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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner details subscription rates and delivery rules. It warns that carriers must not collect payments and urges prompt business office notices for late or missing deliveries. It also notes political commentary and irrigation plans affecting the region.
The nation should pay twenty five million dollars for the Danish West Indies arguing the islands near Porto Rico and the Panama canal are strategically vital for defense and Caribbean control. Denmark is expected to ratify the treaty despite opposition, while critics blame the administration for the expense.
The Deutschland dye-stuffs cargo could ease dye shortages but only modestly. The main goal is to build an independent American dye industry to end Germany dependence, with protection likely needed after the war. Democrats may sacrifice tariff plans to establish a permanent domestic industry.
In New York on August 17 the cotton market rose as bull support returned amid weather cues and a Gulf storm path. December touched 14.48 and January 14.55 before midmorning gains faded, with prices around 14.45 by midafternoon after late-day relief and mixed weather forecasts.
Liverpool cables expected a decline while New York opened with a modest drop. Spot cotton steady at middling 8.75, with 8,000 bales sold and 3,000 bales imported, all American, amid a quiet trading day in major markets.
Jamaica New York woman describes relief from headaches backache dizziness nervousness and irregularity after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound three times daily. She keeps a bottle at home and recommends the remedy to other women with similar ailments.
Madison County farmers on Madison County Day at the Agricultural College passed a resolution endorsing Dr L G Hardman of Covington for governor. They praised his farm legislation and asked Georgia agriculturists to support him in the election. The group signed their names including A D Williams J O Smith B F Anthony and others.
The ad claims calomel makes you sick and promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a harmless alternative. It promises a fair-money guarantee if it fails to start the liver and improve wellbeing, and it also advertises Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for colds.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun commends Commissioner J D Price for honest law adherence and broad efforts to improve Georgia agriculture. It notes meticulous accounting in the department, modest travel costs, reduced fertilizer analysis expenses, and a push to boost home-grown food production and the cattle industry.
After adjournment the scene shifted to Murray County and Chatsworth as Judge Fite indicated renewed action in the Innes case. The piece suggests a possible revival of the dispute and future proceedings.
Southern Railway Athens Branch schedule lists departures No 30 at 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 7 45 pm No 12 at 11 42 pm All Points daily 8 20 am and 1 00 pm Sun only 3 15 pm Daily ex Sun 3 30 pm Arrivals daily 12 40 pm 6 50 pm Daily ex Sun 9 45 am For information contact H E Williams commercial agent and E Shelton ticket agent.
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