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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
6
The new automobile and motorcycle tax law requires the county sheriff to issue warrants and prosecute owners who do not pay by March 1. Tax rates are $2 for motorcycles, $3 for automobiles 25 hp and under, $4 for automobiles 40 hp and under, and $5 for higher horsepower. If the sheriff fails, the secretary of state may hire an inspector at $4 per day to perform the task.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve constipation, restore appetite, and promote playful health, urging mothers to check for a coated tongue and buy a 50-cent bottle from a listed maker, warning against counterfeit syrups.
Lavonia Georgia January 19 The Lavonia post master reports an unusual request for a marriage license a colored man asked for the license at the window but was told he must travel to Carnesville for proper authority to wed the girl of his choice He left with a determined spirit to obtain the needed papers.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds. It claims the formula uses Pine Tar and balsams with laxatives to kill germs soothe the throat and heal mucous membranes. It emphasizes 45 years of use as a guarantee of satisfaction.
Clarence O. McDorman of the Dorsey Furniture Company passed the state embalmer examination in Atlanta and earned a full license. His achievement adds a fourth licensed embalmer to the Dorsey Company roster.
Last December I had a very severe cold and was nearly down sick in bed I bought two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and it was only a few days until I was completely restored to health C J Metcalf Weatherly Mo recommends the remedy Ask any one who has used it For sale by all dealers adv
September Morn comes to the Colonial Friday evening with a large cast of artists including a chorus of pretty girls. The production features Carl George in a leading role and a strong musical comedy company noted for lively singing and dancing.
News of the Markets reports a morning drop in cotton prices with March at 12.41 May 12.63 October 12.73 as Liverpool linked sellers hedged south purchases. Wall Street liquidation and quiet general business tempered gains though late rallies 3 to 4 points from lows occurred.
Spot cotton across cities remains steadier with New York and Liverpool quiet, while futures close weak. Prices for January to December contracts show narrow gains early, then slight declines as cables shift. demand remains moderate with American sales dominating.
An advertisement touts Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant as the best home remedy for bronchial coughs croup and colds. It claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee, offering 128 teaspoons for 50 cents when prepared with sugar and water, contrasting with pricier ready made medicines.
A compact table shows quotations for wheat oats pork lard and ribs with figures for May July and Jan contracts. Notable entries include wheat near 132 131 percent ranges and pork around 19 to 20 dollars with various May and July positions.
An advertisement promoting Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for sour stomach gas heartburn and indigestion. Claims relief within five minutes and full digestion of meals with a fifty cent case suitable for the whole family.
Mr. B. C. Payne secretary of the local Coca Cola Bottling Company attended the state convention of Coca Cola bottlers in Atlanta. Mr. L. C. Brown, the works general manager, is away on an extended fishing and hunting trip along the Florida coast. January's slowing up notes.
E. F. Bond of Greenburg & Bond was elected president of the State Board of Embalmers at the biennial meeting in Atlanta. W. E. Platt was chosen secretary and treasurer. Examinations were held with twenty white and four colored examinees. list of passing white candidates includes Jones Augusta Shackelford Rutledge Ross Union Point Hill Montezuma Lyons Pendergrass Cooper Atlanta King Griffin Settle Norcross McDorman Athens Hosea Toccoa.
The junior division basketball league opened at the Y M C A gym yesterday at 3 30 pm with first teams in action. Lanier beat Moore 22 20 on a late winning shot by Murray, while Head defeated Bullard 18 0. Attendance marks begin next Tuesday, with a two week sprint toward a full schedule and volleyball to follow.
Mr W A Payne a McGregor Company salesman was leaving Albert Davison's automobile Tuesday night when he fell to the pavement and severely injured the right shoulder. He resumed work the next day with the arm in a sling and described as improving.
A prominent Atlanta druggist cites neglect of minor conditions as wrecking healthy growth and links it to constipation. He promotes Rexall Orderlies as a preventive laxative, offering trial size at 10 cents and noting exclusive selling rights through H. R. Palmer & Sons Rexall Store.
Gainesville Midland schedule for January 23 1916 shows Train No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 p m Train No 4 leaves Athens at 2 20 p m Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 40 a m Train No 4 arrives Athens at 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monros end intermediate points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
Mrs Martha Wilcox of Gowanda New York says Chamberlain s Cough Remedy cured her severe cold and persistent coughing in a few days after eight years of use. She reports recommending it to friends who praise its effectiveness. For sale by all dealers.
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