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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

15

Friends rally to support Hon. Thos J Brown for Congress

A letter from the Oglethorpe Echo writer urges support for Hon. Thomas J Brown as the logical successor to the late Mr Tribble. The piece notes Brown's eight years as solicitor general, his study of current legislation, and his broad district canvass across thirteen counties. It highlights Tribble and Brown as peers from Franklin and Hart counties and appeals to Tribble supporters to back Brown.

Thomas J. Brown Congress Oglethorpe Echo United States Tribble Wilson Brown Georgia Thos J. Brown

Danger Signal and Cough Remedy Promotion

A cough is a danger signal like a fire bell and should be treated, not suppressed. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as effective for persistent coughs after colds or crip symptoms, with a testimonial from Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana praising its use for her husband during winter cold attacks.

Thomas Beeching Andrews, Ind Chamberlain

Correction clears Smith estate tax check mix up

The Atlanta Constitution corrects a December report stating a tax payment check for the James M. Smith estate was sent by temporary administrators. The check was drawn by county authorities, not the estate's administrators, and was not mutilated. Temporary administrators named are J. O. Mitchell, Nat Arnold, D. M. Meadows, L. K. Smith, and A. C. Erwin. a permanent board may soon be formed.

Atlanta Constitution Constitution James M. Smith Wright Speer Smith Jim Smith J. O. Mitchell Nat Arnold D. M. Meadows L. K. Smith A. C. Erwin Messrs. Arnold United States Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia

Georgia publicity program to issue enterprise booklets

Atlanta announces a Georgia Chamber of Commerce publicity drive under Lewis Geldert. The plan forecasted for 1925 includes booklets on live stock, dairying, packing, crops, peaches, pecans, melons, apples, and more. Hastings to take over as president in April, with further plans to follow.

Atlanta Publcity Bureau Georgia Chamber of Commerce Lewis R. Geldert Georgia State Chamber of Commerce H. G. Hastings Hastings Charles J. Haden Mr. Geldert

Sharp rally in cotton market amid mixed Lcr conditions

News of the Markets reports a sharp cotton rally in New York after Secretary Lansing's statement, with active months showing gains but some loss as liquidation and Liverpool selling pressured prices. New Orleans quotes show mixed highs and closes, with spot cotton at 16.20 cents in New York and Liverpool January-February at 9.83 to 10.23 cents.

Associated Press New York Lansing Liverpool Southern Advices

Cities Service declares regular dividends for 1917

New York Dec 22 Cities Service Company today declared the regular monthly cash dividends of one half of one per cent on both preferred and common stock. The company will also pay a half per cent stock dividend to common stockholders on February 1 to record holders January 15. In 1916 two common stock dividends totaling 6 per cent were paid in 1916 and under the current policy 6 per cent in common stock is planned for 1917 at one per cent per month.

New York Cities Service Company

Plan to pay cash and stock dividends on fractional warrants

The company offers a plan where fractional stock warrants may be rematted until their fractions total a full share. When a full share is delivered, holders receive cash and stock dividends on the fractions plus cumulative cash dividends. Fractional warrants are retained for further cumulation until the full share is reached.

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia in December

Special to the Banner notes a storm moving from the Gulf toward northwestern Georgia delaying cold air. Athens fell from 51 to 26 degrees by 7 am and other locales report 66 at Jacksonville and 4 above zero at Chicago. Expect a colder but clearing Saturday with very low temperatures and frozing pipes advice from Meteorologist C. F. von Herrmans.

the Banner Atlanta Athens and Vicinity Georgia Mississippi Washi Philadelphia Pittsburgh Athens Tated Jacksonville Nashville Chicago Williston Atlantic Pacific Manitoba

Constipation Linked To Dull Skin Ad

An advertisement claims constipation causes dull skin and free flow of the bowels improves complexion. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative taken at night to assure a full movement by morning, promising relief from sluggish liver and overloaded intestines. Available at all druggists for 2 cents.

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Thos. Brown Thos. J. Brown Palmer's Orleans Lethe Enster Sane Jane Action OF Cities Service Board OF Directors Dav C. F. von Herrmans Ww. O. Martin & Company Auditors and Accountants Third National Bank Atlanta, Ga THE Athens Savings Bank Athens, Georgia Total W. C. Martin & Company, Auditors and Accountants M.stern M.G. Michael G.a.mell Cashier Ogiel Ame Hetecw
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