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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
3
P Cooley announces his candidacy for the office of Solicitor General for the Western Circuit. He asks for the votes and support of the voters and pledges to perform his duties if elected.
Announcement of candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit subject to approval by the state democratic executive committee and county committees. Monroe, Ga.
In a Western Circuit appeal to white citizens Gamble seeks a second term as Solicitor General pledging to continue crime suppression and law enforcement. He cites long court hours and case prepwork and asks supporters to advocate from outside while he works inside. Also includes brief notices for Thomas J. Brown and NAT D. Arnold seeking Congress and Senate nominations.
Vienna reports that after peace meat may remain scarce for years as stock breeding lags. Central Powers would lose far fewer head than Entente, but overall demand across occupied territories keeps supplies tight. Germany and Austria-Hungary rely on wartime meat outputs to feed troops.
The ad claims permanent dandruff removal by treating scalp conditions. It praises Parisian Sage as a quick acting, inexpensive remedy from H. R. Palmer & Sons, promising the purchase price back if not effective. It instructs readers to apply the product and observe reduced itching and hair loss.
The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank reports February 25 1916 resources totaling 78 419 635 58 with gold coin notes and reserves, U S bonds and discounts. Liabilities total 18 419 625 58 including capital deposits profit and loss and federal reserve notes net liability. Federal reserve notes outstanding amount to 15 696 550 and notes in hand 1 126 410. Gold deposited with the federal reserve agent stands at 18 201 599.
A 1900s medical note discusses lime in treating pulmonary tuberculosis and related throat and bronchial conditions. It asserts pain relief and easy absorption, claiming Eckman's Alterative is nonaddictive, lacks opiates, and safe for general use with no stomach irritation.
The article notes that eight million soldiers require large meat inputs, with 400 million head of meat animals used in the first war year. France, Russia, and other belligerents shelter millions of refugees while armies consume up to 456 pounds per man, pushing total annual meat needs far beyond stock.
New York trading opened with mixed signals as Liverpool demand supported early advances in March and other months. Prices fluctuated amid New Orleans selling and southern liquidity, May and July retreating before late-session rally. Active months posted gains then eased, with futures quotes on May 11.31 and July 11.50 in initial trade.
The New York cotton market shows varied activity across months with Jan at 11.91, Mar 11.15, May 11.81, July 11.59 and Oct 11.77 amid fluctuating highs and lows. Traders watch bids and closes as prices hover near the 11.5 to 11.9 range.
The report lists New Orleans cotton bid and ask ranges across months from January through December. Prices vary with May July August and December showing notable values around 11.0 to 11.7 in the given columns.
Spot cotton steady or middling in several markets led by New York and Savannah with middling around 11.5 cents. Liverpool cables expect unchanged March and declines in other months. Futures closed barely steady with small declines from prior close. Sales totaled 1,000 bales with American imports none and 5,000 bales from the American sector.
Cotton prices for Liverpool market show May futures at 113% and 109% with 108 113% ranges, and July futures at 110% with 106 110% spreads.
In January 90,000 barrels of Augusta Kansas oil were marketed despite weak facilities while Doherty wells yield 3,500 barrels daily. El Dorado oil is top quality for Kansas. Augusta hosts 11 wells with 1,550 barrel flow, possible doubling with pressure. Plans push electric pumping and new storage tanks. Pipeline from Neodesha soon links to Augusta. Toledo sees industrial boom with 20,000 new workers anticipated. Willys-Overland expands to 1,000 cars daily. Denver gas and electric growth continues. Galveston sees record building, freight, and exports in 1915. Mississippi south shows revival.
Meridian area reports improved conditions with saw mills and knitting mills operating full time. Factories turn out linters. two fertilizer plants produce acid for war orders. rail shops improved except Mobile & Ohio plant. Cotton remains below peak but government agents aid farmers. Denver Gas & Electric notes marketed. call possible Oct 1. offer to dispose encouraged at best available price.
In spite of the best care mothers can give them this weather brings illness to many children. Mrs. T Nieurener of Eau Claire Wisconsin writes Oleys Honey and Tar cured her boy a severe attack of croup after other remedies had failed. It is a wonderful remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It stops lipp e coughs. H R Palmer and Sons.
A compilation of lodge notices including Williams Lodge No 15 O F meets Mondays at Oda Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O F No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council No 375 meets Saturdays in K of P Hall Clayton street. Other lodges listed with meeting nights and officers.
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