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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1915

Page

6

Eckman’s Alterative Claims Strong Lung Recovery Proof

In a Wilmington affidavit James Squires credits Eckman’s Alterative with recovering from a severe lung illness starting January 1908. He says a physician diagnosed lung trouble, but after taking the remedy faithfully he regained lung clarity and feels no lung trouble now. The ad notes the product is effective for bronchial catarrh and serious lung affections, contains no harmful drugs, and is sold by leading druggists with a Philadelphia address for the Eckman Laboratory booklet.

Wilmington Del C. A. Lippincott Lippincott’s Department Store Eckman Jas. Squires Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Mayoral and ward candidacies announced in Athens notices

A wave of political notices from Athens announces candidacies for mayor and city alderman across the first through fourth wards. Names include E H Youngkin Robert O Arnold K A Hill A G Dudley T E Jago Harold Tuck Vincent Mathews Frank Hodgson Albert E Davison Hugh H Gordon E K Lumpkin Jr and 7 B Dunaway with primary election caveat and pledge to serve if elected.

City of Athens Robert O. Arnold A. G. Dudley Vincent Mathews Third Ward Albert E. Davison Hugh H. Gordon Fourth Ward E. K. Lumpkin, JR B. Dunaway

New York cotton market tones down amid unsettled conditions

Cotton prices fluctuated as political tensions abroad and selling pressure from Liverpool and southern hedging pushed December to about 11.95 and January to 12.08. New Orleans and New York reports showed further declines with spot markets easing and futures finishing lower.

New York Associated Press Liverpool

State College Work Shown in Fine Exhibit at the State Fair

In Macon Georgia on October 27 a special correspondent reports the State Agricultural College exhibit at the state fair. The forestry and horticultural displays feature timber samples and pest tests including boll weevil and housefly research. A moving picture theatre showcases college activities while agronomy displays maps soils oats velvet beans and Georgia soil varieties. A cotton exhibit garners special interest.

State College Emma T. Martin Macon Athens Daily Banner State Agricultural College Georgia

More Cotton Ginned in Clarke Than 1914

County agent Thomas Crawford reports Clarke county ginner totals up to October 18 1915 show 5729 bales of cotton ginned from the 1915 crop, counting round bales as half, vs 5704 bales ginned prior to October 18 1914, confirming telegraph summary.

Thomas Crawford Clarke County

Vinol advertised as a remedy for chronic coughs

Athens readers are told Vinol is the greatest remedy for chronic coughs and colds. A testimonial from Benjamin Dunning of Scranton Pa describes lasting cough relief after using Vinol, claimed to heal by cod liver extractives plus iron and beef peptone.

Athens Dunning Benj. Dunning Tenth Ave Scranton

Speaks a Good Word for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs J N Rose of Verona Pennsylvania reports long use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. She says it helped her granddaughter through a croup attack last winter and that she has recommended it to many friends with good results. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain J. N. Rose Verona

Canning and corn clubs showcase at state fair grounds

The west wing houses the boys corn club with 1,200 exhibits from eighty counties while the east hosts the girls canning clubs across forty five counties. Mrs Wood notes forty five counties each with six classes and forty five girls per class. A big parade and canning club day are planned with Macon ladies hosting. The grounds display veterinary displays, serum methods, college farm demonstrations, and a publicity department whose work aids farmers statewide.

Boys’ Corn Club Macon

Dr Bell's Pine-Tars Honey Cures Colds

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tars Honey as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims pine forest air and the product's stimulating qualities strengthen the throat against germs and urges families to keep a bottle at hand.

Dr. Bell

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Fast Relief

An old ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and bowel movement with no griping. It warns that neglect of a clogged system leads to serious complications and urges starting treatment tonight for a happier tomorrow. 25c a bottle.

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Breet E. H. Youngkin First Ward K. A. Hill T. E. Jago Harold T. Tuck Frank Hodgson New Orleans Flere Eet Ste Ateteas Abs Earers Atlanta Charleston St. Louis Mobile Little Rock Dallas Boston Galveston Shicago Ce Saves Ees Cees Tee Ee Ee Ee Eee Ee Ee . Eee Clarke H.R. Palmer W. A. Mallory The Athens Saving Bank M. Stern M. G. Michael G. A. Mell
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