25 Jul 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
1
The article announces a counting puzzle with prizes for eighteen correct dot counts. Participants must subscribe to the newspaper in Northeast Georgia. Judges J. F. Rhodes Mayor of Athens A. H. Davison and W. F. Dorsey will certify the official count by Mr. Colburn and render a binding decision.
The Athens Savings Bank in Athens Georgia on July 17 1902 records receipt of fifty dollars from Tak Banner to be paid to Tar Banners Dot Contest winners. Vouchers must be certified by judges J F Rhodes A H Davison and W F Dorsey.
J Jade Strickland is highly regarded as a top attorney in the region and has been selected for a pivotal position involving a multi hundred thousand dollar matter. The process includes notification rules for board meetings and anticipated appearances by both state and railroad representatives to argue their contentions before the board. Electric Bitters touted as a cure-all for stomach and kidney issues and other ailments with claims of universal benefits and a money-back guarantee.
A crowded town tale notes churchgoers counting freckles on strangers as a daily pastime. The spoof warns against overcounting and mentions a local dentist promoting a cough remedy amid the odd routine.
Tickets for the excursion to Tallulah Falls next Tuesday July 29 will be sold this morning at Wootten's book store. Price is 1.25 dollars. Mesers T Yong and J W Watson will run the trip.
The finance committee has raised about six thousand dollars for the city fair and expects the rest to be pledged after the board report tomorrow. Enthusiasm grows as stockholders prepare to elect officers and a board, with more sites studied for the fairgrounds and work to begin once funding and leadership are set.
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