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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

4

Woman Overcame Illness With Pinkham Remedy and Built a New Life

Richmond Indiana woman Mrs M O Johnston shares how two years of weakness from age improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She regained strength, moved to a new home, did garden and construction work, and raised chickens. Also promoted Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds with pine balsams and laxative ingredients.

Richmond Ind Lydia E. Pinkham Dr. King

South Bound and North Bound Rail Departures Listed

Train schedule notes Seaboard Air Line services with south bound departures at 6:02 am 7:10 am 3:40 pm and 6:18 pm and north bound departures at 7:45 am 11:45 pm.

Seaboard Air Line South Bound

Georgia Railroad Schedule Effective Sept 8 1916

Eastern Time timetable for Athens trains includes No 60 leaving at 8 35 am daily except Sunday No 62 at 4 pm daily except Sunday No 64 only Sundays at 4 30 pm No 61 arriving 12 59 pm daily except Sunday No 53 arriving 9 30 pm daily No 65 arriving 12 30 pm Sundays only.

Georgia Railroad Athens Traian

Gainesville Midland By. Schedule Timetable No 19

Gainesville Midland timetable dated January 23 2016 lists Train No 2 departing Athens 7 20 a m Train No 4 departing Athens 2 20 p m Train No 1 arriving Athens 11 40 p m Train No 4 arriving Athens 6 40 9 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern and Southern Railway connections.

Macon Madison Georgia Railroad Appalachee Oriene County Monroe B. R. Bloodworth Gainesville Athens Belmont Winder Poiate Georgis Railroad Ell Pointe Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Athens Benches Trains Schedules From Southern Railway

Southern Railway timetable lists daily departures at 8 30 a m 1 00 p m 3 16 p m 3 30 p m with arrivals at 12 40 p m 6 60 p m and 9 45 a m on Sundays. Information provided by BH B Williams and BEB Shelton with contact numbers.

Dally Sun B. Williams Beb Shelton Ticket Agi

Universal training urged as solution to national defense

New York January 9 The committee on national defense reports universal military training is essential with dual federal state control deemed unsound The findings show economic strain on guardsmen families and employer burden while military leaders warn the guard cannot be trusted for defense The panel cites War Department data and surveys from 431 employers and 369 guardsmen to support its conclusion

Associated Press New York Committee On National Defence Aso Congress Willard Straight American Consultar Service Cleveland H. Dodge William H. Dykman George W. Perkins Alfred E. Smith Alexander M. White John Mitchell War Department National Guard Mexican New York State Secretary of War

Campaign letter to voters in the Eighth District

A candidate explains limited time to meet twenty five thousand voters across thirteen counties and states issues cannot be discussed directly, so he provides statements to the district press.

Platform Pledge Urges Voters to Seek Clear Stand

A speaker says their mailed platform shows where they stand and accuses three candidates of lacking platforms. The speaker asks if voters will support a candidate who does not clearly pledge positions on vital national issues and questions where the Congressman will stand on these matters.

The Call for a Runner Not a Platform Candidate

The text urges voters to judge candidates by past actions not shifting platforms. It warns against bandwagon riders who change with public opinion and abandon supporters when unpopular. It favors backing a runner who has an independent record.

Short and Long Terms in Electing a Representative

The piece argues for electing one man to the short term and another to the long term to gain immediate experience and quicker influence. It notes the need for experienced Democrats to organize the House and secure strong committee assignments as the next Congress forms amid a balance of power with Socialists and Independents.

Sayal Congress

New York Guardsmen Demand Equal Training Burden

Report notes 2400 New York guardsmen objected not to rough life but to unequal treatment under a national training scheme. It cites delays in equipment supply and insufficient peace strength gear across guard units, despite New York’s relatively better equipment.

New York National Guard

Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints Relief

Advertisement claiming Sloan's Liniment quickly penetrates to ease rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. It soothes, warms sore areas, stimulates blood flow, and supposedly cleans skin without staining or clogging pores. Sold by the druggist for 26 cents.

Sloan

Congressional Candidate Explains Short and Long Term Run

The speaker argues for running for the unexpired term while also seeking the full term. He notes new members join committees later, and stresses rank and influence. Several rivals hold other offices and fear losing current positions, preferring the long term to avoid immediate service.

Judges Break Contracts Over Salary Demands in Circuit Elections

The piece discusses Judges Brand and Park who were elected to judgeships and signed contracts with the people. Brand, initially paid 250 per month, sought a raise to 5000 per year in November. Both judges, while keeping their current pay, are attempting to nullify the contracts they made with the electorate.

Brand Park Fice

Endorsement Effort for Q L Williford in Georgia Race

Georgia Morgan County residents urge voters in the Eighth District to back Q L Williford for Congress. Officials and citizens condemn judges' political activity while serving and warn of conflicts if judges run for Congress or other offices.

Georgia Morgan County Eighth Congressional District Q. L. Williford K. S. Anderson A. H. Winter C. H. Baldwin A. G. Foster C. S. Baldwin A. C. Zachry E. S. Bird T. N. Lanier

Tennis Weighs Amateur Status Over Commercialism

New York on January 9 reports President George T. Adee urges U S National Lawn Tennis Association delegates to define an absolute amateur standard at the February 9 meeting. Four major sports bodies have adopted strict amateur limits, and tennis aims to avoid professional contamination and preserve principles.

Associated Press New York George T. Adee United States National Lawn Tennis Association Adee United States The Amateur Athletic Union Intercollegiate Amateur Athlltic Association of America National Collegiate Athletic Association United States Golf Association Tennis Association

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Declared Most Effectual

A testimonial from J R Moore of Lost Valley Georgia credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing a persistent hacking cough and colds. The note states that after taking the remedy the cough always disappears and that it is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain J. R. Moore Lost Valley

Judge Hammond Presides in Place of Judge Park in Baldwin Court

Milledgeville Ga Jan 9 spring term Baldwin superior court convened Judge Hammond of Augusta in place of Judge J B Park a congress candidate. Doyle Campbell Monticello succeeds Joseph E Pottle as solicitor general attends to state cases. Hammond aims to expedite court business with a brief grand jury charge.

Milledgeville Baldwin Superior Court Judge Hammond Augusta J. B. Park Congress Tribble Doyle Campbell Monticello Joseph E. Pottle Hammond

Baldwin County Court House Delivery Time

A delivery occurred at Baldwin County Court House with the event lasting under one minute.

Baldwin County Court House

How to Check That Cold and Cure It Quickly

An old cold remedy ad claims Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey stops sneezes and sniffles. It says pine balaam loosens phlegm and clears bronchial tubes while honey soothes a sore throat. The antiseptic qualities kill germs and relieve congestion, with quick relief for croup and whooping cough. At all druggists 25c.

Dr. Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Committee OF National Ddefense Conressman W. P. Bearden E. C. Ponder P. H. McWhorter B. H. Malcom R. W. Shepherd M. F. Brooks City of W. G. Thompson W. H. Kimbrough T. J. Bethea L. J. Lawrence C. E. Elder Atlee Julian B. McCurry
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