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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner advocates creation of a union depot this year and cites rising rice prices amid potential Russo Japanese war. It also opines on Bryan and Hearst politics, Roosevelt, Gordon statues, and various national issues with local commentary and editorials.
A northern and southern view on lynching notes a drop from about 200 per year a decade ago to under 100 currently. The piece argues progress hinges on reducing underlying crimes, urging northern focus away from condemning mobs and toward addressing root offenses.
In a society circle a wife confesses her irritability and nervousness nearly drove her husband to distraction. A friend notes a cure with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, restoring health and reviving the engagement leading to a radiant bride. The ad extols the remedy for female disorders and habitual constipation as a preventive measure against recurring pains.
Historical advertisement offers $100 in U S money to any case of leucorrhea female weakness prolapsus or falling of womb not cured by Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription backed by over 35 years of reputational cures. It cites testimonials from Mrs O O Scripture Prescott Ariz and emphasizes unmatched curative record and faith in the remedy.
The piece notes wide global sympathy for Japan in the looming conflict with Russia. It cites Japan’s perceived honesty and liberal Christian influence versus Russia’s crafty diplomacy, arguing Japan defends Korea and Manchuria and calls Rasala out openly. It concludes that other powers, while diplomatically discreet, favor Japan.
The state board of health should adopt stricter quarantine rules for contagious diseases across Georgia counties. Cities enforce sanctions and hospitalize cases, but rural districts lack regulations, allowing spread. A unified statewide quarantine plan could protect urban areas and curb rural infections, with early action anticipated from the new board.
Athens residents praise the chamber's past year for concerted action and steady progress in commercial growth. Col. Moses G. Michael succeeds retired president L. F. Edwards, bringing a prolific Georgia business career and leadership of the Michael Brothers Company. The new officers plan an early policy outline to advance Athens fortunes.
A 19th century ad-style claim states Hood's Sarsaparilla rapidly corrects rheumatic pain by neutralising blood acid, diminishing inflammation, and prompting the body to resist relapse. The testimonial urges readers to try the remedy as a cure for joint torture.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness healing inflammation and ulcers and improving appetite and nerves. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Minnie Richmond of Michigan as support and promotes Pleasant Pellets and Lotion Tablets from the Buffalo medical association.
A Georgia newspaper proposes funding a Gordon memorial that prioritizes public benefit over marble. It suggests an educational memorial or endowed opportunity at state institutions to honor Gen John B Gordon by enriching youth and future citizens rather than erecting statues.
The Atlanta Journal notes a disease exhibit plan in St Louis and Chicago’s stable closing after a loss. Citizens raise fifty thousand dollars to inspect and guard city theatres. Black and white violence surfaces as a lynching occurs in Virginia after acquittal. Clarke county eyes road macadamization. county commissioners push work by summer, citing bonds voted in September.
Advertises Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser a large multi hundred page work. Free on receipt of stamps to cover mailing costs. Cloth bound volume 1 cent stamps or 21 stamps for paper covers. Address Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
Twelve Georgia students compete with twelve from North Carolina in an intercollegiate debate at Chapel Hill this February. The University of Georgia seeks to win the championship and will select two representatives to argue the contest, aiming to decisively best North Carolina.
The Phi Kappa society at the University of Georgia held a contest Saturday night for the position of anniversarian. Several young men competed and the winner will deliver the anniversary address on February 22, marking the society's eighty fourth founding anniversary.
Dr F G Hodgson of New York will arrive in Athens to visit parents Mr and Mrs E R Hodgson. He is described as a well equipped physician with training at Columbia University and St Luke's Hospital and Sloan's Hospital New York. He will decide later whether to practice in Athens or move to a larger city.
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