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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
2
The city of Athens sees ongoing expansion with the new city hall and upcoming hotel and union depot projects. public notices urge accurate author names for publications and highlight local efforts like the Free Kindergarten fund. The piece notes strong Democratic momentum nationally, rising rail capitalization, and Athens advertising boosting growth, plus concerns about the Atlanta stockade scandal and civic institutions like the Athenium club.
A column condemns Booker T Washington for promoting social equality yet practicing segregation in the South. It argues his northern openness harms his race and warns him to set a consistent example, noting Hotel English incident involving Mise Hadley and Booker T Washington.
A doctor from No Mehoopany Pa relates a startling test that saved a life. He treated violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration with Eleotro Bitters, noting immediate improvement and 14 months without another attack. Electric Bitters are advertised for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles priced 60c at local stores.
The Chattahoochee River at Columbus is rising steadily due to recent rain in North Georgia. Authorities warn of localized flooding and urge residents near low-lying areas to monitor water levels and heed advisories.
Stillwater man after spending over $2,000 on doctors for stomach trouble found relief with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, recommended by a druggist. If indigestion, bad taste, poor appetite, or constipation, try these tablets at 25 cents a box from all druggists.
X rays and tests show stomach catarrh comes from repeated indigestion. Ask how to cure indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to cure indigestion and dyspepsia and prevent catarrh of the stomach. Sold by The Orr Drug Co.
Postmaster General Payne announced that no new rural mail delivery routes will be established until the beginning of the next fiscal year. He believes routes are being added too rapidly for the service's well being.
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