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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
6
Short notes of interest advertise University Savings Bank in Athens Ga with capital and deposits, plus local ads for M M Arnold showing olive oil, coffee, photography by O G W Motes, fresh corn, cabbage, and handmade claims of weight gain from Chamberlain's tablets. Also sale of shepherd pups and board for men or couples.
The item reviews cotton market activity on October 15 1903 from The Daily News About Cotton. It notes price movements and buying interest among merchants with reference to regional output and trade conditions. Market coverage highlights speculative trends and seasonal demand factors impacting fiber values.
Burkhart, a young white man in Clarke county jail, faces potential death without relief as he awaits trial for forging B. R. Pickrell’s name on a ten dollar check and passing it to Warren J. Smith & Bro. His collapse after court adjournment leaves him without food, with Dr. Conway warning of a nervous collapse. Also contains an advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming purity and effectiveness for wounds and skin issues.
Atlanta and state officials faced surprise as prison commission bids for convicts reached up to 252 dollars per year each. About 1550 convicts were to be distributed across 22 counties, with bids ranging 175 to 252 dollars and an average around 220. Nearly 24 bidders competed. awards were pending. Excursion rates for Macon fair offered by the Central of Georgia with special ticket plans and return deadlines.
Georgia plans to field a second team against Mercer as Macon football turmoil continues after the team’s equipment burned and forfeits loom. The Mercer clash will be in Atlanta with the varsity likely facing South Carolina on home turf. A heavy Mercer squad is expected and Macon’s scrubs have trained hard for a royal battle. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with claims of universal remedy and a hundred dollar reward if it fails.
The production by a good company last night pleased a larger audience than expected. Elmer Grandin wrote the strong play and played Rev. David Dangerfield with excellence. Virginia Bray drew hearty applause for her performance, while Eva Mountford stood out as the star. The overall rendering was acceptable and the audience showed appreciation.
A grocer advertisement urges customers to order Clifton patent flour by name not description. It promises every sack is guaranteed to meet the representation with money refunded if not as described. Clifton is praised as versatile for cake pastry rolls and biscuits.
Miss Callie Sosnowski recently returned from Europe will take a few private pupils in painting French and in general literature and history. Interested persons should telegram or write to her at Dr Peacock's residence on Prince Avenue.
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