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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
3
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Thedford s Black-Draught cured her family s sick headache and stomach troubles. She praises the vegetable remedy for regaining regular digestion and relief from indigestion. Drugstore price is 25 cents per package.
Train No. 50 departs 8 55 a m, No. 52 departs 4 00 p m, No. 56 departs 4 30 p m Sundays only. No. 54 departs 9 00 a m daily except Sunday. Arrivals: No. 51 at 1 35 p m, No. 58 at 9 30 p m, No. 57 at 1 00 p m, No. 55 at 8 00 a m Sundays excluded.
Schedule shows No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 am and No 4 at 2 30 pm with No 1 arriving at 11 25 am and No 3 at 6 35 pm. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south.
A call for a nationwide Pay-Up Week February 21 to 26 urges citizens to settle debts to boost circulation. Originated in Waukon Iowa where January 9-15, 1915 paid over $50,000 in old accounts, inspiring merchants to promote timely payments nationwide.
One hundred acres of spinach were planted in the Brunswick region with extension help from the University of Georgia College of Agriculture. Farmers plan to market the crop in March in the East with expert marketing oversight. The article also notes plans for the 1916 Summer School and rising university enrollments.
Dr. Charles L. Stewart of the University of Illinois urged Congress to enact a model law enabling farmer co operative credit societies. He noted banks and merchants dominate short term lending in northern states while farmers weigh notes and equipment financing. He warned of high rates and regional banking limits, suggesting rediscount options and cooperative societies as a potential remedy.
The text argues that cooperative credit societies are unlikely to gain popularity in the north unless properly supervised and scientifically studied. It suggests state laws to permit such societies and proposes a model law for the District of Columbia to advance farmer access to a dedicated banking system.
Athens resident J W Henley credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from kidney trouble and backache after years of issues. The testimonial notes relief from frequent secretions and restored sleep, urging readers to seekDean's Kidney Pills at 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs Albert Blosser of Lima Ohio praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and croup with many others agreeing. For sale by all dealers. adv
Public health notice warns that common colds can lead to bronchial and lung diseases if neglected. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery and Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as remedies, urging timely treatment and purchase from druggists.
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