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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

7

Market Summary Cotton and Commodities Edge, Then Fell

New York cotton opened steady with July at 17.88 then eased to 17.76 amid scattered realising and light selling from New Orleans. Liverpool cables showed gains. spot prices in Athens and Atlanta were around 17.5 to 17.45 cents. Chicago wheat and corn futures opened higher but closed barely steady, with oats and pork futures also posted.

New York Associated Press New Orleans Liverpool Athens Atlanta Seeee Tees Naeee Sane Ee Wee Tees Reese

How to Check That Cold Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for cold symptoms with fever chills sneezing and sore throat. It claims pine balsam loosens phlegm clears bronchial tubes honey soothes throat and antiseptic qualities kill germs with relief for croup whooping cough and chronic bronchial affections. Druggists price 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Georgia Livestock Meet Draws National Breeder Officials

National breed associations send leaders to the Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association meeting in Athens January 15 16 17. Speakers include Wallace MacMonnies of the American Jersey Cattle Association and W M Caldwell of the American Guernsey Cattle Club with topics on Jerseys in the South old cows homes and other purebred topics. Georgia livestock figures W A Burns J T Anderson C J Hardman W H Peacock and B H Groover will also speak on farm loans and stockman interests as special railroad rates are announced.

Georgia Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association Athens Wallace MacMonnies New York American Jersey Cattle Association Jersey South Wm. H. Caldwell American Guernsey Cattle Club Battleboro A. Bishop W. M. McFadden Poland Record Association Chicago Or. J. Evans American W. A. Burns Commerce J. T. Anderson Martletta C. J. Hardman W. H. Peacock Cochran B. H. Groover Reidsville Georgia State, Horticultural Society Georgia Breeders’ Association

Stubborn Colds Promised Constitutional Remedy Ad

A Norfolk or Wickatunk New Jersey testimonial touts a remedy for weak lungs and persistent colds. The letter claims restored breath, weight, and work ability after using Vinols, highlighted by beef and cod liver peptones and other toning ingredients.

Vinci Victor Walden Wickatunk N. J R. Palmer & Sons Athens Georgia Adv

Sunday School Lesson Discussion Begins

Rev Dr Lynch of First Baptist will discuss the upcoming Sunday school lesson each Wednesday during prayer meeting hour. The six month series from the Gospel of John began Wednesday with many teachers in attendance.

Dr. Lynch First Baptist Church

Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints and Pain Relief

Advertisement describing Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. Claims quick penetration without rubbing, soothing warmth, stimulating blood flow, and a single application driving out pain. Promotes purchase at druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Last Resident Survivor of Famous Troupe Artillery Laid to Rest

The funeral of Mr. Tom Richards, last resident survivor of the famous Troupe Artillery, was held at Oconee Street Methodist Church with Rev. E. W. Jones officiating. Cobb J. DeLong Camp Confederate Veterans attended in a body, pallbearers named, and the interment occurred in Oconee Cemetery. R. A. Hemphill of Atlanta, visiting his mother, joined friends in paying respects.

Tom Richards E. W. Jones Oconee Street Methodist Cobb J .DeLong Richards Old Troupe Artillery Carlton Athens Peters Street Oconee Cemetery R. A. Hemphill Atlanta Old Company

Y. W. C. A Luncheons Aid College Visitors and City Fund

The Athens Y W C A serves daily luncheons to college visitors at the State Agricultural College. Ninety four luncheons were served Thursday with two hundred planned for today. Committees and chairwomen across multiple days and roles organize fundraising meals for the City Association, with Mrs A S Parker directing committees and several named ladies listed for roles and upcoming dates.

The State Agricultural College Athens Young Women's Christian Association

Hundred Million in Dividends From U. S. Mines in Past Year

The Geological Survey reports ten Arizona mines paid 34 million in dividends with Utah Montana Nevada and Idaho adding to over 100 million dollars in a single year. Copper leads the surge with near 2 billion pounds produced valued at over a billion dollars. Alaska and western states show record yields in cement oil coal and other metals.

Washington Arizona Utah Montana Nevada Idaho Geological Survey Lane United States Alaska

Golf as Ancient Savannah Game Revealed in 1811 Invitation

The Georgia Historical Society librarian William Harden found an 1811 Savannah Golf Club invitation, showing Savannah hosted golf long before other American communities. The Vanity Fair article highlights this 105 year old card uncovered among old society records, reshaping views of golf's origins in the United States.

William Harden The Georgia Historical Society Savannah America United States Vanity Fair Harden Savannah Golf Club Eliza Johnston

Savannahs First Golf Club Ball and the Johnston Connection

The search tracing Savannah's early golf scene reveals four Scottish merchants as club managers and Miss Eliza Johnston as a key social figure. The 1811 Columbian Museum note records a gathering at the Exchange and links Miss Johnston to James Morrison, married in 1812, while Savannah's golf claim predates later clubs in St Andrews and Shinnecock, challenging the idea of an American mythical period.

Savannah Vanity Fair Harden Columbian Museum Golf Club Eliza Johnston James Johnston Georgia Regiment of Georgia Volunteers Exchange Miss Johnston James Morrison J. Calg R. Mitchel Calg Planter’s Bank State of Georgia James Dickson Dickson John Caig St. Andrew's Golf Club Shinnecock Southampton

Sure Thing Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets

B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlain's Tablets are the best he has ever used for stomach and liver disorders and notes they are obtainable everywhere.

B. Wixon Farmers Mills N. Y

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