Annual Inspection Cadets Set for May 2 and 3
The University of Georgia cadet corps will undergo its annual inspection Wednesday and Thursday, May 2 and 3, with regular army officers detailing the visit. Cadets boast improved form from a week in Gainesville focused on military tasks, rifle shooting records, and topographic map drawing under Prof. Strahan.
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University of Georgia Cadet Corps
Gainesville
Boswell
Bryan Lumpkin
Athens
Prof
Strahan
Gotham Mobilizing Millions for Service
New York residents plan a massive five billion dollar bond drive to support the nation in war. Citizens from small savers to magnates will invest, while women organize a sanitary campaign against infant paralysis, promising a citywide spring cleaning and antiseptic measures led by appointed captains to deter disease.
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New York
Apru
Sam
Goham
Aingie
Greater
Death of Cecil H Wilcox Jacksonville Financier
Prominent Jacksonville capitalist Cecil H Wilcox 62 died of heart failure after a strenuous golf round at Florida Country Club. A resident of 1144 Riverside Ave he was active in business and civic life, state agent for Mutual Life, bank director, and Red Cross worker. Funeral set for St. Johns Episcopal Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Jacksonville Times-Union
Cecil Howard Wilcox
Florida Country Club
C. R. Wilcox
Wilcox
Marcus Conant
Evergreen Cemetery
Riverjside Avenue
Jacksonville
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Counc
Mr. Wilcox
Brussels
Belgium
University of Georgia At
Athens
Annie Page Randolph
Montgomery
Als
Mortis Plan Bank
St. John’s Episcopal Parish
American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Atlantic National Bank
Sem Hole Club
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Boys’ Home Association
North Florida
American Red Cross
Liberty Loan 1917 Named for Public Bond Drive
Washington announces five billion dollars to be raised by an authorized bond issue will be known as the liberty loan of 1917. Secretary McAdoo states the name reflects national resolve and support for the war effort.
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Associated . Press
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
University Item boosts Georgia high schools attention
The University issued a preparedness number titled University Item to inform Georgia high schools about state institution work. It targets all city and town high schools and encourages active participation by students and educators statewide.
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Georgia
To Repair Rubber Shoes Early for Longer Life
The article argues against discarding worn rubber items, noting many can be repaired by cementing a break. It states some repair businesses act promptly and some economists advocate repairing as wear begins to extend overall life, claiming it can double the life of a typical pair.
Justice and Decency Quote From Cicero
A compact quotation on justice and decency notes that true justice lies in doing no injury to others and in abstaining from offense, echoing Cicero's ethic of conduct and restraint. The line frames a timeless standard for personal behavior and civic virtue.
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Cicero
Roosevelt urges universal training to form fighting division
The former president told Chicago crowds that the United States must mobilize for war against Germany. He urged universal military training, immediate recruitment of a division, and placing the flag on the firing line in France, insisting Americans must fight with their own bodies and not rely on dollars alone. He appealed to the West and promised to lead a division after short training, to serve at the front at the earliest moment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
France
Flanders
Balkan Peninsula
Great West
Mississippi Valley
Lincoln
Grant
Roosevelt
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Balkan
Congress
War Department
Europe
Young Harris Church Reopens With New Sunday School Rooms
A Young Harris church has been greatly improved with new Sunday school rooms eight or nine added. The building has been repainted and repaired, presenting a fine appearance. Dr. S. R. Belk of the First church will preach this morning, and Rev. A. J. Sears will preach at 8 30 tonight.
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Young Harris
S. R. Belk
A. J. Sears
Athens Theaters Show Fine Films In Town
Athens residents enjoy first run pictures at Elite and Strand theaters with programs rivaling those in bigger cities. The piece also recounts a stark WWI metal tag drill scene and ends with a daily thoughts column citing literary quotes and reflections on virtue and opportunity.
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Strand
Athens
High School Quarterly April issue details program and editors
The High School Quarterly edited by Dr Joseph Stewart of the University of Georgia is published for April. It serves the Southern Commission on Accredited Schools and the Georgia High School Association and reaches teachers and libraries nationwide. The April table of contents includes articles on school support, rural development, juvenile government, education revenue, military training, and state reports from Kentucky Oklahoma and Georgia with programs for small high schools.
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Jos
Stewart
University of Georgia
Southern Commission On Accredited Schools
Georgia High School Association
Department of
Southern Educational Association
A. S. Edwards
Chas
L. Raper
C. J. Brown
W. M. Marr
Milo B. Stuart
David Snedden
Eriglish
W. H. Hand
Prin
Annie T
Wise
Kentucky
McHenry Rhoads
Oklahoma
R. H Wilson
Georgia Educationa Association
Athens woman trains state declamation winner
The district Agricultural High School meet at Statesboro awarded first place to a young man taught by Miss Mary Hill of Athens. Hill, who holds history and English chairs at the First District School in Statesboro, trained the winner. She will be home in Athens for summer around June 1.
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Athens
Agricultural High Schoo
Mary Hill
Statesboro
Noted Civil War Letter Calls For Unconventional Draft
A Boston Transcript excerpt presents a plea to bypass standard conscription. The writer seeks permission to form a volunteer force drawn from relatives and allies to strengthen national defense. He emphasizes immediate deployment and a personal claim to service based on his record.
Manjuscripts That Last In Java Priests On Lontar Leaves
Ancient Hindou priests in Java used lontar palm leaves as parchment after a two week water soak and careful drying. The leaves resist insect damage and do not decay for centuries, enabling lengthy preservation of manuscripts.
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Calla
John Curtis Underwood
Macmillan Company
Java
Had Poor Opinion of Cooks Heaven Sends Us Meat
A quip attributed to Garrick contrasts miserliness with abundance as a wry comment on cooks and cuisine. The line juxtaposes divine provision against earthly mischief, delivering a sharp, cultured witticism.
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Garrick
Poultry Hatching and Care for Healthful Production
The article stresses balanced grain and meat foods for flock health, cautioning against chilling eggs in nests or incubators. It warns against dimly lit houses, fighting roosters, and poor ventilation, advising disinfection of incubators, separate feeding for weak birds, and warm nest lining for early sitters to ensure proper hatching.
Haste and Patience in Work and Health
George Matthew Adams urges against haste in all aims, warning haste wastes energy and harms health. He advocates taking time to think, plan, and cool off during provocation to maintain steady effort and achieve quality results.
Dictates of Fashion From The Season's Edict
Fashion notes describe long skirts, artistry in design, and flowing lines. Bright cherries and satin remain in dresses and accessories including fur pieces and muffs. Empire lines appear in misses garments while nightwear trends toward negligee and Magerie. Silk velvet bathing suits emerge alongside jersey one piece suits for mermaid silhouettes.
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Empire Unea
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