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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
8
Short notes of interest list real estate offerings fire insurance ads and small classifieds. Items include a four room cottage for rent on Barber street a light wagon for deliveries and poultry breeding eggs with prices from several Georgia providers and a Majestic theater show announced for today.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually starting January and July. Deposits from $1.00 accepted, promoting a saving habit. Also listed are various local ads including sales, rentals, and goods offered by Athens merchants.
The census bureau reports 1911 cotton output at 16 050 819 round bales plus linters and other components. Georgia shows large gains with 1911 figures peaking near 2.86 million bales by late February and prior years listed for comparison.
Stillman Green of Malachitte Col. recalls doctors predicting death from consumption five years ago. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for his recovery and now works again. The ad urges readers not to suffer throat or lung troubles and offers trials and full bottles at local stores.
Market note reports mid 11 cent cotton with firm tone and weather outlook calling for probable rain. Trading figures show several months with quoted ranges and closes from January through November, indicating modest volatility. no major shifts expected.
Judge Meadow of the North ern circuit spent several hours in Athens yesterday visiting his fellow judges. He remains a candidate to succeed himself in the upcoming election for judges.
Hartwell residents learn that Hon. Julian B. McCurry is very sick at his home with rheumatism and has been confined to bed for nearly a month. Earnest hopes are voiced for his speedy recovery.
Royston fans will see world famed Ty Cobb lead a lineup of local and regional stars in a Monday afternoon exhibition with Coach Anderson's Red and Black. The event features Charley Brooks Wayne McWhorter Stark Ginn Bruce Busch Henry Jordan Rucker Ginn and more, with Cobb possibly bringing players from Augusta. official lineup to be announced later.
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