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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

4

Friends Back Hon Thomas J Brown In Congress Bid

A letter from a local well wisher in the Oglethorpe Echo endorses Hon Thomas J Brown for Congress. The writer notes Browns study of current legislation, support from Tribble loyalists and his eight years as solicitor general, arguing the district wide race will demand substantial funds and broad backing.

Thomas J. Brown Congress Bis Oglethorpe Echo Thos. J, Brown United States Tribble Wilson Brown Georgian Mr. Tribble J. Brown Mr. Brown

Danger Signal Cough Remedy Promoted As Cure

A warning compares a cough to a fire bell and urges curing the disease causing the cough. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended for persistent coughing after colds or grip. Mrs Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana endorses it for her husband who easily catches cold and coughs in winter.

Thomas. Beeching Andrews Ind Chamberlain

Correction on Smith estate tax check mix up in Atlanta article

The Atlanta Constitution publishes a correction stating the tax check attributed to James M. Smith estate administrators was actually drawn by county authorities and sent to the state treasurer in error. The temporary administrators named are J. O. Mitchell, Nat Arnold, D. M. Meadows, L. K. Smith and A. C. Erwin.

Atlanta Constitution Constitution James M. Smith Wright Speer United States Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia

New York Cotton Prices Rally on Positive International Outlook

In New York on December 22, the cotton market rallied after Secretary Lanasing’s statement improved views of world conditions. Active months climbed 45 to 63 points, with mixed support from Liverpool and late-day covering. Southern buyers, led by spinners, were strong after yesterday’s drop, as prices moved from near 16.0 to the mid teens.

Associated Press New York Lanasing Liverpool Southern Advices

Cities Service declares 0.5% cash dividends and stock split

New York report states Cities Service Company pays regular cash dividends of 0.5% on both preferred and common shares. Common stockholders receive a 0.5% stock dividend payable February 1 to record holders January 1. Previous years show higher payouts. 1917 guidance hints at a 6% annual common dividend.

New York Cities Service Company

Georgia to issue booklets under state publicity push

Atlanta announces a Georgia Chamber of Commerce campaign for state publicity featuring specially designed booklets. Led by Lewis R. Geldert, the program outlines income-bearing leaflets on dairying, packing plants, crops, peaches, pecans, melons and more to be sold to relevant interests. Hastings succeeds Haden as president in April with monthly plans to follow.

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

Dr King’s New Life Pills Marketed for Skin Health

An advertisement claims constipation causes dull skin and pimples. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a bedtime laxative to ensure a full, non-griping morning movement. It urges readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.

Fractional Warrants and Stock Dividends Plan Details

The plan provides that fractions accumulate at six per cent annually and may be converted into a full share. Warrant holders receive cash and stock dividends on fractional amounts and retain warrants until a full share is delivered. The scheme ensures fractional holders share equally in all cash and stock dividends with full shareholders once conversion occurs.

Plo Etoc Fra Monel

Weather forecast and cold wave hits Georgia

Special to the Bonner from Atlanta Georgia December 23 forecast through 7 p m Saturday Athens and vicinity will stay cold with Saturday fair conditions Georgia and the state will see continued cold in the wake of yesterday’s storm which moved from the Mississippi mouth toward the north and northeast temperatures show a sharp fall with Athens at 26 degrees after a high around 50 early morning Readings across the region ranged from 66 in Jacksonville to 26 at Athens and 4 above zero in Chicago The storm is moving away toward the Atlantic bringing clearing but bitter cold tonight Water pipes should be topped off by 3 p m to prevent freezing Weather authority C F von Hereman Meteorologist.

Atlants Athens Georgia Missinnippi Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Jacksonville Aulapta Nashville Chicago Williston Atlantic Pacific Manitoba

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