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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
4
The piece urges Clarke County residents to vote for county bonds in September to fund better roads and support the Northeast Georgia Fair October 5 to 10. It links improved roads to farmer prosperity, lower wear on stock, higher land values, and broader community gains, urging wide civic turnout. It notes bond timing, campaigns, and local endorsements, with scattered comments on politics and neighboring events.
Clarke county voters face a 100000 dollar four percent bond issue to macadamize sixty miles of roads over thirty years without raising taxes. The plan uses existing road funds, adds timely repayment, and aims to boost farm transport, land values, and Athens trade while urging high turnout and a two thirds majority.
Discussion of a new state vagrant law includes concerns about large scale importation of immigrants from Europe. Secretary Cortelyou plans to present findings to Congress to seek preventive legislation to bar undesirable entrants and curb transportation-promoted immigration.
An advertisement argues Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures nervous disorders in women including hysteria and leucorrhea. It states the drug strengthens the womanly system, offers trials, and cites the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, asserting an unprecedented cure record and widespread acceptance.
The Augusta Herald argues that Pulitzer’s endowment for a journalism school aims to elevate the profession by improving truth, character, and public trust. It condemns sensationalism and partisan owner influence while urging readers to discriminate and support honest, reputable journalism.
The funeral for Rev. Brice Kennard was held Sunday at 4 p m at Emanuel Episcopal church. He died Saturday morning and was transported to Athens for interment. A large turnout attended as the services were conducted by D P Hasalton and the remains were laid to rest in Ocomee cemetery.
A Pharmacy ad touts Yang Be Verite Prescription and its “Favorite Prescription” with a $3,000 reward for proof of authentic testimonials. It cites Mrs Hos Jones of Forest NC and Mrs Effie Walls of Chelsea MI, praising relief from female ailments, back pain, and fatigue after multiple bottles, and invites others to send in stamps for the Medical Adviser and related books.
Great medical work offered free on receipt of stamps to cover mailing costs. The prospectus promises more than a thousand large pages and over 700 illustrations. Readers may order the cloth bound volume for one cent stamps or the paper bound book for 21 stamps. Address provided.
The Athens chamber of commerce committee to run the county bonds campaign will meet this morning at eight o clock. Members include F A Liptcomb Harry Hodgeon T J Shackelford W P Vonderan W D O Farel and J F Rhodes. They will inform voters about the bonds and election details and plan active work to secure voter support until polls close on Sept 11.
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