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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
3
In Crawford Georgia a large crowd gathered Sunday for the funeral of W W Wilson beloved by many and known across the county. The article also warns readers about Kit Carson's Wild West show promising mis advertising in Athens on March 31 and parades or exhibits failing to meet expectations with sharp satire.
A mixed page shows an medicinal remedy testimonial claiming cure for lung trouble and a Philadelphia laboratory claim, then a series of political candidate nominations for Clarke County offices including tax collector sheriff clerk superior court treasurer tax receiver coroner surveyor and state senate representative, all subject to Democratic primaries with multiple signatures and dates. The piece includes names such as W A Mallory H H Linton J H Hancock Walter E Jackson Elmer J Crawford E I Smith J H Dorsey Ben H Barrow A S S Stovall O O Arnold and others, with dates in 1914.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair cleanser that eliminates dandruff and oil, strengthens roots, and promotes long, soft, lustrous hair. Priced at 25 cents, it claims rapid effects with simple application through a cloth to damp hair.
An Athens Baptist gathering at Bethany Church runs Friday through Sunday with Dr. J. D. Mell and leaders from four Athens churches. The program lists sermons, teaching sessions, and topics on rural pastorates, sanctification, evangelism, education, missions, and church duties.
Washington DC March 19. Bankers and business men gather for the Business Mens Conference during the seventeenth annual Education in the South session in Louisville Kentucky April 7 10. Harry Hodgson of Georgia will debate with Coulter of Washington on a common platform for farmer and business cooperation. The event aims to outline practical plans to boost agricultural development, tenancy taxation and rural prosperity with leaders from across the South.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild liver remedy replacing calomel. It claims it is pleasant tasting and harmless for children, and guarantees a full refund if no relief is seen, priced at 5 cents at all druggists.
Chicago reports colder weather and volatile grain trading with corn finishing strong after early gains. Wheat slipped late on rains in Argentina and clear bearish crop estimates. Liverpool cotton opens steady, futures close higher as tone remains firm.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 2 to 4 point advance as old crop months firmed amid large Liverpool spot sales. May cotton hit new high ground while broader demand for new crops appeared on unsettled eastern belt weather forecasts. Trading quieted later, prices reacting but holding gains.
Active months rose 2 to 6 points briefly after midday. No new feature emerged in early afternoon, yet the market held steady with 3 to 6 points net gains. Tone described as easy and middling.
Cotton opened 3 to 4 points up in New Orleans with gains to 6 to 7 points early, aided by strong cables and cold western weather including snow in Texas. Buying was moderate, offerings light, and noon prices showed a 2 to 3 point net rise. Middling grade quoted at 13 1 16 cents.
Washington reports 4,753,395 tons of cotton seed crushed and 629,019 running bales of linter cotton obtained from the 1913 crop. Comparisons show 4,579,508 tons crushed in 1912 and 4,921,073 in 1911, with 602,324 and 556,276 running bales respectively. State by state totals list mills, seed crushed and linters obtained.
A notice urges care to avoid colds and promote rapid recovery using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The advert promises prompt, effective, pleasant, and safe relief and notes a forty year reputation. Sold by all dealers.
Atlanta reports railroad officials regret that the post offices bill passed by Congress for the new fiscal year fails to grant extra compensation to railroads for parcel post. They note a prior Post Office estimate urged a modest 0.5 percent increase, about $254,000 nationwide, which Congress disregarded as trivial.
Mrs. Charles BE. Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as the family laxative for adults and aged. Available from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis by druggists or mail.
The Habersham County grand jury urged a new jail on the Orme lot behind the courthouse in Clarkesville as the current facility is a disease ridden deathtrap. The report links this and broad county progress to a prosperous period with a growing apple industry and new families moving in.
A storm from Texas brings rain in Georgia Friday with a sharp drop in temperatures. Snow falls in several northern cities as a cold wave spreads from the Plains to the East. Atlanta expects freezing temperatures Saturday morning, with ongoing unsettled conditions through the period.
A Popular Mechanics description notes coffin shaped poison tablets with skull and crossbones and a colored bottle cap. The design targets druggists and home medicine cabinets to reduce accidents in handling dangerous substances.
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