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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1903
Page
7
Three room residence with barn near campus and business district. Lot fronts Broad Street 145 feet and Clayton Street 227 feet, running through to Clayton with same frontage. Corner Pulaski Street. Prominent Miss Evie Jackson property. Real estate agent seeking a bargain sale.
St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythis meets Mondays at 730 pm at Castle Hall Clayton and Wall streets. Keystone Charter Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 pm in Mar Joseph building. Green Lovez No 76 Odd Fellows meets at 8 pm on Tuesdays in the Lodge room 2 00 Jackson street. Visiting brethren invited.
The Floyd county representative William A Knowles may seek the 42d district senate seat next year, unopposed, amid regional interest. Known for journalistic work with the Greene sboro Herald Journal and Rome Tribune, he is regarded as an efficient legislator and trusted on public questions. The Athens connection adds local enthusiasm for his candidacy. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills are advertised as a remedy with favorable claims by Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana.
Athens enjoyed a peaceful fair week with thousands visiting and general merriment. Police Chief Calp and officers maintained strict watch, monitoring potential trouble and preventing serious incidents. A few minor fist fights occurred, but no major arrests or violence marred the event, drawing praise for the force's quiet efficiency.
An advertisement extols Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a thoroughly effective gentle laxative. It claims to regulate the liver stomach bowels and kidneys while cleansing impurities without gripe or unpleasantness. The drink is described as pleasant and highly palatable and is sold at drug stores for 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
An example of early 20th century advertising extols Mozley’s Lemon Elixir and Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as cures for indigestion and related mood effects. The copy cites patient testimonials, outlines natural gastric support, and notes retail price of 60 cents per box. A testimonial from Rev J R Hoag of Wymore Nebraska is included.
Visitors to the fair are urged to see Motes display of photographs then visit his studio at 1014 College Avenue for reduced prices this week. Strayed two pigs from Prince Avenue last Tuesday. finder rewarded by Mrs. George D. Thomas. Taken up one cow. owner to claim by proving property with C F Smith Whitehall and paying advertisement costs. CG Daniel of Atlanta closing out wallpaper and window shades at cost due to ill health. Wanted messenger boys for Western Union Telegraph office.
The University of Georgia and the University of North Carolina plan a three debate series. Two debates will be in Chapel Hill, one in Athens. First debate set for the first Friday in April at Chapel Hill. UNC will select a subject and teams from undergraduates. law students excluded.
Yesterday in What Happened to Jones and last night in The Wrong Mr. Wright George Ober and his troupe kept audiences roaring with laughter George Ober led with Misa Bettes as leading lady in both plays and the company performed well Audiences were well pleased
In a discovery narrative a brain worker seeking strength solves diet with Grape Nats. The product, claimed to nourish brain and nerve centers from albumen and phosphate of potash, is described as non stimulant and easily digested. Each package bears O W Post's signature and includes The Road to Wellville booklet.
The YMCA hosts a men's gathering this afternoon led by Prof Sylvanus Morris of the University who will discuss A Man of Macedonia. Macedonia, early Christian touchpoint, now faces persecution. session begins 4:30. Junior department addressed by Geo Whitman at 3 and older boys at 3:30 by Forbes.
A Wingfield Cash Grocery notice argues that the first cost of Clifton flour may be higher, but it proves cheaper in the end by yielding more bread per sack and needing less lard and soda. Test with a sack of Clifton to verify.
Mrs. M A Lipscomb reports a $117 gift from Eleanor Hunniccutt boosting the Lucy Cobb building fund to $46275. The alumnae aim to complete an annex to Margaret Hall on Institute grounds, with the Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association advancing fundraising.
The Art Department of Lucy Cobb Institute offers a $25 prize from Mr. Bok editor of the Ladies' Home Journal for the best cover design. No advanced skill needed. any art pupil can compete. Designs due to Mr Bok early in May and prize awarded at commencement.
J B Jarvis of Atlanta, general manager, promotes a new home loan company offering loans from 1000 dollars with a 12 month guarantee and 6 percent interest if commitments are unmet. Established, incorporated, with Birmingham success. Athens agents named John T. Anderson. Jarvis stays several days to explain features to interested residents.
For sale several hundred bushels of rust proof oats in fine condition free from weed and wrasse seed. Price per bushel fast. Delivered in Athens preferred. C W Green, Bishop Georgia.
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