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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
3
A feature on motherhood notes the strain of pregnancy and child care and argues that preparation is essential. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the female system and invites readers to write for confidential advice from the company in Lyon Massachusetts.
A collection of 1914 notices lists candidates for Congress in Georgia's Eighth district, Senate for the 30th district, Clarke County representation, and various state legislature seats. Signers include Samuel J. Tribble, A B J Stovall, O H Arnold Jr, J F Rhodes, L C Brown, H H Gordon, H J Rowe, W J Spehr, and Charles H Brand, all stating campaigns are subject to Democratic primary rules.
The New York coffee and cotton exchanges suspended operations as the stock market fell. The cotton board voted to close until 10 o clock Tuesday after a session short of an hour, with October at 10.50 and December at 10.75 and January 10.70, down 60 to 70 points from last night. Earlier trade saw large blocks and a steady undertone despite a sharp drop in prices.
The Associated Press reports Chicago grain prices showing a sharp July 31 drop in wheat, with a later rally but closes 5% to 6% below prior night. Corn followed a downward trend with opening mixed, then a general fall and a weak close as shippers' buying supported some firmness.
New Orleans July 31. Cotton prices dropped 38 to 43 points at the open on unfavorable foreign news, then surged 7 to 8 points intraday as shorts were bought heavily. By close, August 10.90, October 10.57, December 10.60, January 10.65, and March 10.75.
The forecast notes fair conditions for Atlanta and cooler temperatures across the east and cotton belt with scattered showers in spots. Temperatures at 7 am ranged from 70 in Thomasville to 58 in Asheville and Pittsburg. An attached health ad warns about summer constipation and promotes Po-Do-Lax as a remedy.
A Formosan cypress tree in Formosa is described as between 2500 and 8000 years old with a 65 foot girth and its lowest branch 45 feet above ground. The article notes the species as beniki. A medical ad urges relief from constipation with Dr King’s New Life Pils, claiming swift system cleansing.
Washington reports the July 25 crop condition at 76.4 percent of normal, down from 79.6 in June and July last year. Area planted totals 36.96 million acres, with drought and heat injuring late cotton in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas while eastern states benefited from midmonth showers. Boll weevil activity remained limited as rains improved prospects in the eastern belt.
Summer coughs and colds threaten health and may lead to serious lung troubles. Dr Kings New Discovery relieves coughs or colds promptly, soothes and antiseptic, with a money back guarantee. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles at your local druggist.
Mrs Eula Mae Reid of Hines Alabama proclaims Cardui the women’s tonic relieved her digestive issues and fatigue, adding she gained weight after using Cardui. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises Cardui as a remedy for common female health problems and offers a 64 page home treatment book.
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