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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

Page

6

Federation Fund Under Discussion in Legislature Probe

Evidence cited from the Journal of Labor dated November 21, 1902 shows Southern delegates pressing for financial aid to pass child labor measures. The Georgia Federation members reportedly secured an appropriation without dissent to support lobbying before the Georgia legislature.

American Federation of Labor New Orleans South American Federtion of Labor State of Georgia Atlanta Georgia State Federation D. Houston Lew Kilborn

Oconee county farmers eye October fair exhibits

Editor W A Brooks reports Oconee county crops in good shape and ready for a strong display at the city fair in October. Farmers anticipate presenting one of the finest exhibits in the event, reflecting favorable conditions across the county. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad included with testimonials and price details. Mrs A H O Farrell and family planning a visit to Charleston.

W. A. Brooks Oconea Enterprise Ocoones County Hall F. J. Obeney & Co Toledo F. J. Obeney Weet & Troax O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin A. H. O'Farrell Charleston

Dr Charles H Finley Dies After Hemorrhoid Operation

Dr Charles H Finley a former local resident died Sunday night at Grady Hospital Atlanta during an operation for hemorrhoids. He had been in poor health and delayed the procedure. He visited Athens recently with his seven year old daughter left with grandparents Judge and Mrs B Wingfield. He left a will with brothers in law and wife Miss Lila Wingfield had died years earlier leaving a daughter who was the family’s joy.

Grady Hospital Atlanta Charles H. Finley Athens Judge Mia Wingfield Finley Lila Wingfield 8. B. Wingfield Daugher

Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Back Pain

Testimonial from W H Clarke of Bennett Street Wheeling WV praising Dean's Kidney Pills for lasting relief from months of backache and sharp pains after trying doctors. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.

Dean W. H. Clarke Bennett Street Blood Bros. Tobacco Works Wheeling W. Va H. R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Grading Finished On Race Track At Northeast Georgia Fair

Workmen completed grading and rolling the race track at the Northeast Georgia Fairgrounds. The track should be ready for use within weeks and may produce fast times during the coming fair as top southern horses compete for handsome purses. Also a testimonial notes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles, with local guarantees and trial bottles offered.

The Fair Association J. F. Hughes DuPont Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bro

Made Clean Sweep of His Chickens on Milledge Ave

Saturday night a thief entered the home of Mr O H Arnold on Milledge avenue and carried off every chicken in the yard. He found no clue as to the thief, and neither the thief nor the chickens have been heard from since.

O H Arnold Milledge Avenue Mr. Arnold Spooken

Athens housing shortage drives new citizens away

The Athens plea urges builders to create more rental houses to attract new residents. A Southern Cotton Oil Company executive and two University of Georgia professors failed to find suitable homes, forcing them to relocate to Atlanta. Real estate agents have no stock to meet demand, highlighting a need for housing before growth can continue.

Athens Southern Cotton Oil Company Atlanta Atlan University of Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Davison and Lowe's Closing Out Fabric and Home Goods

An advertisement lists numerous discounted items from Davison and Lowe's including White Lawns yard goods Embroideries Pearl Buttons Umbrellas Ladies Vests Lisle Vests Silk and Lisle Gloves and more. Prices feature cents and dollar values with claims of factory buys and half value sales. The notice promotes reduced prices on Bugs Mattings Lace Curtains Window Shades and personal care items.

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Federation Fund Attorney Spalding J. J. Spalding Atlanta Constitution Wey Vibes Seul de Bo Sutont Whale Ver Spalding Henry Carter Central St Nashville Tenn Orr Drog Co MR. Finley Lr. Finley Foley Bright W. L. Yancy Paducah Kentucky Seymour Wess Moira N.Y H.R. Palmer & Sons Arnold & Sorrells Orr Drug Co J. Smith & Bro E. 0. McEvoy Davison & Lo WWE Lie Bereee Davison & Lowe's Lot
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