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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
2
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notices, urges prompt complaints for delivery issues, and invites local notices via mail. It reports on the approaching Athens Fair, national news notes, coal output changes, and comments on public health and grocery practices.
The article notes that U.S. firms spend about 5 350 000 annually on advertising with major sums by American Tobacco and Dr Pierce. It asserts that about 100 000 000 is spent by these concerns yearly and credits persistent ads for keeping products before the public. It cautions that halting ads for a year could cripple or ruin their businesses.
The passage urges not tearing down the ancient university building except as a last resort. Students should not live in any dangerous part, but the old structure should stay if possible as a relic marking the start of the University of Georgia and Athens. Only when removal becomes absolutely necessary should it be taken down.
Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa reports severe dyspepsia with loss of appetite nervousness and headaches vanished after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure It claims to supply natural digestive juices and tonic properties and is sold by all druggists with promises of quick stomach relief.
A list of candidates announces runs for Athens mayor and for alderman in all four wards. Names include W F Dorsey for mayor J Rhodes for mayor O W Cooper for alderman first ward W C Weatherford for alderman first ward W P Vanderu for alderman second ward F A Lipscombe for alderman third ward H J Rowe for alderman fourth ward. All entries note selection subject to the Democratic primary.
An ad from Wingfield Cash Grocery argues Clifton flour costs a bit more per sack but yields more bread and uses less lard and soda, making it cheaper overall. It urges readers to buy Clifton and test the claim.
S Kingsbaker reports lasting relief from piles after trying several doctors. Banner Salve is advertised as a quick and permanent cure. The ad lists prices and names including H R Palmer and Sons Arnold and Sor tell The Orr Drug Co W J Smith and Bro and E O McEvoy.
Bright's disease and diabetes are claimed to be cured by Stuart's Gin and Bachna. The ad describes relief for gravel symptoms and mucous discharges with promises of dissolving gravel and building nerves, claiming twenty years of private and hospital testing and offering free sample bottles from Spart Drug Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
W I Booth of 452 River street Athens endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after personal relief from backache, dark sediment in urine, and sleep disturbance. He bought a box from H R Palmer & Son and reports pain relief, clearer urine, better sleep, and improved health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents.
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