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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
6
Louisville readers are urged to try Vinci cod liver and iron tonic for nervous fatigue and rundown conditions. An elderly customer testifies to gains after using Vinci, described as a trusted strength booster. The ad touts a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
Local notices announce candidacies for Alderman in the First through Fourth wards with names RK Wright BH Palmer R O Arnold J A Pitner and J F Tibbetts subject to Democratic primary. An advisory asks what you would do for a severe cold and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs J E Sargent of Peru Indiana.
Personal and social news covers visits to Commerce and Gainesville from Athens and Winterville, weddings and engagements planned, family visits, and club events. Notables include Miss Sallie McWhorter’s presidency of a state club, Lieut. H A Kroner extended leave, and the Bie-Four minstrel club in Winterville.
Local boxing fans hail Jimmy Pappas as a future champion after reports of his hard sparring and rising form. He meets Meyer Pries in a ten round bout at the Colonial Theater, with a 25 cent admission and a color section for patrons. Pries must win to keep future bouts in Atlanta, while Pappas aims to force a match with top captains in the nation as he trains with a large sparring crew.
Miller Bros and Arlington bring the 101 Ranch Wild West show to Athens for a full day of action. A 10 o'clock parade opens the event with tents, Indians, cowboys, cowgirls and broncho busting. Performances at 2:15 and 8:16 promise a lively, danger-filled spectacle with 50 cowgirls, expert riders, and medal-winning shooters. Seats on sale at Palmer's Drug Store.
In Chicago on October 29 wheat traded with initial gains erasing to a drop below last night levels before a rally lifted prices. Bearish sentiment gave way to short covering and export news. Corn softened early but regained ground as demand improved, closing firmer on the day.
The report notes mixed gains and losses across grains and hogs with oats weakening alongside other grains and hog prices easing provisions. It lists Chicago exchange prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Lard with December May and January quotes and daily close figures.
Spot cotton in New Orleans shows steady prices with sales of 671 on the spot and receipts of 5,443. Middling ranges from 6c to 7c for various grades while Liverpool market holds steady and Liverpool exchange loosens hedging rules amid lower prices.
The May report shows firm tone in sales with prices near 5.55 to 5.75 across several entries. Analysts note volume at 10,900 units, indicating sustained demand and stability in the market.
Delegates from most of Georgia's Elks lodges met at Macon to reorganize the Georgia State Association of Elks. W. P. Andrews of Atlanta was elected president with Bowden, Morley, Lamar, Dunn, Bates, and Horton named to key posts. Waycross to host next gathering in May.
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