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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
7
Advertisement claims the medicine provides almost immediate relief from coughs and colds lasting from fall to spring. It promises to heal inflammation and soothe throat passages with antiseptic and healing effects. A 60 cent bottle is recommended, with money back if not satisfied.
Train No 60 leaves at 8 30 a m Eastern Time. Train No 62 leaves at 4 00 p m. Train No 56 leaves at 4 30 p m Sunday only. Train No 61 arrives at 12 30 p m except Sunday. Train No 63 arrives at 9 30 p m. Train No 67 arrives at 12 m Sunday only.
Southern Railway announces Athens Branch service with daily departures at 8 20 a m and 1 00 p m and Sunday 3 15 p m. daily except Sunday 5 30 p m. Arrivals listed 12 40 p m and 6 00 p m with Sunday 9 46 a m. For details contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton by phone.
Train timetable from Athens showing departures and arrivals for Nos. 2 4 and 1 with connections at Belmont and Gaines for Winder Monroe and intermediate points. Interchanges with the Georgia Railroad for all points. Timetable indicates morning and afternoon departures and arrivals.
The Clarke County grand jury reports roads and bridges in need of work including Commerce to Barretts Mill and a new public road linking Athens Jefferson to Newton bridge road. It urges rebuilding several bridges, relocating Newtons bridge, and strengthening Cord Mill and woolen bridges for heavier traffic. It notes Pauper Farm conditions and warns Sunday-law violations. It endorses actions to fund Knights of Pythias expenses, discusses judge salary adjustments, and commends county officers while urging building repairs and proper records.
A long standing remedy from Eckman Laboratory touts Eckman's Alterative for severe coughs and chest trouble. The brochure claims relief through twenty years of use, with diet, rest, and air emphasized. It highlights calcium chlorid content and safety, urging readers to ask their druggist.
The Ferm Shipping Company, with Minister of Marine M. Brostrom as principal owner, declares a 216 per cent dividend for 1916. This follows a 20 per cent payout three years earlier.
Liverpool, April 20. Due to the unions refusal to work with women, all female helpers employed by the Liverpool Dock Commission have been withdrawn.
A prominent New Orleans druggist owner and operator of a large store declares Rexall Orderlies the ideal laxative for men women and children. He notes the product is gentle in action and delivers pleasing results for all ages. Rexall Orderlies are available at the Rexall Store H R Palmer & Sons.
Local ad highlights a spring sports showcase with an invitation to visit today. Invites readers to see offerings, emphasizing enjoyment and fresh athletic displays.
A home remedy tip promotes Chamberlains Cough Remed y as helpful against colds. The page lists several fraternal lodge meetings with times and locations in Athens, including Williame Lodge No 15 I O O F, Athens B P O E No 790, Geo B Davis Camp 232 WO W, Glenn Lodge No 75 IOOF, St Elmo Lodge K of P, Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M, and Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M with meeting details in the Max Joseph Building and Castle Hall.
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