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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
7
The report lists ruling prices for grains, meats, and cotton on the Chicago exchange with May to Sept futures for wheat corn oats and rice. Spot cotton prices in Atlanta New York and Athens are noted, followed by New York and New Orleans cotton market updates amid weather conditions and acreage estimates.
Liverpool cotton futures started 28 to 38 points firmer with steady gains of 12 to 20 points as 12:15 p.m. quotes showed quiet with 20 to 21 point improvements. Spot cotton activity reported at 12 points higher with middling around 13 pence per pound.
An old advertising piece promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It contrasts with harsh remedies like castor oil and calomel, urging mothers to buy a 50-cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with full usage directions on the label.
A concise reflection urges focusing on the virtues of those around us as a source of delight. It highlights activity modesty liberality and other good traits shown in daily morals, advising to keep these examples before us as much as possible.
Dr Dixon, Pennsylvania Health Commissioner, argues potatoes are overhyped as a staple. He warns starch overconsumption harms digestion and immunity, urging a diet with balanced starch from other foods and reduced potato use. He compares potato starch to higher carbohydrate foods and suggests baking offers safer preparation.
A collection of aphorisms on success courage and human nature. It comments that true satisfaction comes from inner worth not favors and notes contrasts between fools and the wise. It playfully critiques vanity ambition and fear with humorous quips about style travel and gender dynamics.
Delia Salter Bacon, born in Tallmadge Ohio, 106 years ago, studied at Catherine Beecher’s school and became a teacher. She wrote books and lectured on literature, befriended Carlyle and Hawthorne, and first proposed that Francis Bacon authored Shakespeare’s works.
Diogenes reclaims his lantern and declares a renewed search for an honest man but soon signals a shift to a different errand. A disciple questions the plan as the cynic contemplates a new trail with diminished hope.
Clarke County residents are urged to file personal and real property tax returns with the tax receiver at the courthouse before May first. Those who miss the deadline face double taxation under the law.
Hat Renewery at 147 College Ave relocates to James Music Co on Clayton St. Renovators of ladies and gentlemen hats invite patrons with a satisfaction guarantee and request continued support.
A fragment shows a witty exchange between Miss Snappe and Mr Goodleigh about a woman’s age. The banter implies a perception of youth and aging with a dash of humor.
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