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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
4
Subscribers urged to report delivery issues promptly to the business office. The spring drive against flies is on and Athens Flag Day preparations begin with discussions of a parade and contest for best decorated cars. A summary of Mexican leadership changes is noted alongside local sports plans and railroad tariff concerns.
The city asks voters to register by April 14 to approve forty thousand dollars in waterworks bonds. Voter qualification requires 1915 state and county taxes and 1916 city taxes, plus registration with Clarke County and the city clerk. Officials warn mass registration is crucial for passage.
The final government crop estimate aligns with earlier forecasts, leaving quotes steady for now. Market analysts like N L Carpenter & Co note war anxieties and profit aims from war stocks could buoy cotton, while a late 1917 supply gap may support 20 cent cotton if peace rumors arise.
J B Williams of Greenbrier Tennessee reports four Tanlac bottles restored his weight from 135 to 160 pounds after a stomach upset and nervous indigestion. He says appetite returned, sleep improved, and nerves steadied, and urges others with similar trouble to try the medicine sold in Athens by Citizens' Pharmacy and in Winterville by The Kroner Co.
The Last Act stars Bessie Barriscale with Harry Keenan and Lessie Barriscale under Thos. H. Ince group direction at the Strand. Cinders of Love, a Triangle Keystone comedy with Chester Conklin, completes the program. Admission five and ten cents. Also notes on Georgia and Mercer baseball commentary and a freight depot closure notice.
A distressed figure sought relief from many doctors and pleasures but found no cure until work intervened. With steady effort he was gradually brought round, suggesting discipline and labor as the true remedy.
The American Defense journal argues the United States lacks battle cruisers and urges the Navy to adopt the type. It notes a battle cruiser combines large guns with high speed and argues for development to counter possible future naval threats.
To the voters of the Western Circuit P Cooley seeks the office of Solicitor General pledging duty and support. W C Dean of Monroe Ga seeks re election for Solicitor General and to continue suppressing crime.
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