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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
6
The cotton market opened steady with advances of 1 to 17 points as vessels sailing boosted export optimism and Liverpool cables supported prices. December rose to 17.60 and January to 17.50 early, then held near Wednesday's highs before midday gains eased.
Liverpool opens steady with a modest rise and New York shows a slight decline. Spot cotton eases while American bids hold, as futures reflect cautious demand and crop weather remains favorable. Georgia and southern markets note steady to firm bids across cities from Athens to Savannah.
Yesterday twenty eight vessels tied up in New York due to submarine activity off Nantucket left for Europe and other destinations. Nine of the vessels were British, suggesting actual departures were not as heavily restricted as claimed.
Mrs. E. R. Shy of 980 N. Lumpkin St Athens endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after years of use. She suffered back pain and could not stoop but found relief quickly. She later stated she keeps a supply and buys them at Palmer's Drug Store. Price 65 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
An advertisement asserts indigestion and biliousness stem from sluggish bowels and toxins. It touts regular bowels as preventing headaches sour stomach gas bloating and constipation, citing a Cross Keys Georgia merchant testimonial and mentioning Cathartic Tablets by H.R. Palmer & Sons.
Viola Dana headlines the Strand program in The Light of Happiness a five part Metro feature written by John H. Collins and directed by Collins. Supporting cast includes Edward Earle Lorraine Frost George Melville Harry Linson Jack Busby Robert Walker Mona Kingsley Charlie Chaplin appears with Fireman comedy. Elite offers Liberty serial with Marie Walcamp and Lonesome Lake plus Helen Gibson Railroad drama.
At the Colonial theater, Monday matinee at 3:30 and evening show at 8:30, with a night performance Tuesday. The program promises a riot of realism in the great spectacle End of the World.
Special to the Banner reports fair weather for Athens and most of Georgia on Saturday with warmer temperatures in the east. A Minnesota storm pushes across the lake region toward the upper St. Lawrence watershed. rain observed in the upper lake region and upper Mississippi valley. Frost seen in Asheville, 42 degrees, while Rocky Mountain area shows high pressure and frosts. Sheridan, Wyoming reports no freezing temperatures.
Emma Thomsen stars in The End of the World a six part photoplay presented with an all star cast. The sensational production depicts comet induced devastation at the Arctic with scenes titled The Interrupted Bloperheat Resisting the Attack of the Frenzied Mob He Stole My Daughter The Rescue of Edith and The Conflagration.
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