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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1907
Page
3
A Athens merchant urges residents to buy at home rather than mail order, citing experiences of a public official from Worth Dakota who found Athens prices and quality superior. He notes goods sold locally at comparable or better rates and asks the community to support local merchants to help Athens prosper.
Local advertises Mantles at low prices in Athens with claims of cheaper lines than Atlanta Knoxville and Athens. Urges customers to compare catalogs and visit to inspect offerings and tile pieces ready for immediate purchase. Also includes a separate ad for Catarrh cure and a joke about local remedies.
All individuals firms and corporations owning or controlling personal property within Athens city limits subject to municipal taxation are asked to make returns by June 1 1907 as books close then and delinquents face double taxation penalties. Notice by order of the Mayor and Council. W. W. Turner City Clerk.
Dr. Young analyzes the teachings of Sheldon and contrasts them with the Bible in a sermon titled What Jesus Did Do. The program includes 11 a.m. and 8 30 p m services with Sunday school at 9 45 for all ages.
An individual announces candidacy for alderman from the First ward subject to the Democratic primary.
C B Griffith declares a bid for alderman in the Third Ward as a candidate in the Democratic primary. He presents himself as a third district hopeful seeking election in the local city council race.
Crisfield Maryland May 4 The crab season opens with a mild winter boosting harvests and expanding wealth in the region. The article details crabbing practices from catching to packing soft shells, market routes to major cities, and the labor force of boats and processors. It notes a 1887 baseline value of 84000 dollars and this season’s expected output around 750000 dollars with thousands involved in boats and labor.
A vintage Athens note touts Dreamland on Clayton Street near Talmage Hardware Co for moving pictures at five cents with a cafe and soft drinks. The piece extols bustling local life, crabs and packing houses, and local industry, paired with an ad-like tale of arithmetic boosting food values.
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