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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
5
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W A Henry, director of the University of Wisconsin Experimental Station, visited Athens to assess Georgia dairy potential. He toured several dairies and wrote Capt R F P Wright praising Georgia for its suitability and noting the strong cattle raising capabilities and favorable surroundings for a dairy business.
Georgia towns from Atlanta to Macon report broad enforcement of the Calvin vagrancy statute. The Banner outlines amended sections defining vagrants and the procedures for warrants, trial, and bonds, including penalties for failure to secure employment.
The Greater Georgia Association advertises an 1890s Harper’s Weekly special edition titled the Greater Georgia Issue. It will be printed Sept 21 with Sept 26 date, featuring Georgia resources, enterprise, and city stories. Harper & Brothers aided by a Georgia representative. wide Southern circulation expected.
President Edwards of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, by motion at its meeting, named Frank A. Lipscomb as chairman and selected Harry Hodgson T J Shackleford W D O Farrell W P Vonderan and J F Rhodes to head the county bonds campaign. The group will meet to plan the approach ahead of the September election.
Superintendent Stanley directs a force upgrading the Nowhere road from Barrett s mill toward Totty s mill to avoid a severe hill. The plan keeps the route near the old line to Barrett s mill but shifts it to create a smoother grade, aiming to make the road among the best in the county. Separate ad copy for Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets appears at the end.
The city council committee has engaged Atlanta accountant Alonzo Richardson to implement a new bookkeeping system in the city clerk and treasurer’s office. He will begin on September 1 and expects several days to complete the setup, retire the old books, and train the treasurer on the new system to simplify ongoing duties.
George A. Clayton & Co of Atlanta have begun preliminary work on the Peabody Library on the university campus. Ground is blocked off and foundation prep will start soon. The structure fronts the walk from the Morris residence to Jackson Street, ninety feet deep, and should be finished by next spring for use by the next commencement.
Dr. S. O. Benedict reports scores of letters from eager applicants across the state for the newly established School of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia. He says information has been widely distributed and anticipates strong attendance, with students from many sections expressing intent to enroll.
Capt. W. A. Capps and Athens Guards represented the city at the state military shoot in Savannah last week. The Athens team placed third in the novice match, ahead of many companies, and ranked first among Third Regiment company teams. The return to Athens was celebrated as a splendid showing and a toast of their friends.
The Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens will showcase the latest improved agricultural implements. Directors and exhibitors plan to display machinery to help farmers save labor amid scarce farm help, with merchants and manufacturers quickly booking space.
Cartersville Georgia August 25 Major Charles H Smith known as Bill Arp is dead after complications from gall bladder stones. Family members including wife Marian and Mrs Bramby are at the home Shadows others Mrs Aubrey and Mrs Young are in town. Sons Dr Ralph Smith of Jacksonville and Hines Smith of Rome are present. R K Smith in Rockmart Frank Smith in San Antonio and Victor Smith in New York and Carl Smith in Mexico were notified. Funeral is set for 1020 oclock Wednesday morning.
Dr W A Carlton brought open bolls of cotton to Athens from his farm near the city. He reports many bolls open with a good season ahead and a promising crop. Citizens who visited the farm estimate about a bale per acre, with some areas reaching two bales. These are the first open bolls observed this season in Athens.
News from Dade county reports Dr. R H Thomas of Atlanta recaptured in Chattanooga after a 24 hour escape from the coal mine where he is serving a sentence for diamond thefts. He passed as a visitor, boarded a train, and disappeared briefly before guards tracked him down.
A veteran testimonial from D W Welsh keeper of the Wood County Infirmary Parkersburg W Va credits Dan s Kidney Pills with curing his backache and kidney ills. He states his wife and sister in law also used the pills and were helped. Sold by H R Palmer amp Sons price 50 cents a box Foster Milburn De Batata N J sole agents for the Remember the name Dan s and take no other.
Washington August 22 census bulletin summarizes the United States population increase shown by the 1800 census. The total rise was 15 046 801 people or 20.7 percent, with rapid growth across regions and a trend toward regional equality in growth rates. The South, West, and nonwestern areas show faster expansion than prior decades, while north and south converge in growth patterns.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a true specific for kidney and urinary ailments including Bright's Disease. It claims it cures seemingly hopeless cases after other efforts fail and urges readers to mail order from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York while noting the product name and address on every bottle.
The Reliance again led the Shamrock III in a 80 mile triangular race off Bhamrock with a brisk southeast breeze. At the start Reliance led by a small margin and finished about one minute 24 seconds ahead of Shamrock III after passing the first mark near Monmouth Beach.
Beginning Sunday May 17 and continuing to Oct 16 1908 the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets to Atlanta and return every Sunday for 1.00 round trip. Tickets valid on train 4 leaving Athens at 5:85 p m local time. Agent J Z Hoke Athens Ga and G P A officers in Atlanta and Portemonth Va announce the service.
Rates announced for weekend service by Southern do apply with R W Glee and associates. Details unclear in available text but indicate pricing changes and schedule adjustments for travelers seeking weekend options.
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