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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1904
Page
9
The McConnell felt and Leather Manufacturing plant in Athens is nearly complete and will start operations soon. Outside capital financed the build, profits go to external firms, and the job line will boost city payroll and population once the electric motor arrives and machinery runs.
Georgia and North Carolina representatives prepare for an intercollegiate debate at Chigel Hall in Chapel Hill. The topic is whether labor unions hinder or help industrial progress with Georgia backing unions. Golucke and Yat terson will defend the University of Georgia. they depart Wednesday with strong student support.
Due to the unexpected success of the Saturday Ribbon sale, Turner & Plodgson offers a new 3,500 yard selection for Monday. The assortment includes ribbons 2 to 6 inches wide in white, black, pink, light blue, navy, red, champagne, yellow and blue. Ribbons are satin taffeta and related varieties, priced at 10 cents. Also featuring Corsets in various sizes and shades made of Batiste and Cambrie, all described as in perfect condition and not shelf worn.
A reader from Canada recounts chronic bilious dysentery tied to oats. After switching to Grape-Nuts, digestion improved and long term health restored. The ad touts predigested breakfast food and offers the Road to Wellville booklet.
Last night a row on Sapelo Street drew several locals including Dearing Hill Thomas Parr and Richards accused of creating a general disturbance at Mari Ida Youngs house. Susie Crow allegedly subjected to assault by one of the men. They will be tried before Mayor Rhodes tomorrow morning.
The Junior and Senior Boys departments of the Young Men's Christian Association are called to a 2 oclock meeting this afternoon. The Boys will march to Frank Hoke's funeral starting from the association at 2 20 p m and senior members are urged to attend and assist in the building cleanup at the same hour.
In Atlanta on March I I the Techs beat Mercer 10 to 4. Key players and full line score not provided.
Sunday palms before Easter includes Holy Communion Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon Morning services, Evening Prayer with Creed, Sunday School at 9:00. During Holy Week daily Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m. except Saturday. Good Friday and Easter orders to be announced later.
An Athens seller advertises Martinez Club House cigars at 10 cents each, 100 for 310.00, and Martinez Havana smokers at 5 cents each or 5.00 per hundred. The deal promises same quality as higher priced brands, kept fresh in porcelain storage.
Druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons promote a half price sale of Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia. The six dose vial is small and portable, and the store offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. They say the plan aims for a quick introductory sale with no refunds for satisfied customers.
The senatorial executive committee of the 27th district met at Monroe and called the senatorial primary for April 26. They also call for a democratic mass meeting to select delegates to the senatorial convention. J W Walker Sr of Walton was elected chairman to succeed Holder who resigned. Our Mocha and Java Coffees in cans are 23 cents per can. Burch Cash Grocery Co.
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