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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

6

Cotton Market Sways in New York and Liverpool Trading

Reports show hedged cotton sale of 1,700 bales to southern mills moderating buying as prices edged around the prior close. New York futures opened steady with a rise of 2 points, then slipped 1 to 3 points before stabilizing near 16.50 for May and 15.90 for October. Liverpool expected higher on Octopus positions, with overall market barely steady at midday and futures closing 1 point off.

Southern Mills New York Associated Press Washington Liverpool Belt Cece Cove Slves Craw Seas Sey

New Orleans Cotton Prices Fall Amid Political Tensions

In New Orleans on March 1, selling in early trading pushed cotton prices down as political tensions weighed on markets. The active months declined by 11 to 15 points in the first half hour, with rains in Texas aiding some price support. Wheat, corn, oats, and pork futures show varied quotes across May, July, and Sept contracts, reflecting a mixed grain and meat market.

New Orleans Texas

Market Prices for Lard and Ribs in May and July

LARD May. July. RIBS May. . Prices listed range from 16.90 to 18.55 with multiple readings across May and July. No additional context or units provided.

Weather Outlook For Atlanta And Southeast

United States weather forecast through Friday evening notes mostly partly cloudy conditions in Athens and Georgia. The storm south of Texas holds position with rain in the cotton belt and colder weather in the Carolinas. Reports show rain in Tennessee and Texas rain with thunderstorms in southern states. Ohio valley and lake region expect fair skies with below freezing temperatures, while the far north records extreme cold including Duluth eight below and Sault Ste. Marie ten below.

Banner Atlanta United States Bureau Athens Vicinity Georgia Texas Cotton Belt High Carolina Tennessee Ohio Valley Lake Region Mississippi Valley Duluth Sault Ste. Marie

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Liver Tonic

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel. It claims it starts the liver and cleans bowels without griping, salivation, or sickness and suits adults and children alike.

Dodson

Revival speaker to headline Sunday men’s meeting at Strand

Sunday at 3 30 the Strand Theater hosts the Men’s Meeting with Rev Thos E McCutcheon of Atlanta delivering The Greatest Need and the Greatest Sins of the Age. The Male Chorus provides music as Athens invites restive listeners to hear a strong Baptist voice.

Atlanta Athens Strand Theater Griffeth Thos. E. McCutcheon Bethabara J. Y. Carithera McCutcheon Georgia Henry

Spring Colds Warn Against Sudden Temperature Changes

Advert warns that sudden temperature shifts and damp underwear bring spring colds with headache sore throat and general cold symptoms. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery as relief and urges continued use until the cold is gone, noting half cured colds are dangerous.

Dr. King

Sudden Spring Colds Warn of Refreshing Weather Switch

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised to head off new colds and heal irritated throat tissues during spring's weather shifts. The soothing balsams are said to relieve sore throats and start treatment at once, with a 26 cent bottle available at druggists and a formula on the bottle.

Neas

Death of Frank B. Enslow Prompts Bar Memorial in Cabell

Obituary notice from Huntington W V reports the death of Frank Bliss Enslow longtime Cabell County Bar Association member. The Cabell County Bar plans a public memorial gathering at a special meeting and funeral attendance in a body. The officers and bar members laud his energy leadership and influence on young lawyers while arranging a memorial program and docket presentation.

Frank B. Enslow Huntington W. Va Charles W. Baldwin Cabell County Bar Association Cabell County Courts George S. Wallace la Grippe Cabell County Bar Association Frederick Hotel John T. Graham W. K. Cowden E. Williams George J. McComas Rufus Switzer Herbert Fitzpatrick Thomas R. Shepherd Thomas W. Taylor Association Criminal Court Circuit Court Enslow Wallace Frank Bliss Enslow Charleston Frank Enslow Henry Simms West Virginia

Notable obituary notes honor a veteran advocate

Associates recall the lawyer as a man of energy and code who died peacefully at the hour of passing. Friends and family mourn a life dedicated to defense of his principles as colleagues reflect on the impact of the president's address. The room shares sudden, solemn sympathy.

Mr. Enslow

When to Take Chamberlains Tablets

When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere.

Money to Loan on Farm Lands and City Real Estate

M Stern offers money to loan on farm lands and city real estate.

M. Stern

Mack Sees Thrasher As Future Star In Atlanta Prospect

Philadelphia paper details Connie Mack’s high regard for Frank Thrasher, the young outfielder. Mack has repeatedly sent Wilbur Davis Cy Perkins Rube Breesler Tom Sheehan and Hal Cable to Atlanta to secure and honor an option on Thrasher. He keeps testing the recruit with trades and trials.

Wilbur Davis Cy Perkins Bressler Sheehan Cable Philadelphia Frank Thrasher Connie Mack Athletics Atlanta Mack Cy Parkins Thrasher

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