No Longer A Joke: Georgia Bankers End Banquet Alcohol
Captain Joan H Reynolds of the First National Bank of Rome Ga endorses The Constitution editorial declaring the Georgia Bankers association banquets will be strictly dry. The shift is praised as a progressive move aligning temperance with business efficiency and patronage.
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Joan H. Reynolds
First National Bank of Rome
Georgia Bankers’ Association
John Barleycorn
Business
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Eoitor
The
Georgia
Bankers’ Association
Bankers of Georgia
Hankera
Brunswick
Frank Etheridge
A. F P. Coles
Myelf
Bankers of
Executive Council
Georgia Bankers Association
Guzsling
Aaeociation
John H. Reynolds
First National Bank
Rome
Defects in Our Submarines Stirr Naval Comment
The piece argues defects in American submarines provoke concern amid wartime maneuvers and a loss in Honolulu Harbor. It stresses submarines as vital offensive and defensive weapons and urges the US to match or surpass German submersibles with fully reliable craft and proper equipment under Secretary Daniels' watch.
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Americas
Honolulu
Germany
Daniels
Navy ‘Department
Submarine Squad Ranks Strengthened Amid War Lessons
Captain Grant named commander in chief of the submarine squadron as part of a thorough inquiry into faults exposed during war maneuvers. The press highlights that the European conflict shows submarines as the navy’s future strong arm and stresses building reliability for timely action.
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Grant
American War Relief appeals for aid to France children
Georgia chapter of the American War Relief Association led by former Ambassador Joseph Choate appeals for funds clothing and medical supplies for women and children suffering in northern France. Donors urged to send contributions to Dr F E May in Atlanta with assurances aid will reach those in need swiftly.
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American War Relief Association
Allies
Joseph H. Choate
Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia Committee
America
la Fayette and Rochambeau
Thin Cass
F. E. May
Grand Building
Atlanta, Ga
War Time Letters Show News From Home for Soldiers
A London letter to The Editor contrasts home newspapers with frontline reports, noting soldiers rely on home news, refugees, and travelers for accuracy amid censorship. It lauds wartime press enterprise and describes songs, poems, and daily snippets reflecting home life during conflict.
Georgia Folks in Colorado Specially Built Automobile Tour
A Georgia party led by Dr A B Hinkle and Mfr and Mrs George H Otto of Macon and Savannah traveled in a Pathfinder motor coach through Pueblo on a United States tour planned to reach Colorado Springs Portland Seattle and Yellowstone. The vehicle weighs over 5000 pounds carries four trunks tents a pantry a refrigerator and an auxiliary gas tank with many camping and road repair items. They praised Georgia roads while tolls in Tennessee were noted as high and planned stops include Fairmount Park and other attractions along the route.
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Pueblo
A. B. Hinkle
Mfr
George H. Otto
Maco
United States
Commerce Club
Colorado Springs
Demwee
Colorado
Tourisrs
Indianapolis Biotar Car Company
Fairmount Park
Binkle
Otto
Macon
Smyannah
Salad Hinkle
Kansas
Georgia
Tennessee
Portland
Seattle
Yellowstone National Park
Singing on the Way and a Georgia Traveler Tale
A fragmentary Georgia reminiscence features a singing traveler and life philosophy from Dr. James W. Lee. The piece includes humor about winter, hope, and the old storyteller Uncle as Rev. James W. Lee visits Hillville.
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James W. Lee
Bottle and Business No Longer a Joke Says Capt Reynolds
Editorial recounts Georgia Bankers Association action moving banquets away from alcohol. Capt Reynolds recalls early opposition to alcohol at banquets and praises the 1915 decision to keep future events dry. He cites past conventions and notes the shift toward sober gatherings and improved banking professionalism.
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Capt. Reynolds
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A reflective verse by Walt Mason urges writers to do their best each night and rest with a clear conscience. It celebrates steady effort over glory, ending with the idea that those who do their best are God’s blue ribbon men.
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Walt Mason
Our Fighting Jackies In the Making
Sunday’s Constitution brims with features for women men and children. Readers will find sections dedicated to women’s topics men’s interests and children’s pages in the coming issue.
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