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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
4
A prominent Memphis druggist proposes a public health slogan to prevent sickness by addressing constipation. He endorses Rexall Orderlies as the best laxative tablet for all ages, noting their pleasant taste and effective relief.
Southern Railway announces Athens branch train times with daily departures at 8 20 a m and 1 00 p m plus 3 30 p m excluding Sundays and Sunday 3 15 p m, arrivals at 12 40 p m and 6 50 p m daily with Sunday 9 45 a m. Contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton for information and tickets.
The timetable lists trains No. 60 at 8:30 a.m., No. 52 at 4:00 p.m., and No. 66 at 4:30 p.m. on Sundays only. Arrivals include No. 61 at 12:30 p.m. daily except Sunday, No. 53 at 9:30 p.m., and No. 67 at 12:00 p.m. on Sundays only.
Timetable shows Athens departures and arrivals for trains 2 4 and 1 with times 7 20 am 2 20 pm 11 40 am and 6 40 pm. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and link with Georgia Railroad and Southern Railway north south for access to Gainesville and Northwestern stations.
The cross roads grocery store is described as the real court of last resort where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has faced many tests. The piece satirically notes that in the countryside buyers seek value and sellers must satisfy.
Dr. L. G. Hardman, candidate for governor, launched a week of South Georgia campaigning with a Boston speech advocating an illiteracy free educational system and depoliticized government. He touted law enforcement to curb crime, cited his record as proof of fitness, and outlined a busy itinerary through Camilla Folkston Bainbridge Colquitt and Clarkesville with a stop at Pavo.
The Weather Bureau report from Atlanta on March 8 forecasts fair conditions for Athens and Georgia on Thursday. A southeastward storm near the Virginia coast brings high winds and light precipitation across states bordering the Atlantic and into the Mississippi Valley region. Temperatures fall with 28 degrees expected at Athens and milder warmth in the northwest. Co. F. von Herrmann, Section Director.
Public notice-style advertisement urging regular bowel movements. Claims daily movement, recommends Cerlain's Tablets after meals, markets to general dealers. Contains standard sale line for the product.
The play On Trial returns to the Colonial with the original Chicago cast presented by Cohan Harris. The Nashville Banner lauds its gripping courtroom drama with Pauline Lord and Lee Baker delivering standout performances in a tale of murder, betrayal, and a dramatic jury reveal.
Changchun Manchuria Feb 10 British efforts to stop German access to soya beans attract attention to the world’s largest bean market. Before the war exports from China were valued at 25 to 40 million gold dollars annually. Soya beans, grown in Manchuria, are shipped via Harbin to Vladivostok or through Mukden to Dairen, with German control feared for supplying rations, cattle feed, and explosives.
The Georgia Teachers Association will convene in Macon from April 20 to 22 for the fifty first annual meeting. About one thousand teachers principals and superintendents are expected to attend with noted educators from outside the state. Topics include rural schools prompt payment compulsory education and adult illiteracy. The event promises a strong program and inspirational speakers.
Washington reports a federal quarantine bans living sugar cane canes cuttings or parts from Hawaii Porto Rico Cuba and all other foreign countries regardless of use for analysis exhibition or propagation. The measure aims to keep out serious insect and fungous enemies and will be strictly enforced.
Tokichiro Ito presents two ancient biwa like instruments to the Emperor and Empress marking the Year of the Dragon. Purified with Shinto rites, the maker used cryptomeria and Ichiiboku yew wood believed to hold shrine rank. The gift aims to banish evil spirits and symbolize lasting imperial longevity.
Jules Bois, the French government representative who recently toured the United States, prepares a longer mission to discuss agriculture commerce public instruction and the fine arts. He aims to strengthen Franco American ties and promote French culture in America and plans to study commercial avenues in New York and other cities.
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