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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner calls for continued development and advertising to boost Athens business and growth. It cites public accountability, expanded factories, and new enterprises while praising Chamber of Commerce efforts and a strong University enrollment.
The second issue of the Southern Farmer journal has been issued to subscribers and makes a fine impression. Editor A L Hull announces upcoming Confederate army articles, promising valuable information and personal insights that will interest readers.
The Banner urges Athens business leaders to back the Bessie Mell Industrial Home a charity run by devoted women aiding the poor. It emphasizes mobilizing local businessmen to fund and sustain the Home ensuring work for the able and relief for those unable to work and outlining a plan to solicit support in coming days.
Captain John Triplett, longtime editor of the Thomasville Times Enterprise, retires after thirty years at the helm. The valedictory praises his fairness, charity, and dedication to law, order, and community morals, noting the loss to Thomasville and the difficulty of filling his vacancy. He recalls guiding the paper through joy and sorrow and sends best wishes to readers and neighbors.
A obituary notes George E Griffeth aged over 73 died January 13 at his Dougherty Street home. A farmer and long time Bethabara Baptist deacon, he served in the Civil War era. The tribute salutes his piety, family devotion, and community loyalty, praising a Godfearing, manly life and comfort in faith. Rev H R Bernard signs the tribute.
Local donors have raised 2812.50 toward a 3000 target to qualify for a 3000 General Education Board grant, building a total Summer School fund near eight thousand dollars. President Branson reports Florida teachers favor Athens hosting the session with Alabama and Georgia participation expected. land subscription delays persist as Athens residents finalize pledges. DeWitts Little Early Risers recommended by a Texas reader as a remedy for various conditions.
The annual report outlines receipts and disbursements for 1902 including cash on hand, member dues, city allowance, wages, materials, and charitable disbursements. It notes 2617 garments made, 2617 workers represented, averages of 218 workers monthly and 55 weekly, 845 visits, and harvest home donations totaling 2400.
Eleven Athens men have subscribed five hundred dollars each toward a ten thousand dollar capital stock. Five thousand five hundred dollars is already raised, leaving one thousand five hundred needed to complete the capitalization. The effort aims to hold an Athens agricultural fair in the coming fall, with race track work and grounds planning contingent on full subscription.
The advertisement promotes German Erctric Bitters as a health tonic that regulates stomach, liver, and kidneys, purifies blood, and boosts appetite. It claims cures for kidney troubles, female complaints, nervous diseases, malaria, and general strength, with guarantees by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son. Hood's Sarsaparilla is also touted as a premier remedy.
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