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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
7
The New York cotton market opened nervous and irregular as December rose 3% points on firmer cables while near months eased. Early activity showed January around 18.46 to 18.52 and May near 15.4 to 18.83, with buying driven by overnight spot advice and stronger technical position in a volatile session.
The report notes offerings were thinner than the previous period with varied trading. It lists several price points including openings highs and lows around 18 to 19, and occasional late bids reflecting cautious activity as markets adjust.
Spot cotton across major ports shows steady to firm tones with New York and New Orleans quoted firmly while Liverpool expected lower. Futures close firmer, with wheat corn oats and pork lard notes indicating general commodity activity alongside spot cotton movements and tender details.
A Missouri reader from Boseley writes that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has cured his four children of croup for eight to ten years. He recommends it for nighttime hoarseness and croupy breathing, claiming it wards off attacks and brings easy quiet sleep for the child. The notice ends with a promotional line from H.R. Palmer & Sons.
A reflection on temper and manners urging restraint when others express feelings. The author warns that anger gives an unfair edge to those who must endure unkind sarcasm and suggests maintaining kindness despite provocation.
Special to the Banner reports preliminary census figures by county for Georgia cotton ginned in the current crop year. Counties listed include Gwinnett Madison Oconee and Franklin among others with varied gin outputs, reflecting regional progress. A lingering weather effect and reporting gaps may influence totals as counties continue collecting figures.
The schedule lists Strand and Elite showings for Wednesday through Saturday featuring stars such as June Caprice Florence LaBadie Blanche Sweet Anita King Lillian Lorrane Mabel Taillaferro and Billie Ritchie plus serials The Jungle Child The $1000 Husband Shielding Shadow and Live Wires and Love Sparks. An advertising note promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as relief for summer colds with instructions to use as directed and keep for future illnesses.
In re John T. Gholston a bankruptcy petition for discharge has been filed. The court orders a hearing on November 25, 1916 at 10:00 a.m. in the United States District Court room Atlanta Georgia. Creditors and others in interest must appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Q. Fuller Clerk W. G. Cornett Deputy Clerk. 025-n1
Mrs C Irwin of New Kensington Pennsylvania writes of sleepless nights and her experience with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She advises mothers to keep a bottle and use it as directed noting it always gave her boy relief. Obtainable everywhere. adv
Weather outlook for Athens and vicinity is fair through Wednesday with general fair conditions across Georgia and Florida. Disturbances in western Canada and the upper Great Lakes area cause light pressure changes, but little precipitation is expected. Temperatures are moderately low over the middle Rockies, and no killing frost is anticipated soon.
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