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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

3

Cure of Eczema Reported After Swift Specific Use

In 1896 a patient suffered itching and burning on hands diagnosed as eczema after consulting several doctors. External treatments gave little relief until February when taking S. S. S. the condition improved within a month and by May all symptoms vanished with no return. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta advertises this blood purifying remedy.

Ld Manager Stockman's Cruising Agency Non ‘A Kansas City SWIFT Atlanta

Athens to Host Magnificent Educational Fair Next May

The Athena Board of Education plans a large educational fair in Athens with exhibits from Georgia cities and counties and thousands of specimens from U S and European schools. The event aims to showcase teaching methods and attract hundreds of teachers, with rail travel discounts and extensive publicity.

Athena Board of Education Georgia America Board of Education Atlanta Savannah Augusta Macon Holumbus Rome Branswick Thomasville Americas Albany Griffin Gainesville Waycross Valdosta Washington Elberton Cordele Dalton Athens Francisco England France Germany

Clarke County Tax Digest Shows 401571 Increase Over Last Year

Clarke County Tax Receiver J H Dorsey completed the tax digest for the present year and forwarded it to the Comptroller General. The digest totals 6879815, up from 6609344 last year, reflecting broad gains across farms real estate banks stocks and bonds merchandise and manufacturing values with plans for further increases.

J. H. Dorsey Clarke Atlanta Clarke County Athena Electric Street Railway Comptroller-General Dorsey City of Athens

Lightning Devastates Barn Near Bogart Killing Cow and Horse

During a severe thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon near Bogart Mr. D D MecLeroy lost a barn a cow and a horse when lightning struck the structure setting it ablaze. The cow and horse died and the barn was totally destroyed. Also notes about Dr King s New Life Pills and an upcoming educational fair in Athens at the Northeast Georgia Fair Association with planned events and speakers.

D D MecLeroy Bogart

New Mail Route Authorized for Clarke County

The U S postal department approves another R F D route for Clarke county to start next month linking Athens Shackelford's store with Jefferson. Daily mail from both directions will connect Athens to Jefferson, carrier to be appointed from Jefferson with announcement expected later this month.

Clarke County Shackelford’s Jefferson United States Postal Department Athens Shackelford's

North East Georgia Fair draws big plans in Athens

General interest rises for the North east Georgia Fair to be held in Athens October 5 to 10. Officials expect a large agricultural exhibit turnout and aim for at least 5 000 daily attendees over six days. A prominent Oconee county planter noted county residents will travel to Athens with county exhibits likely to win top prizes.

Georgia Athens Oconee County Oconee

Cuticura Hums And Oils Claims For Skin Cure

Promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a complete skin and scalp treatment. Claims stop hair loss, remove crusts and dandruff, soothe itching, cleanse blood, and nourish roots. Advertises a one dollar complete set for all ages and conditions, with confident statements of efficacy.

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Man Steals Shoes. Fights After Capture

A Negro named Robert Large stole shoes from J. T. Brown’s Broad Street store Saturday night. He escaped after a confrontation with E. G. Whitehead, who was punched injuring his hand. Large was later arrested and the case moved to state court.

Robert Large J. T. Brown Broad Itreet E. G. Whitehead Darky Whitehead

Harmony Grove Eyes Road to Carnesville Appeal

A Jackson Herald Athens correspondent reports Harmony Grove offers to fund a proposed Athens to Carnesville road if Athens balks. The route would pass fertile farming land forests water power near shoals and include multiple schools and churches in Madison County. The note urges Athens to subscribe and prevent diversion to Harmony Grove. The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a Nashville testimonial from Mrs. Henry Carter of Central Street Nashville Ohio, mentioning indigestion relief for children.

Jackson Herald Athens Carnesville Harmony Grove Athena Madison County Henry Carter Central St Nashville Tenn Orr Drag Oo

May Have League of Georgia Cities

Next year it may be that Athens will have a paid baseball team in a league organized by several Georgia cities. Enthusiasts say Athens Macon Augusta Madison Milledgeville Harmony Grove Winder could support a financially viable league with summer baseball. If interest and funds suffice, discussions will continue and a league may be formed.

Athens Georgia Macon Augusta Madison Milledgeville Harmony Grove Winder

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