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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
6
By Associated Press Washington May 22 ships yards nationwide were urged by telegraph to accelerate production and make July 4th the greatest ship launching day in world history.
A May letter from Camp Gordon thanks B R Hodgson for sending Smileage Books to privates. One hundred books were allocated to Camp Gordon and another hundred to Camp Wheeler. The writer expresses gratitude for public support and patriotism during wartime.
Proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Everyone should adopt a diet suited to his age stomach and bowel. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Dr Hendren announces a training program for six draft age men at the University hospital’s wireless telegraphy section. Qualified applicants may join immediately through Captain Thweat, with opportunities for advancement for those with strong high school education and laboratory work in elementary physics.
A brief notice asserts that removing certain words from a phrase improves appetite and digestion. The claim ties to a dietary intervention named Marbowels, with emphasis on resulting better digestion and stronger appetite.
Get Rid of Your Rheumatien offers a claim that a Chamber remedy provides relief at little cost. The ad emphasizes affordable, effective relief as a key selling point.
Public outcry sale ordered by Clarke County Ordinary at courthouse in Athens on first Tuesday in June 1918. Numerous parcels of land in Athens Clarke County listed including nine residential lots, two store properties and several tracts in Banks County plus multiple stock holdings in local banks and railroads. The sale aims to settle debts and distribute remaining estate to heirs. terms require cash.
Clarke County Georgia executes for W C Whitworth at Peoples Bank Athens. East half of lot 10 section 22 Athens Park Improvement Co. Yonah Avenue parcel 100 by 95 feet levied on as property of Whitworth to satisfy $800 debt. Notice to owner given May 8 1918. Also charter petition for The C A Trussell Motor Company.
Petition seeks incorporation of a Georgia corporation to operate repair and equipment services for automobiles and other vehicles, to buy sell and lease real and personal property, issue stock, borrow money, and conduct all related business. It requests authority to own stock in other firms, set up by laws, elect directors, and amend the charter as needed.
Clarke Superior Court libel for divorce Anna Ray vs T Sebastian Ray. Sheriff sale notices list Ford truck 1916 model and Lot 19 in Oconee Place subdivision. Special act amendments for Athens civil service commission. May 1918 Clarke County records.
In Clarke County Georgia notices appear of record in book 11 and 17 about a property levy tied to a 1914 deed, a Davis estate liquidation and a 1918 court proceeding. The documents include a sale notice by D J Cook, an administrator’s petition for discharge and letters of dismission for H B Barber’s estate and L J Edwards estate with dates in May and June 1918.
Claude Smith of Jacksonville is arrested at Ellijay Georgia on request of Gilmer County sheriff, charged with murdering his father Dr. J W Smith. Smith declines to comment on the requisition. Also includes an ad testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy praising its effectiveness for whooping cough and colds.
Washington May 22 The fate of ether revenue legislation hinges on President Wilson's decision after a conference with congressional leaders who favor postponing the bill until December. The president reviewed Secretary McAdoo's arguments for enacting the reform before adjournment.
A fragmented note reports a Texas wonder figure facing diabetes challenges while seeking support and stability. The brief mentions a legal or ceremonial role and a community response to health and wellbeing efforts.
An Associated Press interview today highlights the split between the Nationalists and Fein party. The tonalfet leader calls the Ston Fi policy "wise and foolish and bound to end in disaster." Dublin, May 23.
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