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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

6

Right of a Neutral to Initiate Movement for Peace

Senator Stone argues the United States as a neutral nation harmed by World War has a right to seek peace. He says neutrals can offer friendly representations to negotiate an end to the war, while acknowledging potential consequences if such approaches are rebuffed.

Associated Press St. Louis United States League Btone Senate Foreign Relations Committee Stone

U S Leads World in Life Insurance Holdings

New York report from the tenth annual meeting of the Association of life Insurance Presidents shows the United States with less than a fifteenth of world population holding more life insurance than the rest of the globe combined. Figures cite twenty two billion seven hundred million in force by end of 1915, with substantial growth since 1905, and notes per capita leadership among major nations.

Associated Press New York United States Association of Life Insurance Presidents Alfred Hurrell Prudential Insurance Company Great Britain Germany France Italy Switzerland Russia Austro/Hungary Denmark Norway Sweden Japan Australia New Zealand Chile England Uerany Hurrell Europe America

Stop That Cough with Dr King's New Discovery Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cold remedy. It promises to ease a hacking cough, soothe a raw throat and chest pains, and cites pine balsams and germ killing properties to shorten illness.

Dr. King Adv

Nervous Women urged to take Chamberlain's Tablets

An ad-like item notes that nervousness caused by constipation can be relieved quickly by Chamberlain's Tablets and that the tablets aid digestion. It claims availability everywhere and mentions state and county tax books closing December 20, signed by W. A. Mallory, T. C.

Chamberlain’s W. A. Mallory T. c

Georgia Wins Land Strip Case For Chattanooga Line

The Western and Atlantic Commission secured undisputed title to an 11 foot by 2,100 foot land strip on its Chattanooga right of way. The gain eliminates long encroachment disputes with the federal government and expands space for a second main line into Chattanooga. The War Department ordered boundary markers set 33 feet from the center of the railroad right of way, enabling the needed 2,100 feet of additional track capacity. The decision marks the first major encroachment resolution by the commission in this matter.

Atlanta Western and Atlantic Commission State of Georgia Chattanooga National Cemetery Georgia McDonald Smith War Department John Commission Western and Atlanticc Cincinnati

Dr King's New Life Pills Ad: Constipation Promise

An old advertisement claims dull skin and pimples result from sluggish bowels. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild laxative taken at bedtime to ensure a full morning bowel movement and renewed energy. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Cough Medicine for Children Endorsed by Scottsville Mother

Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her two children’s colds. She recalls using it in Garbutt five years ago and notes it stopped coughing promptly and cured the colds faster than any other remedy. Obtainable everywhere.

Hugh Cook Scottsville, N. Y Garbutt N. Y Chamberlain

Strand and Elite Offer Mixed Program Itinerary

Amusements section lists Thursday shows at Strand with Frank Keenan in Jim Grimby's Boy and Keyts comedy. Friday features Lenore Ulrich in The Tread to Love and Shielding Shadow, plus Kathrene Kellred in Idols and Helen Holmes. Saturday presents Mme Petrova in Extra vagance and Chaplin in One AS MY Elite with Liberty and Lonesome Luke among other features.

Frank Keenan Jim Grimby Keyts Lenore Ulrich Elite Kathrene Kellred Helen Holmes Strand Mme. Petrova Charlie Chaplin Liberty Luke

For Quick Sale Langford cotton seed lots offered

One thousand bushels of Lang ford cotton seed for quick sale with 10 bushel lots at 2.50, 25 bushel lots at 2.25, and 6 bushel lots at 2.00. Seed grown by seller and guaranteed absolutely pure. Weldon, Lavonia, Ga.

Langford Weldon Lavonia

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