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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

3

Gainesville Midland By. Schedule for Athens trains

Train No 2 departs Athens at 7 20 p m for Belmont Winder and Monroe connections with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations. Train No 4 leaves Athens at 2 20 p m and arrives Athens at 6 40 p m connecting with Nos 2 and 4 at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with Southern Railway north and south. Train No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 a m.

Macon Madison Georgia Railroad Appalachee Greene County Railroad Monroe B. R. Bloodworth Athens Belmont Winder Georgie Railroad Gainesville Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Southern Railway Train Schedule Summary

Daily departures and Sunday service from AH Points with times 8 20 a m 1 00 p m 3 15 p m. Daily returns from All Points at 12 40 p m 6 50 p m. Excluding Sundays 3 30 p m departures and 9 45 a m arrivals. For details contact H E Williams or Shelton.

Sun H. E. Williams Commercial Ag Shelton Ticket Agt

Georgia Railroad Schedule Changes in 1916

Effective September 3 1916 Eastern Time Train No 50 runs daily from Athens at 235 am Train No 52 runs daily except Sunday from Athens at 4 pm Train No 54 runs Sunday only from Athens at 430 pm Train No 51 runs daily except Sunday to Athens arriving at 1209 noon Train No 63 runs daily to Athens arriving 380 pm Train No 55 runs Sunday only to Athens arriving 1230 noon

S . Georgia Railroad Athen Athens

Train Departures for Seaboard Air Line No 11 and Others

Rail timetable lists several departures including Seaboard Air Line No 11 at 6 37, No 17 at 7 20 p m, No 6 at 8 45 p m, No 29 at 6 17 p m, North Bound No 30 at 10 40 a m, No 6 at 6 17 p m, No 1 at 7 45 p m, Wo 12 at 11 43 p m.

New York Cotton Market Rises as Buying Rush Grips Prices

In New York on October 18, buying orders lifted cotton prices 19 to 56 points above last night’s close. January contract climbed to 18.70 and July near 19 cents, about 197 points above last Monday’s low. The market, buoyed by tropical storm fears, remained active with waves of buying and later some profit-taking. Prices fluctuated with January hitting 18.73 and retreating to 18.50 at noon.

New York Associated Press

Cotton Market Summary and Record New Orleans Rise

New Orleans reports an extraordinary early surge as tropical hurricane fears sparked a ripple through cotton futures. Prices jumped 65 to 89 points, with July hitting a record 19.17 cents per pound before profit-taking pulled back 20 to 32 points, leaving gains intact.

Fear of Crop Damage Boosts New York Prices

Crop fears from a tropical storm sent New York cotton futures to the season’s high since the Civil War. January contracts hit 18.70 per pound with a premium of 2.75 per bale over yesterday, July contracts rose to 19 cents, supported by bullish Southern spot reports and Liverpool strength before easing slightly.

New York Associated Press Liverpool

Governor Harris quiets press access to official news

Capitol gossip notes four to five candidates for the W. A. Commission vacancy after Judson Hand’s death. Governor Harris adopts a new precedent refusing press access in official capacity, directing all public notices through Private Secretary F R Jones. A staff uniform ban notice from Washington prompts questions about military apparel for Georgia officials.

Atlanta Harris F. H. Jones Judson L. Hand Pelham Jones Fuller E. Callaway Hand Georgia State College of Agriculture Nat E. Harris F. R. Jones Georgia United States Mr. Jones Dodge County Hastman Macon Astman Washington United States Army Navy Federal G. W. ‘McIver Military Bureau War Department National Guard Naval Service

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Garrison

Athens resident Mrs. M Garrison testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache dizziness and swollen ankles caused by kidney trouble. She repeats the praise over three years later and urges others to use the same remedy. Price 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y adv I announce my candidacy for re election to alderman Second ward H R Palmer and RT Wright announce Democratic primary support.

Athens Second Ward H. R. Palmer RT. Wright

Industrial growth in Southeast shows steady plant plans

The Industrial Index notes frequent announcements of new plants in the Southeast including a meat packing plant planned for Macon at 750000 dollars, stock subscribed in Tifton for a similar venture, and Columbus cotton mill upgrades totaling about 1250000 dollars. It cites knitting factories, cotton compresses, feed mills, lumber plants, peanut oil mills and flour mills, with robust construction and strong building material trade.

Columbus The Industrial Index Southeast Macon Tifton

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough and Cold Remedy

Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It promises proven medicines, money back guarantee, and recommendation from long-time users, urging purchase of two bottles with directions for use.

Dr. King Dr . King Keer

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Promotion Note

Advertising copy offers a cut out slip with 5c to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The bundle includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised as comforting to stout persons.

Foley & Co Hicago, Ill Foley H. R. Palmer ,& Sons

Southern Railway eliminates 93 grade crossings in Washington area

Washington notes that 93 grade crossings on the Southern Railway line between Orange Virginia and Central South Carolina have been removed or replaced. Thirty eight were replaced by overhead bridges, 33 by underpasses, and 22 by rerouting roads. The policy prioritizes separating major highway crossings as a safety investment and includes cooperation with authorities on other lines where possible.

Washington, D. C Southern Railway Washington-Atlanta Orange Central 8. C Southern Royal

Excellent Advice Seek High Friendship and Exchange

Advice urges seeking high friendship and making the most of opportunities to meet people above you in life. It emphasizes wise exchange and prudent conduct when in acquaintaince with those of higher true station.

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