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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
5
The writer argues that colds rise in cold damp weather and midsummer would also see illness if the cold caused by weather. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, calling it effective and highly recommended by long-time users, and notes it is obtainable everywhere.
The New York cotton market opened with renewed irregularity and near month prices easing briefly before firming as Liverpool buyers reentered and domestic mill consumption figures appeared bullish. May rose to 17.70 while October touched 16.87. old crop delivered 7 to 9 points higher, new crop 9 to 11 points higher intraday.
New Orleans March 15 An adv ance of 10 to 12 points occurred in cotton in the first half hour of business today after the Census Bureau monthly mill statistics. February consumption reached 547203 bales, exceeding expectations amid small offerings. Reports of strong mill demand and freer movement due to lifted embargoes widened the day’s advance to 18 to 20 points by noon.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and claims new hair growth after weeks. It urges women to try a 25 cent bottle, noting soft, light, wavy hair and a youthful look.
Capt. C. A. Von der Lieth of Athens sat on the stage with Vice President Marshall and Mrs. Marshall during the vice president and party’s Americus visit. The officials attended the head camp session of the Georgia Woodmen of the World this week.
Avery Hopwood’s farce Fair and Warmer, famed for Seven Days and Nobody’s Widow, comes to the Colonial on the 24th. Selwyn & Company bring a strong company as audiences recall Hopwood’s sparkling wit and brisk situations from prior hits and a long New York run.
Mrs W R Wilson and others express thanks for sympathy after a bereavement. Numerous deeds noted and gratitude extended. Do not miss the Brenau Glee Club concert at the Colonial this evening, a high type musical program.
A called meeting of the chamber of commerce directors is set in the Holman building this afternoon at four o'clock to transact several matters. All directors are urged to attend. Final plans for the quarterly luncheon at the YMCA next Tuesday night will be settled, with Haselton supervising entertainment.
Students from Athens schools submit essays on Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln for Daughters of the Confederacy prizes. The Laura Estherlond Chapter aims to forward entries to judges, with results likely by April 1 and prize announcements on Memorial Day after Dr. Battle’s oration and Barrow presenting prizes.
An advertisement from Des Moines Iowa touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. It claims the product uses roots and herbs and has offered relief for forty years through its medicinal ingredients.
The federal court clerk O C Fuller and revisor T W Reed completed the periodical revision of the jury list yesterday afternoon. It is the first revision in three years. A jury for the next term will be drawn next Monday in April.
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