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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
5
Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant advertised by Warren J. Smith & Bro. Drug Co. promises relief from bronchitis coughs colds and hoarseness with a money back guarantee. One bottle makes a pint and costs 60 cents, claimed safe for children and free of narcotics.
The cotton market opened steady then declined on March contracts with 1 to 5 point gains for active months and later steadied as liquidation eased. July and October dipped to 11.86 and 12.00 respectively before recovering near last week’s close amid covering and improved outlook on the Mexican situation.
Spot cotton in Athens and several U S cities held steady to middling with values around 11.60 to 12.16 cents. Liverpool cables expected 3 to 5 points lower. New York and New Orleans quotes steady near 11.90 and 11.69 cents respectively. Liverpool futures closed 5 to 8% points lower. spot and American imports noted. Cotton oil market opened at 10.40.
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The bulletin highlights government crop observers and a surge in market prices for Cities Service Common. It notes investment demand for Denver Gas and Electric issues and seeks offerings in utility bonds. Oil prices rise to 1.40 a barrel with Kansas fields boosting Cities Service. Montgomery banks show February clearings up 600000, signaling regional prosperity. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertisement concludes.
Dr L G Hardman and Gov Harris urged to share a single platform at Coffee County Chautauqua Rally Day in Douglas. J Gordon Floyd, organizer, says time division can be arranged and invites both leaders to address thousands in South Georgia. The column prints the full invitation and related remarks.
Little Earl Ussery, son of Mrs Henrietta Ussery, was operated upon yesterday. the operation was successful in every particular and the child was resting well last night. Also notes Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York suffered biliousness and headaches. Chamberlain's Tablets provided lasting relief. For sale by all dealers.
Miss Mildred Rutherford spoke at Lucy Cobb Institute under the Essay Contest Committee on Reconstruction in Georgia after the Civil War. She outlined when Reconstruction began and ended, the Freedmen's Bureau, carpetbaggers, scallawags, Thad Stevens, the Fourteenth Amendment, Georgia readmission, and the Ku Klux Klan. The Banner will publish the main points later this week.
W A Reese of De Queen Ark endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation relief. The ad claims rapid stomach relief, improved liver activity, and gentle action with no nausea or after effects, urging regular use for comfort and vitality from Palmer & Sons.
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