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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1916

Page

3

Why Change Governors in Georgia Vote for Governor Harris

Georgians are urged to reelect Governor Harris, praised for long service, business administration, and efforts for education, with questions posed about replacing him. The appeal highlights his role on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, support for common schools, and leadership during crises, ending with a call to sign and return a coupon pledging vote and influence.

Georgia Western & Atlantic Railroad Commission South Confederacy Harris

Georgia Governor Harris prioritizes state duties over campaigns

Special to the Banner reports Governor Nat I. E. Harris in Atlanta on August 9 declines many campaign invitations to stay focused on state business. He explains laws auto-enact after five days and vows to read and sign bills, while occasionally touring counties and meeting Georgians. He remains popular for his steadfast, energetic leadership as debates over railroad sales continue.

Atlanta Nat I E. Harris General Assembly Harris

Appointment of M B Wood as instructor at Georgia College of Agriculture

Prof Milton P Jarnigan announces the hiring of M B Wood of Missouri as instructor in the animal husbandry department at the Georgia State College of Agriculture. Wood, a Missouri graduate, has farm background and experience on Gregory farms in Illinois and Colt farms in New Jersey. He will join the college and begin work around September first.

College of Agriculture of Addition Milton P. Jarnigan Georgia State College of Agriculture M. B. Wood Missouri Wood University of Missouri Gregory Farms Illinois Carnot Colt Farms New Jersey

Hart County Farmers Begin Visit to College Farm

Hart county farmers arrive by auto for a day at the Georgia State College of Agriculture farm as part of a series of delegations. Yesterday about sixty Stephens county farmers visited with County Agent Wiley. more are expected if weather improves. Hart county delegation is led by County Agent Dillard with one hundred or more leaders hoped to come. The outing is popular and profitable for farmers in the region.

Hart County Farm of College Georgia State College of Agriculture College Farm Stephens County Wiley Dillard West Sean Solicitor-General Ases Wade Omer Yensen

Cotton Market Opens Lower Then Rebounds Amid Mixed Forecasts

In New York trading the cotton pit saw an opening decline of 7 to 12 points as December slipped to 14.47 and January to 14.58. Persistent selling eased by stronger demand from western and Wall Street buyers, helping December rise to 14.50 and January to 14.68. Private reports from Liverpool indicated a softer market while rains east of the river and weak southwest forecasts spurred early buying.

New York Texas Commission House Wall Street Liverpool

Cotton Makes Another Advance in New Orleans

In New Orleans the spot market closed 1/16 cent higher at 13.94 as New York spot prices rose five points and futures markets gained. The late rally followed earlier declines, driven by heavy buying from Chicago speculators who had profited in wheat.

Atlanta New Orleans New York Chicago

New Orleans Cotton Prices and Global Market Rundown

The report lists New Orleans Cotton for several months with prices around 14.0 to 14.9 and spot rates across U S cities. It notes Liverpool cables lifting and closing steady with modest gains, while New York and New Orleans display mixed to steady signals.

Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Augusta Norfolk Houston Memphis St. Louis Savannah Charleston Philadelphia Galveston Dallas Boston

Wheat Prices Rise Amid Adverse Crop Report

Wheat climbed at the board of trade driven by confirmed domestic crop losses and further Canadian losses. Prices closed 10 5 8 to 11 3 8 higher as traders cited tension over the crop outlook with September at 1.44 1 4 and December at 1.48 to 1.48 3 8.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Canada

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Athens Resident

Mrs. Louisa Smith of Athens reports constant back pain dull loins ache and kidney discomfort. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Smith & Bros. Drug Store with curing the attack. 650¢ price at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY ad.

Athens Dean Louisa Smith Broad St Doan Smith & Bros

Dutch electrician ages cheese with electric treatment

A Dutch electrician claims to age cheese in 24 hours by exposing it to alternating currents. He says the process imparts the same properties as long aging, producing cheese with mature flavor and texture in a day.

Train Schedule for Georgia Railroad Eastern Time

Train No 50 departs 8 30 a m. No 562 departs 4 00 p m. No 56 departs 4 30 p m Sundays only. No 51 southbound arrives 12 30 p m daily except Sundays. No 53 arrives 9 30 p m. No 57 arrives 12 m Sundays only.

Gainesville Midland By Schedule Timetable No 19

Gainesville Midland By timetable lists trains from Athens with Nos 2 4 1 and 4. Train 2 leaves Athens 7 20 pm and train 4 leaves 2 20 pm. Train 1 arrives 11 40 am and train 4 arrives 6 40 pm. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Georgia Railroad for all points.

Athens Belmont Winder Monroe The Georgia Railroad Gainesville Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Athens Passenger Trains Schedules For Southern Railway

Southern Railway lists daily and Sunday trains to all points with departure times of 8:20 a m 1:00 p m 3:15 p m and 8:30 p m Arrivals are 12:40 p m and 6:59 p m 9:45 a m on Sundays and ex Sun services Information available from H E Williams commercial agent and J E Shelp on ticket agent via phone 1024

Athens Sun All Pointe H. E. Williams Phobe &J. E. Shelpon Ticket Agt

Announcement of 1916 political announcements in Clarke County

A collection of political notices from Clarke County listing candidates for Solicitor General, representative, legislature, congress, and senate. Names include W. O. Dean John B. Gamble L. C. Brown Toombs Dubose A Von Der Lieth S J Tribels Thomas J Brown Crawford Co C Stevens NAT D Arnold with dates and pledges to uphold law and public service.

Clarke County L. C. Brown Democratic Party A. von der Lieth

Cleaning Calf Book Bindings With Glue Solution

The guide advises washing calf book bindings lightly using a soft sponge dipped in a solution of half an ounce of best glue dissolved in one pint of warm water, one teaspoon glycerin, and a touch of flour paste. After drying, rub with chamois skin for a smooth finish.

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N. E. Harris State Capitol Atlanta, Ga Western & Atlantic Commission Lumpkin Hill Alabama J. Phil Campbell College of Agriculture Fee Dr. King Stee Nee Ee Eae Ween Rae Wenee Boc Chas Stern Co. OF Good Clothes ANG ColGaRy Macon Madison Appalachee Greene County Railroad B. R. Bloodworth Gainesville Midland Seaboard Air Line South Bour Democratic Executive Committee W. O. Dean John B. Gamble Toombs Dubose Congress J. Tribels Eighth Thomas J. Brown Senate Crawford, Ga Co. C. Stevens Nat D. Arnold
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