29 May 1907
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
1
The Mayors Convention in Athens featured welcoming remarks from Chancellor Harrow, University cadet band, and Athens officials. Mayor Maddox of Rome delivered a humorous response while stressing the growing duties of city leaders and calling for civic engagement and education.
A roster of Georgia city officials and businessmen from Elberton to Rome attends a meeting in Athens to discuss municipal challenges. The speakers praise Athens as a seat of learning and emphasize urban growth, manufacturing gains, and the need for coordinated policy across Georgia cities.
Mr W D Griffith formerly of this city now in Macon attends the mayoral convention as a Macon representative. He is praised by Mayor Bridges Smith for his work as alderman and chairmanship of the streets committee. Georgia League of Municipalities holds sessions at Athens with readings on municipal sanitation and courts and a donation to the Georgia Industrial Home. The group votes on officers and next meeting site at 10 AM.
Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia claims to digest what you eat and tone the stomach while adding strength to the body. It promises to make rich, pure blood and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Orr Drug Co.
Guests praised the well cooked meats the orderly tables and the exemplary cue serving. Ladies and gentlemen present extended lavish praise for the event and its arrangements.
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