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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
5
A rambling Athens Banner notice discusses post office status and carrier rules, then surveys Georgia politics including court of appeals candidates, anti newsboy ordinances, war figures, and local races. It mentions Tom Fel, Plain Dick Meese, and market chatter about Candler vs Floyd county contests.
Georgia boys and girls gain valuable instruction through summer short courses at the State College of Agriculture. In cooperation with the federal government, corn clubs canning clubs pig clubs and related programs teach home improvements and business skills. Scholarships from banks railroads and clubs fund hundreds of attendees, expanding Georgia’s prosperity and vigor.
The piece argues that prohibition is a state issue, not a national one, noting past low national vote totals while prohibition spreads in states. It urges focusing on state action and federal laws to curb interstate commerce, rather than a national prohibition president. It concedes a pro prohibition president is not essential.
A satirical piece envisions Miss Colonel Mary Elizabeth acting as defense counsel in a courtroom. The narrator calls for sweeping the court, clearing evidence, and restoring order as jurors and sheriffs adjust to a new, spirited legal scene.
An advertising feature touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and restore energy. A testimonial from W C Jones of Buford North Dakota praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief after a severe diarrhoea attack. Many druggists endorse these remedies as reliable and widely obtainable.
A reader from Webster City Iowa reports liver trouble pains and recovery after using Chamberlain's Tabets. Another testifier from Fair Haven New York praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for infant cholera morbus and other family bowel troubles. Both claims state the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. J D Fargason of Nashville Tennessee says after years of stomach ulcer bowels and kidney trouble she improved dramatically on Tanlac. She gained weight regained appetite and now does housework without aid reporting heartburn smothering spells and pains vanished after six bottles. Sold at Citizens' Pharmacy Athens and The Kroner Co Winterville.
The forecast extends to 7 p m Thursday. Athens and vicinity will see fair and warm conditions with clear skies. A large disturbance over North Dakota brings fresh south to southwest winds and rising temperatures across the south, with readings above 90 degrees likely in Athens in the coming days.
The Eighth District Medical Association held its annual convention in Athens with physicians from Atlanta Dawson Royston Siloam Elberton Bogart Comer Colbert Watkinsville Martin Monroe Lexington Ashland High Shoals Jersey Good Hope Farmington and nearby areas. Officers were elected Dr S S Smith of Athens president and Dr John Gerdine of Jersey vice president.
Train No 50 leaves at 8 30 a m. Train No 62 leaves at 4 00 p m. Train No 56 leaves at 4 30 p m Suala only Train No 61 arrives at 12 30 p m daily except Sunday Train No 53 arrives at 9 30 p m Train No 57 arrives 12 m Sunday only.
Gainesville Midland Railway timetable dated January 23 1916 shows Athens departures 7 20 pm for Train No 2 and 2 20 pm for Train No 4, arrivals 11 40 am for Train No 1 and 6 40 pm for Train No 4. Connects at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with Georgia Railroad for Gainesville Northwestern stations and Southern Railway lines.
Railroad schedule shows Seaboard Air Line trains with departure times 5:07 am 7:10 am 6:17 pm 7:40 pm 6:47 pm 7:45 pm and 11:48 am or pm across several numbers including Nos 11 17 28 30 6 18 and 12. No destinations or services beyond times are specified.
Southern Railway Athens Branch lists daily and Sunday train times for departures at 8 20 a m 1 00 p m 3 30 p m and 3 15 p m Sundays 3 15 p m and arrivals 12 40 p m 6 50 p m weekly ex Sunday 9 45 a m for information contact H E Williams Commercial Agent.
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