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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1916

Page

2

Opportunities in India Rise in Mission Message

Rev John J Banninga American missionary reports India’s rapid rise in industry education and evangelism. He notes doubled village schools since the emperor’s liberal grants, two new universities, women’s colleges in Madras, and strong student enrollments. He urges mission support to win India for Christ as awakenings spread from north to south.

Associated Press Toleio India John J. Banninga American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Banninga Madras

Get Rid of That Miserable Feeling

A reader from Gorham New York reports chronic indigestion and constipation improved after five years of using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad promotes the product as widely obtainable and highlights its relief of stomach distress.

Mia. A. Wingale Gorham N. Y Chamberlain's Chamberlain’s

Automatic fire extinguisher for threshing machines

Washington reports an automatic fire extinguisher invented by Department of Agriculture experts to prevent grain dust fires and explosions in threshing machines. The device, to be patented for public benefit, addresses rising fire losses in New York Oregon Washington and Idaho where threshing work is done in barns and conflagrations have caused heavy damage.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture New York State Oregon Idaho

Mrs Campbell Describes Child’s Ills and Home Remedy

Mrs Thomas Campbell of Kirkville New York recounts her nineteen year old son suffering frequent billow attacks. She says her husband brought home Chamberlain's Tablets and began to treat him with Ravancia which she implies helped. The account appears in a local readers note or advertisement fragment.

Thomas Campbell Kirkville N. Y

Obvious Cure Claim for Children’s Colds Named by Memphis Mother

Mrs Myron J. Pickard of Memphis New York writes that a certain medicine cured her children of severe colds. The note appears among obituary and advertisement items, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine language and testimonials about “the very medicine they needed.”

Myron J. Pickard Memphis N. Y

Wilson Tariff and the Farmer in Frederick Speech

Special to the Banner James Wilson former secretary of agriculture denounces the Democratic tariff plan arguing it favors foreign trade and harms American farmers and workers. He warns that free trade or tariff for revenue only would bring low wages and farm prices, urging voters to weigh markets and prosperity at the polls.

Frederick James Wilson Wilson Hisden Europe

Unshaken Testimony For Deans Kidney Pills In Athens

An Athens resident, Mia J R Martin of 662 Pulaski St, testifies that Deans Kidney Pills cured her kidney troubles after four boxes, allowing her to recover from bed rest and fatigue. Six years later she reaffirms her praise, stating the same positive experience. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY.

Dean Athens Mia J. R. Martin Pulaski St. Athens Ioan

Will Buy For Cash in Jefferson Bo Gart Whitehall Princeton

Buyer seeks to purchase a property for cash near Jefferson Bo Gart Whitehall or Princeton road. Address inquiries to Banner with a care note and price expectation.

Jefferson, Bogart Whitehall Princeton Road Care

Leprosy On Increase In Civilized Lands

Cincinnati reports Dr. Frederick L. Hoffman of Prudential cites rising leprosy rates in civilized countries. He estimates U S cases around 300 with Louisiana data showing growth, calls for standardized global statistics, segregation, humane treatment, and a federal leprosarium proposal.

Associated Press Cincinnati Frederick L. Hoffman Prudential Insurance Company American Public Health Association Hoffman Louisiana Far East United States United States Senate

Chronic Dysentery Cures Reported by Town Resident

An elderly town resident nearly died from chronic dysentery but was cured after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose stopped the discharge and several more doses completed the recovery. J Baer of West Manchester Pa notes the widespread awareness of the case. Obtainable everywhere.

J. Baer Manchester Baer Adv

Barber Pole Signs for Southern Gate

Atlanta Ga Oct 26 Barber pole signs have been painted on all Southern Railway crossing gates to attract driver attention and reduce crossing accidents. The eight inch wide black and white bars run at forty five degrees to resemble a barber pole, aiming to standardize danger signs at crossings.

Atlanta Southern Railway American Railway Association

Georgia Faces Court and Office Space Crunch at Capitol

Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Harriss says Georgia outgrows the capitol with offices crowded in and above the building. Plans explored include leasing the Jackson home and adjoining property to house the state court of appeals, libraries, and legislative committee rooms, plus possible use of another mansion for smaller offices.

Atlanta N. E Harr State House State Health Department State Building Capitol Western and Atlantic Commission Department of Agriculture Court of Appeals Supreme Court Executive Department Jackson Capitol Avenue State Capitol Assembly Kimball House

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed After Eleven Years

Mrs. Chas Reitz of Allen Mills Pa reports eleven years of relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly eases hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing. H R Palmer and Sons advertise the product.

Chas, Reitz Allen Mills Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Farm Loan Banks and Interest Rates Convention Opens

Memphis Tenn Oct 36 Possible effects of the federal farm loan act and how interest rates in the United States will be affected when peace is declared in Europe are to be leading topics at the annual convention of the Farm Mortgage Bankers Association of America which opened here today. The sessions continue through Saturday. Senator Henry F Hollis of New Hampshire will address on The Federal Farm Loan Act. L W Clapp of Wichita Kansas will discuss Practical Experience Applied to the Federal Farm Loan Act. Professor C M W Sprague of Harvard will focus on the future of interest rates tomorrow. The first session featured the president F W Thompson of Chicago. A banquet tonight will feature E R Gurney of Nebraska and Rt Rev Thomas F Gailor bishop of Tennessee. Officers are renominated including President F W Thompson Vice presidents Kingman N Robbins C M Corwin and J B Maxwell Secretary Treasurer H M Hanson.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn United States Europe Farm Mortgage Bankers Association of America Henry F. Hollis New Hampshire L. W. Clapp Trust Wichita Kansas C. M. W. Sprague Harvard University F. W. Thompson Chicago Kingman N. Rolbins Rochester C. M. Corwin Minneapolis Minn J. B. Maxwell Kansan City H. M. Hanson

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Health and Relief

Advertisements tout Foley Cathartic Tablets as first aid to good health by keeping bowels regular and preventing digestive issues. Claims include easing headaches and stopping bronchial coughs, with Foley’s Honey and Tar said to soothe tickling throats, restore membranes, and clear congested air passages.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Foley

Bacteriological Testing of Milk Claim Emphasized

An address to the American Public Health Association, delivered by H W Conn, defends bacteriological testing as the only reliable basis for milk grading. He argues that fixed pricing harms high quality milk and urges a value based system with labels guaranteeing cleanliness and freshness to command higher prices despite past cutthroat competition.

Associated Press American Public Health Association H.W. Conn Connecticut Mr. Conn New York Iito Joe Nimans

Intolerance Dominates Theatre Known Cast Names

The Birth of a Nation fame boosts Intolerance at Liberty Theater New York entering its eighth week. Henry Walthall aside, stars Mae Marsh Lillian Gish Mirai Gooper Josephine Crowell Hobert Harron Joseph Henaberry Walter Lang Ralph Lewis George Slepmann Vern Lewis Olga Grey Leona Owen Bessie Love Constance Talladge Tully Marshall Alfred Paget remain prominent in the new setting and big cast.

Henry Walthall Draum Mr. Griffith Liberty Theater New York Mae Marsh Lillian Gleb Mirlat Gooper

New Trial Sought for Father Convicted of Murdering Two Daughters

Associated Press from Pensacola reports on October 26 that defense for B J Pudge, found guilty of first degree murder in the killings of his two young daughters, argued for a new trial this day. Judge Campbell reserved ruling until November.

Associated Press Pensacola B J. Pudge Munner Campbell

Progress in Bulgarian education noted by missionary

Toledo reports Dr. T. T. Holway of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions describing Bulgaria’s rapid educational gains since 1878. He cites low illiteracy among men, rising clergy education, and expanding mission work, while warning materialism and religio secular trends threaten church influence.

Associated Press Toledo Bulgaria Rav T. T. Holway American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Dr. Holway Europe Germany Constantinople Macedonia England France Myrgaria Mission Press Sofia Philippopolla

Pernambuco Builds Municipal Slaughter House in Brazil

Washington reports Pernambuco Brazil has constructed a monumental slaughterhouse touted as among South America’s largest. Officials plan to open December 15 with a sale to the highest bidder. The Commerce Department notes attention to the project and its implications for the city of Pernambuco.

Associated Press Washington Pernambwed Brazil South Americs Tabs

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Barber Pole Vous Hatare Mats Uusinus Sona Metropolig Progress Educational IN Mel J. M. Gaskill Ezta Green Ind H.R. Palmer & Sohs Ady Pernambuco
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