Athens Magnificent City Hall Unveiled Pride of City
The city of Athens financed a new City Hall with fifty thousand dollars in bonds and awarded the contract to City engines after bids were rejected. Captain J W Barnett built the structure to specifications, providing fireproof vaults, offices, and a grand clocked dome with an electric bell and alarm system.
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Points of Interest About Athens and Its Advantages
Athens, now a city of about 17 000, leads Georgia towns in growth and prosperity. With five railroads, strong banks, and abundant water power, the city attracts investors and workers, while housing demand outpaces supply as real estate expands to meet new residents. The Banner invites newcomers and promises to help with housing through dealers and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce celebrates fourth year of service
The Athens Chamber of Commerce founded January 1903 marks its fourth year as a key city booster. Led by Moses G and L. F. Edwards in earlier years, it expanded outreach, funded road bonds, and supported the Athens & Jefferson railroad, University of Georgia projects, and Southern Cotton Association ties, boosting local business, education, and infrastructure.
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Athens City Schools Praised As Southern Model
Athens boasts the best city school system in the south and serves as a model for other districts. Committees visit to study its organization, library resources, night and kindergarten programs, and plans to expand industrial education including work with African American students.
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Sore Nipples Offer Temporary Relief From Nursing Pain
Mothers troubled by sore nipples are advised to apply Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing and wipe off before the next feeding. The salve is endorsed by many nurses and sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.
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