Red Cross drive urged in Athens weekly notice
A long appeal from The Athens Banner urges readers to support the Red Cross for war relief. It quotes church leaders praising relief efforts, describing funds as vital to soldiers, refugees, and orphans, and emphasizes patriotism and moral duty in giving. It frames contributions as safeguarding civilization and liberty.
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Paul R. Frothingham
Arlington Street Unitarian Church
Boston
League of the Nations
America
Not Our Kind of People in Georgia Senate Race
The piece targets former Congressman Edwards and Congressman Howard, arguing W. J. Harris represents loyalty to the Wilson administration. It claims Edwards and Howard tried to divide the vote to hinder Harris, who has backing from the administration, while urging readers to support Harris and oppose the demagogic tactics of their rivals.
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Edwards
Savannah
Congress
Howard
W. J. Harris
Harris
Wilson
Hardwick
Senate
Georgia
First
Little Kaiser
Concentrate the Loyal Forces in Georgia Senate Fight
A political appeal urges Georgia loyal citizens to unite behind a single candidate for the United States Senate. It accuses Senator Hardwick of disloyalty to the president and criticizes Congressman Howard for breaking a pledge and campaigning for the same seat. The piece argues division weakens Republicans and warns against personal ambition at the country’s expense.
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United States Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
Germany
Howard
Senate
It Is Not Too Late To Act On Soldier Training
Clarke county seeks to host two hundred fifty soldiers for University training to aid war effort. Merchants who were indifferent now rally, urging immediate action to expand quotas, equipment, and facilities. Government urges larger numbers. local business must support and coordinate to secure several thousand, benefiting the city and nation.
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Clarke County
Iit
Red Cross
Official Report Of The Submarine British Fleet
Washington May 20 The Associated Press reports that Britain has issued an official statement on its submarine fleet detailing operations from Arctic waters to the Atlantic. The document outlines the fleet's duties, patrol patterns, and impact on naval warfare despite limited public disclosure to date.
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Associated Press
Washington
Britain
Arctic
Ostend
England
Committee On Public Information
Gracious Revival Meeting Promised at Oconee Street
The Oconee Street Methodist church begins a special evangelistic gathering led by Rev. A. S. Hutchinson and Rev. George Stone. Stone preaches on Psalm five to earnest crowds, with house to house visitation and planned cottage prayer meetings as the week progresses. Services run evenings from 8 to 8:30 song and prayer, followed by preaching at 8:20.
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Oconee Street
A. S. Hutchinson
George Stone
Winterville
Stone
Zion
Men 21 to Register June 5 Highlighted Draft Dates
Washington May 20 On approving the army draft law for all men attaining twenty one since the first registration the president issues a proclamation fixing June 5 as the date for new eligibles to appear before local boards. The piece also notes Red Cross appeals and vivid British submarine exploits amid winter patrol hardships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Training Detachment Begins Work At Georgia University
The 250 men in specialized trades and expert training on the Georgia campus began work in classrooms shops and labs. Iron forging carpentry auto mechanics and electrical and radio labs are organized in three companies under military discipline with inoculations completed. Local citizens plan to host meals for the visiting soldiers as uniforms arrive for drill on old Herty Field.
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University of Georgia
Georgia
Charilo, Cooper
Roy Epps
Alog
Moore College
Davenport
O. M. Roberts
Athens Engineering Company
Athens
Herty Field
Believed Russia Will Aid Allies Says Returning Officers
Darby May 20 First Lieutenant J A Youngblood and Second Lieutenant Richard D Reese of Darby who went to Russia nearly a year ago as part of the Russian railway service detachment of the United States Engineers have returned via Japan and declare they believe Russia will again be an efficient aid to the Allies.
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Russia
Associated Press
Darby
J. A. Youngblood
Richard D. Reese
United States Engineers
Japan
Alles
The Test by John Brown Jewett Vigilantes
A crisis address urges readers to rise at a decisive hour. It calls the listener to shoulder responsibility, reject crowd anonymity, and confront the test of freedom with personal accountability. The speaker insists no other can bear the burden and every failure would bear cost and shame.
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John Brown Jewett
the Vigilantes
Earth
Whitey Davis Named Captain for Baseball Team
Whitey Davis, the second baseman, is named captain of the baseball squad. Davis brings veteran leadership and steady defense to the lineup as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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Whitey” Davis
Southern Baptists To Meet in Atlanta
The sixty third session of the Southern Baptist convention ended early with objections to a resolution condemning Baptist and secular universities as reeking with German Kultur. President Gambrell was asked to pledge support, men, and money to President Wilson during the war. The next meeting will be in Atlanta in May 1919.
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Associated Press
Lite Rock
Southern Baptist Convention
Gambrell
Wilson
Atlanta
Sunday School Lesson on Jesus Exercising Kingly Authority
The N P M Sunday School lesson for May 19 focuses on Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It contrasts the fig tree with leaves but no fruit and the temple’s formal religion, teaching that faith must be shown by service and good works. The piece cites W W Comfort praising Red Cross fundraising as a national merit.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Temple
Atea
Christ
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