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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
6
For sale a few hundred bushels of Rust Proof Oats in good condition free from noxious weed and weed seeds. Price 75 cents per bushel fob Bishop, Georgia or delivered in Athens, Georgia. Contact W. Green, Bishop, Ga.
A garbled collage shows a photographer offering portraits near College Avenue, local ads for fresh fish shipments at 1 Jackson St, vegetable sales and varieties, piano strap and interior decoration prompts, a boy for general store work, auction notices, and a Chicago man remarking on deeds versus real estate. It ends with a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The Bant editorial notes broad public support for better arc or letter lighting in Athens. Citizens urge the council to act with vigor at the earliest opportunity to provide the electric light service deserved. Also includes a testimonial from Holly Bros. about Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gaining 40 pounds in 80 days.
Michael Bros offers wide reductions across fabrics including flannels and waist silks. Lot No 1 features silks reduced from 60c to 1.50 per yard with many lines selling at 29c to 90c. Select waist silks, stripes, and fancy silks priced to clear, plus dresses and cravats all advertised as limited stock.
Old citizens inquiries recall names such as Waosan Yotkam Jack Yarbrough Peter Monteith Capt Nimmo and Charles Hace boy as former residents of Ath Inquirer notes a great truth from John Wesley quoted about continuity of action It endorses caution and references Chamberlain's Coughs and Grip remedy noting safe use and availability through Paluerd& Soo and W J Smith & bry.
De W A Carlton reports a bountiful harvest with a large hamper basket of Georgia yam potatoes. The produce is among the best seen in Clarke county this season, reflected in Athens market activity and local displays.
Plain cod liver oil was once used after other remedies failed for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Scott's Emulsion offers a tasteless partially digested form making it easier on the stomach and a quick reliable aid at all ages. Free sample offered from Scott and Bowne 409 Pear.
Prince Galitzin governor general of the Caucasias escaped a fatal ambush as three natives attacked his carriage on the outskirts of Tiflis. Cossacks killed one assailant and shot the other two as they pursued the fleeing attackers through brush. The prince and his wife were unharmed aside from injuries to the prince’s head and hand. The incident caused public indignation and theater performances were suspended.
Widow of L C Lamar and relative of a Cleveland Cabinet and U S Supreme Court member, Mrs Henrietta Dean Lamar died after a lengthy illness at 77 in Macon Georgia. Born in Houston County she married Gen William Holt and later L Q C Lamar. Funeral set for today from Orange Street residence with interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
The Daily News reports on cotton market movements as of October 29 1903 noting price changes and trade activity. It highlights buyer interest and producer responses amid prevailing demand signals and seasonal trends.
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