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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
The Athens Banner highlights promotions for a Mayors convention in Athens, notes Georgia peach crop forecasts, and urges building homes as a good investment. It mentions a Chamber of Commerce delegation to Augusta, railroad previews, and GOP activity in Gilmer County. Editor Pendleton comments on democrats and politics. Local ads encourage advertising results.
In a five cornered race Col James M. Smith of Oglethorpe gains strength while Hoke Smith trails. His platform appeals to farmers with plain business aims and educational reform. He travels the state gaining votes and support as the campaign unfolds. Editor Pendleton defends democracy amid opponents.
StateAffairs reports heated exchanges as Senator West and Col. Jim Smith criticize Hoke Smith and the Atlanta Journal. Readers note calls to expand counties, alignments with Tom Watson, and a Chipley incident mocking disfranchisement. The piece contrasts democrats and pro tem factions in Georgia politics.
It is very hot to hunt for items so call Huggins China House for fast delivery of many necessities. They list freezers ice shavers ice picks lemon squeezers refrigerators ice boxes water coolers fly fans traps cages churns choppers roasters wash bowls enameled ware tinware pots brushes and more. Broad St phone 125.
A vintage medicinal advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr King's New Discovery. It cites anecdotal cures for kidney disorders and consumption, praising tissue restoration and vigor. Customer testimonials from A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa and T. J. Dwyer of Grays ee Mo. endorse cures.
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