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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
6
Davison Nicholsons announces a heavy sale on white goods and silks with 1000 yards of Mercerized Lawn remnants and fine linens at deep discounts. Includes 40 inch Lawn, Silk Mull specials, Persian lawns, linen suiting, table linens, napkins, and damask. Also offers lace curtains, draperies, rugs, dress goods, skirts, embroidery, and a large display of shoes and accessories.
Atlanta letter from April 7 questions Hon. Hoke Smith on port rates. The writer argues that port rate proposals would harm interior Georgia towns, showing rate tables and comparing to Nebraska, South Carolina and Alabama figures. He warns such rates would enable outsiders to undercut Georgia traders, harming farmers and local businesses.
Joseph M Brown argues against a court ruling on confiscatory taxation, urging figures and reason over rhetoric to prove the supreme court decision wrong. He accuses opponents of professing the people's friendship while acting as their enemy and demands a stronger say than the court’s. He invokes Georgia loyalties and challenges tribute to Caesar in a formal commission letter.
Athens Georgia residents signatories pledge stores will close daily at six from May 1 to Sep 1, except Saturdays, with many firms listed. In a separate note, Marie Beyrooty the Dervish dancer performs in Madison Square Garden breaking her own hour long record with 2,450 revolutions and a 30 minute whirl, amid a Swedish band and crowd excitement.
The piece asserts science proves the moon has an atmosphere and could host life, yet not for humans. It advertises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic for ailments from headaches to weakness, sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 50 cents.
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