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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
The paper urges readers to mail public notices and meetings to the editor rather than call by telephone. Writers must include their real name, though it may be withheld on request, and the editor will know the author. The rule will not change in the future.
State School Commissioner Merritt urges county superintendents to send teachers to the University Samuri School session in Athens from July 1 to August 1. Prof. E C Branson can provide full information. The item also notes political opinions, legal matters, and discussions on taxation and the Northeast Georgia Fair.
Citizens voice strong support for the Athens to Carnesville electric railroad. They argue the line would greatly benefit Athens trade by linking major counties and opening markets, while Carnesville and nearby towns pledge funding. The Chamber of Commerce, led by J. Rhodes, will gauge Athens’ share and push the project forward.
My books for the receiving of tax returns will be closed on July 1. Take notice to avoid double tax by making returns before that date. W. W. Tarver, clerk and treasurer, city of Athens. Also an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price 75c per bottle from F J Cheney Co Toledo O.
Central of Georgia railway sells excursion tickets to eastern cities and Savannah steamer routes via Tybee for the South Atlantic coast. Fall rates and schedules available from ticket agents or agents in Athens Ga. Chamberlain's tablets promote appetite and stomach digestion. Sold by local druggists.
Athens merchants are informed that during summer absences, the Imperial Hotel offers first class meals at special rates with flexible daily options. Manager P. W. Sutherlin promises continued patron satisfaction after five years in the city. A health pitch on Dr. King's New Life Pills notes relief from headaches and money back guarantee at local druggists.
The Southern Railway offers weekend tickets on Saturdays through September 12 at reduced round trip fares to Atlanta and towns in North Carolina. Tickets valid for return until the Tuesday after sale date. Inquiries to R W Sizer Athens Ga or W H Tayloe Atlanta Ga. Also included is a translated anecdote about a man’s recovery from severe diarrhea via Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with local sale info.
The message repeats the phrase CASTORIA bears the The kind you have always used. It mentions Bignastre ZL and ZF with ambiguous context and ends with a prompt about counting dots representing dollars.
The Seaboard Air Line announces tickets on sale July 7 to 15 with final limit extended to August 15 by deposit with a special agent in Atlanta for a 244 dollar Athens Georgia to Atlanta round trip. Extra coaches will run to Atlanta, plus low price side trips to mountain and seashore resorts. Contact J Z Hoke Athens Ga or J A Von Dohlen 116 Peachtree St Atlanta Ga for details.
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