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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
6
The recent killing of dogs in the city as mad dogs prompts debate on rabies versus distemper. Dr. Jago treated a dog with distemper, warning that frothing at the mouth often triggers hasty bullets. Citizens are urged to avoid overreacting and seek proper medical advice.
Ordinary J N Boggs of Madison County reports farmers in his county are late in planting due to weather but in unusually good condition overall. He notes more bread, meat, and other eatables at home and greater cash reserves than in prior years, praising the county’s energy and prospects.
Athens lawyers prepare for Clarke Superior Court convening on the 18th inst. The term is expected to need only two or three days unless a new trial is granted. Thad Boyd Jr. remains under death sentence for the murder of Henry Oliver.
The piece claims a pure scientifically milled Boer product named Clifton is the health protector for families. It asserts the grocer sells it and presents Clifton as a quartet.
The Athenaeum Club plans reorganization to be purely social, aiming for member ownership of the building via selling remaining 3400 dollars of second mortgage bonds at five percent interest plus extra earnings. A committee led by O H Phinizy and others will canvass former members and current ones to buy ten dollar bonds.
New stock for Easter includes gloves belts neckwear ribbons hair ornaments handkerchiefs hosiery jewelry novelties beads belt pins shirt waist sets lace gloves mitts parasols and umbrellas special lot parasols for Easter released for sale by the retailer.
New Easter skirts in black voile and etamine offered as a chic new lot. Describes them as beaut ies and appealing accessories for the season.
Store advertises a range of trunks from 1 50 to 25 dollars with fifty trunks priced at 1 75 for quick packing away winter clothing inviting customers to view the selection and compare values.
Recurrent indigestion inflames stomach linings and nerves causing mucin secretion. Catarrh of the stomach follows chronic dyspepsia if untreated. Kodol relieves inflammation and supports natural digestion to improve blood, strength, and bone.
Plans for a six story Athens office building by Athens Realty Co were accepted. Architect Choate of Augusta drew the plans and a drawing is displayed at Michael Brothers' store. The project cannot start before January 1, 1905 due to lease on the Flatow Company site. The Flatow Co declined a $2000 purchase offer to vacate, delaying construction.
Near Seaboard depot in yesterday’s late hours, Sam Benjamin, an African American man from Abbeville, was nearly killed when a Seaboard train crushed his arm after he missed his footing while trying to swing onto the car. City doctors treated him for a crushed elbow. the railway rejected responsibility.
The injured man underwent successful amputation and was placed in the station house overnight due to lack of a better facility. By yesterday afternoon he was reported to be progressing and was transported on a train to his home in Abbeville.
The High Shoals Manufacturing Company may soon discard steam power in favor of a full electric system at the plant. Officers and managers believe they can develop the necessary electricity locally and use it to benefit the town for lighting. A persuasive note on rheumatism also appears, with a testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm.
A ledger note lists fifty pieces fine printed lawns at 74c and two hundred collars for men and boys priced 5e each worth 10e total, indicating bulk textile offerings and pricing details for period wear.
A local store announces a large selection of heavy China mattings in white and fancy designs with price points from $7.50 to $15. The note invites customers to view the floor coverings in stock.
Store promotes new floor coverings lace curtains window shades rugs portiers draperies table linens napkins towels and white quilts inviting customers to find what they want.
A local group invites residents to participate this month as members prepare for an upcoming gathering. Key details about dates and venues are incomplete in the brief notice.
The Southern Education Board based in Knuxette Tenn issued minutes from the Athens April session. Chancellor Walter B Hill of the University of Georgia and President E O Branson of the State Normal School attend the Richmond Va meeting with T W Reed of The Athens Banner. The Banner plans in-depth coverage of the conference proceedings.
Full line describes Toilet Water Talcom powders extracts ammonia and vaselines. Mentions saving money on hair brushes and toothbrushes.
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