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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
4
A lengthy column from The Albany Herald discusses railroad schedules for Athens, Georgia, local jail conditions in Clarke County, and the political climate as Democrats gain influence. It references President Roosevelt, Senator Lodge, Senator Fairbanks, Morgan of Alabama, and Hanna, plus local commerce efforts to attract residents and improve public spaces.
The Banner argues Athens should receive improved schedules as the city handles more rail passenger and freight business than any Georgia town under 15 000 population. It cites east west routes via Seaboard Air Line and Abbeville and Elberton and urges the chamber of commerce to press the railroads for fairer timing to protect local trade.
Eleven citizens of Athens have subscribed 5500 toward a 10000 capital stock to form an agricultural fair association. The plan aims to attract visitors from across Georgia and bid for the State Fair next year, relying on business leaders to fund and push the effort beyond carnival pastimes. The Banner urges Athens business men to invest and support a lasting civic enterprise.
The piece argues against Roosevelt appointing blacks in the South, citing Lincoln’s own remarks denying racial equality. It contrasts Lincoln’s views with today’s Republican leaders, claiming Lincoln opposed social and political equality and suggesting Roosevelt could learn from Lincoln’s life.
Athens merchants urge railroads to adjust schedules to favor morning arrivals and afternoon departures, arguing improved service would boost retail trade. Interviews with local businessmen highlight widespread support, while Chamber of Commerce plans action. Also notes ads and medical claims unrelated to rail issue.
City Board of Education renewed its leadership as Rev. Jno. D. Mell remains president and C. D. Flanigan continues as secretary for another term. The meeting minutes praise the officers for their effective service while an unrelated ad fragment from DeWitt's pills appears in the text.
The Western Union Telegraph Company plans to install call boxes at every business house in Athens and upgrade burglar alarms. Mr B F Dillon Jr of the company spent Monday in Athens examining the project to enhance business convenience and security in the city. Meanwhile a local ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with claims of quick relief and cure, offering guaranteed bottles and free trials through W J Smith or H R Palmer & Son.
A man named George Creamer suffered a severe laceration to his left hand while working at a sawmill on Mr Willis Kittle’s plantation near the city. Doctor Quillian attended and reported the fingers badly injured. A separate note praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Joel Demon of Iowa claiming it saved his child’s life after severe distress and breathing trouble. For sale by all druggists.
The article notes the University boys preparing for baseball practice and an eye toward a winning season. It mentions an opening Inter-collegiate game against Davidson College, references a remedy for headaches by Dr King’s New Life Pills, lists local post office letters for the week ending Jan Helped by W. Fleming.
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