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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
2
The Banner urges readers to submit notices with real names for publication and notes Athens debates on fair, roads, and politics. It highlights Clarke county paying bonds, the first Clarke cotton bale selling for 15 cents, Martin Institute’s growth, and public interest in forecasts for Georgias politics and infrastructure.
One month hence Athens and Clarke county will host a grand agricultural fair. Business leaders face a choice to present exhibits that showcase the city. The question is whether the local populace will act to represent the city properly through displays on the fair grounds.
The Clarke County vote authorized 100000 dollars in bonds for county road paving. The Banner urges prompt action and a main road radiating start from Athens, paving several miles on each main highway as feasible, to maximize early benefits for residents.
Weekend excursion tickets go on sale Saturday after noon to Atlanta Talullah Falls Ga Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Saluda Tryon N C with return valid until the Tuesday following sale. Rates are one fare or less in many cases. details at R W Sizer G A Athens Ga S H Hardwick G P A Washington D C W H Tayloe AGP A Atlanta Ga. Also ad for PAZO ointment skin cure with 50c price and refund if ineffective.
Beginning Sunday May 17 and through October 15 1903 Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Sunday round trip tickets to Atlanta for 1.00. Tickets valid on train 41 from Athens departing 5 35 city time. Return date of sale to be announced by J Z Hoke Athens Ga W E Christian A G P A Atlanta Ga C B Ryan G P A Portsmouth Va
The Southern Railway Company announces weekend tickets from Athens for trips to Mt Airy Georgia, valid Aug 22 to Sept 12. Round trip fare applies on trains 12 15 noon and 5 50 p m Saturdays with return by the Tuesday following sale. R W Sizer G A
Capt D W Welsh keeper of the Wood County Infirmary testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his backache and its effects. He notes his wife and sister also used them. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons. price 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Effective Saturday July 25 through September 12 Southern Railway offers weekend round trip fares Athens to White Sulphur Springs Ga. at 135 dollars. Tickets on sale for afternoon and evening trains Saturdays with return the Tuesday after travel date. Inquiries at 106 Clayton Street.
Gee F. Payee, Dean, of the Atlanta College of Pharmacy is listed with a street address at 19 W. Netthiave, Atlanta.
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