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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1914

Page

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Germans Losing All Along 200 Mile Front In Belgium

Allied forces press the retreat of German troops along a 200 mile front in Belgium as they are driven back 37 miles at one point. Germans evacuated a town and a garrison and became cut off by water while Russians, French, British and Belgian units block and rout the Kaiser's forces.

Belgium Kaiser’s Trace London France John Preich Marne Bordeaux The Temps

No Hope for Peace Till Germany Is Beaten

Washington reports there is no current chance for European peace through diplomacy. President Wilson states no official peace overtures have been received, while Britain France and Russia insist on victory before any peace talks. Allied forces push German lines 37 miles, with heavy casualties and captures amid ongoing battles from Chateau-Thierry to Vitry-le-Francois. Crown Prince said to command German forces. crucial battle not yet decisive. Casualties tallied at 42,000 with 19,000 British losses. Berlin reports limited German casualties, and Austrian losses cited by Petrograd as substantial. Submarine activity noted as not mine.

Germany Washington Wilson Messares Britain France Russia Austria Paris Chateau-Theirry Vitry-Le-Francois Camp de Mailly Vitry-Le Francois Cials Rheism Verdun Nancy Manchuria Berlin

Unusual Weekday Audience Hears Missionary Talk

At the Baptist Tabernacle yesterday afternoon a large city audience from all churches listened intently as Mr. C. A. Rowland spoke. He described mission work, challenges, and miracles, including the transformation of a “foreign devil” view into local recognition and the power of Jesus in converts and native preachers.

C. A. Rowland The Baptist Tabernacle Rowland Jesus Christ Pathfinder

Plans to Use Banked Cotton Receipts for Farmer Relief

Proposes a system where cotton receipts are bonded by the government and local banks issue special checks as cashier notes to farmers and merchants. Merchants deposit these, currency shortages are addressed via currency from government or regional banks, and cotton receipts back the loans. Banks profit from interest, while the government and local banks share safeguards.

Morg N. S

Athens in Atlanta Meeting Pushes Buy-A-Bale Cotton Drive

Athens businessmen joined a Georgia statewide rally in Atlanta urging citizens to buy distressed cotton at 10 cents a pound to prop up prices. The resolution endorsed cooperative action across districts with Tut to organize through civic and commercial groups in Atlanta Augusta Athens Albany Americus Rome Macon Columbus Savannah Cordele Valdosta and Thomasville.

Cotton Co 5 South Atlanta Georgia Messrs. Gc, Armstrong Hardeman Athens Holy See Europe J. E. Mathis Americus D. A. R. Orum Cordele H. A. Wheeling Rome G. C. Armstrong C. J. Whajambon T. J. Shacelford H. J. Rowe Athens Banner Theorth West Augusta Ibany Macon Columbus Savannah Cordelo Valdosta Thomasville

Banner Campaign Draws Wide Interest in Northeast Georgia

The Banner announces a grand free gift campaign on October 31 attracting many candidates and readers across Athens and Northeast Georgia. Voters flood ballot bar daily, boosting votes and showing strong local support while newspapers tout AP news and early delivery.

Athens Norteast Georgia Semesiae Associated Press

Market prices and wheat decline amid trading yawns

Chicago market reports show corn oats and cotton futures with mixed moves while wheat rallies then falters. Notes discuss cotton and wheat policies, US trade balance impact and a bankers committee considering resuming bond operations.

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