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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a quick permanent cure for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims to cleanse the blood of poison germs, relieve nose throat and sinus issues, and strengthen mucous membranes. Sample offers and pricing are provided.
The column discusses advertising as both art and science. It cites a famed author who funded ads during financial stress, notes advertisers waste budgets without studying advertising, and argues newspaper ads best bring customers to the door. It previews future title suggestions for the paper.
An addendum urges honesty in advertising and outlines five points: the goods, the advertisement, the field, the medium, and the printer. It emphasizes delivering what is advertised, clear pricing, and changing ads regularly, with target reach to the intended audience and cooperation among advertiser, writer, printer, and customer.
Mrs Fannie Connor from Georgetown Tenn credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a persistent cough and weak lungs after other remedies failed. The bottle is guaranteed by local druggists W J Smith & Bro and J R Palmer & Sons with trial bottles free at 60 cents or 1.00 dollars.
Osman Stock Company presents Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in Sir Henry Irving's style with W H Hartigan in the dual role. Hartigan, famed for over twenty years in the part, headlines a cast led by Grin Barrett and William Rozell. The On-Min company, new to the scene, uses rotating principals as no single star leads each performance.
“When my friends thought I was near death from indigestion nervousness and debility I was persuaded to try Electric Bitters I am now doing business again and still gaining daily” A A Chisholm Treadwell N Y endorses the remedy’s cure W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons druggists guarantee an 600 return visit guess
The Ath ens to Anderson line gains support as Judge Walter L Hodges reports strong interest in stock subscriptions. Routes under study include Ila via Carnesville Royston and Hart well with spurs to Danielsville Madison Springs and Candlerville. Charter work proceeds. citizens urged to join Hartwell and Anderson effort and build a line to Athens.
Street crews repair sidewalks then pave Broad Street from the Georgia Railroad to the river with Belgian block after curbstones are set and grading finished. Washington Street will be paved with vitrified brick. City Engineer Barnett aims to finish before summer ends.
Professor Stanage and his orchestra will aid in the Castle Sunshine presentation at the Colonial on May 3rd. The event promises delightful musical numbers and aims to uplift the community with song and merriment led by the esteemed conductor.
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark and Dr King s New Life Pills are cited with a 25 cent price. The ad promises gentle cleansing and renewed vigor with satisfaction guaranteed at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Son druggists. The Courier Journal notes a mobile face for Roosevelt sparking questions in Atlanta Journal about auto or Alabama.
The Episcopal Church of Georgia plans a Savannah meeting next month to revisit dividing the state into two dioceses. Many favor the split but opposition and timing temper any decision. Bishop Nelson backs change. a Savannah-based new bishop could follow. Delegates’ action at Savannah is highly anticipated.
Evangelist W E Harlow continues to preach with power to large crowds at the Moss warehouse each night. Last night he spoke on Why I Am a Christian and tonight he will address Why You Are Not a Christian. Yesterday he gave an engaging gospel talk at Lucy Cobb Institute enjoyed by the young ladies. Tonight Professor Ridenour will present an illustrated solo at the warehouse meeting.
A fragment poem notes women’s tenderness and the sun as a source of beauty and strength. An advertisement touts De Witts Early Risers pills, claiming safety and lack of griping, sold by Orr Drug Co.
The Georgia Experiment Station director notes fertilizer profitability varies by soil and crop. Cotton benefits from moderate applications, with 2 dollars worth per acre sometimes yielding 6 to 8 dollars extra, while 0.5 to 0.75 of a pound per plant balances cost and yield. For upland corn on decent soil, 300 pounds per acre is suggested.
Mrs H C White president of the Athens Woman's Club invites Mrs William H Felton to speak on compulsory education in Athens on May 1 at Seney Stovall chapel. Courtesy of Mr Lirscomb the lecture will be open to the public. A large audience is expected next Wednesday evening.
Mrs Lipscomb reports Miss Eleanor Young has a flawless first semester record at Wellesley College. Ellen Pendleton acting dean praises the excellent work and urges more students of similar ability to join. May Harbin from the same class plans to enter Wellesley next year.
An old health ad promotes Dr Hathway & Co offering diagnosis and treatment for chronic diseases in men and women including brain and nerve exhaustion, debility, blood poison, skin diseases, rheumatism, kidney and bladder issues, piles, stomach, liver, heart, throat and lung ailments with location in Atlanta Georgia.
A fragmented dispatch notes public sentiment favoring Theodore Roosevelt and strong leadership for national and local progress. It contrasts partisan talk with practical action and references Athens as a model, urging decisive measures and prudent spending to advance city development.
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