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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
2
The University Summer School will run six weeks from July 1 to August 1 in Athens offering extensive courses and lectures. Over fifty top educators from across the country have been engaged as instructors, promising valuable opportunities for teachers during vacation. Applications and full details are available from Prof E CG Branson in Athens, Ga.
A garbled regional survey covers Athens and Georgia topics from hot Scotch consumption in Glasgow to the University of Georgia Summer School opening. It laments Kentucky feuds, criticizes tariff law, praises Northeast Georgia fairs, and argues for a new union depot in Athens while noting press reactions to Northern reporting and Civilizational debates.
The Banner and Augusta Chronicle discuss plans to move a large number of southern Black residents to Boston. They argue such a program would prove the south’s stance on race and urge northern reformers to confront the negro question by experiencing the sight of masses of Black migrants, including both respected individuals and the urban poor.
Railway advertises delightful Sea Shore trips from Savannah to Tybee with quick schedules and furnished details. Includes agent contacts for fall plans and rewards for health ailments, plus a testimonial about Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with endorsements from Woeset Traux Walding Kinnan and Mar gio Toledo druggists.
P W Sutherland manager invites Athens business men to use Imperial Hotel during summer absences with special meal rates. Tickets available for one two or three meals daily. Sutherland notes five years in the city and commitment to patrons.
Notice from W. W. Turner city clerk and treasurer of Athena warns that tax returns must be filed by July 1 to avoid double taxation. The ad also promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B as a cure and blood purifier, with prices and free samples offered.
The B Y P U meeting region announces tickets July 7 to 10 with final limit July 15, extended to August 15 by deposit with a special agent in Atlanta. Athens to Atlanta round trip 24, with three trains daily and extra coaches added to handle demand. Low side trip tickets to resorts and other points sold from Atlanta lines. For details contact J Z Hoke Athens GA or J A Von Dohlen 116 Peachtree St Atlanta GA or W E Christian Asst Gen Passenger Agent.
If you are the housekeeper you will appreciate our suggestion that you use Bransford's Clifton flour. It makes the best bread cake and pastry for home people as well as visitors. Don't let your prejudice in favor of another brand prevent your trying it at Wingfield Cash Grocery Store.
Beginning May 17 through October 15 1908 the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets to Atlanta and return every Sunday for 100 dollars. Tickets are valid on train 41 departing Athens at 5 35 city time. Contacts: J Z Hoke Athens GA agent W E Christian A G P A Atlanta GA OG B Ryan G P A Portsmouth VA.
Property listing notes a lot containing a six room dwelling and a two room tenant space. No further details on location, price, or conditions are provided.
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