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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
7
Beginning January 11 1916 the up town cars will run without a conductor during 6 15 am to 8 15 am and 8 15 pm to midnight Passengers enter at the front with signs over the doors The motorman will stop at the front step near the street or crossing The change aims to offset revenue declines caused by more automobile use Co D Flanigen vice president and general manager urges patron cooperation
P Cooley announces his candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit and asks for votes and support. The notice states candidacy is subject to the action of the state Democratic executive committee and county committees, Monroe Ga.
John B. Gamble appeals to white citizens of the Western Circuit for a second term, praising his law enforcement record and commitment to crime suppression, home and property protection, and adherence to court decrees. He notes the need to stay in court long hours and asks supporters to back him from the outside as he serves from the inside.
The Clarke County Medical Society meets this evening at city hall council chamber with a government themed program on Influenza. Papers will be read by Dr. J. C. McKinney Dr. D. H. DeuPree and Dr. H. I. Reynolds as part of the regular monthly session.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast harmless remedy for indigestion and related stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief from sour gas acid reflux and undigested food discomfort with a fifty cent package available at drug stores.
Work has begun on the Commerce Overall Factory in Commerce Georgia with completion and machinery installation expected by February 1 to February 15. The plant is financed and run entirely by local capital and prominent local business leaders.
Athens resident Mrs. M. Williams reports three years of kidney trouble with backache and night pain, saying Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons' Drug Store relieved symptoms and prevented recurrence. The ad cites a 50 cent price and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A letter from State Council Secretary Lovelass of Atlanta says he will visit Athens to oversee the field as a lodge of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics is likely to be established. The Juniors are a secret fraternity with a ritual similar to the Odd Fellows and are not a labor union or an insurance organization.
The Four County Fair Association held its annual meeting in Sommerce on January 12 with full stockholder attendance. Officers were read and adopted. a 20 percent dividend was declared and to be paid to stockholders. Officers named: President W L Williamson, Secretary J F Shannon, Treasurer C J Hood. Directors for 1915, re-elected for 1916, are Jackson Banks Madison and Franklin counties leading businessmen and planters.
Advert for Parisian Sage claims to cure chronic dandruff by treating its causes. It urges readers to rub the product into the scalp, promising disappearance of dandruff, cessation of hair loss, and improved hair health, with endorsements from local druggists.
Tabulations of January 1 returns show Clarke county ginned 11.84 bales of cotton for the 1915 crop prior to January 1, 1916, with 12588 bales ginned before January 1, 1905.
Mrs Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York reports she used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy eight years ago to break a hard cold in a few days and end a lingering cough. She says she advised friends who also praised the medicine. For sale by all dealers adv.
Atlanta January 12 The Statesboro News notes that under Governor Slaton’s 1913 law a voter remains registered forever if tax payments are kept current. Those registered in the last two years who pay last year’s taxes on time will not sign a new oath to vote in 1916. The reform, a Slaton administration measure, aims to simplify the 1916 elections with about ninety percent already on the permanent list.
A 1900s style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for a sick child with signs of constipation. It claims the gentle liver and bowel cleansing brings quick relief, calling it a harmless fruit laxative for all ages and promising easy, lasting recovery when purchased as a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Co.
Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M holds regular communications at 3 30 PM on Thursday January 13 1916. By order of J H McKinnon WM M O G Quinn Secretary.
Mione, a dyspepsia remedy, sells rapidly through H R Palmer & Sons. Bankers ministers and lawyers favor its tablet form sold in a metal pocket box with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Commissioner W G Cornett and Revisor T W Reed drew a Traverse Jury for the February 7 1916 term. Names include David M Dickson Austin J W Benson Athens Chas B Hargrove Crawford Monroe C Dearing Athens and others from Athens Danielsville Madison Winder Comer Jefferson Jefferson Elberton Watkinsville and additional towns.
The Elberton Star prints Col Thos J Browns formal announcement for Congress from the Eighth district. Known as city court solicitor and solicitor general for twelve counties, Brown is described as faithful, capable, dependable, and worthy of voter support as he begins his campaign with broad local backing.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cold remedy. It promises to kill and expel germs, soothe the throat, heal mucous membranes, and cure colds by avoiding exposure and using Pine Tar healing balsams.
Announcement from the Agricultural Club at the University states Dr Andrew M Soule will address the club in the chapel at the Agricultural Hall on Friday night January 21 1916. The program committee invites farmers in the short course and the public to attend.
To Cure Children's Colds. Keep child dry and comfortable and give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It soothes and antiseptic, raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. First dose relief. continued care avoids serious illness. Get a bottle today 26 cents at druggists.
The Industrial Index notes a surge in Southeast prosperity with confidence, numerous new firms formed this week totaling 505 414 dollars in capital, extensive construction plans across Alabama Florida Georgia and Mississippi, and planned industrial plant expansions including mills canneries creameries and a steel plant.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure catarrh. It claims the remedy works constitutionally, targets the blood and mucous surfaces, and builds up the patient’s constitution. Promises testimonials and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as distributors.
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