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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
2
The Athens Banner announces subscription rates by year half year and week with cash in advance and delivery complaint procedures. It warns carriers cannot collect payments and urges readers to report late or missing delivery to the business office.
The article reports a dispute between President Roosevelt and Senator Tillman over the railroad rate bill. Tillman asserts he will act without presidential dictation, stating the president has done his part and the matter now rests with him. The piece highlights Tillman as the sole driver of the bill’s passage.
Leaders in South Victor show varied support for a South Victor president with newspaper editors backing a Sequernian nominee. The piece notes strong opinions in the press and mentions figures like Wilson and Roosevelt, while endorsements in Harper's Weekly appear to lean toward the democratic candidate. It also references local political dynamics and upcoming campaign developments.
Patent remedy Cheney's Expectorant advertised to relieve coughs colds lagrippe and croup. Sold for 25 cents a bottle at all drug stores.
Cough remedy claim Cham berlain's will cure a cold and prevent pneumonia. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Market notes from Athens and New York show volume in futures with mixed signals across wheat corn oats beef and pork. Trading ranges hint at shifting demand as March prices hint at potential changes in supply and demand dynamics for key grains and livestock.
The Cotton Letter notes a slowed market after recent daily cancellations but hints at improving sentiment. It cites a difficult night of trade, long contracts, and price stabilization with a six to ten point recovery followed by cautious optimism. Weather remains a key factor for the next seventy five days, influencing successful operations on both market sides.
The market saw intraday volatility as bears feared a weather driven lift in cotton prices while bulls anticipated a late advance. Traders cited overnight scacing, demand signals, and fears of heavy selling pressure as the Liverpool market absorbed mixed cues from the cotton belt. XR Siedenburg & Co.
The text asserts the moon has an atmosphere and supports life but not humans, while promoting Electric Bitters as a universal tonic and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds. It pairs pseudo science with medicinal ads from W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons, touting cures and prices.
Clarke county announces several candidates for re election and local offices in the upcoming Democratic primary. Names include John W. Wier M. D Browning Elmer J Crawford H H Linton J H Dorsey E I Smith J A Pitner J Weatherly J J Mahan and J C CAPPS among others. Also lodge notices for Mt Vernon St Elmo Glenn and I O O F include meeting details and invitations.
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