07 May 1903
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
4
A reader extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with weak health. The testimonial claims it restores happiness and vigor, cures weakness and inflammation, and helps a previously ailing woman regain color and weight. The ad-style letter urges readers to request the physician's free book and specimen.
A promotional note urges housewives to buy "GOOD LUCK" Raking Miowder at low cost, claiming it frees time and labor while producing better results. It touts cheap price per pound and the satisfaction of better bread, urging immediate order from Richmond, Virginia.
New arrivals list Mocking Bird and Canary Cages along with Prezers Water Coolers Tee shirts bests Fly Fans and spring summer goods. Dinner sets and Chamber Sts complete Table Glasses offered in great variety.
Miss Sallie Billope of Columbus and Miss Gertrude Jackson, Rome, mingle with Athens society as wedding plans unfold for Jackson and Walter S. Cothran. Guests include Capt and Mrs W W Thomas and numerous Augusta Atlanta and Rome residents. Events feature receptions, church ceremonies, and Model Home donations for East Athens Night School.
At a board meeting yesterday, L F Edwards was elected a member of the Athena Savings Bank board. Edwards is a leading local businessman, head of the Mallicon Braided Cord Co., and president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.
The piece extols Kentucky products and pride, highlighting native flour, whiskey, and the charm of Wingfield Cash Grocery. It shifts to a playful anecdote about Mrs. Les’s daughter analyzing a party, noting a guest’s candid remark that it was her own party and thus she felt she should have had a lovely time.
A garbled collection of quotes attributed to Cardin Richter De Lino La Bruyere and Samuel Jolasonn offers observations on character experience and speech. The text presents aphoristic statements about wit truth happiness and the peril of fruitless effort.
Cap t Jack Crawford, famed poet and wit, headlines a lively open house at the opera house drawing a curious audience. The evening featured social chatter, light entertainment, and remarks that amused attendees, reflecting local culture and humor of the period.
Thomas W. Troy of Macon Georgia files a bankruptcy petition for 163000. Royal Salad Dressing at Eppes Wilkins Co. Ice and weather products from Weatherly Ice Co. Harris Lithia Ginger Ale. A Fine Line Cakes and Crackers Lady Fingers Chocolate Cakes Pretzels at J P. Fears & Son Mustard Horseradish at Eppes Wilkins Co.
Capt. D G Purse was elected president of the Georgia Cane Growers Association at the Macon session yesterday. Tryphosa Is the Desert for hot weather.
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