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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
2
The Banner asks readers to mail notices to The Banner or the office by messenger, as telephoning notices is not accepted. Writers must include real names and the editor must know the writer, with no notices via telephone.
The Banner urges rigid enforcement of the franchise tax law in Georgia. It criticizes railroads and other corporations for absurdly low franchise valuations and predicts fair, impartial adjustments under General Wright. The piece highlights Atlanta Street Car Company and Southern Railway as examples and stresses that taxes must reflect true franchise value.
An old advertisement touts a Spring Medicine claimed to purify the blood and cure ailments such as scrofula and rheumatism. It stresses unique strength and permanency and urges readers to obtain the remedy at Foruing in cesination.
The Railway Co issues a rule for motormen and conductors forbidding stopping between crossings on heavy up grades except at the far end. Applies to Broad Street between Jackson and College, Hancock between Holt and Lampkin, Thomas Street between Broad and Clayton, Hoyt Street between Jackson and College, Jackson Street between Strong and Hancock, and Boulevard near Park Avenue. O D Flanigen, General Manager, Athens Ga May 2 1908. For stomach aid try Chamberlains stomach and Liver Tablets sold by druggists.
The ad asserts seven day tissue loss in a man and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps stomach digestion to digest and assimilate wholesome food into blood, preventing disease and supporting mind and body. It promises to cure indigestion dyspepsia and all stomach troubles and markets as a spring tonic sold by The Orr Drug Co.
Seaboard Air Line will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta for trains 41 and 33 on May 4 5 6 1903 with rates one fare plus 25 cents and minimum 60 seats. Tickets valid for return until May 8 1903 and continuous passage with final limit May 16 1903. Names listed include O B Ryan J Z Hoke and V W E Christian. Athens and Atlanta offices involved.
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