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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
3
Market notes from Athens and New Orleans report modest advances in cotton futures and spot prices due to cold weather boosting demand, aided by firmer foreign news. Chicago grains show varied quotes while fat cautions remaind for pork and lard values. Rheumatism relief ad concludes column.
Mr T H Jackson Sr died Sunday after a brief illness at 1 30 pm at his home in Augusta aged 68 He was born in London England and came to the United States young He is survived by his widow two sons L Jackson Augusta and T H Jackson Jr Hartford Conn A funeral was held at his residence Sunday at 630 pm conducted by Rev A F Nunn The body was taken to Athens for further service and interment at Oconee Cemetery The Athens service was at Oconee Methodist Church with Rev S R England and Rev REW Jones officiating He moved to Augusta last year after years as a merchant He had many friends in the city One daughter in law Mrs Dave Jackson resides in Augusta
An authority warns regular meat consumption strains kidneys and may cause backache rheumatic twinges headaches and other symptoms. Recommend Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days to flush and protect kidneys and urinary tract.
The U S government announces ongoing Tuesday peace days for stenographer and typist applicants. An exam for May 25 seeks departmental service clerks. For details contact the civil service clerk at the Athens Postoffice.
The advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless Quinine and Iron formula. It claims to drive out malaria and strengthen the system, priced at 50 cents.
The article notes a scheduled shift in the hour of the meeting of the mayor and council. It outlines the new time and confirms the location remain unchanged. Readers are advised to adjust attendance accordingly.
Atlanta May 7. The officer reserve training camp at Fort McPherson will stay open for a few extra days to admit men of exceptional ability. About 2,300 applications have been received with 150 reserved for engineering, leaving a 50-recruit gap to meet the 2,500 quota. Notifications begin Tuesday.
Mildred Rutherford, long serving historian general of the U D C, died Sunday in Birmingham after a year of poor health. Funeral and burial set for Pulaski Tennessee on the 9th with Daughters from across the South and nation attending to honor her memory.
A Brandon Springs Alabama father reports his baby recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The notice claims wide availability and endorsements from users, highlighting the product as a leading preparation for the disease.
Weather outlook shows cloudy conditions with possible rain for Athens and surrounding areas through Tuesday evening. A disturbance in the Gulf region brings cloudy skies and rain chances across the cotton belt, with cooler conditions in the southwest and frost reported across several western stations.
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