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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1915

Page

6

Lawrenceville Baptists plan sixty first annual session in Duluth

A Lawrenceville Baptist Association session is set for August 25 26 27 at Duluth's Baptist church. The item also notes Elberton electricity plans with the J B McCrary Co to supply 35 horsepower and up by January 1 1917, and a Winder election to fill resignations on August 14. It covers fiddlers convention at Danielsville August 20 21 for Confederate veterans, and upcoming Sunday School conventions led by Claud Little and J M Hunt with delegates to Madison County and Comer events in early September.

Elberton J. B. McCrary Company Atlanta McCrary Company First Methodist Church of Commerce Little Madison County Comer Georgia’ Sunday School Association Georgia Association International Sunday School Association

English Shooter Champions and Remington Small Bore Rife Notes

English rifle clubs have elevated small bore shooting to high mastery with .22 caliber rifles at 25 to 200 yards. A prominent remark stresses that a well cared for firearm, practiced grip, patient trigger technique, and regular cleaning are essential. The London Remington-UMC event, under Duke of Connaught patronage, highlighted top marksmen including 8. W. Briggs who won a single-entry competition.

England E. P. Thomas Morehouse London Briggs Ham and Petersham Duke of Connaught Society of Minature Rifle Clubs Griggs

Briggs Wins Gold Medal at 100 Yard Rifle Contest

All competitors fired ten shots at 100 yards on a four inch bull. Mr Briggs won a gold medal. He started shooting in spring 1913, joined Alexandria Palace Rifle Club, then posted a 1914 record of seventeen matches averaging 99.20. He later upgraded to a precise Remington UMC ammo combination for perfection.

Briggs Alexandria Palace Rifle Club

News of the Markets Cotton and Corn Prices Across Cities

Spot cotton values shown for Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Savannah Norfolk Augusta Houston Baltimore Memphis Charleston St Louis Mobile with daily shifts and steadies. Corn futures and spot quotes listed with May Dec and other months alongside price movements and settlement figures.

Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Savannah Norfolk Augusta Houston Baltimore Memphis Charleston St. Louis Mobile

Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in old ad pitch

An old advertisement warns against calomel a dangerous laxative and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It claims calomel causes salivation headaches and weakness while Dodson's Tone straightens the liver, restores energy, and is harmless for children.

Dodson

Constipation Linked to Ills and Ailments Claim

An old health note asserts constipation causes wasted absorption of poisons, fever, and general discomfort. It warns of gas belching and digestive distress as common symptoms of blocked bowels.

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Kress Clayton Street Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Go Jackson St American State Bank OF Howell C. Erwin J. Warren Smith Orr’s School Winders Winder Messrs Ross Millsaps Hill Danielsville Court House U .S Claud Little Commerce Jackson County J. M. Hunt S. W. Briggs DR. Heywood Southern Mutual Building Palm Beach Athens Empire Laundry Company News of the Markets Chicago WHDAT Ceves Eevee Eves Lom Beeen Boots Wee Tee Eenee
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