Kaiser's American Friends denounced as German peace ploy
In vigorous opposition to German peace terms, the piece denounces Kaiser’s autocracy as ruthless and seeks continued U.S. involvement to defeat German militarism. It argues the Allied cause is just and that peace must not leave Germany powerful, threatening democracy and American homes. The article urges Americans to stand firm against perceived German trickery and to press the war to a just conclusion.
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Berlin
Knixer
Franco
Wohenzollern Autocracy
Lafollette
Emma Goldman
Germany
Europa
Michiel
Francs
Justies
Gepress
Belgium
France
Russia
Romania
Serbia
Montenegr
Albania
United States
Fair
Georgia Stands Behind War Effort To Crush Prussian Outrage
The Atlanta Journal notes Georgians, like Americans, support the war, with thousands serving in the Regular Army, National Guard, Navy, Marines, and other branches. It cites 12,000 volunteers and readiness under the Selective Draft, dismissing pacifist echoes and pledging unwavering backing for the government and allied forces in France.
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Na’tion Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Engineers
Asittle
Vacancies Listed for Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve Corps
Information from Headquarters 8 FE Department Charleston S C shows vacancies in the Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve Corps. Many posts include clerks storekeepers skilled laborers cooks wagonmasters mechanics horseshoers saddlers farriers teamsters. Unmarried men 18 to 40 may apply by writing to the Recruiting Officer Atlanta GA with two letters of recommendation. Applicants report to Charleston for screening then to Army Recruiting Station Atlanta for enlistment and travel expenses are paid after reporting for active duty. G V Heidt Captain Inf RC
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Charleston
8. C
Elas
Teamatera
Fiat
U. S. Army
Fost
Atlanta
Southeastern Department
Army
Post Office
Not a Child's Affair Warns War Duty for All
A wartime editorial urges citizens to recognize a long conflict ahead. It argues great powers avoid small wars, cites Britain and Russia, and calls on every man to fight, every woman and child to contribute, and business to continue normally amid strain.
Presbyterian Church Service Invitation
There will be services at 11 o clock Sunday and Sunday School at the hour. All cordially invited.
HOUSES FOR SALE ON CHESTNUT HILL
Two 4 room houses with verandah and barns near Public Square half a mile from the square on Chestnut Hill offered for cash sale. See Teebbs R A. TLAYES.
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Public Square
Chestnut Hill
Teebbs R.A. Tlayes
American at War Endorsement Letter by Robert W. Haynie
A Walton News letter from Robert W. Haynie voices strong support for wartime editorials while asserting personal loyalty to the United States. He reflects on his antiwar past, declares readiness to serve, and states no neutrality in the crisis, noting his six sons and age as factors in his surrender of life for America.
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Germany
Lfe
Robert W. Haynie
Three Years War Desolation and Destruction Across Europe
The Augusta Chronicle notes three years of war marked by destruction in Belgium and northern France, widespread devastation in Serbia, Romania, and the Balkans, and a global struggle that began over a murder case. It argues the war is a pretext, laments the casualties, and asserts Allied strength and the advancing fight for democracy.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Serbia
Rumania
Montenegro
Balkan
Russian
Galicia
Poland
Asia Minor
Europe
Augusta Chronicle
Road Tax Raised to One Dollar Per Day in Tax Reform
Representative Davenport of Hall steered a bill through the house to fix the road commutation tax at one dollar per day instead of fifty cents. He argued that fifty cents was unfair to poor laborers who work on roads and could not pay, prompting counties to cut maximum labor days from eight to four days if the tax cannot be paid.
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Mr. Watson
Germany
Congress
Mr. Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Davenport
Hall
Summer Disorders and Blood Purifier S S S Claim
An old advertorial notice promotes S S S blood remedy as a purifier for summer fatigue. It touts fifty years on the market, promises restored vitality and appetite, and offers literature and free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
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S. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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Joseph E. Bledsoe
Stacy L. Smith
George B Fleming
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James C. McElrouy
William H. McClung
Charley C. Carter
Luby M. Arrington
Arthur Allen
Homer Ll. Akin
Newman Posey
Paul B. Henry
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Easy Street
Carrollton Hardware CO
Travis & Moncrief
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