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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1916

Page

3

Britain buys vast wheat stocks in push to steady exchange

London reports Britain and allies have bought about 86 million dollars worth of wheat in Australia Argentina and Romania marking a major new reliance on government stockpiles. The move aims to stabilize the exchange rate and shows the war powers controlling the world wheat supply.

Associated Press London Great Britain Australia Argentine Romania United States England Canada Corn Exchange France Algeria Tunisia United Kingdom India Egypt The Cape New Zealand Italy Russia Japan Spain Portugal Rumania Greece Holland Switzerland Sweden Denmark Mexico Argentina Chile Uruguay Peru Persia Germany Austria Hungary Crotia Slavonia Bosnia and Hersgovina Bulgaria Serbia Belgium Dardanelles

Cardus proves life to a frail wife and mother in Ready

Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky recounts six months of illness and bed rest. She credits Cardus the woman’s tonic with restoring her health after multiple doctors failed. She reports regained strength, weight, and ability to work. Chattanooga Medicine Company advertises the treatment for women.

Laura Bratcher Cardus

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia Saturday

Forecast till 7 p m Saturday calls for fair weather in Athens and vicinity and partly cloudy conditions in Georgia. A disturbance over the upper St Lawrence valley brings cloudiness to the cotton belt but no expected precipitation in the region. Highs top near 60s in the north with some cities reporting strong winds. lows reach near zero to four degrees above in northern areas. General western U S fair with cold start in the Dakotas and Manitoba.

the Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia St. Lawrence Valley Lake Region Louisville Cotton Belt Toledo Pittsburg Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Dakotas Winnipeg Duluth Mississippi C. F. von Herrmann

Relief from Indigestion in Five Minutes with Papes Diapepsin

A pharmacist recommended Papes Diapepsin as a safe candy flavored remedy for sour stomach upset, heartburn, gas, and indigestion. The ad claims rapid relief in five minutes and promotes avoiding laxatives or liver pills by using the product now.

Optimistic Thought and Advice on Bowels and Constipation

The passage urges meditation on personal conduct and stresses daily bowel movements as essential. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to correct constipation after supper and notes they are for sale by all dealers.

Praise for Georgia lumber course praised in Syracuse address

Syracuse New York March 10 Secretary R S Kellogg of the National Lumber Manufacturers association commended the University of Georgia for its new lumber course. He urged scientific training for the industry noting forest conservation depends on well trained personnel and cited colleges expanding lumber education across America. He listed universities initiating practical lumber studies including Maine Wisconsin Montana Idaho Washington Oregon California Colorado Georgia Iowa Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

New York University of Georgia Syracuse N. Y College of Forestry Syracuse University R.S. Kellogg National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association America Mr. Kellogg Forest School Kellogg Wisconsin University Extension Division Maine Wisconsin Montana Idaho Washington Oregon California Colorado Georgia Iowa Pennsylvania Massachusetts

World YWCA notes global service amid war and growth

Miss Clarissa H. Spencer world secretary outlines YWCA work across nations. She cites Germany Britain France India China and Latin America as points of service with secretaries aiding women and girls, training local leaders and expanding international cooperation through national boards and foreign departments.

Clarissa H. Spencer Miss Spencer United States America Association i India China Great Britain France South America East Prussia Germany Spencer Panama Christian Work Latin America Young Women’s ‘Christian Association Elisa Carter Buenos Aires Carter Bate National Training School Foreign Department United States of America London Waldegrave National Board of National Board of Australasia British National Council Dominion Council of Canada Italy South Africa Cairo Asia Africa American Foreign Department Japan Straits Settlement Turkey Far East

Lumbermen Back Purchase of Eastern Forest Lands

Chicago March 10 The National Association of Lumber Manufacturers endorses extending the Weeks law to buy more land in the eastern mountains. The group supports acquisitions totaling 1,317,000 acres at 5.22 per acre across New Hampshire Virginia West Virginia Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia to protect watersheds and promote forestry.

Chicago Ill Tennessee South Carolina Georgia National Association of Lumber Manufacturers National Forest Reservation Commission White Mountains New Hampshire Appalachians Virginia West Virginia North Carolina

Court of Last Resort Endorses Chamberlain Remedy Across Crossroads Groceries

A historic court of last resort style endorsement declares Chamberlain's Cough Remedy favored in cross roads grocery shops nationwide. The ad-woven piece touts value and widespread sale through dealers. It ends with a direct sales pitch and a personal mail offer from Foley Co.

Cross Roads

Ada Schilling Pacific Coast trap champion leaves San Jose for Portland

San Jose star Ada Schilling, renowned Pacific Coast trap shooter and San Jose Blue Rock Club ace, relocates to Portland with her husband. Her 1918 interstate ranking placed her 13th of 8,400 shooters, averaging high scores despite light loads and demanding endurance. Her competitive legacy includes frequent perfect scores and steady club participation.

San Jose Cal Ada Schilling Pacific Coast Portland Ore Schilling Blue Rock Club America Indianapolis Frank Remey Anderson Ind

Against Colds and Indian Jewel Wealth Referenced

An article notes sleeping porches and cold sponge baths as mild anti cold aids, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for colds. It also reports wealth in India based on jewels, citing the Imperial Gazetteer and tales of priceless pearls, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds valued around five million dollars.

Chamberlain India Imperial Gazetteer of India

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Tired Women

In Merrill Maine Mia Frank P Wood reports relief from tiredness headaches and back pain after starting Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims strengthened kidneys improved action and reduced nervous tension with better sleep and calmer nerves.

Foley Mia Frank P. Wood Merrill Maine Wood

Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Rapid Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatic and neuralgic pains. It claims internal and external use for coughs and throat ailments and asserts deep penetration with quick results, urging customers to buy 25c or 50c bottles with refunds.

Ienaind Druggists

Athens Branch Trains Schedules Displayed

Southern Railway lists Athens branch train times for daily and Sunday service with departure and arrival listings. Information lines include contacts Paul Pinkerton and E Shelton for tickets and inquiries.

Southern Railway Athens Sun Paul Pinkerton E. Shelton

Train Schedule for Georgia Railroad

Eastern Time details show trains 60 52 66 61 60% and 67 with departure times 8 30 a m 4 00 p m 4 30 p m Sundays only and arrivals at 12 30 p m and 9 30 p m 12 m respectively with notes on exceptions not Sunday.

Georgia Railroad

Jamesville Midland By Schedule No 18 January 23 1916

Train No 2 leaves Athens 7 20 a m. Train No 4 leaves Athens 2 20 p m. Train No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 a m. Train No 4 arrives Athens 6 40 p m. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad Gainesville Northwestern and with Southern Railway north and south.

Jamesville Midland Athens Belmont Winder Monroe Georgia Railroad Gainesville Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Seaboard Air Line Train Departures Listed by Times

The Seaboard Air Line schedules show southbound and northbound departures. Southbound trains No 11 at 6:35 am No 17 at 7:19 am No 6 at 3 46 pm No 29 at 6 17 pm. Northbound No 30 at 4 10 40 am No 6 at 6 17 pm No 18 at 7 45 pm No 12 at 11 48 pm.

Seaboard Air Line

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