Russians face pressure as Lutsk fortress falls in Galicia
From Vienna comes word that the small fortress Lutsk near Volhynia has fallen to Teutonic forces, threatening Russian Galicia protection and prompting fears of a broader retreat. Reports note heavy Russian and Austro German losses, with Berlin citing a million Russians captured since May 2.
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Associated Press
London
Lutzk
Vienna
Galicia
Lutsk
Dubno
Rovno
Dvina River
Friederichstadt
Friederchstadt
Gulf of Riga
Kovno
Vilna
Grodno
Teutons
Berlin
Bally Kamien
Styre
Sebrow
Teutonic
Volhynia
Bug
Thouand
Russia
Sayville
Oversea
Army Headquarters
Murder verdict in Oconee county trial ends three day case
The Oconee county superior court adjourned after Calvin Vincent was found guilty with mercy recommended. The trial lasted three days with Col. T. W. Rucker and Cols. George C. and Milton Thomas assisting the prosecution. Defense was led by Woolver Smith. Prosecution plans to push charges against Henry Vincent and Charlie Jackson at the next term. Judge Brand and Solicitor General Gamble returned to Athens and then headed to Jefferson for an adjourned Jackson county term.
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Oconee County
Henry Vincent
Chariie Jackson
Brand
Gamble
Athens
Jefferson
Jackson County
DEVOE PAINT PROMISES VALUE IN HARDWARE AD
A Talmage Hardware Co. advertisement extols DEVOE paint as superior among many, noting most brands are middling or bad and that cost per square foot or per year matters more than gallon price. The copy emphasizes education in paint choices and urges buyers to prefer the single best option offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Worth Their Weight In Gold and War Update
A testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets notes quick relief for headaches and digestion from Miss Clara A. Driggs of Elba New York. The piece shifts to a war update estimating Russian casualties and advances during the Austro German offensive, stating 1.4 million troops engaged and 1.1 million captured with hundreds of thousands wounded or killed, plus territorial retreats and fortress losses in Galicia Poland Courland and Lithuania.
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Clara A. Driggs
Elba
N.Y
Poland
Russia
Turkey
Galicia
Courland
Lithunia
Germany halts sinkings without warning in submarine pledge
Washington reports that Germany informed Secretary Lansing that before the Arabic sinking it had decided to sink no liners without warning. A formal German disavowal and regret for the Arabic attack is anticipated, with possible settlement of the Sussex sinking. German circles acknowledge expecting U.S. protest over British interference with neutral trade.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Lansing
Sustania
Sept. I
Federal Reserve
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Methodists announce fourth round district meetings dates
Dr. B P Allen presiding elder lists the Athens district fourth round quarterly meetings with dates from September 5th to November 6th across multiple towns and circuits including Athens Oconee Street Young Harris Rutledge Madison Appalachee Farmington White Plains and Silvania Greensboro Lexington Buckhead and others.
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B. P. Allen
Athens
Madison
P. m. Appalacheee
Farmington
White Plains
Silvania
A. m
Greensboro
P. m
Lexington
Burt's
Buckhead
Flist Church
Greene
Walker's
Oyster Season Returns to Atlanta Markets
Atlanta reporters riff on the first fall month with an oysterish weather note and reminders that oysters are back in season. Restaurants push sightings of the succulent bivalve as markets highlight its return, with light verse about memories of the oyster in September.
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Atlanta
Mobile
Health and Happiness Depend Upon Your Liver
Health and happiness depend upon the liver and its bile flow. Dr King s New Life Pills wake the liver to action, increase bile, and promote bowel movement. They claim to banish moody days and sluggish digestion for a brighter outlook.
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Dr. King
Battle, Ay
Grand Larceny Charged Against Nashville Officials
Nashville Tenn Sept 1 Former City Commissioner Kyle Andrews former City Treasurer Charles Myers and former City Recorder W L Murray were arrested tonight charged with grand larceny of municipal funds Each is accused of stealing twenty six thousand dollars The arrests followed the alleged connivance of assistant secretary and treasurer West
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Kyle Andrews
Charles Myers
W. L. Murray
Treasure West
Souvenirs of Winnie Davis Presented at Memorial Hall
Mrs. Lamar of the U D C presided as ten Winnie Davis memorial souvenirs were shown in Memorial Hall. A Bible once for Winnie Davis, a velvet hand painted article, and other relics belonging to the daughter of the only president of the C S A were placed in a glass cabinet. Mrs. Lamar reviewed the U D C work across states and spoke on Stone Mountain plans and a New York sculptor’s design to be unveiled at the San Francisco convention.
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Athens
Winnie Davis
Dixie
Stone Mountain Monument
Lamar
Stone Mountain
Georgia
New York
San Francisco
Highway plan from Macon to North Carolina line via Athens
Letter from William Eberhart outlines road improvements from Macon through Milledgeville Madison and Athens to Rabun Gap and Dillard. He cites topsoiling duties, graded roads to Wiley Tiger and Clayton, and a 150 mile corridor to Franklin and Asheville. He stresses commerce gains and scenic value with potential $500 per acre on best land.
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Macon
North Carolina
Athens
William Eberhart
Cornelia
Athens Banner
Atlanta Journal
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Habersham Good Roads Association
Piedmont Highway Association
Cornelia Chamber of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Milledgeville
Harenton
Madison
Farmington
Watkinsville
Bishop
Center
Nicholson
Commerce
Maysville
Homer
Baldwin
Demorest
Clarksville
Tallulah Falls
Lakemont
Mathis
Wiley
Tiger
Clayton
Rabun Gap
Dillard
Franklin
Highlands
Asheville
N.C
J. A. Robinson
Habersham County
Cordella
Tallulah Patis
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Falls
Mathis Dam
United States
Judge Smith
Rabun County
Tiger Station
T. F
Tiger Creek
Mountain City
N. C
Tennessee Valley
Piedmont Ridge
Fom Macon
Report on the cotton situation from Southern bankers
A Birmingham report details a conference with Federal Reserve official W P G Harding. Delegates ratify Galveston resolutions, favor cooperations, insured warehoused cotton loans, and flexible rates. The group urges continued Southern banker support and harmony with Federal Reserve policies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cotton States
Galveston
Bankers’ Associations
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
Narding
South
F. M. Law
Houston
Texas
Moorhead Wright
Little Rock
Ark
F. 8
Etheridge
Jackson
High
Tupelo
Miss
B. W. Foote
Hattiesburg
Oscar Wells
L. M. Pool
New Orleans
John W. Simpson
Spartanburg
George W. Rogers
Farm for sale in Oglethorpe county near Winterville
Executors of Mrs J W Johnson estate offer 200 acres home place for sale cash. Located three miles from Winterville and one and a half miles from Arnoldsville beside Georgia Railroad and public roads. About 100 to 325 acres cultivated with remainder timbered. Desirable level land near churches schools and markets. Titles perfect. J Pittard Winterville and T H Dozier Athens acting executors. News notes follow about Russian retreat and travel suggestions.
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Oglethorpe County
J. W. Johnson
Winterville
Arnoldaville
Georgia Railroad
Lexington
Devil's Pond
Pittard
T. H. Dozier
Athens
T. V. Johnson
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Ruad
Syria
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Oconee
U.S
Methodist Elder
First Church Quarterly Conference
Union Point
Sharon Circuit
Little River
Gmyrna
Weat Wilkes
the Rock
Broad River
Independence
Athens Circuit
Center Mission
Cherokee
Corner
Princeton
B. P. Aulen
P. E
Grand Larceny
Nashville, Tenn
U. D. Center For Iran
Davis
State University
State Agricultural College
Are Normal School
Ashevide
Richmond
Treasury
St. Paul
Falla
Navsochee Valley
Cleveland
Gainesville
WM. Eberhart
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