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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription prices for the newspaper and a local notices rate of ten cents per line. It contrasts southern constitutional fidelity with northern centralization, warning against imperial policies and urging vigilance to protect the republic.
Testimonials from Mrs. Clipper and others claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures diseases, improves health, and lengthens life by maintaining pure blood circulation. Endorsed by a Cleveland, Ohio resident, the ad urges readers to choose Hood's.
A front column argues for decisive action to protect citizens abroad in China and calls for using Philippine forces if needed. It recalls July Fourth celebrations, Jefferson and Washington, and urges unity in the Democratic nationwide convention, framing imperialism, trusts, and militarism as key risks.
The piece surveys presidential nominating tactics, comments on McKinley and Mark, notes David B. Hill as a rising VP prospect after a meeting with Bryan, cites Russia's illiteracy and schooling, praises Bell Telephone's convention bulletins, and urges action against the Boxer movement while forecasting Japan’s possible moves and Democratic strategy in Kansas City.
An ad boasts B. B. B. Blood Balm purifies the blood and cures skin and chronic ailments, claiming to drain poisons and humors from the system. It offers a free trial and prices for bulk purchases, with details of a 30 year test and a mail address for the Blood Balm Co in Atlanta. Also notes the death of Charles Beckman, famed hare breeder, at 76 in Stony Ford, N Y.
Harmony Grove notes a 20 percent dividend at the Cotton Factory and the old guano warehouse to be torn down for a large freight and passenger depot by the Southern Railway. Athens Presbytery plans its annual meeting July 11 12 and 13 with promised fine hospitality. Local figures Hood Pryor and updates from Gainesville Jefferson courts cited.
The death of Rev. F. L. McElroy an aged Baptist minister occurred at his western county home. He was 75, a widower with three sons and three daughters. A member of the Hardshell church he preached locally for years. Widely known in Athens for his fine character he leaves substantial property. The funeral is set for six this afternoon at his country home five miles from Athens.
The annual meeting of the Athena Savings Bank stockholders re-elected the board of directors including C H Phinizy J A Hannicutt Michael John Gerdine Myer Stern and Gr A Mell. A dividend of 3 percent payable on demand was declared amid reported strong performance and a sound foundation.
Macon July 3 The peach crop in the southern part of Georgia has been injured little by recent heavy rains. The crop up to Marshallville and Fort Valley has not suffered materially. The Lady In Gold variety leads shipments, though less desirable to ship. Growers report strong prices and a grower in southwest Georgia shipped about 1500 crates netting around one dollar per crate. Reports mention cases of alleged dishonesty by brokers and precautions by growers to avoid untrustworthy actors.
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