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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

3

Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts

The Banner reports a series of government civil service exams for diverse roles with pay from 720 to 3500 dollars yearly. Postings include Agriculturist sugar beet industry Inspector of radio towers Scientific assistant oceanography and more with dates from August 22 to October 11. Information available at the Athens post office civil service clerk.

Civil Service Department Radio Towers Tabling Athens

Franklin County to lead farmers pilgrimage to Athens

Franklin county farmers will travel to the State College of Agriculture in Athens on Tuesday August 15 for the annual tour. About 300 travelers are expected, with a planned program including a noon basket dinner, campus visits, and inspections of barns and cattle. The Franklin group is described as the longtime pioneer and largest contributor to the yearly pilgrimage from Georgia counties.

Georgia Athens State College of Agriculture Hart County Franklin Madison County Hancock Wilkes Walton Morgan Oconee Jackson Lavonia Franklin County Rush Burton Banner County State College

Chafin Taxicab Service and Local Ads Mentioned

An old newspaper snippet advertises Chafin Taxicab Service at 227 an avenue and lists contact or service references for taxi operations. It also promotes Good Automobiles with careful drivers and includes a health advisory urging outdoor exercise, water intake, fruit and vegetables, and Chamberlain's Tablets as a laxative option.

Hart County Farmers Visit State College of Agriculture

About thirty nine Hart county autos carried farmers and wives to Athens to tour the State College of Agriculture. They inspected the farm, experimental plots, livestock, dairy, and machinery, met faculty, and many stayed for the Winder Monroe ball game.

Hart County Agricult’r College Athens State College of Agriculture Hartwell Winder-Monroe Sanford Field E. C. Dillard Jack G. Craft Hartwell Bank Hartwell Sun Louis L. Morris A. L. Skelton Glenn Mullenix C. J. Cleveland Jas. T. Etheridge W. H. Gaines Thos. M. Gaines W. H. MeLeskey J. H. McLeskey W. B. McLesky C. R. Thrasher G. T. Thrasher F. D. Powell T. C. Gerrard B. A. Teasley, Jr T.D. Johnson Mac Cobb John Harper Ransom Cobb Robert Cash

Local Officials Named in County Agent Listing

Richardson, Lester Wakefield, E. J. Hays, J. B. Bennett, C. T. Johnson, L. J. Brown, J. G. Craft, T. E. V. White, T. M. Myers, Pierson Myera, Tom W. Myers, W. C. Myers, F W. Brown, L. C. Teasley, R. B. Eaven son, D. B. Brown, J. M. Adams, E. D. Isom, W. E. O Barr, J. C. Cash, L. E B. Powell, L. L. Morris, J. B. Ward, B. C. Dillard, county agent.

Fannie Sue Rucker F. C. Gaines J. B. Gaines J. E. Mann G. W. Brown T. B. Thornton J. B. Thornton Wm. A. Moss M. T. Fleming W. B. McMullan T. L. McMullan, Sr L. L. McMullan L. S Brown G M. Parks M. Scott M. C. Mewborn T. O. Fleming W. O. Mewborn J. M. Price M. M. Norman J. W. Norman B. B. Mason Annie Norman Emma Norman Essie Brown Vernie Brown T. M. Bowen W. P. Bowen C. W. Cash J.0. Cobb Jno G. Richardson T. V J. C. Cash L. E B. Powell L. L. Morris J. B. Ward B. C. Dillard

Dodson's Liver Tone Beat Calomel Toxicity Claims

An advertisement argues Dodson's Liver Tone is a safe vegetable substitute for calomel, promising relief from bilious symptoms and warning that calomel causes cramping, nausea, and salivation. It claims the product will wake you with energy and is suitable for children, with a money-back guarantee.

Dodson

Look Good Feel Good Pills Promise Quick Constipation Relief

An advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills sells fast relief from constipation. It claims users feel lighter and more energetic by morning after taking one or two pills at night. The box costs 25 cents at local druggists.

Dr. King

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