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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
6
A testimonial from Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky claims relief from long illness and nervous troubles after using Cardus the woman’s tonic. She says eleven bottles restored health and strength and urges others to try the remedy from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Georgia Railroad Eastern Time lists train No 50 at 8 55 a m train No 52 at 3 55 p m daily except Sunday train 656 at 4 25 p m Sunday only train 54 at 9 05 a m train 51 arrives 1 20 p m train 53 arrives 9 20 p m train 55 arrives 8 00 a m except Sunday
Gainesville Midland By schedule shows eastern No 2 leaves Athens at unknown time and No 4 at 2 30 pm No 1 arrives Athens at 11 25 am No 2 arrives at 6 35 pm Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmon for Winder and Monroe and intermediate points with the George Railroad for all points and with Gainesville Northwester n stations and Southern Railway north and south.
Daily departures from Athens branch listed with times for all points and sun or daily exceptions. Arrivals at ll Points and 611 Points shown, with morning and afternoon slots. Information contacts include Paul Pinkerton and E Shelton with telephone numbers.
Seaboard Air Line booth bound for display at the fairgrounds as organizers urge attendees to advertise their wants and services.
The ten member Chinese senate draft committee sits in Washington to frame a permanent constitution. Dr. Goodnow and Dr. Willoughby advise, while Nagao Ariga resigns. Centralization, Japanese influence, and a staged publicity ban shape the process, with a year-end completion expected and a citizen conference to follow.
The acting secretary of agriculture signs a rule requiring that after February 1, 1916, all raw cotton imports be fumigated at the port of entry before release. The measure targets pink bollworm and other pests found abroad to prevent infestation of U S cotton fields. Fumigation uses hydrocyanic acid gas and applies alongside existing seed- and building-control rules. A $5,000 bond or invoice-value bond is required and disinfection must occur under department inspection before sampling or removal.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough remedy for catching colds. It cites a personal endorsement claiming it’s the most effective product tried for the user and family with a price of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
An ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a root cold cure focusing on throat relief. A separate note from the Peking Daily Gazette discusses constitutional drafting while referencing Magna Carta and the principle that the king is subject to the law.
New York reports early buying interest as Liverpool futures rise 10 to 14 points with October at 10.82 and January at 11.35 while spot prices in Athens and other cities show steady to steadying tones across the South. Private crop notes in Alexandria estimate Egyptian output down, and weather hints prompt cautious covering as the day unfolds.
Lexington Georgia September 17 The court session scheduled for Monday morning is postponed until the second Monday in November. Jurors and parties have been notified. Judge Meadow authorized the postponement after a week of planning as farmers harvest cotton and other crops. County residents expect the new date to suit the public better.
In Monroe Georgia on Sept 17 John H Adams of Social Circle defeated Charles L Barrett of Monroe for the state representative seat by 264 votes. The county treasurer post was abolished by 307 majority and a county commissioners board was defeated by 504. Overall 1,524 votes were cast. rain likely reduced turnout from a heavier vote.
The notice reports many complaints of headaches back pain rheumatism biliousness and fatigue blamed on kidneys not doing their work. Foley Kidney Pills claim to aid elimination improve sleep and restore health. Palmer & Sons advertise the remedy in a local ad.
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