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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
2
The Banner urges readers to send notices by mail and writer real names for publication. It lambasts politicians and newspapers, condemns lobbying, and supports Governor Terrell’s probe into the DeOrie prison whipping amid broad political commentary and criticisms of the Atlanta Constitution.
The Banner reports a coalition of Athens groups launching an emergency hospital project. A joint Chamber of Commerce and Bes sie Mell Industrial Home committee meeting will plan funding and logistics, with The Banner pledging 25.00 and others expected to contribute. The effort aims to relieve suffering and provide properly trained nursing care.
A. A. Housman argues for prompt currency reforms to avoid money market strain during prosperity. He notes expansion of wealth requires matching credit growth and criticizes current methods as obsolete. He urges bipartisan action by leaders to absorb funds for business use and prevent treasury hoarding.
George Gould of the Great Gould System of Railways argues financiers overstate prosperity and that the nation has not yet reached its peak. He says much work remains and only field travel reveals the scale of ongoing construction and undertakings.
The piece claims humors rule the body causing pimples fatigue and debility. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla expels these humors and strengthens health and vitality, citing thousands of testimonials and promises a radical permanent restoration of the system.
Weekend tickets Athens Ga to White Sulphur Springs Ga are $1.35 round trip for journeys sold July 25 through September 12 with return by the Tuesday after sale. For details contact BR. W. Sizer at 106 Clayton Street. Bed of Bitter Fight recounts a patient’s recovery from leg abscess using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption.
The Southern Railway sells special weekend tickets on Saturdays through September 12 at greatly reduced prices. One fare for round trips to Atlanta Tallulah Falls Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Saluda and Tryon North Carolina with returning by the following Tuesday. Details and schedules available from R W Sizer Athens Ga S H Hardwick Washington DC W H Tayloe Atlanta Ga.
Beginning May 17 1908 and running to October 15 Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell Sunday round trip tickets to Atlanta leaving Athens at 5 35 city time. Good returning date of ease. J Z Hoke Agent Athens Ga W E Christian AGPA Atlanta Ga C B Ryan GPA Portsmouth Va Your druggist will refund your money if Paz Ointment fails to cure you. 00 cents.
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