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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
6
Public notice from P Cooley announcing candidacy for the office of Solicitor General for the Western Circuit. He asks for votes and support and pledges to perform his duty if elected.
A declaration from Monroe Georgia announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit subject to approval by the state democratic executive committee and county committees within the circuit.
John B. Gamble asks White citizens of the Western Circuit for support and votes to win a second term as Solicitor General. He notes long hours, court duties, trials, and dedication to crime suppression, asking voters to endorse his continued public service.
The candidate announces his bid to represent the Eighth congressional district subject to the Democratic executive committee action. Brown emphasizes party backing and readiness for the upcoming election.
A 1916 declaration by NAT D. ARNOLD running for the Georgia Senate in the 30th district subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to support the duties of the office to the best of his ability and notes the date February 12, 1916.
The candidate identifies as a prospective senator from the 30th senatorial district and states the run is subject to party action. Crawford County appears in the notice.
The article cites David Dickson and James M. Smith on guano use and fertilizer profits. It argues rotation, soil nutrients, and diversification, noting ammonia benefits all crops and warning against removing more plant food than returned. It highlights fertilizer payoffs on weary soils and profitable cotton farms.
The cotton market opened steady but declined 2 to 4 points with May at 11.89, July 12.03, and October 12.21 as in Liverpool selling and light liquidation offset by trade support. Overnight South signals and easier Egyptian trend kept prices near last night’s levels before partial recovery mid-morning. Liverpool cables were higher then markets eased, with spot values steady in multiple U S cities and Liverpool futures up modestly before closing.
The New Orleans cotton market shows bid and trade activity with prices for January and May contracts. Reported figures include opening highs and lows. variations across contracts reflect market volatility and timing, with prices around 12.20 for January and near 11.80 for May.
In Hartwell on April 5, the primary produced incumbents and challengers with several races headed to a April 12 two way runoff. Notable results include Surveyor J H Warren leading with 1 936 votes and Sheriff A S Johnson 1 290.
Berlin April 7 The German Iron Works at Niederschoeneweide has declared a dividend of one hundred per cent on its entire capital. The dividend last year stood at sixteen per cent. The plant produces metals from scrap materials.
An Athens ad touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as the remedy for backache and kidney discomfort. It features Mrs. S. M. Anthony of 1040 T Broad St Athens praising the product and noting relief after long suffering. Also includes agricultural market notes and winter wheat production data.
London April 7 workers from England's largest rubber tire makers are drafting petitions demanding a duty on imported tires. They warn postwar layoffs could follow if foreign tires enter duty free, threatening jobs for those serving abroad.
London April 7 British shoe leather has been found wanting this year. Dealers say the cause is wartime cuts in chestnut extract from France and Valonia acorn cups from Turkey, forcing tanners to use inferior tanning materials.
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