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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

3

Proclamation for Georgia constitutional amendments

Governor Nat E Harris issues proclamations submitting two proposed amendments to Georgia voters. One amends Article 6 Section 13 to boost superior court judges salaries in Clarke Floyd Sumter Muscogee counties with specified county treasury payments. The other creates the County of Bacon and authorizes local offices and a bonded debt, with general election submission and ballot wording.

Ge Georgia Yarthen Nat E. Harris State of Georgia Supreme and Superior Courts Larke County Western Circuit Floyd County Rome Floyd Sumter County Southwestern Circuit Sumter Muscogee County Chattahoochee Erourts Muscogee General Assembly Clarke, Floyd, Sumter Bibb Clarke Chatham Fulton Richmond Treasuries Superior Court Stone Mountain Fulton County Hau City Court of Americas E. Harris Scm Gorday Y Cook Georgia Bacon House of Representatives State of Con Ae Constitation OSG Nat E.arrs

Dr King's New Discovery Cough Syrup Advert

When you have a cold give it attention and start Dr King's New Discovery. It contains Pine Ter and antiseptic oils with balsams and acts as a mild laxative. The syrup soothes the throat and bronchial tubes and eases coughing. Get a bottle at once.

Dr. King

Hugh Price Nominated for 27th District Senate Seat

Hon. Hugh H. Price, senator elect from the 27th district, was nominated at Monroe yesterday. Price, a well known local figure, won by a majority of over three hundred votes and is praised as a capable representative. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pink Price of Oconee County, from an old prominent family.

Hugh H. Price Monroe Price Pink Price Oconee County

President Wilson visits old South Carolina home for sister's funeral

President Wilson, in Columbia for the funeral of his sister Mrs. Anne S. Howe, toured boyhood sites and relatives before leaving at 6:15 p m for Long Branch New Jersey. He rode past Shadow Lawn plans and visited the Columbia Theological Seminary and the house his parents built. He expected to resume campaign work Wednesday.

Associated Press Columbia S. C Wilson Anne S. Howe Long Branch N. J West New Jersey James Woodrow Tommy Woodrow Columbia Theological Seminary

Keystone Chapter to Resume Work

The Keystone Chapter No.1 R A M will hold its regular convocation this Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Mark Master’s degree will be conferred. All qualified companions are urged to attend and visiting chapter Masons are invited.

The Boys Will Swim This P.M at Y M C A Pool

This afternoon at 4 o'clock the boys who persuaded their mothers to attend the Ladies Auxiliary mothers meeting at the new building will be treated by Secretary Forbes to a special swim in the Association pool. It is a widely known event for the boys to enjoy the facility this afternoon.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Forbes

Baseball results from national and american leagues

National results show New York 21 over Pittsburgh 0 with rain ending the second game. Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 1 and Philadelphia 6 Chicago 1. Boston 2 St Louis 0. American results list Detroit 0 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0 Washington 1 Chicago 3 Boston 4. Only three games were scheduled.

New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Ieee Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Detroit Washington

Grove's Tonic Advertises Quinine and Iron Benefits

An old advertisement touts Grove's Taster less chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It promotes the remedy as equally valuable for health and vigor due to its tonic properties.

Grove

New York Cotton Opens Steady on Bulls and Liverpool Cables

The cotton market in New York opened steady with an advance of 5 to 9 points and rose to about 27 to 34 points by afternoon on bull support, private crop reports, and strong cables. December and January prices moved to 15.38 and 15.93 respectively, with midday and late session gains, while spot quotations listed diverse regional prices and New Orleans and Liverpool cables showed varied activity.

Associated Press New York Liverpool

Robertson Letter Reports Steady Open Amid Cables Demand

New York September 18 Special wire to the Banner indicates improved cables due to better spot demand and lack of hedging. Absence of activity growth seen as operators wait for government reports. Wall street houses and spot buyers led, with southern and local offers. Freight rate cut between New York and Liverpool boosted late trading, lifting prices about 25 points to near day’s high.

Robertson New York Wall Street Liverpool

Cities Service Common Breaks 300 After Month

The Cities Service common stock rose above 300 for the first time in over a month with Friday sales at that level and Saturday at 304. The week opened strong, reaching 290, after last week closed at 296, with Thursday at 294 and a 6 point jump on Friday amid persistent heavy buying. Quotation Saturday 301 305.

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Ad

Athens resident Mrs. Louisa Smith reports chronic back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes sleepless nights, dull loins pain, and dizziness improved after using the product. Sold by Smith & Bros Drug Store for 50 cents. Buffalo, N.Y. company ad.

Athens Dean Louisa Smith E. Broad St Doan Smith & Bros

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