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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

3

Judge Urges Sunday Law Vigilance and Local Phone Reform

Judge Charles H. Brand directed Clarke County grand jury to enforce penal code sections on Sunday rest, sale of cigarettes, and pistol laws while noting numerous complaints about Athens local phone service. He quoted historical context for Sunday observance and urged closing hours for businesses during worship times to curb violations.

Charles H. Brand Grand Jury Brand Athens Railroad Commission Clarke County Terrell Constantine England Georgia

Federal Farm Loan Board to Hold Nine Hearings in South

The Federal Farm Loan Board will hold nine hearings in southern cities this month to guide the division of the country into twelve districts. The Richmond hearing opens October 23 followed by Raleigh October 24 and Columbia October 25. Jacksonville October 26 and Macon October 27. Birmingham October 28, New Orleans October 30, Jackson Mississippi October 31, and Memphis November 1.

Associated Press Washington Federal, Farm Loan Board Richmond Raleigh Columbia Jacksonville Macon Birmingham New Orleans Jackson Miss Memphis

Everglades Drain Suit Sought to Force Florida Action

Washington Oct 9 The United States may sue to compel Florida to drain parts of the Everglades. Claire D Vallette and Alfred B Quinten landowners seek a Supreme Court ruling authorizing an original suit. They allege the state breached the deed condition requiring drainage and request a court appointed receiver to carry out the work.

Associated Press Washington United States Florida Everglades Supreme Court Claire D. Vallette Alfred B. Quinten Everglade United States Attorney General Congress

California Syrup of Figs Advertised for Children

An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults, urging mothers to check for coated tongues and use a 50 cent bottle with full directions. It warns against counterfeits and notes a legal discussion on enforcement and jury guidance in the surrounding court material.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Festival of Tabernacles and Succoth in Jewish Calendar

The Festival of Tabernacles or Succoth lasts seven days plus Shemini Atzereth, begins October 11 and ends October 19. It is a Pilgrimage Feast requiring adult Israelites to appear at Jerusalem, with the first and last days full holidays. It commemorates harvest gratitude and wilderness wandering, urging charity and humility amid prosperity.

Tabernacles Jerusalem Israel Booths

Have You Set Your House In Order End of World Ad

Classified ad urging readers to prepare for an apocalyptic event. Promotes advertising space to place wants and notices.

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Madame Hoppe America W. B. Redluso W. T. Collins & 6 Cience R. J. Kennedy Henry D. Doherty & Co Athens Railway & Electric Co Federal Farm Loan Board U. S Rome Walls and Children THE Graoa Velour Talmage Hardware Company Athens, GA Whitehall Road J. R. Crane R.S Crane Aegis the McGregor Company
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