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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

2

County of Elbert Candidates Announce in February

Elberton Ga February 9 Politics in Elbert County wake up with formal announcements. Ira Thornton for treasurer John S Mann tax receiver Thomas J Brown for congress J F L Bond and Sam S Swilling for solicitor general Dorsey Davis J L Strickland W H Heard W G Jones E H Ward Geo Haslet J T MacLanahan L A Harper W H Irvin J N Worley N Circuit judge W Manley Grogan W J Smith James McIntosh Byron B Bell listed among early contenders.

Elberton Star Ira Thornton John S. Mann Thomas J. Brown Congress J. F. L. Bond Sam S. Swilling T. G. Dorou

Suffrage items and notes on women’s rights movement

A series of brief items on suffrage and related events. Mentions Mrs. Lester, Miss Weaver, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Howell, and Mr. Pitner traveling or returning from trips. Reports suffrage progress in Manitoba, Atlanta, Cocoa, Florida, and South Carolina, with references to Virginia and Missouri and quotes about justice and religion. Includes historical notes on YWCA milestones and today’s associations.

Atlanta North Carolina Southern Association of College Womeno Council of Virginia Missouri Witter Bynner Kansas City

Palmer Sons Advertises Mio-na Dyspepsia Remedy

The Athens druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons promote Mio-na as a trustworthy digestion aid. They guarantee refunds to any customer if the remedy fails to relieve dyspepsia after a 60 cent deposit, noting strong sales and customer endorsements.

H.R. Palmer & Sons H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens

Children’s medicine praised for adult use claims

A reader from Lima Ohio endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for both children and adults stating it provides relief for colds. The letter notes larger doses for adults and urges that ailment treatment be similar across ages. It adds the product is sold by all dealers.

Earl Jennings Lima Ohio

Races Starting Up in Oconee County Officials

Watkinsville Ga February 9 announces that county office races begin to wake up with several nominees in The Enterprise. Names include L P Johnson likely seeking re election tax collectors Eb G Fambrough tax collector J E Dillon tax receiver R Lee Malcom tax receiver T J Brown for congress B Gamble P Cooley W O Dean solicitor general and others. R M Haynie eyed for clerk and county school superintendent. Incumbents J W McWhorter sheriff T Maxey and the Ordinary likely to run again.

Watkinsville Enterprise L. _P. Johnson Robert H. Parrish Bogart EB. G. Fambrough J. E. Dillon Bishop R. Lee Malcom T. J. Brown Congress J. B. Gamble P. Cooley W. O. Dean R. M. Haynie

Change in Mahin Advertising Company Names Rankin President

Chicago announces the sale of Mahin Advertising by founder John Lee Mahin to William H. Rankin who becomes president. Rankin, previously western manager since 1907, will lead with Wilbur D. Nesbit as vice president and Herman A. Groth as secretary treasurer. Mahin plans to open a New York office May 24 and continue to support the firm.

Chicago Mahin Advertising Company John Lee Mahin William H. Rankin Rankin Chicagd Street ‘Railways Advertising Co Thomas Balmer England Star League Bobbs-Merrill Indianapolis Boston San Francisco America Wilbur D. Nesbit Herman A. Groth Mahin New York City Lopen An

May Remedies for Back Pain and Kidney Ailments

A dated fragment hints at remedies for back and side pains and muscle or joint rheumatic symptoms. It mentions kidney trouble, swelling, eye and sleep issues, bladder ailments, and general health concerns. The text reads like an 19th or early 20th century health notice urging treatment.

Central Powers praised for self sufficiency in war economy

Vienna reports Austria-Hungary Germany and allies built a frugal self reliant war economy. Imports fell due to Britain's blockade, metals and chemicals boosted by local production, war loans stayed strong, wages rose for skilled workers while living costs soared, and the press notes a psychological boost to military resolve amid scarcity.

Associated Press Vienna Austria-Hungary Germany Bulgaria Turkey Great Britain Austria Hungary Entente Europe Serbia Turkish Asia Minor Anatolia Ottoman Empire Austro- Hungarian England

Industrial development surge in Southeast states a trend

The Industrial Index notes record money flowing into Southeast manufacturing with new plant builds and expansions. Pinellas County bonds 160000 for a courthouse, Savannah planned sewer lines, McIntosh County bonds for roads and schools, Jacksonville hotel sale 600000 with 250000 for improvements, Augusta awarded 200000 cotton mill buildings, and seventeen new corporations formed with substantial capital.

Columbus The Industrial Index Pinellas County Florida Savannah McIntosh County Georgia Jacksonville Fla Augusta Atocks Dgerezating

To Cure Children's Colds with Pine Tar Honey

Advice for curing children colds by keeping dry and comfortable, avoiding exposure, and using Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The first dose provides relief and continued proper care prevents serious illness. Buy a bottle today for 26 cents from druggists.

Need Now Cuaaats and Neurens Rally in Wis

Fragmented item mentions Foley's and a cure claim for croup after illness. Palmer and Sorin are referenced with unclear context. No clear event date or location beyond Wisconsin.

Eau Cieire Foley's R ‘Palmer Sorinado

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh

Readers are informed Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad states the cure works on mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured. It urges sending testimonials to FP J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and notes availability from all druggists.

Hall Adare FP. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad

Seldom readable promotional ad urging readers to cut a slip and mail with 5c to Foley Co. Chicago for trial Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound and cathartic tablets.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Foley Catharte Tablets Praised By Reader

Meehat Hancock Michigan reports a thorough trial of Foley Catharte Tablets. The user claims they are the best laxative they ever used with natural action, no pain or griping, and they cleanse the system well. Stout persons note a buoyant, free feeling.

Meehat Hancock Michi Foley Catharpee H.R. Palmer & Sent

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Elbert J. W. Griffith Orchestra Confederacy W. B. Lester Mamie Weaver Paul Brown Lexington McBride Howell Walter Pitner New York R. P. Borrells Danielsville B. B. Landers Gainesville James Tuck Capt T. H. Dozier Equal Suffrage League New York Tribune Manitoba Minesota New England New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia Cocoa Fellsmere South Carolina Nectataty Bay View World’s Young Women's Christian Association London Annie M. Reynolds Agnes Gale Hill Young Women’s Christian Association Madras India Young Women's Christian Association of America Clarissa Spencer Herb Palmer & Sons Fiatura M ‘I H.shackelton Chad Oconee Newspaper MAN Mahin Company OF Seo Ee
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