Certificates Issued By Athens Market Association
Certificates issued Tuesday by the Banner state the holder can buy merchandise or settle retail accounts only if the name on the back matches. Presentation is required within 10 days. after that the value is the Athens market price for the cotton depicted. Nonmembers redeemable at 20 percent discount. certificate void after May 1 1915. President $10
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Athens
Retail Merchants’ Cotton Association of
Association
Merchants Form Cotton Association in Athens
The Retail Merchants Cotton Association of Athens met to adopt a certificate plan for cotton trade. Farmers deposit in bonded warehouses to secure receipts, then exchange for ten day face value certificates. Members listed include Athens Shoe Company and Fleming & Dearing Hdw among others.
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Retail Merchants’ Cotton Association of
Athens
The
Association of Merchants
Athens Shoe Company
Citizens Pharmacy
Head & McMahan
the McGregor Company
Fleming & Dearing Hdw
The Resurrected Life
A winterbound tree clings to wrinkled leaves until spring brings new life. Sap surges through the branches as buds push forth, forcing the old leaves to fall away one by one.
Plan to raise 150 million for cotton loan fund
A conference of St Louis bankers ratified a plan to raise 150 million dollars for a cotton loan fund. Banks and other lenders would subscribe to create capital to loan on cotton at up to six cents per pound middling. Approval by Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board is awaited before effect.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
Trust
Mercantle
Washington
Middle West
Hamlin
Paul Warburg
W. P. G. Harding
Lever Cotton and Grain Warehousing Bill Rejected
Special to the Banner reports the Washington House rejected the warehousing bill 163 to 109. It would have aided bank credit on warehouse receipts for cotton grain and related agricultural products but failed to reach the two thirds required.
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Washington
Adamson
Georgia
North Georgia Singing Convention Thanks Editors
The North Georgia Singing Convention committee thanks Athens editors for coverage of last Saturday’s event and invites all to join the 4th Saturday in October observance, noting a successful gathering despite weather and planning for the next meeting on the 24th.
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North Georgia Singing Convention
Athens
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Resident
In Athens an elderly resident, Mrs. W. M. Patten of 565 College Ave, testifies to lasting relief from kidney trouble through Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls initial recovery and re endorsements dated May 2, 1914, affirming continued confidence and urging others to use the same remedy. Price stack at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. props Buffalo N Y.
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Athens
W. M.patten
College Ave
Doan
Mrz. Patten
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Positively Masters Croup Treatment Promises Relief
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is praised for cutting thick choking mucus and clearing phlegm. It opens air passages and stops hoarseness, according to the advertisement.
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Masters Croup
Foley
War Revenue Tax Bills Take Shape In Congress
Democratic senators in caucus reviewed the finance committee draft and eliminated the gasoline tax while keeping a fifty to seventy five cent per horsepower levy on automobile sales. They boosted beer taxes to seventy five cents per barrel with a five percent advance stamp drawback. Additional liquor levies could exceed fifty million dollars annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Finance Committee
County allocates lockers to new military company
County commissioners voted to transfer sixty steel lockers from the old Clarke Rifles to the newly organized military company. They also reviewed county accounts and approved payment of bills.
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Clarke Rifles
Perfectly Idiotic Keeper at the Zoo Scene
Fragmentary dialogue shows a keeper addressing his wife about a foolish power. A woman takes a taper and leaves the room as animals are described weighing as much as a Jersey cow.
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Mary
Jersey
Records match of Athletics and Braves in World Series demand
The Associated Press reports that Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Braves each boast at least eight pitchers, aiming for balance in the World Series. Veterans Bender and Plank anchor the staff alongside Bush, Shawkey, Wyckoff, Pennock, and Bressler, with Mack optimistic despite shifts in use.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Braves
Connie Mack
George Stallings
Plank
Bender
Mack
Bush
Shawkey
Wyckoff
Pennock
Bressler
Athletics
Joe Bush
New York Giants
Eddie Plank
James
Boston
Wyckof
Davis
B.B. H
Rudolph
Tyler
Davies
Ringling Circus to Perform in Atlanta on October 12
Official notice confirms Ringling Brothers circus will give two performances in Atlanta on October 12. The show features Solomon and the Queen of Sheba with 1250 cast, 500 dancers, 737 horses, and a vast stage, plus a diverse troupe of acts and a 1003-animal menagerie. Rail arrangements are set to handle expected crowds.
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Atlanta
Ringng Brothers’ Circus
Solomon
Tve
Athena
Prominent Lady of Clarkesville Dies After Illness
Clarkesville Ga Oct 6 Mrs W D Grant one of the town's oldest residents died after a twenty four hour illness of cholera morbus at 630 Sunday afternoon She was seventy two and mother of twelve with ten surviving children and a husband aged seventy seven The family has lived in Clarkesville since 1861 and arrangements await word from son N W Grant lieutenant commander U S B Delaware at Vera Cruz Mexico
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Clarkesville
W. D. Grant
N. W.grant
Leutenant
U. S.B. Delaware
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Business Law for the Business Man Course Offered
A course in Business Law will be given by Dean Sylvanus Morris of the University of Georgia Law School this scholastic year. Offered under the School of Commerce, it benefits commerce students, Athens business men, and other University students. Classes begin October 12 at 12 o'clock on Monday Wednesday and Friday in the Academic Building. Athens business men are invited to join.
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Sylvanus Morris
Law School
University of Georgia
School of Commerce
Look Who's Here Harry Bobs Up Again Extradition Hearing
Washington Oct 6 Harry K Thaw's stay in Hampshire is called a scandal to New York state The supreme court will be asked next Tuesday to advance immediate hearing on Thaw extradition Willam T Gedomo filed with the court urging speedy action Also an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promotes its use for coughs colds and throat relief with no opiates and laxative effect
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry K. Thaw
Hampshire
New York State
Supreme Court
Thaw
New York
Willam T. Gedomo
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Gas Company Displays Notable Window At Athens
The Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company showcases an effective window on Jackson street featuring a student’s cozy room. Notable is the heating and lighting arrangement. the heater performs well and the lighting is adjustable and well placed, emphasizing quality fixtures.
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Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company
Jackson Street
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad for bowel health
Foley Cathartic Tablets promise a tonic effect on the bowels and a thorough cleaning of the bowel tract. The ad encourages stirring the system to healthy activity and urges those who use Foley tablets to act. Only 25c, H.R. Palmer & Sons.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
Bath time musings prompt rust fears from a child
A humorous note from a contributor to Harremonstrating describes their small daughter loving baths and asking the mother if she would get rusty without being wiped dry. The child quips about rust, reflecting a playful household moment.
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Har
Citrolax Best Remedy for Constipation and Bloating
A concise ad copy promoting Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. The notice touts quick relief and gentle cleansing, targeting readers seeking a simple at home digestive aid.
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Athens, Ga
Retail Merchants Cotton Association of
Tomor
Fournass
Hee
Ola
Executive Committee
Fie
Rtr
FOX South
Southeastern Cotton and Food Products Conference
Little Rock
Ark
Hays
Memphis
Congress
Singing Convention Committee
Southern Con
Senate Banking Committee
Sheppard
Wilson
Bryan
John R. Silman
H R. Palmer & Sons
Ringling Circus
Solomon and
Queen of Sheba
Coombs
Braves
Stallings
Cocreban
Hess
Crutcher
Winnie
Ust
Paul Strand
George Davis
Philadelphia Athles
Williams College
tlaa—_Ditahare
University Law School
W. T. Hutchens
Nicholson, Ga
Tad
Harry
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