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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
3
The Athens Daily Banner lists mail rates and ad policies including 45 per year, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months. weekly 1.00 per year. It urges readers to mail notices with real names and avoid telephone announcements. It reports on Athens meetings, California oil, and various editorials.
The Northeast Georgia Fair Association plans its first annual event in Athens October 5 to 10. The banner urges local businesses to enter exhibits, promising low rates and liberal livestock prizes while stressing agriculture as the economic backbone.
Beginning Sunday May 17th and continuing to Oct 15th 1903 the Seaboard Air Line Railway sells Atlanta round trip tickets for 1.00 every Sunday. Tickets cover train 4 leaving Athens at 5:35 city time with good return dates. J Hoke Athens Ga agent and company officials listed.
The Southern Railway sells special weekend tickets on Saturdays through September 12 at greatly reduced round trip fares. Onsale Saturdays after noon include Atlanta and Tallulah Falls Georgia. Tickets to Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Saluda and Tryon North Carolina available on all trains Saturdays with return by the Tuesday following the sale date. For details contact R W Sizer Athens GA G A H Hardwick Washington DC W H Tayloe Atlanta GA.
A historical notice describes Georgia's University offerings including Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairying, Pharmacy, Law, and general departments. It notes affordable board at Denmark Dining Hall, free dorms, various course lengths, and open access to law studies with no fees. Ends with a testimonial for Kodol Digestive Aid.
Southern Railway sets weekend round trip fare of 1.35 dollars for Athens Georgia to White Sulphur Springs Georgia. Tickets valid on Saturday after noon and evening trains and returnable Tuesday after sale date. Information available from R W Sizer G A 106 Clayton Street.
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