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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
7
Governor Terrell names Georgia delegates from multiple counties for the Sugar Cane Growers convention to be held in Moon. Florida and Alabama delegates are noted, with Macon preparing for a 1000-delegate session that marks a potential epoch for cane farming states.
An old drug advertisement for Hall’s Texas Wonder claims it cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and back pain. It offers a two month supply by mail from Dr E W Hall of St Louis and includes a testimonial from O B Drewry of Greenfield Tennessee praising its effect on his mother’s kidney trouble.
The jury returns an accidental death verdict for a man who fell from a window ledge while asleep, though the death is attributed to carelessness. A medical note may say heart failure, but careless risk-taking and neglect of disease warnings are blamed as the true causes. An ad for Dr. Pierce’s remedies follows with patient testimonials about stomach and liver benefits.
Hon B 8 Willingham of Forsyth visiting Athens reports the city has transformed since six years ago, predicting rapid commercial expansion and population doubling within ten years. He praises local progress, cites interest from statewide residents, and notes friends discuss making him a resident of the Classic City.
Georgia batsmen explode as Walker, Anderson, and Fleischman drive runs in windy conditions. McCalla shines in field while Fleischman, Beaver, and Beano deliver key hits. Despite strong opposition from Wake Forest, the Crackers overcome deficits with powerful hitting and sharp defense.
Judge William backs prompt start on clearing the lot for a new federal building in Athena. Mayor Rhodes to appoint a citizens committee to press Congress and federal authorities for early construction, with work to begin soon and take about eighteen months to two years to complete.
The Emory track meet on May 9 drew college town interest as Emory athletes posted several credible marks. Georgia led in events like the shot put and hammer throw, while Emory showed strengths in the mile and hurdles with notable performances by Anderson, Boyd, and Mabbett, amid a detailed event-by-event recap.
A historical ad-like note contrasts health battles within humans against diseases and stresses the value of sunshine rest cheerfulness and nourishment. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as superior nourishment and offers free sample mailing from Scott & Downe New York.
The Peabody library at the University of Georgia receives a donation from Very Rev. L. Bisin of sixteen Balzac volumes in English and thirty-two volumes of Diderot’s L Encyclopedie. The set, dating from 1761, is rare and valued at about 300 francs. The gift aims to inspire more Georgians to donate, enriching the new Peabody library and preserving the volumes for study.
Local social notes report Dr and Mrs Clarence Daniel of Winder visiting friends in Athens while Mr E H Winter of Winterville registers at Imperial hotel. Also listed are Mr O H Bond and wife of Comer and Mr J B Burrows of Portemoosa in Athens on business. Bucklen Arcica Salve advertised for skin issues and injuries.
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