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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
6
The notice claims The Williams Treatment cures uric acid related ailments including rheumatism and kidney issues. It offers a free 50c bottle with name, address and 10c for distribution costs, mailed from East Hampton Connecticut. This ad promises home delivery by parcel post with no obligation.
A message from Dr. Lustrat appeals for funds to relief starving 900000 Northern France residents, noting over one third lack clothing for winter. Donors are urged to send subscriptions via the Athens Banner, with gratitude promised. the notice cites urgent needs and possible lifesaving impact. Also advertised are Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
The eighth census ginning report for 1915 states 10 643 783 bales ginned before January 1 with round bales included. Compared with prior years the data shows lower 1915 ginnings versus 1914 and 1913, and notes sea island and state breakdowns. An ad for Chamberlain's Tablets claims relief from constipation and indigestion.
The cotton market opened up 2 to 10 points on firmer cables with March at 12.65 and July 13.02. After a midday rally, prices eased as Liverpool and southern selling increased, with March around 12.55 to 12.57 and May near 12.70, while spot quotations showed mixed steady to quiet tones across cities.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for constipated children and even adults. It claims quick relief of bloated stomachs, sour bile, and undigested food, and urges asking for the genuine product made by California Fig Syrup Company. A testimonial from Mrs. Martha Wilcox praises a cough remedy, noting it broke a cold and cough in days.
A testimonial from O. J. Metcalf of Weatherly Me recounts recovering from a severe December cold after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad urges readers to ask others who have used it and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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