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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
7
The article warns that colds can lead to asthma bronchial and pulmonary troubles and notes that heavy colds with deep coughs weaken resistance. It promotes Eckman's Alterative as beneficial, highlighting its lime content and non narcotic composition, claiming safety and easy assimilation.
Train No 60 leaves at 8 30 a m. Train No 63 leaves at 4 00 p m. Train No 56 leaves at 4 30 p m on Sundays only. Train No 61 arrives at 1 30 p m daily except Sundays. Train No 63 arrives at 8 38 p m. Train No 67 arrives at 12 m Sundays only.
Train No 2 leaves Athens at 7 20 am for Athens via Athens line. Train No 4 leaves Athens at 3 20 pm. Train No 1 arrives Athens at 11 46 am. Train No 4 arrives Athens at 40 pm. Nos 3 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder and Mimree and intermediate points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Goutherp Railway north and south.
Civil war veterans from across the nation arrive in Decatur Illinois for the fifty year jubilee encampment of the G A R held at the birthplace city. A grand parade and a bronze tablet unveilment mark the celebration with about 10000 visitors expected.
News of the Markets reports a less optimistic peace view and expected showers in eastern belts triggering liquidation in New York cotton. July and October futures fell amid stop orders, with prices fluctuating but remaining unsettled as traders weighed rain benefits against delays. Spot quotes show Liverpool and U.S. markets steady to modestly lower, with a cautious tone prevailing.
Grain and livestock price table lists futures for May July September along with odds of figures. Wheat shows May at 111 107 111 percent, corn hints at 74 and 72 percent, oats vary between 39 and 45, pork around 23 to 28 dollars, lard near 12 to 13, ribs mostly 12 to 18 dollars.
The report shows closing spot positions for cotton oil with May June July and later months, including bids and trading ranges. Cities Service Company Pref remained steady then rose late in the week, with Common shares climbing from 187-189 to 196 1/2. Henry L. Doherty & Co. Bond Dept notes proper treatment for biliousness.
Major John Horlbeck, 71, died at his residence 13 Pitt Street in Charleston after a brief illness following a college reception. He founded Boone Hall pecan grove, the largest in the United States, and spent his life as a farmer in Christ Church Parish. Survived by five daughters, one son, and his wife, who died in 1911. He was educated at the Citadel and Rock College, Athens, and served in the Confederate army.
Advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as the original remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough stressing its proven satisfaction and urging consumers to insist on Foley’s while warning of imitations and substitutes from other brands.
A Danish physician prescribes inhaled ultraviolet treated air for pulmonary tuberculosis as a healing aid. Drafts are advised when hot and sweaty, though risk of neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism arises. Sloan's Liniment is promoted to improve circulation, relieve pain, and ease neuralgic headaches with short use and rests. 25 cents at druggists.
Maj. Carl Von der Lieth received warm letters of appreciation from officers of the Georgia brigade Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias for his kindness during their first annual encampment. Brig. Gen. E. E. Pomeroy of Atlanta and Assistant Inspector General Jas. Co. Milam Jr. of Marietta sent thanks, with Capt. R. A. Cox of Savannah also expressing cordial praise.
A brief tribute emphasizes generous praise, commendation, and gratitude directed toward an unnamed recipient for their liberal conduct and supportive actions.
An advertisement warns that neglecting health harms women and cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the natural aid to restore strength and fight disease, supported by letters from readers.
A cautionary note warns readers to guard pennies or risk showy get rich quick schemes siphoning dollars away. The piece stresses prudence in spending and investing to avoid financial loss.
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