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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
6
A California reader from Conejo praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for family use, claiming it cures coughs, chest congestion, and helps prevent bronchitis pneumonia without opiates. The note urges timely treatment of colds to avoid serious respiratory illness.
Announcements from P. Cooley and W. O. Dean announce their candidacies for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. Cooley asks for votes and pledges duty if elected. Dean submits his candidacy subject to the action of the state Democratic Executive Committee and county committees.
John B. Gamble asks white citizens to reelect him as Solicitor General, citing full-time work in court and case prep, vowing to continue crime suppression, home security, and respect for court decrees if granted another term. He notes limited time for personal campaigning and asks for outside support.
An old advertisement touts GROVE S TASTeless T O N IC as invigorating for pale and sickly souls. The copy highlights quick relief and broad appeal for general toning and wellness.
Trustees authorize a four year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens starting fall 1916. Dr W M Burson will lead the department with Dr Lee M Roderick and another professor guiding the courses. A new veterinary building with modern equipment will be installed as part of the expansion to meet growing livestock demand.
Unity Lodge No. 129 S O O F of Watkinsville meets in Masonic hall for the first time in its new quarters. Officers for the year are installed, including W M Nicholson and N G Geo T Aiken, with two meetings monthly after the full moon.
The Northern circuit of Georgia will host a lively race for solicitor general of the circuit courts now held by Col. Thomas J. Brown of Elberton who announces for Congress. Candidates for Brown’s seat include J. F. L. Bond of Danielsville, Sam B. Swilling of Royston, and T. G. Dorough of Lavonia, with others possible before entries close.
T H Pierce a printer in Athens recounts chronic back pain and kidney troubles. After using Deans Kidney Pills he reports relief and says four boxes eased his back and aided kidney function. He notes family members also benefited and prices at 50 cents at dealers.
The Fifth Civil Service District in Atlanta announces January February and March 1916 exams for positions across federal agencies. Listings include Civil Engineer Radio Inspector Teacher Indian Service Designer of Marine Engines Hull Designer Assistant Metallurgist Investigator in Co operative Organization Deputy Shipping Commissioner Physical Metallurgist and more with salaries from $900 to $4 per diem and ages 18 to 50 plus.
Real estate work now occupies my time after selling my grocery business. I offer special personal attention to rentals and request continued business with the promise of my best service. Contact Gro. Collins at phone 244-3.
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington, North Carolina, reports relief from constipation and indigestion after using Chamberlains Tablets and says they are the best he has used. He adds his wife also benefited from indigestion relief. For sale by all dealers.
Fragmentary OCR lists prices such as 3.75 and 3.00 with unclear item names seers and le a in a dated sale context.
Ocean freight eases and strong December cotton consumption offset weak cables as New York and New Orleans traders saw modest gains and losses. March and May futures fluctuated around 12.40 to 12.70, while spot markets across major cities held steady to modestly lower readings amid industry rumors and renewed selling.
Chicago prices for wheat corn oats and meats show May and July futures with mixed closes. The Census Bureau reports December cotton consumption 554,725 bales, five month total 2,532,599, with on hand 1,857,663 bales and 5,191,188 in storage. imports 43,679. exports 58,319. spindles active 31,724,095.
A message from 2. J. Lustrat urges Athens residents to donate to aid 900000 starving in Northern France. He notes over one third lack clothing for winter and asks for any amount, promising French gratitude, with subscriptions to the undersigned or at the Athens Banner.
Mrs. Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York writes of eight year use noting the remedy broke up a hard cold in a few days and stopped the cough completely. She says she recommended it to friends and they spoke highly. For sale by all dealers. adv.
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