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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
Long community notice calls Athenians to support the upcoming Northeast Georgia Fair opening next Monday. Gov. Terrell and military staff will attend the event, with emphasis on the Australian ballot system and the Chamber of Commerce mobilizing members. Also mentions Athens Kindergarten work and local newspaper debates on Congress races.
The editorial defends Justice Fish on the Georgia Supreme Court bench, praising his able conscientious and fearless rulings over six years. It condemns rival Judge Beverly D Evans for campaigning while Fish remains in office and urges re election next year to reward faithful service.
The article argues the United States could become the world’s greatest naval power, noting Britain and the US must align interests to curb European arms races. It cites France Russia and China as rising forces and warns disarmament trends may follow. It also predicts slower Russian moves if the US and Britain cooperate.
A theatrical company offers a trained troupe of Hungarian musicians to enrich the museum display. One speaker, identified as Jurl Willhese, greets a curator and then departs, leaving the invitation in place for future arrangements.
Edward Pocoenon recalls a wartime play in New Orleans where a Confederate soldier role sparked a heated reaction. The audience cheered for the Yankee hero when the actor cried for mercy, and a chorus of applause followed the emotional moment on stage.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer and a range of blood disorders including eczema skin conditions and bone pains. It names Mrs. M J Adams of Fredonia Alabama and Mrs. B M Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama as cured cases. The note urges purchase at $1 per bottle with free samples by mail from Atlanta Georgia.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Care cannot cure. The endorsement lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo and several Toledo wholesalers as guarantors. It claims the remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and a price of 75 cents per bottle.
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