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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
3
A dramatic monologue presents the speaker as the Magdalene reborn by Christ. She recalls Jesus forgiving sin, charging her to bear witness through ages, and to urge mercy while civilizations fade, ending with a farewell as the Master calls.
Ohio joins Georgia and other states in new claims over the estate of the late Colonel James M Smith. Hamilton Douglas Jr says his firm represents parties asserting Thomas T Smith and a wife from Ohio as James M Smith's parents. He notes surviving relatives are spread across several states and claims have not yet been filed for lack of evidence.
Clara Joel headlines two Colonial Theatre shows matinee and evening performances of The Eternal Magdalene with Haughey's Orchestra. The review praises its finish, staging, and Miss Joel's acclaimed reputation, urging patron support for both matinee and night showings.
The government asks consuls to count Chinese children abroad who graduated from universities colleges and technical schools to register them for potential government appointments. A statement notes high demand for foreign educated Chinese and civil service exams will be held.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tadbléta with bold instructions about bowel movements and daily regularity. It urges readers to buy from dealers and claims rapid correction of constipation. The tone mimics government position language but is an inferior health ad.
The New York cotton market opened steady with Liverpool steady but overall nervousness and narrow fluctuations. May May 11.49 July 11.60 October 11.88 with scattered Wall Street selling and some New Orleans selling reflecting easy market conditions, rallies limited and trading quiet at midday.
The market shows various months with prices around 11.4 to 12.0 cents per pound. Trade activity appears uneven as futures edge up and down amid shifting demand cues and light volume.
The Spot Cotton Market listing shows steady to quiet trading across major cities with New Orleans at 11.13c and other centers like New York 11.60c and Philadelphia 11.5c. Regional quotes include Athens 11.4c, Savannah 11.50c, Houston 11.55c, and Dallas 11.20c with varying months and futures notes in the prior table.
Chicago quotations show May and July futures for wheat corn oats and pork ribs with various price points. A health ad notes Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York found relief from biliousness and sick headaches using Chamberlain's Tablets available from dealers.
Liverpool cables were due 2.5 to 4 points higher in New York trading on March 3 with open steady to 6 points stronger. By noon, the market showed a quiet net advance of 2.5 to 3 points. spot cotton demanded moderately with a 9 point gain for middling. Sales reached 7,844 bales with 7,000 bales sold for imports, while futures remained up from the previous close.
London reports the death of Lewanika sixty now a longtime ruler over Barotse territory along the Upper Zambezi. He allied with Cecil Rhodes in 1890 and his realm was administered under the British flag. The piece notes his legendary lineage and graves as pilgrimage sites. A separate weather note warns March illnesses and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
A series of political notices announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit in Monroe Georgia and endorsements for reelection. The messages urge white citizens to support ongoing law enforcement, court readiness, and continued public service, with references to duties, time commitment, and prior terms. Thomas J. Brown seeks Congress in the same vein under Democratic committees.
NAT D ARNOLD declares candidacy for the Georgia 30th senatorial district seat subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability, dated February 12 1916.
A fragmented notice announces a self declared run for senator from the 20th district. The text shows garbled phrases and party references but clearly signals a candidacy declaration. Further readable details are unavailable.
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