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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1913
Page
12
Local data show Athens as the second largest inland cotton market in Georgia and sixth in the world with the spot market steady. Prices quoted include New York 14.20 and Liverpool 7.78 as the market notes demand and tone.
Bearish operators hit the general stock market on tariff and dividend doubt with mild reactions in investments and public utilities notes. The report lists bids for American Light & Traction, American Gas & Light, Cities Service, and other utilities, plus opinions from brokers and Howard F. McConnell. World cotton supply figures show declines year over year with in sight and receipts data.
Shipping figures show exports at 397,487 against 384,575 last year. Wheat and corn prices in Liverpool steady with mixed notes. Weather reports from Texas Oklahoma indicate 20 percent damage. cotton rotting and delayed picking. Forecasts call for fair to warm conditions in Georgia Florida and cooler showers elsewhere.
City attorney’s opinion outlines who may vote in Athens Georgia for the October 18 charter referendum. Requirements include Georgia General Assembly voting eligibility, yearlong state residency, six months in the city, ten days in the current ward, and full tax payment where due. Street tax must be paid. registration not required for this special election.
An old notice section promotes Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment with claims of instant itching relief and healing. It also includes a civic closing statement by City Attorney F C Shackelford. Various testimonials mention Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local advertising notes.
A local hardware store promotes Devoe paint as a top option among many brands. The copy links paint quality to price per gallon and the painter's labor, noting Devoe as a standout in the town.
An OCR fragment notes melancholic and despondent women fear the worst when tormented by headaches. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it has guarded women's health for over thirty years and restored health and happiness.
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