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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1917

Page

7

Cotton markets wobble as futures drift with steady open

The New York cotton market opened steady with gains of 8 to 22 points due to firm cables as July and October advance, then eased to July at 20.02 and October at 19.80 amid selling. New Orleans and Liverpool quotes show price moves today in response to weather, demand, and shipments. Stop Left Over Coughs. Dr. Gell's Pine-Tars Honey will stop that hacking cough that lingers from, January.

New York Associated Press Southwest Texas Texan Oklahoma Missouri Liverpool New Orleans

Try Scattering Joy

A reflective note on the value of spreading happiness over seeking beauty or comfort. It extols joy as a corrective force replacing pain with generous acts and kind conduct, citing Emersonian inspiration as a guide for everyday life.

Emerson

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Parent

A testimonial from W. Mc Clinton of Brandon Springs Alabama praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for a severe whooping cough case in his baby and noting the remedy is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain W. McClinton Brandon Springs Als

Mass Meeting Inauguration and Relief Fund Appeal

A mass meeting is planned for Sunday evening at eight to raise ten million dollars for Jewish relief in the Eastern war zone. Led by Hon. Henry Morgenthau, the effort emphasizes aiding Russian Jewry and supporting liberty amid the Russian Revolution. In Georgia Athens is expected to participate as part of a nationwide drive. In Mexico City extensive preparations mark General Carranza’s May 1 presidential inauguration with athletic events parades and children’s film showings.

Henry Morgenthau American Jewish Relief Stae Georgia Athens Associated Press Mexico City General Carranza

Civil War Telegraphers Offer Veterans for War Service

Surviving members of the United States Military Telegraph Corps, all over 70, volunteer to join a Civil War Military Telegraphers Corps. Led by William Bender Wilson and David Homer Bates, they propose serving without pay under the War Department, with about 500 volunteers listed for local duties in cooperation with other patriotic groups.

Associated Press New York United States Military Telegraph Corps United States Society of the Corps William Bender Wilson Holmesburg David Homer Bates Newton D. Baker Military Telegraphers Corps Wilson Bates United States Army Society of the United States Military Telegraphers Corps War Department Secretary of War

Princeton scientists form war research committee

Princeton New Jersey May 1 scientists from the university laboratories mobilize for service in the national crisis and form the Princeton Research Committee to co operate with the National Research Council on military problems. Led by Professor E J Conklin the group includes L W McCay G A Hubett A Trowbridge M MacLaren E F Northrup H N Russell H C Warren G van Myen and others. Dr Geo E Hale of Pasadena cites the duty of loyal scientists to devote their work to war research.

Associated Press Princeton, N. J Princeton Princeton Research Committee National Research Council E. J. Conklin L. W. McCay G. A. Hubett A. Trowbridge M. MacLaren E. F. Northrup H. N. Russell H. C. Warren G. van Myen Geo. E Hale Pasadena Calif

Boy Loses Blue Tie Near Hill or Prince

A five year old boy, sent by his father, reports losing a blue tie with red on the ends while walking home Monday evening near Hill or Prince. He offers a nickel reward if found and returned to the Banner office. The note is signed Charlie Dan Bic by D G Bickers.

Banner Office Hill Prince D. G. Bickers

Changes in Prayer Book and Church Posts at Georgia Convention

Savannah May 1 Special to the Banner. Changes in the Episcopal prayer book appointment of four new officers to collect premiums for ministers pensions and other matters will be discussed at the Georgia diocese convention at St. Pauls Church May 9 and 10. Delegates from Augusta Brunswick Thomasville Albany Valdosta Cordele Bainbridge St Simon s Island Hawkinsville St Marys and Savannah will attend. Bishop F F Reese, returning from Waycross, confirmed twelve communicants at Grace church. Offerings May 9 will aid the American Red Cross. May 10 offerings support diocese missions. Many clergy and lay delegates have been assigned to homes of St Pauls members for the convention.

Savannah Church Pension Fund F. F. Reese South Middle Georgia Episcopal Diocese of Cordelo Bainbridge St. Simon's Island Hawkinsville St. Mary's Sewenty F. F .Reese D. D Georgia Waycross Grace Church American Red Cross Reese St. Paul's Church A. T. Waller

Bad Stomach Trouble Yields To Delicious Vinol

Shreveport readers report relief from long stomach troubles after using Vinol. A testimonial says appetites and digestion improved, strength restored, and nerves steadied. Palmer & Sons druggists in Athens advertise Vinol with Georgia-wide availability.

Shreveport E. L. Marshall Vinci H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens Georgia

Baseball schedule note May 2 cancellations

May 2 slate shows Tennessee vs Alabama in Tuscaloosa and Vanderbilt vs Georgia in Athens with several games cancelled including Southern vs Birmingham College in Birmingham Navy versus North Carolina A and T at Annapolis Virginia versus Princeton at Princeton and Trinity versus Washington and Lee at Lexington.

Tennessee Alabama Tuscaloosa Vanderbilt Georgia Athens Southern University Birmingham College Birmingham iNavy North Carolina Aggies Annapolis Virginia Princeton Trinity Washington and Lee Lexington

Make your tax returns before May first deadline

The state and county tax books will close on May 1st. Citizens must file personal and real property taxes at the courthouse before that date. Those who fail to return by May 1st face double taxation under the law. J. Ot. Dorsey, Tax Receiver Clarke County.

Court House J. Ot. Dorsey Clarke County

Look Us Up Hat Renewery Ad Offers Satisfaction Guarantee

Hat Renewery at 147 College Ave advertises renovation of ladies hats and men’s headwear. Mentions nearby James Music Co on Clayton St and invites patronage with a stated satisfaction guarantee.

College Ave James ‘Music Co Clayton St

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia May 1

Atlanta and Athens expect fair, cooler conditions through Wednesday. Western storm tracked northeast toward the upper lakes with increased pressure. showers in the Ohio valley and lake region, no rain in eastern cotton belt except North Carolina. Temperatures fall further, with frosts reported in several western cities, and Atlanta outlook below freezing tonight.

the Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia Upper Lakes Sault Ste. Marie Ohio Cotton Belt North Carolina Central West Fort Smith Dodge City Kansas City North Platte

Symbol of Health Five Point Star on Chamberlain Tablets

A red five pointed star on each package signals health. The Pythagoreans prized simple food temperance and purity, and Chamberlain's Tablets carry this symbol as a health badge. If indigestion vomiting or constipation trouble you, obtain a package from your druggist for quick relief. Obtainable everywhere.

Ancient Greece

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