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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
3
An invitation promotes opening bank accounts at an established institution. It claims modern accounting methods reduce ordinary errors, promises efficient handling of all transactions, and offers four percent interest on savings deposits compounded in January and July.
The Athens Savings Bank announces its leadership with M. Stern as President, M. G. Michael as Vice President, and G. A. Mell as Cashier.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta Ga April 9 forecast till 7 p m Tuesday Athens and vicinity fair Tuesday colder rising temperatures Georgia fair Tuesday rising temperatures Weather conditions disturbance over the lower Rocky Mountain region moved east across the country and is now off the middle Atlantic coast rains fell along the Atlantic seaboard but interior remains fair with low temperatures frost reported along northern cotton belt conditions favorable for frost tonight at Atlanta temperature rise in the west and a spell of summerlike weather after Tuesday morning meteorologist C F von Herrmann.
Governor Harris releases analysis of the new bone dry prohibition law noting prosecutions should target only clear home sale or use cases. He says the executive construction differs from the bill the legislature enacted and marks a rare step in Georgia legislative history.
When you feel dull and stupid after eating, when constipated or bilious, when you have a sick headache, a sour stomach, belch after eating, when nervous or despondent, when you have no relish for food, when your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere. iar.
Boswell, commandant of the University cadets, reports the war department has scheduled annual inspections for the cadets on May 6 and 3. The event will be strict, with increased military training emphasis this year. Regular college work continues to commence and proceed as usual while law students opt into mandatory drill and drill practices intensify.
Mr J T Pittard reports to the Athens Chamber of Commerce on the Southeastern Food Conference in Atlanta April 6 1917. He highlights Col Vroomans preparedness theme urges local food self sufficiency and fair seed sharing, notes velvet bean carload, Shorthorn cattle sale and a rich Hereford bull sale, and regrets high grade stock leaving Georgia. He urges agricultural advancement to keep wealth local and cites investments in cattle.
Athens resident Mrs. E R Shy reports lasting relief from back pain and rheumatic trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls first endorsing the remedy over eight years ago and confirms continued benefit, with a later statement from March 28, 1908. Sold at Palmer & Son's Drug Store for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The Greek dolls are described as lithe and beautiful with clay and wax bodies. They wear bright garments that can be changed, some dolls depicting revered gods and heroes. The figures are not stiff and have movable limbs.
Sudden temperature swings bring colds and winter coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises to head off a new cold or stop an old one. Soothing balsams ease a sore throat and soothe irritated noses. Get a bottle today at your druggist. 26e. Formula on bottle.
New York cotton roared to an opening record as May hit 21.25 and July 21.40 amid a broad market rally driven by weather concerns in the eastern belt and strong spot demand. Prices moved nervously afterward with limited selling and renewed volatility across contracts as traders weighed political and economic signals.
Mr. W. Collier Estes of New York, touring southern offices in Atlanta, predicts cotton will bring 30 to 40 cents. He doubts acreage will rise, noting the slogan Plant feed stuffs or starve and the talk of bread cards and meatless days have unsettled growers. He recalls predicting twenty cents last summer.
M Stern advertises money to loan on farm land and city real estate. The notice invites inquiries for loan services, listing properties as collateral options and emphasizing prompt consideration.
A reader denounces the belief that cold weather causes colds as foolish. The writer cites the microbe thriving in damp cold conditions and endorses Chamberlain's Cold Remedy as effective after years of use.
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