Liberty Loan Subscriptions Near Five Billion Mark
Unofficial treasury estimates show Liberty Loan subscriptions totaling around 5 billion by Saturday night as the drive intensifies. Secretary McAdoo urged continued vigor, noting Atlanta district receipts of 57 million and a nationwide push to hit the maximum. A Fifth Avenue Liberty Loan parade drew 20 000 marchers with a British tank and a German U boat christened as a loan booth.
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Associated Press
Treasury Department
Een McAdoo
Sec
McAdoo
Fifth Avenue
New York
Liberty Loan
Didiéls
Athens Drives Bond Drive Near Six Hundred Thousand Mark
The Second Liberty Loan drive in Athens concluded day one components at the U G C A Dinner Conference with substantial pledges. Campaign leaders report totals exceeding the initial three day target of 266 230 and anticipate a final tally well above 550 000 as late contributions are added. Notable pledges came from Bank of Athens Clarke County Commissioners Georgia National Bank and Meyer Store with strong showing by various regiments and battalions under Team captains and Ladies Regiment leaders.
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U. & Bonds
Athens
Loys
Cormans
A. W. Dosier
Yeetenay
Toland Mire
Charles Drew Gam
John Waite Morton
Clarke County Commissioners
Georg Ta National Bank
Meyer" Stora
Tae
F. J. Orr
R. Grubb
Safeguard Camps security drive for soldiers training
Boston October 25 Secretary Baker announced a plan to raise 200000 to fund a nationwide network of retired citizens around military camps. He warned that without this outreach the moral life of the nation could decline and social ills would spread into communities adjoining training centers.
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Associated Press
Boston
Baker
County Starts Linking Fund
Clarke County commissioners purchase 6000 of the Liberty Loan second issue marking patriotism plus funding for the government. Five thousand dollars in bonds will be set aside as a sinking fund start. The action is praised as good finance and citizenship.
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Clarke
Study for Signal Corps Work Opens National Call
Washington October 25: men subject to the second call to the national army will be given an opportunity to study for work in the signal corps. It is planned to use every man we can be equipped for the work. selectmen will be assigned to the schools in their home districts.
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Washington
National Army
Signal Corps
Sugar Embargo Eases for Confectioners in 50 Percent Cut
Washington reports the Food Administration modified the sugar embargo affecting confectioners and related manufacturers. They may obtain up to fifty percent of normal requirements while pledging to cut usage by fifty percent until January first. Refineries and sellers must disclose stocks and reduce purchases accordingly.
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Washington
Publisher Loyalty Amid Government Apprehension
A fragment notes a publisher stating loyalty without fear of government scrutiny. The remark suggests that faithful publishers should not be embarrassed or deterred by official pressure or surveillance.
World Sunday School Association Recommends Panel
The executive council of the World Sunday School Association recommended the creation of a committee comprising representatives of all Christian countries to guide religious reconstruction worldwide.
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Religious Reconstruction OF
The
World Sunday School Association
Aviator Killed At Mobile Fair Ground
An aviator was killed during a flight at the Mobile fair ground as crowds watched. The accident occurred during an aviation display at the fair in Mobile, Alabama.
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Mobile Fair Ground
Mobile
Als
Wams
Avistor
County Sets Pace for State in Food Conservation Week
Clarke county launches Food Pledge Week with aims to register ninety percent of families next Monday. Local leaders including Miss Lele P. Dowdle and Georgia Factory district captain Mrs. R P White organize subcaptains and plan Y M C A meetings and church sermons to promote pledge cards across the county.
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Campaign For Food Conservation
Clarke County
Chamber of Tooms
Miss County
Lele P. Dowdle
Martie
Adin Appaiad
W. Porvenr
J.D. Trible
Eugene Tribble
Lila Tuck
Georgia
R P. White
Hugh White
Richard Ridding
J. H. Towne, Jr
William C. Shadden
Weldon Smith
Elder
Jen Forbes
Y. MC. Ax
Bene Toe
Athens High School Secures Charter Growth Across States
Ambitious plan for Athens High School to obtain charter status in six states faces community debate. Funds raised via a bond drive fell short of expectations yet a bold donation to the Red Cross chapter in Athens aided momentum. The school auxiliary poses membership hurdles with unanimous consent and fees, while the evolving student body challenges future guidance.
State Normal School Raises Funds for War Library and Red Cross
The State Normal School reported gifts totaling 4266 to the War Library Fund, the largest in the state among two colleges, plus nearly 4600 to the Red Cross through Glass organisations or memberships. They also noted bond purchases of fifty and one hundred dollars as part of patriotism mobilization.
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Ted
Sie War Library
Athens
Re Cross
Glazs
Red Cross
Funeral of Miss Moseman Held Yesterday Morning
Funeral services for Miss Moseman were held yesterday morning with pallbearers listed as Messrs. Keeley Greer and Grady. A large crowd mourns her loss as the community reflects on the sacred role she filled.
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Miss Moseman
Keeley Greer
Grady
Biddle Likely to Be Successor of Gen Bliss
The article suggests Biddle will probably become assistant chief of staff to replace General Bliss who was made chief, possibly establishing the first large college chapter in the region. It notes the Liberty Loan Campaign and mentions Mrs. Ritchfe addressing female students on civic duties and pledges.
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Biddle
Gen
Bliss
Wall Babies
Geal Biddle
General Bliss
Liberty Loan
Ritchfe
Devie W
Germans Report Success On Italian Front
Germans claim gains on the Italian front clash while Italian dispatches deny German advances. Associated Press coverage notes conflicting war reports from Rome and Berlin as global tension rises. The dispatch touches on Brazil's wartime position and French actions near Laon, with censorship and travel restrictions reflecting wider conflict effects.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Cage
Bresiliam Congress
Germany
Aisne
Pekin
Laon
Copenhagen
Cnna
Masufiepepsi Tanger Foots
Sagiyees
Austria
Washington
Grameént
Cépiehtthe
Reichsrath
Ask Government to Name Hours of Labor and Wages
Associate Washington dispatch reports on Oct 25 urging the government to set standards for hours of labor and wages amid wartime pressures. Public plea emphasizes fair pay and safe, reasonable working conditions for workers across industries.
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