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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
2
The Banner urges readers to send notices by mail or messenger with real names, emphasizes printed notices require writer identification, and notes time constraints. It mentions fair dates, local racing, and calls for city support. High light on public notices and editorial standards.
A prepared agreement signed by Athens business leaders calls for all stores to close at noon on October 6 1908 to allow employees and owners to attend the Northeast Georgia Fair. The plan, circulated today, will be printed in The Banner daily and weekly editions to inform patrons and visitors.
The Southern Railway Co offers round trip tickets to Baltimore Maryland at one fare plus one dollar from Athens Georgia with sale dates September 18 19 and 20 and return by September 28 and extension until October 3 1903 under penal conditions. For schedules contact R W SIZER G A Athens Ga. Sealed bids sought by mayor J F Rhodes for street sweepings and stable manure collection from March 1 1903 to March 1 1904.
Rates set for weekend round trips from Athens to White Sulphur Springs Georgia. Tickets on sale for Saturday afteroon and evening trains through September 12th, with return Tuesday after. Information available from R W Sizer at Clayton Street G A.
Sunday excursions begin May 17 1903 and run through October 24 1903 by Seaboard Air Line Railway with Sunday round trips to Atlanta. Tickets for trains leaving Athens at 6 35 city time only and returnable on the same day. Agents listed include Hoke Athens Ga W F Christian Atlanta Ga C Bryan Portsmouth Va. Nasal catarrh remedy Ely's Cream Balm offered at 50 cents via druggists or mail.
The Southern Railway Company announces weekend tickets from Athens to Mt Airy Georgia at a single round trip fare. Tickets are valid for trains leaving Athens at 12 15 p m and 5 50 p m Saturdays with return the following Tuesday after sale. R W Sizer G A
Advertises Stuart's Gin and Bucho as a direct cure for Bright's Disease and diabetes, claiming to dissolve gravel, purify urine, build nerves, and relieve urinary and bladder ailments. Notes 806 chronic kidney and bladder cases in practice and offers free samples with 15 000 bottles for distribution. The tone imitates old patent medicine ads with testimonials and price.
The late government wheat reper reduces the crop by thirty five million bushels from last year signaling higher flour prices until 1904. All flour rises with Bransford's Clifton gaining less, making now a good time to stock up. Fresh flour continually received at Wingfield Cash Grocery. Expressive dog joke ends the item.
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