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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
7
A sequence of notices lists individuals announcing candidacy for Clarke county offices including Ordinary Sheriff Clerk Superior Court Treasurer Tax Collector Tax Receiver Coroner Surveyor and County School Superintendent. Several entries urge support for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit with statements on duties and qualifications.
A candidate notes long court hours and trial preparation leave little time for campaigning. He asks supporters to advocate for him outside while he remains inside fighting for welfare and protection, hoping voters grant a second term if his public service has been satisfactory.
Thomas J. Brown announces candidacy for Congress aligning with the district’s Democratic executive committee. He emphasizes party support and the need for effective representation.
A 1916 notice shows NAT D. ARNOLD announcing candidacy for senator from Georgia 30th district under Democratic primary and CO O STEVENS listing as candidate from Crawford with similar party considerations.
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment to ease neuralgia rheumatism and sore muscles, claiming improved circulation reduces stiffness after hot drafts. It promises quick relief with one or two applications and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
A compilation of fraternal lodge notices listing Williams Lodge No 15 Athens BPOE No 790 Woodmen of the World Glenn Lodge No 75 Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Elmo No 40 and Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M with meeting nights and locations. Visiting officers and invitational notes included for several groups.
Clarke county Democratic executive committee named Saturday March 18 1916 as the county primary date for selecting officers. Rules require candidate deposits, Australian ballot procedure, polling hours 7 or 8 am to 3 or 6 pm, oath by managers, residency and registration requirements, and bans on transportation, paying taxes for voting, alcohol, and canvassing by workers.
A newspaper warning extols Rheuma tonic as a cure all for rheumatism and sciatica. It targets clergy, lawyers, brokers, mechanics and merchants, urging waterproof footwear and dry feet. It promises quick relief from joint and muscle pain with a half teaspoon daily, sold by druggists including Sir H. R. Palmer & Co.
Special to the Banner reports a cold front centered over Mississippi with killing frosts from the cotton belt to Mobile. 7 am readings show Jacksonville 34 Atlanta 24 Louisville 20 Duluth 4 Winnipeg 18 below zero. Temperatures fall and then moderation expected in Atlanta with southwest winds. Athens near 36 Friday morning.
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