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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
2
The Macon Banner urges timely newspaper notices by readers and carriers, cites moral reform, Georgia University conditions, and local officials. It highlights ongoing tax concerns in Atlanta and Clark County, plus a political forecast by Col. Gantt predicting Roosevelt’s defeat, stressing public interest in road subscriptions and school attendance.
Citizens praise the Athens Y M C A for rapid growth and wide influence. The article notes its expanded facilities and new educational courses, with plans for physical and religious development, and urges continued public support.
The piece argues that well meaning workers see capital and police as oppressors and urges peace among classes through organized labor. It notes low riot rates in strikes, criticizes anti union stereotypes, and urges church support to make unions a force for good.
An advertisement from Wingfield Cash Grocery urges customers to request Clifton patent flour by name. It claims Clifton is a top all round flour, guaranteed cold and true to claim with money refunded if not as represented.
Beginning May 17 1903 through Oct 25 1903 Seaboard Air Line Railway sells Atlanta round trip tickets for 100 dollars. Tickets valid on train 41 from Athens at 5 35 city time with return date of sale. Agent Hoke Athens Ga and officials in Atlanta Portsmouth and Virginia list.
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