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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
5
In Chicago on June 18 reports show harvest region weakness in wheat but activity from export sales. Prices varied with hedging easing and feeding demand hints, while corn held steady amid light offerings and later slipped on domestic crop prospects. Oats remained firm as shorts influenced trading.
Liverpool cotton market opened steady with old crop down slightly and new crop up. By noon prices held firm with spots modestly higher. middling at 7.76 cents, 6,000 bales sold, 5,500 American, receipts 18,000 bales.
In New York on June 18 the cotton market opened with selling spurred by favorable weather forecasts. Active months declined 2 to 5 points before leading spot interests bought July, pulling it near yesterday’s close. Near positions remained firm, supporting new crop months as forecasts called for fair weather in the west and showers in the east.
The Department of Agriculture estimated a 13 percent drop in Louisiana cotton acreage this season, yet favorable weather spurred liberal offerings. Opening prices rose 3 to 5 points, July up 4, then fell with the list. By midmorning the market was 5 to 11 points down, with a rebound to 1 to 4 points down at noon.
The bulletin forecasts unsettled weather in Atlanta through Friday with possible showers. It notes a broad low-pressure area over central Alabama and Mississippi, bringing cloudy, rainy conditions to the cotton belt and hints at improving drought in the eastern cotton belt while rainfall remains light west of the Mississippi. Temperatures stay generally moderate with warming expected Friday afternoon.
An advertised medical treatment named Mrs. Osgoods Wonder claims to remove all traces of hair by creeping to the root. The maker promises it injures no skin or complexion and offers a Money-Back guarantee at H. R. Palmer & Son's and other stores, making the cost-free if it fails.
Round trip weekend fares from Athens GA to all Gainesville Midland stations include Cleveland GA 2.73 dollars and Nacoochee Helen North Helen GA 3.18 dollars. Two trains daily. Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays with Monday cutoff. Local hacks meet trains at Cleveland and Nacoochee venues. Traffic manager W B Veazey notes a delightful weekend outing.
Industrial Index highlights rapid Southeast education growth with new or planned school buildings in Alabama Georgia and Florida. Notable projects include Jefferson County High School 50000 and Clanton 18000 in Alabama plus 70000 in Thomasville Georgia for school construction and Lake Worth Florida site plans. Several municipalities vote bonds and contracts awarded for school and public works with multiple cities expanding facilities and industry.
Fire insurance office located over the Athens Savings Bank Building is reported in a brief news item. No injuries noted. building access restricted as investigators assess smoke and damage. Authorities name safety checks and potential reconstruction timelines.
A persuasive pamphlet urges passage of the Falls public health bill to empower the State Board of Health, appoints competent physicians, and create county health boards. It argues current gaps allow disease spread and calls on readers to lobby legislators for summer session approval. The piece also includes an antiseptic eczema ad featuring Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with a customer testimony.
A series of notices from Georgia figures announce democratic primary bids for the state legislature, Clarke County positions, and the state treasurer race. Names include Samuel J. Tribble AS J Stovall O H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes L C Brown H H Gordon H J Rowe and officials urging voter support in upcoming elections.
American League results include Chicago 0 Boston 4 Detroit 4 Washington 2 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 5. Cleveland New York rain. National League Philadelphia 12 Chicago 4 New York 3 Pittsburgh 4 Boston 5 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 4. Federal League Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 2 Kansas City 2 Baltimore 0 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 6 Indianapolis 5 Buffalo 3. Southern League New Orleans 2 Birmingham 9 Chattanooga 2 Memphis 6 other gates postponed rain. South Atlantic Charleston 1 Augusta 2 Savannah 3 Columbia 5 other games postponed rain.
Local advertisement cites W A Lockhard of Homer City New York claiming relief after using Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism in arms and shoulders. The pitch asserts a full cure after one bottle and notes availability from all dealers.
Bladder irritations, kidney troubles, dull headaches, weariness, pain in back and sides all signal kidneys needing toning and regaining regular action. Foley Kidney Pills will do it surely and quickly, giving good health, freedom from pain, return of appetite, and sound sleep. Try them. H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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