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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
7
Grain and cotton market notes from Griffith and Welch detail prices, turnover, and regional demand. Reports reference futures movements, shipping inquiries, and market tone among brokers and merchants in a midsection financial page.
A Georgia lawyer cites state owned property to raise funds for back pay to teachers. He notes a $107000 Southern Railway note earning 3 12 percent, railway bonds, 186 shares of Georgia Rail Road and Banking Co stock, 440 shares of Southern and Atlantic Telegraph Co stock, and 15,000 acres at Cusseta Falls valued around $100,000. Proceeds could cover urgent school funding if liquidated.
Gainesville Ga January 31 Convict labor on Hall county roads is endorsed by newly elected board member Harrison T Martin who urges hiring an expert to manage the gangs He argues the county should claim its convict quota and pay a capable roadman to oversee work to prevent waste and improve roads The county education board will meet Friday with routine business and a teachers institute session follows on Saturday Athens officials visit to inspect waterworks and Captain Barnett’s management of Athens system.
Dickinson North Dakota January 31 large attendance marks the opening of the North Dakota Dry Farming Congress called to perfect the organization. The two day session will feature leaders in the dry farming movement including J H Worst president of the International Dry Farming Congress and John T Burns executive secretary of that organization.
If troubled with indigestion constipation no appetite or bilious feeling five Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets offer relief. They invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen digestion. Sold by all dealers. For rent two furnished rooms at a reasonable rate apply to B. Banner office. tfh Sept I9.60
Prof Stewart notes county systems of education shift to local tax and longer terms with free schooling. Burke County adopts nine months for whites and six for blacks with free tuition and planned high schools in Waynesboro Girard Sardis Midville Vidette. Gresham expands high school programs and standardizes courses while promoting two mill tax and frequent examinations. Also Atlanta banking figures show rising clearings and telephony gains. New York interest in Black Mammy memorial education project gains northern support.
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama suffered a long ailment caused by a liver and kidney trouble. After using Dr King's New Life Pills his health improved. They claim relief from constipation malaria headache and dyspepsia. 25 cents. W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son advertise.
John W. Modders of Moddersville Michigan endured fifteen years of stomach illness and near ruin. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his appetite and health, saying he can now eat foods he could not for years. The remedy is praised for stomach and kidney relief, with bottles sold at 50 cents by local merchants.
James Nan, a Negro, was placed on trial in the Indianapolis criminal court for the murder of Marvin White following a December 29 quarrel. The report notes an unrelated medical advisory about a persistent cough and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by dealers.
Do you know croup can be prevented Give Chamberlains Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness or a croupy cough appears It will prevent the attack It is also a certain cure for croup and has never been known to fail Sold by all dealers.
London reports political activity resumes as royal commission informally opens the new parliament. The King will formally open with a state ceremony next Monday, with re election of the Speaker and swearing in of members to follow during the inter vening period.
A brief notice urges keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home and giving a dose at the first sign of croup. It warns that delays in seeking a doctor can be dangerous, calling the remedy pleasant to take and widely sold by dealers.
Butter makers from across Wisconsin gathered in Crosse for the state association's annual meeting. Proceedings run through Friday and are expected to be of great importance to the dairy industry.
The ad claims it is impossible to prevent accidents but possible to be prepared. It urges investing 25 cents in Chamberlain's Liniment to handle sprains bruises and similar injuries. Sold by all dealers.
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