Clarke County tax levy for 1918 approved by board
The Clarke County Georgia Board of Commissioners approves a tax levy for 1918 including a state levy of seven mills and a county levy of seven mills. It details indebtedness, bridges, roads, officers salaries, and other charges, plus a two and a half mill school levy for properties outside Athens city limits to fund public schools.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clarke County
Georgia
Hoperful
Turon
Wiedisco
County Board of Education
Ruteing
Clarke
Athens
General Assembly
Annie L. Lambert
M. Blanche Hart
Court House
State of
City of
Milledge Avenue
W. M. Smith
Reese Street
George Lewis
Clarke Superior Court
Gizette
Andrew J. Cobb
Judge
Irs
Hattie Lewis
Skilled Jap Labor Getting High Wage
Tokio reports skilled labor in Japan now earns the highest wages since before the war. Carpenters receive 75 cents daily, up from 65 cents. masons 95 cents. roofers 75 cents. bricklayers $1. joiners 75 cents. gardeners 60 cents. shoemakers 75 cents. foundry men $1. printers and compositors 7 12 cents. unskilled laborers earn lower rates. Also a testimonial from Agnes Turner claims Chamberlain’s Tablets improved digestion and sleep, restoring health.
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Tokio
Japan
Tokio Chamber of Commerce
Agnes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Walt
Dreamlike Twilight Epigraph by Augusta Wall
Poem fragment evokes a tranquil night scene with twilight shadows over valleys and streams. It speaks of woodland nymphs and fairies, elfland bells, lanterns, and a dreaming night robed Angel bringing peace and sleep.
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Vale and
Hilside
Augusta Wall
Bronchial trouble eased by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs RL Sidenherder of Rockfelt Indiana reports spring bronchial trouble improved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says after a few days all signs of bronchial trouble disappeared.
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RL Sidenherder
Rockfelt
Ind
Chamberlain
American Army Artists Excel in Camouflage Creations
Behind American lines in France a camouflage station displays lifelike forest facades with steel cores and hidden observers. The unit, led by Colonel Bennion, employs nearly a thousand artists and engineers to produce practical battlefield camouflage devices for the American army.
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France
de Castrenau
Joffre
Giron de Sivera
General de Castienau
America
Ean
Saint Gaudens
Tracy
Lincon Memorial
Barry Faulkner
Sherry Frey
Paris
Les Us ‘Thrasher
F. Earl Christy
Duér
Walt Lee
Sergeant Murphy
Bennion
City Health Board Receives Gratitude for Influenza Measures
Athens earns broad support from businesses and citizens for the Board of Health closure of amusements, schools, and churches to curb influenza. Mayor, council, and Dr McKinney express thanks to proprietors for their cooperation amid financial losses. Quarantine remains in effect until doctors declare recovery.
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Board of Health
Athens
Geatetnut
McKinney
Uesith
Mr. McKinney
Beant of Health
Smeth Tic Board of Health
Wanttary Department
War Activity Exhibit Lead by Georgia Council of Defense
The Southeastern fair hosts a Council of Defense exhibit in the government building detailing war relief work from head government to homes. Willis Rk of Atlanta chairs a special committee with leaders from all war relief groups. Mrs Samuel M Inman directs a dramatic display on the council’s meaning, plus large maps tracing organization from national to county levels. A roll of honor and Red Cross action exhibits accompany many war service displays by YMCA, YWCA, American Library, War Camp Community, Catholic War Activities, Jewish Alliance and Salvation Army. Mrs Elizabeth Tyler arranged the exhibit occupying a large space. Mrs Nelsie Peters Mack is named chair of the School Garden Army of Georgia under Governor Dorsey, praised for vision and leadership.
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County Council of Defense
Georgia Council of Defense
Willis Rk
Thmmong
Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman
Council of Defense
National Council of Defense
Georgia
Department of Child Welfare
Government Department of the Council of Defenses
State Department of Health
State Federation of Women's Libs
Sehool Garden
Arey
How Hollanders Regard Americans
Amsterdam October to 1918 report on Dutch views of the United States and wartime policy. Netherlands society plans a mission to America to cement friendship as American opinion questions Dutch motives and wartime stance. The Handelsblad notes Americans see Holland as indifferent to war issues and urges better public explanation of Dutch motives to support alliance against militarism. The piece includes a quarantine notice from Athens Board of Health dated October 5, 1918.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
United States
Holland
America
Friends of Holland
Handelsptad
Kingdom
Netherlands
Germany
Americans
Caterpillar Tanks Gain Favor in French Offensives
The piece recounts early French and British tank development in World War I, noting initial skepticism toward light French Hy-Mo cars, later proven effective in key actions near Cantigny and Montdidier-Noyan. It includes a reader note of gratitude for Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea remedy.
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Associated Press
France
Rheims
Rossut
Villers Otferers
Soissons
Rhims
Cantigny
Montoidier
Montdidier-Noyan
Americans in French air service win praise and deeds
Paris Oct 10 Americans who join French escadrilles may join bombing expeditions on arrival, as aviation authorities confirm. Notable feats include Second Lieut Bonfils killed in action and pilot Malley severely wounded yet recovering his comrade, plus Lieut Schaeffer cited for courage after ten bombardments. Additional names: Marold Wilson Andrews, Edward King MacDonald, William Hoeveler, John Glover, and others cited for repeated missions and enemy engagements.
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Paris
Associated Press
Vuillemin
Bonfils
Malley
Halley
Lloyd Schaeffer
Marold Wilson Andrews
Josh
Andrewa
Edward King MacDonald
Aisne
Picardis
William Hoeveler
John Glover
A Beautiful Woman and Digestion Advice Note
An old fragment suggests a claim that a beautiful woman has good digestion and mentions remedies like Fieldy of seats and ambertin tablets to improve digestion. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or verifiable details.
Philomath rally for fourth liberty loan hosts Cartledge
Rev S J Cartledge and Private Tashttan travel to Philomath to speak at a rally for the fourth liberty loan. The organizing committee assures the county chairman the district will subscribe well above its quota, reflecting Athens' habit of surpassing expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Cartledge
Tashttan
Philomath
SATC Takes Bond Drive At University Of Georgia
The SATC reports 258 members of the student body bought 17660 bonds for the Panrth ty Loan, raising to 20200 by Wednesday. Captain Thweat authorized Prof Sanford to head Team 10, noting some members are not approved yet as students support the government through purchases.
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SAT
University of Georgia
Thweat
SV. Sanford
Tain
Youngest Marine Major Dies of Influenza in Virginia
The Associated Press reports Major Cameron Murchison, a youngest major in the Marine Corps, died from influenza on Tuesday in Virginia. His mother resides in Jacksonville, Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cameron Murchison
Marine Corps
Virginia
Jacksonville
Pts
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Whitehall area
A string of death notices and funeral details from Whitehall and nearby areas. Melba Jordan and Mrs. Zimmerman besides several others are listed with brief survivor details, locations, and upcoming services. Also noted are funeral arrangements for Homer Appling Leonard Whitfield Jane Estes Ruby Bradshaw Mrs. Towns Lucyle Reynolds and related service details.
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Ruby Bradshaw
M Bradshaw
Whitehall
Union Churr
Madison County
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