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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
6
A local reader recounts relief from weakness, headaches, and bed rest after using Cardui from Chattanooga Medicine Co. The ad claims the tonic strengthens nerves and the worn-out system, aiding tired women and urging purchase at druggists with a mailed booklet offer.
The timetable shows No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 am No 4 leaves Athens at 2 30 pm No 1 arrives Athens at 11 25 am and No 3 arrives Athens at 6 35 pm Connections occur at Belmon for Winder and Monroe with the George Railroad for all points and at Gaines villa for Gainesville Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south.
Southern Railway Athens Branch lists daily departures at 8:20am and 1:00pm with Sunday and weekday variations. Arrivals show 12:40pm and 6:50pm for All Points, plus a 9:45am weekday service. Information contacts include A L Pinkerton and E Shelton with phone numbers.
A summary of new measures in the Georgia Senate and House includes plans to establish a Alexander H. Stephens Institute in Crawfordville, authorize female deputy clerks, hire factory inspectors for child labor enforcement, shorten lunacy notice, and extend leave for inmates. House actions include garnishment law changes, expanded printing powers, unpaid tax repeal, school for the deaf funding, and rail transport exemptions for undertakers. House resolutions seek deficit borrowing authority and general bill printing.
Remedy urged for family use especially in summer. Proclaimed as thoroughly reliable and widely sold by all dealers. Endorsed by users and recommended for quick relief from stomach ailments.
Provisional program announced for the Northeast Georgia convention to be held in Jefferson July 20 21. Schedule lists morning talks by J C Turner B D Porter and others on mission topics and home mission enterprise. Evening sessions feature speakers from Atlanta Clarkesville Athens and Danville with talks on mountain work and evangelism. Moving pictures of foreign scenes will be shown with international topics highlighted.
Fort Lamar hosts a homecoming on July 4 inviting natives and former residents from Atlanta Athens Comer Commerce Royston Elberton and other towns. Attendees will hear speeches by old Fort Lamar friends and bring well filled baskets. Program to be announced on the grounds.
Tired aching muscles from hard work are eased by Sloan's Liniment. A grateful user says nothing else helped like Sloan's Liniment. The ad praises its counter irritant effects, cleanliness, and penetration without rubbing, with a 25c price and a note to get a bottle today.
News of the Markets notes varied cotton middling prices across cities including Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Houston Savannah Norfolk Augusta Baltimore Memphis Charleston and others with quotes ranging from 8 50 to 9 25 cents per pound and steady to quiet market tones.
Emphasizes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ordinary injuries and infections. Warns that even small cuts can cause blood poisoning and recommends the antiseptic salve to protect, heal, and prevent complications. Promotes a 2-ounce box for 25 cents from a druggist.
Notice from City Marshal B. F. Woods states the second installment of city taxes is due July 15 to July 31. Failure to pay within the period may lead to an execution for the total tax and costs.
Local water company announces readiness to supply every Athens family with pure water. Emphasizes safety and quality, urges trust in physician recommendations, mentions available phone numbers 504 and 95 and offerings Bowden lithia water.
The firm Holden Shackelford Meadow dissolves by mutual consent. Partners Horace M. Holden Frank C. Shackelford and W K Meadow will remain in their current offices in the Southern Mutual Building for the present.
Notice states Frank C. Shackelford and W. K. Meadow form a legal partnership for practice of law with offices at 712 713 Southern Mutual Building. F. C. Shackelford signs pact.
Advertisement describing bilious attacks with liver failure and digestive distress. Claims Chamberlain's Tablets tone the liver clean the stomach and cure symptoms. States price a quarter and availability through all dealers.
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