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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

4

Legal notices from Clarke County Georgia 1916

Notices cite debts guardianships and administrator sales in Clarke County Georgia. Courts hear discharge of Lucy Gates estate administrator, guardianship hearings for Rosa Brooks and Edwards children, and public sales of Burrel Morris and W A Edwards estates on January 1917. Includes property descriptions in Athens and Puryear districts.

Georgia Clarke County J. Thomas Heard Lucy Gates R. C. Orr Hattie F. Smith Rosa Brooks Georgia Brooks Nellie P. Edwards Sheldon B. Edwards Zena Edwards Ida Elizabeth Edwards Albert H. Edwards Nellie Pearl Edwards Vernie Tribble Edwards W. A. Edwards Court of Ordinary

Land and stock sale notice from Clarke County estate

Administrators advertise cash sale of 42 acres, one half interest in Shoal Creek Gin Company, and various livestock and farming implements from V A Edwards estate, Clarke County, Georgia. Sale to occur after December 5, 1916, with details of boundaries and personal property listed. Also notices for Pittman estate and a wheat market update from Chicago dated December 13, 1916.

Shoal Creek James Crowley W. A. Edwards Sidney Boley Puryear Place Shoal Creek Gin Company Said Shoal Creek Gin Company Athens and Godfrey Corner Crowley Doll Daisy Dina Bill Dan Sam Della Mike Ida Nick V. A. Edwards J. D. Tribble V. A Edwards Said County John B. Gamble

After-the-war needs in Europe threaten U S trade surge

Dr Edward Ewing Pratt of the Commerce Department outlines Europe’s postwar needs capital equipment raw materials and labor saving machinery. He urges U S loans with long terms to rebuild railways ships factories and industry, predicts demand for modern equipment in Britain and Germany, and stresses the role of neutral trade and banking reforms to sustain postwar commerce.

Norfolk Southern Commercial Congress Edward Ewing Pratt Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Department of Commerce Europe United States Russia France Belgium England Germany Italy United Kingdom Great Britain Pratt

Cough Remedy Compared To Fire Bell Warning

The article equates a cough to a fire bell, urging immediate treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in curing coughs caused by colds or flu, citing Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana who testifies it breaks up winter coughs and is repeatedly preferred by her husband.

Thomas Beeching Andrews, Ind

Constipation relief advised with Chamberlain tablets

Advertisement copy touts Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. Claims the remedy is pleasant to take and mild in effect, available everywhere.

Five Day Industrial Week Proposed byChurches

A report from the Commission on Sunday Observance at the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America urges a five day industrial week. It praises rest on a seventh day and calls for one day of rest in seven for workers, preferably Sunday, with future goals of substituting a two day weekend for brain and hand labor. It also advocates greater public worship and spiritual culture among believers.

Associated Press St. Louis Commission Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America United States

Archduke Charles Stephen Named Regent of Poland

Warsaw reports Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria has been elected regent of Poland with a future prospect of kingship. A Polish state council of leading Poles is expected to convene before Christmas. The archduke, cousin of the late Francis Joseph, is 56 and commands the army.

Warsaw Charles Stephen Austria Poland Archduke Francis Joseph

Prohibitionist and Socialist Vote Totals Reported

In Chicago reports Dec 13 indicate the prohibition vote for president will run about 250000 with only a few states left unreported Socialist totals are estimated between 750000 and 800000. Also an anecdote from Scottsville N Y cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy aiding two children with colds years ago.

Chicago National Prohibition Socialist Hugh Cook Scottsville N. Y Garbutt Chamberlain

Nervous women urged to use Chamberism tablets

An old medical advertisement notes nervous women caused by constipation find quick relief from Chamberism's Tablets. The copy claims improved digestion and states the product is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberism

National Foreign Trade Convention to be held in Pittsburgh

James A. Farrell announces the fourth National Foreign Trade Convention to open January 25 in Pittsburgh. Delegates from manufacturing, agriculture, mining, lumber and banking will discuss world market conditions, tariff aspects, and cooperation to boost U S trade after the war with group sessions, expert advisers, and consultations with government officials.

Associated Press New York James A. Farrell National Foreign Trade Council Pittsburgh United States Farrell State Department Secretary of Commerce Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce W. W. Nichols American Industrial Commission For France Willard Straight American International Corporation Senate Robert H. Patchin American Copper Mining Company Edward N. Hurley Federal Trade Commission America C. K. McIntosh California Bank San Francisco Council American Manufacturers Export Association National Association of Credit Men American Exporters and Importers Association Commission House B. McCormick University of Pittsburgh BR Pratt United States Department of Commerce Daily Commerce B. F. Harris Champaign T. N. Carver Harvard University Division of Rural Organization United States Department of Agriculture

Neglected Colds Grow Worse Coughs Warn

A warning on neglected coughs leading to chronic airway issues. The ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a soothing remedy to ease breathing and fight germs, useful for croup sore throat and bronchial troubles. Available at local druggists, 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

South Pays $1.13 Per $1 Spent in October 1916

Washington D C December 13 Individual and industries in the South received 1.12 for every dollar paid to the Southern Railway by Southern people during October 1916, figures from Comptroller A H Plant show. The railway disbursed 6 729 483 for labor material and other purposes with 5 716 183 paid to Southern entities, 642 524 more than the South contributed for transportation.

Washington, D.C South Southern Railway A. H. Plant Southern Sint

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for stopping a cough and easing a raw throat sore muscles and overall fatigue. It claims the remedy soothes irritated membranes kills germs and breaks up the cold with antiseptic and laxative components. It promotes a price of 60c and urges immediate purchase.

Dr. King Dr. _King

Constipation Causes Dull Skin Warns of Laxative Cure

An old advertisement claims constipation leads to dull skin and pimples. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to provide a full, overnight bowel movement and relieve sluggish digestion. Marketing emphasizes nighttime use and daily bottle availability at druggists for 25 cents.

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R. C, Orr Clarke County, Ga State OF Georgia Court House Eald County Burrel Morris Towit Athens Dearing M. B. Morton Lewis Watkins Henry, Roberts Deu Pree Hunnicutt Sol Fintan Superior Court DeuPree Hunnicutt Myer, Stern Burel Morris Senie Morris Puryear Pope Janda W. R. Tuck Godfrey Georgis Puryear’ District Georgie Con Gale Clarke R. L. Pittman Jefferson State Normal School Slaughter Camak Alice L. Pitman Jonw White & CO Louisville, KY
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