany will allow the four American consuls at Munich to leave for their posts in Turkey once Constantinople accepts them. With their exit, most Americans will have left Germany.

Associated Press Washington Germany Munich Turkey Constantinople

What Will the Bar gain Be Sermon at Strand theater

The YMCA gathered boys for two afternoon meetings and about a hundred men attended the Strand theater service. Rev A G Richards new Episcopal pastor delivered a powerful sermon on What Will the Bar gain Be or What Shall a man give in exchange for his soul. The message impressed all present with strong thoughts, the singing was good, and the service worth while. O M Hammond spoke to younger boys while H W Greer addressed older boys.

Young Men‘s Christian Association Strand Theater A. G. Richards Episcopal Church O. M. Hammond H. W. Greer

Father of Dr Homer Black Dead in Atlanta

Special to the Banner. Atlanta March 26 Mr C R Black prominent merchant and longtime resident died Monday morning at his home 14 Severn avenue Survived by wife one daughter Mrs Hugh L McLellan and one son Dr Homer Black University of Georgia faculty His illness spanned a long period but he bore it with fortitude and cheerfulness, leaving a large circle of admirers and mourners.

Atlanta C. R. Black Severn Avenue Black Hugh L. McLellan Homer Black University of Georgia

Spring Weather Brings Colds Say Dr Bell's Remedy

Sudden weather shifts bring colds and lingering coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises to head off new colds or ease existing ones with soothing balsams for sore throats. Available at druggists for 25 cents with formula on the bottle.

A Narrow Vale by Robert G. Ingersoll

A poem fragment reflecting on life as a narrow vale between cold peaks of eternity. It contemplates human longing, death, and the myths born from hopes and fears, with imagery of stars, wings, rivers, and nature. The speaker notes joy and grief are clothed in the world and gods bear human faults.

How to Bake Beans from Uncle Sam Teaching

A bulletin from the United States Agricultural Society presents a method by Mita Marie Parioa for baking dried beans. Layer beans with salt pork rind up, add salt pepper mustard molasses onion and optional beef or mutton. Bake eight to ten hours in a moderate oven, adding small amounts of boiling water as needed and not covering while baking.

Sam The Uni States Agricultural Society Mita Marie Parioa Bott

Consecration and the fourfold heart gift tale

Fragment from a religious piece tells of a woman Jensie H Williams who gives all she has, two mites, to the Master. It contrasts her sacrifice with the rich and ends with an odd advertisement plea offering Foley remedies in exchange for a five cent contribution.

Song of the Raindrops Parade of Easter Charity

The verses describe raindrops singing as they patter on the window and dance along. They hint at an Easter Monday gathering at the Parish House to aid the Daughters of Emmanuel in sending gospel to heathens, asking readers to attend and support their efforts.

Daughters of Emmanuel

No Doubt About This Foley Cathartic Tablets

Foley Cathartic Tablets act promptly and effectively on the bowels without pain or nausea. They keep the stomach sweet, the liver active, and banish biliousness and indigestion. H.R. Palmer & Bonsady.

H.R. Palmer & Bonsady

Youthful frock in white crepe Georgette detail

Pictorial Review Costume No. 7001 presents a dainty party frock for ages 12 to 20 in white crepe Georgette. The skirt features two wide tucks with narrow eating bands, a lace adorned bodice with round neck and puff sleeves, requiring 434 yards 4-inch crepe Georgette and 2 yards 1/2 inch lace. Price 20 cents.

Pictorial Review

Superior Court Clerk Ends Alfalfa Greens Dinner Trial

Clerk Elmer J. Crawford tasted alfalfa greens at Sunday dinner and found them good. He prepared the young leaves with bacon seasoning, comparing them favorably to turnip greens and mustard greens.

Elmer J. Crawford Superior Court

Wampum Beads Used From Cape Cod To Florida

A discussion of wampum beads notes that the common hard clam or quahog supplied most beads used by eastern Indians from Cape Cod to Florida. Roger Williams records that tribes stored shells in summer to use as money during winter.

Capa Cod Florida Roger William

New Idea In This The Greek Word For Private

The fragment mentions a Greek term meaning private and relates to self reference. It seems to be a cryptic note about language and personal phrasing without clear events, names, or places. No verifiable person or organization is clearly identified in readable text.

Wiliam de Witt Hyde

Sign of Good Digestion in Cheerful Elderly Woman

An old lady with a cheerful demeanor indicates good digestion. If the stomach is impaired or meals are not relished, a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets is advised to strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and gently move the bowels.

Chantberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cardus Amelia Wilson Alma, Ark Berne von Mackensen Bone Day U Clarke Endows Amer Patriotism Couc Okips MR. Richards Strand DR. Homer Black Robert G. Ingersoll Jensie H. Williams Americus, Go Foley & Co Sheffield Ave R. Pal ‘Mer & Bonsady Castori Ria Ine Oro Mustang Daily Fashion Note
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