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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription prices and payment methods, urges prompt reporting of delivery issues, and warns carriers against collecting payments. The column then shifts to assorted Atlanta notes about politics, weather, marriages, roads in Oconee County, and a Paine poem excerpt on insomnia.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma urges a bill to curb corrupt practices in elections and limit campaign funds. Republicans oppose as debates reveal charges of spending by parties and slush funds. The issue, tied to state and municipal races, centers on money and whiskey used to influence voters.
Senator Smith argues for Democratic success as Republicans attack munitions taxes and inheritance taxes. He praises Wilson era prosperity and regional bank creation, noting Wall Street opposition failed to derail reforms. He predicts rising cotton prices and a Democratic victory on election day.
The New York cotton market opened with its most active session of the season as first prices rose 23 to 31 points. Liverpool cables boosted demand amid dry southwest weather and crop deterioration reports, with December at 15.55 and January 15.57 on the call and later gains pushing December to 15.65 and January 15.68 around midday. Spot markets across U S cities showed varied firmness while Liverpool futures edged higher on the day.
M. J. Yeomans of Dawson seeks one of three new judgeships on Georgia’s court of appeals. He is a former state house member and ex-chair of the state democratic executive committee, with strong bar endorsements from Randolph and Terrell counties and favorable notices from several Georgia papers. The entry fee is 215 dollars, due by 6 pm August 26, as announced by St Elmo Massengale.
Open high low and close figures listed for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs across Sep Dec and May contracts. Values show daily ranges with notable shifts in Sep and Dec for each commodity and period.
The lesson reviews Paul the Apostle as he finishes his second missionary journey and prepares for Jerusalem. It emphasizes his self named record of service to elders in Ephesus and the call to live so others can read one’s life openly and honestly. The talk urges readers to seek a Christ seeing life and to keep the faith as a crown awaits all who love His appearing.
Mrs. J. R. Martin of Athens reports dramatic kidney trouble relief after four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills with continued praise over six years. The ad touts the product as the same remedy recommended years ago, priced at 50 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The forecast predicts Saturday partly cloudy skies with possible southern showers. A Florida coastal storm develops slowly with Miami reporting 29.78 inches. Savannah records a 2.10 inch rain. Temperatures run cooler nationwide, with 64 degrees in Atlanta and 56 in Florence Alabama. fair weather expected Athens tonight and Saturday.
A Kentucky woman recounts severe headaches nervous troubles and inability to work for months. After trying doctors and relying on her mother’s advice she took eleven bottles of Cardus and recovered enough to resume all duties. The ad urges others with female ailments to try Cardui from druggists and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance.
Train No 60 departs at 8 30 a m eastern time. No 52 departs at 4 00 p m. No 56 departs at 4 30 p m on Sundays only. No 51 arrives at 12 30 p m daily except Sunday. No 53 arrives at 9 30 a m. No 57 arrives at 12 p m on Sundays only.
Gainesville Midland timetable dated January 23 1916 lists Train No 2 Athens departures at 7 20 a m Train No 4 Athens departures at 2 20 p m Train No 1 Athens arrivals at 11 40 a m Train No 4 Athens arrivals at 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south
The list shows multiple northbound trains with departure times including No. 11 at 2:50 am, No. 17 at 7:00 am, No. 5 at 3:45 pm, No. 29 at 6:17 pm, No. 30 at 10:40 am, No. 6 at 6:17 pm, No. 18 at 7:45 pm, and No. 12 at 11:42 pm.
Trains depart daily at 8:20 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with Sunday and weekday variations, and arrive daily at 12:40 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. Call BH Williams or E Shelton for information.
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