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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1916

Page

4

Auto-Electric Show This Week and Political Attacks

Notices urge prompt reporting of late delivery and remind subscribers no carrier should collect subscriptions. The piece promotes the Auto-Electric Show and discusses President Wilson and Candidate Hughes, praising Wilson and criticizing Hughes while noting Armenian relief days and an upcoming Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk with plans to address postwar reconstruction.

Wilson Hughes Southern Commercial Congress Norfolk iAmerica

Romania's hesitant entry into World War I allied effort

King Ferdinand pleads for Allied support as Romania joins the war, explaining the strategic quandary of a small nation with a long western frontier and vulnerable borders. He asserts Romania's commitment to a just cause and expects Allied protection as the conflict extends beyond another year.

Rumania Transylvania Romania Serbia Ferdinand Bulgaria

Soaring Bread Prices Prompt Analysis by Bureau

The Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics reports May 15 to September 15 price changes across 210 bread brands. Only 14 kept 5 cents and 15 ounces. many bakers cut wholesale units or brands, while margins and weights varied by city. Wholesale wheat up 34 percent, flour up 37 percent, retail bread up 11 percent.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington

The End of the World at Colonial Theater

A sensational film, The End of the World, opens at the Colonial Theater with thrilling catastrophes and impressive scenic effects. Tickets cost 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults, gallery seating 10 cents for colored patrons. Matinees daily at 3 30, nights at 8 30, for two days only: tomorrow and Tuesday.

Clarke County Sunday Schools Hold Annual Meeting at Princeton

Clarke County Sunday School Convention met at Princeton with eight of twenty three schools represented. President J W Morton presided. Rev Woodruff chaired sessions. Speakers included Rev H Jennings on the Sunday School and Good Citizenship and Mrs Strahan spoke on related topics.

Clarke County Princeton E. J. Bondurant Miss Bird J. W. Morton Mr. Woodruff H. Jennings Mra. C. M. Strahan

Superior Court jury selections and weekend docket notes

The Superior Court finished Harper executor versus Cheeley with the jury ruling for the executor. Tomorrow the criminal docket opens with many serious cases. A long jury list is named. Community church events recount lectures by Miss Bird and Mrs. Flora Davis at a Sunday School convention with officers announced and a packed program.

Superior Court Harper Cheeley G. C. Daniel J. M. Yarbrough EK. Sudde J. Y. Carthers Home Department Miss Bird Malcom Lockhart Flora Davis State Association Ccity Messia J. L. Pendley N. G. Slaughter Ralph Hodgson W. R. Colle Winterville Bertha Hancock H. C. Tuck J. L. Oldham O. G. Nichols J. D. Moss S. J. Cartledge

Husband Saves Wife with Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Denison Texas woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring her health after years of female trouble. She says after taking three doses she began to improve and continues free of symptoms. She praises the remedy for aiding recovery when doctors could not. Mrs G O Lowery, 419 W Mon Denison, Texas.

Denison Texas Lydia E. Pinkham

Captured Horse and Buggy and Boose-But Negro Made Getaway

Police seized a horse and buggy from a local stable with eight to ten gallons of blockade whiskey last night. The driver jumped the vehicle and fled as whiskey spilled on the city hall steps, prompting a pursuit and an officer's wardrobe change. A local merchant, Morris, known for fair prices, offered men’s and young men’s suits and overcoats, with a grand stock expected next week.

Gengraves Acci Mr. Morris Athens Morris

Busy Day at Charles Morris New Clothing Store

Athens merchants enjoyed a brisk trade yesterday at the new Charles Morris clothing store on Broad Street. The store opened only a few days ago and drew crowds from morning until night as suits were offered for ten.

Charles Morris’ New Clothing Store Athens Charles ‘Morris Tew Mr. Morris Broad Street

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