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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
5
A Mra Cynthia Migtzo-botham of Meadoreville Ky shares that Black Draught improved her digestion and appetite after a few doses, claiming the tonic strengthens and cleanses the system. The ad touts seventy years of use and urges daily use for stomach and liver health.
Mrs. Z. J. Fitzpatrick of Madison, Ga leads Georgia Woman's Liberty Loan Committee as the Fourth Liberty Loan drive runs September 28 to October 19. The campaign updates include district chairmen across the state, honorary and vice chairmen, and a large press committee. Georgia emphasizes home support mirroring European sacrifice as citizens consider subscriptions to back soldiers.
The opening game between the Chicago Nationals and Boston Americans is set for 2 40 tomorrow at Comiskey Park under a cloudless sky and brisk northeast wind. Both teams are confident and in top condition for the wartime series debut.
Washington Sept. 3 McAdoo forbids garnisheeing railroad employees to reduce legal work. Employees who fail to pay bills will be dismissed, directing officials to curb wage garnishment and enforce payment through job termination.
A splendid revival series is in progress at the Colbert Baptist church in Colbert Georgia this week. Pastor Rev J S Settle is assisted by Rev W H Faust of Windsor and Prof Reed of Colbert leads the singing.
Special to the Ranger reports a local call for motorists to abstain from using cars on Sundays. The plan drew strong adherence from residents and neighboring areas, leaving the town notably quiet with little traffic except for a few exceptions.
Yesterday's casualty report lists Sgt. Grover Wilkins of Monroe wounded and Pvt. Thos. C. Day of Maxeys as dead from accident or other cause. Mrs. Ida W. Rountree and daughter Katherine Quillian of Swainsboro travel Thursday to stay with the Quillians on Hancock Avenue. Edith McWhorter of Stephens aims for a Normal School this year. Athens locals include Mrs. Geo. A. Mell chairing the Eighth Disgression District and Clarke county defense groups with Madameh Lustrat and other officials.
From Flanders to Soissons Allied forces press the German line, with territory long held restored, thousands of prisoners taken, and enemy dead counted as British, French, and American units push forward from Arras to the south of Serre. On the Soissons sector French and American troops control the plateau dominating the Aisne, Chemin Des Dames, and routes to Laon and La Fere.
Allied dispatches report a decisive British advance after breaking the Drocourt-Queant line. German resistance crumbles as retreat across the Canal Du Nord steepens. British forces drive toward the Hindenburg line with Americans observing a quiet day in front of Soissons.
Washington reports compiled casualty tallies for American Expeditionary Forces with Georgia names. Killed in action and missing in action totals include Private Thomas Day Jr and Private Grover Wilkins, among others, with several wounded or dying from disease. The roll covers casualties from Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 with multiple Georgians identified.
Federal officials said over 40,000 suspected slackers were attested today in New York and nearby cities in a major round-up by 25,000 personnel. Police stations overflow, prisoners guarded in school yards, many detainees from other regions. A second report says over 10,000 suspected evaders held in armories after vigorous slacker hunt. officials estimate 25 to 30 percent are willful slackers.
Washington reports the United States recognizes the Czecho-Slovak nation. The move strengthens the northern Austria Czechs in the league of nations and could shift demands at the Peace table. Immediate impact includes opening a path to supply Czecho-Slovak armies in Siberia and Russia with war materials.
General Crowder said there will be no changes to the basic draft rules for men under the new age limits after his White House visit with Chief of Staff March. Some adjustments in details will apply to workers in certain industries, especially those of mature age.
Fort Worth Tex Sept 2 Lieut Sidney Greene of Calhoun Ga was killed when the airplane he was in instructing a cadet went into a tall spin and crashed to the ground The cadet was not seriously injured.
Washington dispatch reports that consideration of the revenue bill will begin in the house Friday under an agreement announced after Chairman Kitchin reported the measure. The plan sets a clear schedule for debate and potential passage.
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co plant in Sanford Florida was completely destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The loss is estimated at 160,000 dollars. The fire department fought the blaze but could not save the facility.
Assistant Secretary of War and director reports rapid progress in rifle and machine gun production. Artillery plants lag behind with limited output, but 155 millimetre howitzers are an exception with 250 already shipped to France.
Director McAdoo announces special rates of 1 cent per mile each way to the United Confederate Veterans reunion at Tulsa September 26 27 with return validity until October 31. Veterans sons of veterans Southern Confederate Memorial Association members and family members eligible. Commander Griffeth urges notice of rates. Denver invites veterans to visit the mile high city with side trips to Colorado Springs Manitou Pike's Peak and more. Reunion expected to draw many Georgia veterans from Athens and nearby counties.
Sergeant John Crawford Coggin wed Esther Staple of Rockport Massachusetts in a quiet ceremony at Rev B H Jennings residence. Coggin, first sergeant of Marines on the Delaware, recently returned from France, is son of Dr and Mrs W T Coggin and nephew of B J Crawford and T R Crawford. Mrs Coggin, daughter of Mrs A C Staple, is a recent Sargent School Cambridge graduate with brothers serving in France.
A shopper recounts a late Saturday remark about rubber canning rings, dismissed as German propaganda. The piece notes government standardization of rubber rings and urges vigilance against rumors, asserting German agents seek to thwart America's war effort and urging readers not to spread unverified tales.
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