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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner reports on public notices and editorials, noting real estate gains in Athens, regional fairs, and various political opinions. It highlights the Americas Gun Club season opener, local personalities like Steve Cramp, and commentary on national figures and policies, reflecting a bustling 1900s Georgia scene.
The Banner urges Clarke county to macadamize country roads urging the Chamber of Commerce to press the county commissioners to fund and plan a permanent road improvement program. It argues better roads will boost trade, enable rural mail delivery, and reduce vehicle repairs without raising taxes.
The Banner argues against a proposed city special tax on local newspapers, calling it unjust and unnecessary. It urges Winder’s city council to rethink the measure, noting newspapers boost community growth and listing other Georgia towns that do not tax papers. It also questions the council’s handling of public records and warns against actions that could harm the town.
The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for 4 PM Monday with all members urged to attend promptly. The group reports strong impact in Athens over three months, highlighting the farmers fair, Seaboard Air Line schedule from Atlanta, hotel movement, and a planned union depot as part of ongoing city uplift.
Estimates for grading the race track at the new fair grounds have been furnished by Captain J. W. Barnett to Chairman Billupa Phinizy. Bids on this and other work will be asked for at once as stock holders plan to meet and advertise the fair. Directors appointed committees as Macon Fair Association prepares for the State Fair in October. A dental ad notes Kodol Dyspepsia Care with a Kentucky user praising its digestion benefits.
The proposed intercollegiate debating league among Georgia North Carolina Sewanee Vanderbilt and Georgia did not materialize after North Carolina declined. Nevertheless the effort spurred plans for debates with North Carolina and Sewanee as arrangements are now being considered. A Poikappa Tuesday committee led by Moran Golake was formed to study Sewanee debate advisability.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims extensive cures for scrofula eczema pearl disease and rheumatism. It advertises an impurity purifying blood action and claims to relieve dyspepsia loss of appetite and fatigue. The ad urges readers to start taking Hood’s today.
The Free Kindergarten at East Athens Night School, run by Athens Woman's Club, earns support as Miss Marion Carlton leads with affection and effectiveness. Tom Lipscomb sends a $10 donation, prompting Carlton to pledge careful use for the school's growth and public benefit.
A school auditorium staged Elaine and Guinevere in a multipart Arthurian pageant. Cast included Evelyn Dimon as King Arthur and Isabella Jordan as Queen Guinevere with Lancelot, Elaine, and the Lady of Astolat receiving strong notices. Elaborate Camelot setting with banners and the Round Table enhanced the performance.
Friends of Neal Wilson son of J. L. Wilson report his promotion in the railroad ranks. He has served as assistant general auditor for the Chicago Milwaukee and Braze railroad with offices in Philadelphia and is rising to a higher position in his field.
Albert Foster of Madison, recently signed as a pitcher by Manager Powell of the Atlanta team, is in Athens limbering up with the Georgia boys. Powell sent him a Clark Griffith ball with instructions to bring it back. it is sold. Foster will likely stay in Athens for a couple of weeks.
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